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M9818AS
Keysight/Agilent M9818AS, Modular, 2-Port, 16-Synchronous Module, PXI Vector Component Analyzer
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Keysight/Agilent M9818AS PXI Vector Component Analyzer
The Keysight M9818AS is a PXIe-based vector component analyzer (VCA) receiver module designed to operate from 100 kHz to 53 GHz. It forms the basis of a scalable multiport network analysis system. When used in conjunction with the Keysight M9808A PXI Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), each M9818AS can be configured as an independent two-port vector network analyzer capable of performing both CW and modulated measurements with full vector error correction. Up to sixteen fully synchronous modules can be installed within a single 18-slot PXIe chassis, providing coherent measurement capability for the simultaneous characterization of complex multiport devices like transmit/receive modules, beamformer ICs, and phased array antenna elements.
In addition to its inherent ability to provide passive S-parameter sweeps of multiport networks, the Keysight M9818AS provides a direct receiver path to allow for real-time analysis of modulated signals. An additional port on the module has been designated as an external vector signal generator, which enables the user to generate arbitrary stimulus waveforms. This feature makes the M9818AS particularly useful for testing active devices in realistic operating conditions. All versions of the Keysight M9818AS have comprehensive instrument driver suites, including IVI.NET, IVI-C, and LabVIEW driver support, and also support for LabWindows/CVI, Visual Studio, and VEE development environments. Additionally, the Keysight M9818AS provides a robust set of system monitoring tools that include tracking of power rail voltages, module exhaust temperature, and fan speed. These system monitoring tools also provide configurable alarm options to ensure system reliability in automated test systems. The Keysight M9818AS can be installed into all three of the available chassis platforms, M9018B, M9019A, and M9018A, therefore allowing the user maximum flexibility in regard to integrating multiple modules together.
Applications for the Keysight M9818AS are wide ranging. Some examples include high-volume production testing of RF front-end components, R&D validation of 5G and satellite communication hardware, and precision network analysis applications requiring simultaneous multiport acquisition capability. Applications requiring high-speed measurements and consistent timing across multiple channels are well suited to the Keysight M9818AS. The Keysight M9818AS achieves this level of performance by specifying less than 155 ps slot-to-slot skew at a 10 MHz reference clock frequency. Due to its modular design, users can add measurement channels as needed, thereby matching their initial capital investment directly to their specific test requirements while using a common software interface to control automation and analyze data.
| Model | M9818AS |
|---|---|
| Part Type | PXIe Vector Component Analyzer Receiver |
| Frequency Range | 100 kHz – 53 GHz |
| Max Modules per Chassis | 16 synchronous modules |
| Signal Path | Direct receiver input; external VSG for modulated S?parameters |
| PCIe Throughput | 4 GB/s per slot (x8 Gen 2); 8 GB/s system slot |
| Clock Skew | ≤155 ps (10 MHz); ≤125 ps (100 MHz system & SYNC) |
| Supported Chassis | M9018A, M9018B, M9019A (18?slot Gen 2) |
| Driver & OS Support | IVI.NET, IVI?C, LabVIEW; Windows 7/8.1/10 |
| Programming Environments | LabVIEW, CVI, MATLAB, VEE, Visual Studio (C/C++, C#, VB.NET) |
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