Configure your Keysight N934xC* Handheld Spectrum Analyzer (HSA)
This configuration guide will help you determine which performance options, measurement application software, accessories, and
services to include with your new Keysight Technologies, Inc. N9344C, N9343C and N9342C HSAs, or to add as upgrades to an
existing HSA. This step-by-step process will help you configure your N9344C/N9343C/N9342C HSAs. Capabilities that are listed as
standard come with the instrument at no additional charge. Tailor the performance, and service packages to meet your requirements.
Ordering optional capabilities at the time of purchase provides the lowest overall cost.
For performance information, refer to the N9344C/N9343C/N9342C Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Data Sheets. See literature
numbers in the Additional Resources section on page 7.
Description Option number Additional information
Step 1. Select maximum frequency range (frequency range not upgradable)
Frequency range, 1 MHz to 20 GHz N9344C Tunable to 9 kHz
Frequency range, 1 MHz to 13.6 GHz N9343C Tunable to 9 kHz
Frequency range, 100 kHz to 7 GHz N9342C Tunable to 9 kHz
Step 2. Add a preamplifier
Preamplifier, 1 MHz to 20 GHz N9344C-P20 For N9344C
Preamplifier, 1 MHz to 13.6 GHz N9343C-P13 For N9343C
Preamplifier, 100 kHz to 7 GHz N9342C-PA7 For N9342C
Step 3. Add a tracking generator
Tracking generator, 5 MHz to 7 GHz N934xC-TG7 Output level –20 dBm to 0 dBm, 1 dB step
Step 4. Add a cable and antenna tester
Cable and antenna test, 5 MHz to 7 GHz N9342C-CA7 –Exclusive to the N9342C HSA.
–Offers return loss, VSWR, cable loss, and distance-to-fault (DTF).
–Requires the tracking generator module (Option TG7).
–Requires N9311X-201 precision mechanical calibrator (3-in-1 OSL).
–Recommended accessories include N9311X-585 phase stable cable type N(m)
to DIN(f), N9311X-586 phase stable cable type N(m) to N(f), and N9311X-547
adapter type N(m) to DIN(f).
Step 5. Add a GPS receiver
GPS receiver, with built-in antenna N934xC-GPS Provides information on longitude, latitude, and altitude.
An optional external antenna N934xC-GPA can be ordered.
Step 6. Add optional measurement features
Spectrum monitor N934xC-SIM Adds spectrogram view, record, playback, and audio alert. Great tool for spectrum
monitoring and interference analyzing.
Channel scanner N934xC-SCN Allows the user to easily measure channel power of multiple channels and export data
to mapping applications like Google Earth and MapInfo.
Task planner N934xC-TPN Reduces test setup time by 95%, delivers test automation and consistency, and
makes it easy to capture test results, generate reports, and share task plans with
others. Find more information at www.keysight.com/find/taskplanner.
U2000 Series USB power sensor support N934xC-PWM Requires the Keysight U2000 Series USB power sensor.
U2020/2040 X-Series USB peak and
average power sensor support
N934xC-PWP Requires the Keysight U2020/2040 X-Series USB peak and average power sensor.
Security features N934xC-SEC Low-level and non-recoverable formatting of user memory and
USB/LAN port control
EMI filters and quasi-peak detector N934xC-EMC Provides CISPR compliant resolution bandwidth (200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz and 1 MHz)
and quasi-peak detector for basic EMI precompliance test.
* * Throughout this document “N934xC” refers to N9344C, N9343C, and N9342C.
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