1. 856x Migration Customer Presentation August 2008
Agilent Technologies
856x Migration
Customer Presentation
August 2008

2. 8560EC Series Super mid- performance
Agilent Spectrum Analysis Portfolio
PSA
Market Leading Performance 3 Hz to 50 GHz
Code Compatible with 856x
8560EC Series Super mid- performance
Jul 08
Price
MXA
X-Series
Mid Performance
20 Hz to 26 GHz
Sep 06
New backwards CC
with 856x
option on X-Series
N9061A
EXA
X-Series
Economy class 9KHz to 26 GHz
Sep 07
ESA
World’s Most Popular 100 Hz to 26 GHz
CSA
Low cost portable
100 kHz to 6 GHz
89600 VSA Software
World’s best analysis & troubleshooting
N9320B Basic performance, Benchtop
N9340B Hand Held
Performance
Apr 08

3. Product Briefing for 856x Series “Best in Class Phase Noise Performance”
Frequency
Range
Pricing
USD ($)
8560EC**
2.9 GHz
$43,491
8561EC*
6.7 GHz
Not applicable
Disco was 5/1/04
8562EC**
13.6 GHz
$52,692
8563EC**
26.5 GHz
$61,379
8564EC
40 GHz
$79,107
8565EC
50 GHz
$102,855
Headlines:
+/-1.0 dB absolute amplitude accuracy
-149 dBm/Hz DANL
<-113 dBc/Hz phase noise at 10 kHz offset
Portable, MIL-PRF-28800, Class 3 rugged
(*) Discontinued 5/1/04
(**) To be discontinued 9/1/09

4. Product Discontinuance Update
Upcoming Discontinuances:
Subset of 856x Series
Products now affected 8560EC / 8562EC / 8563EC
Broad announcement Sep 1, 2008
Last order date Aug 31, 2009
End of support life Aug 31, 2014
Product alternatives MXA/EXA, PSA, ESA depending on options required
Migration support N9061A – 856x to MXA or EXA code support
PSA OPT 266 – 856x to PSA code support
NOTE: NO PLANS for discontinuance on ANY other
Signal Analysis Division products at this time

5. Product Life Cycle of 8560 Series
Frequency
Range
Introduction Date
Discontinued Date
End Of Support Date
8560EC
2.9 GHz
8561EC
6.7 GHz
8562EC
13.6 GHz
8563EC
26.5 GHz
8564EC
40 GHz
Still available
Not applicable
8565EC
50 GHz
NOTE: NO PLANS for discontinuance of
8564EC (40GHz) or 8565EC (50GHz) at this time

6. Complete list from www.agilent.com (link)
NOTE: Web page will be updated by Oct 1 for 8560/62/63 EC

7. Key Questions to Consider in Migration from 856x
1. Form Factor
Physical size?
Class 3 MIL Rugged?
2. Hardware Functionality
Did you use the Tracking Generator
Internal for 8560A/E/EC – OPT 002?
External – 85640A?
Did you use External Mixing?
Did you use the VIDEO output (standard)? Why?
Did you use the second IF output (OPT 001)? Why?
Did you used the SWEEP output (standard)? Why?
3. Hardware Performance
Phase Noise Performance?
Other?
4. Backward Code Compatibility and Applications Coverage
Is the 856x in an automated environment?
Were you using the Phase Noise Personality (85671A)?
Were you using the Spurious Measurements Personality (85672A)?
5. Additional Features
Security Clearing Procedures?
Calibration Cycle and Cost of Ownership?

8. 1. Form Factor: Physical size
Standalone
Dimensions
856x
MXA/EXA
PSA
ESA
Width (W)
337 mm
427mm
426 mm
373 mm
Height (H)
187 mm
173mm
177 mm
222 mm
Depth (D)
461 mm
369 mm
483 mm
409 mm
Rack mounted
Dimensions
856x
MXA/EXA
PSA
ESA
Height (H)
5U (223 mm)
4U (178 mm)
5U (223mm)
Depth (D)
See above
NOTE: 1U rack height = 1.75 inches, or 44.5mm
NOTE: For visual drawings of these dimensions – please see the appendix

9. 1. Form Factor: Physical size
Rack-mounted 856x
Rack-mounted ESA
Rack-mounted PSA
856X ESA PSA
NOTE: MXA/EXA not shown – but are similar to PSA

10. 1. Form Factor: Class 3 MIL Rugged
Recommendations if this is a requirement:
Option 1: PSA – as it is Class 3 MIL Rugged
Option 2: ESA – as it is Class 3 MIL Rugged
Option 3: X-Series – see environmental specs in appendix
Portable configuration for
MXA/EXA (Opt PRC)
ESA
PSA

11. 2. Hardware Functionality
Options
856x Signal Analyzer
X-Series
PSA Series
ESA-E Series
Attenuator
Standard Mechanical
70dB (10 dB steps) - RF/MW
60db (10 dB steps) - mmW
60dB (10/2dBopt)
Optional Electronic- EA3
24dB (1dB)
70 dB (2 dB steps)
Optional Electronic- B7J
40 dB (1 dB step)
65dB (5 dB steps)
Pre-Amp
Optional - External
4 options available depending on instrument/frequency
Option 1DS (up to 3 GHz) and option 110(up to 50 GHz)
1DS
Power Suite
1 standard measurement
7 standard measurements
10 standard measurements
Precision Freq Ref (Ext Ref in Range)
Standard
OPT PFR
1D5
Narrow RBW
1DR
Time gating
1D6
ACPR DR extension
8563E E35
120
Remote Connectivity
GPIB - Standard B70 – Benchlink SA SW
GPIB / LAN / USB - Standard Remote Desktop & Embedded Web Server
GPIB / LAN – Standard
230 – Web Remote SW
GPIB - Standard
E4444A – Benchlink SA SW
Analog VIDEO Output
Limited capability w/N9063A
Consider PSA w/OPT 124
Consider ESA w/OPT A4J or AYX
Option 124
A4J/AYX
IF Output
Was not offered
Not available at this time.
H70, H25, H20, HY7
A4J/AYX and H70
Second IF Output (310.7MHz)
Option 001
Standard MHz
Not Available
Sweep Output
Tracking Generator
8560A/E/EC – OPT 002
85640A (external)*
Not available in MXA/EXA
Consider PSA w/OPT 215
Consider ESA with OPT 1DN
External Source Control: Option 215
1DN
External Mixing
Standard in 856x
Supported to 325GHz
Consider 8564EC/8565EC
Consider PSA/ESA OPT AYZ
AYZ
Security Options
Procedures available
OPT CPU
OPT 117
* NOTE: There are no plans to obsolete the TG at this time

12. 3. Hardware Performance: Key Specifications
856x
MXA
PSA
ESA
TOI <3 GHz
+11 dBm
+16 dBm
+17 dBm
+12.5 dBm
13 GHz
-145 dBm/Hz
-148 dBm/Hz
-150 dBm/Hz
-126 dBm/Hz
 10kHz offset (1GHz cf)
-113 dBc/Hz
-103 dBc/Hz dBc/Hz typical
-116 dBc/Hz
-98 dBc/Hz
Accuracy (95%)
+/-1.3 dB
+/- 0.3 dB
+/ dB (up to 3 GHz)
+/- 0.4 dB
Min Resolution BW
1 Hz
10 Hz (opt. 1DR)
Analysis Measurement BW
N/A (No digital Demod)
10 MHz (25 MHz opt)
10 MHz
(40/80 MHz opt)
Measurement Rate
7/sec
> 90/sec
> 50/sec
40/sec
NOTE: The 856x series has great phase noise performance. This is the #1 specification that you need to qualify to help your customers migrate

13. 3. Hardware Performance: Phase Noise
NOTE: Only the nominal performance are given for kHz and 10 MHz offsets

14. 4. Backward Code Compatibility: 856x to PSA
PSA OPT 266:
FREE Firmware
8566 A/ B Models
8560 Series
8590 Series
Inherent Code
Compatibility
PSA/MXA/EXA
* NOTE: We DO NOT have 856x to ESA BWCC in the ESA series 14

15. 4. Backward Code Compatibility: 856x to X-Series
N9061A –
Remote Language Compatibility Application
Emulates the HP/Agilent 856xE/EC remote programming language
Supports the most frequently used 856xE/EC commands
Available with new X-Series signal analyzers (MXA/EXA) as a standard feature
Has command error logging
Areas of Caution:
Does not cover commands for:
856x Phase Noise Utility
856x Spurious Utility
The X-Series (MXA/EXA) does not currently have Amplitude Correction and Limit Lines features at this time – but this is under development and will be available soon.

16. 4. Applications Coverage
856x Signal Analyzer
X-Series
PSA Series
ESA-E Series
GSM/EDGE
Not available
N9071A
202
252, BAH
W-CDMA
8563E-E35
N9073A-1FP, -2FP
BAF
HSDPA/UPA
N9079A-2FP
210
cdmaOne + cdma2K
N9072A
BAC + B78
BAC = cdmaOne Only
TD-SCDMA HSDPA/8PSK
N9079A-1FP
211/212/213
WiMax (OFDMA)
N9075A
89601A
WLAN
89601X native
217
LTE
N9080A
Bluetooth
106, 228, 304
Phase Noise*
85671A
N9068A
226
Spurious Measurement*
85672A
Power Suite**
Noise Figure
N9069A
219
Cable/Digital TV
E9285B
external
225, 227, B7B, B7K
AM/FM demodulation and metrics
Tune and Listen ONLY
NO Metrics
N9063A
Tune, Listen, Metrics
233 (Measuring Rx)
Metrics Only
AM Standard AYQ, BAA, J36
VSA
89601A internal/external
89601A external
Modulation Analysis
89600
241
229
Flexible Digital Demod
89601X native or A embedded
Wireless
WINET
General Purpose
1) The 85672A is capable of doing the following: 
    a) Spurious measurements
    b) TOI measurements
    c) Harmonic responses
    d) Mixing product measurements
2) PSA/ESA's power suite is capable of doing:
    a) Spurious measurements    
b) TOI measurements
3) The X-Series power suite is currently capable of doing-
Therefore, the power suites partially covers the 85672A.
* NOTE: 85671/85672 personalities will continue to be available – and will not be discontinued at this time
* *NOTE: Power Suite in X-Series, PSA, or ESA partially covers 85672A functionalities. See NOTES for this slide for more information.

17. 5. Additional Features: Security Clearing Procedures
In General:
Go to and enter the model number of your instrument.
856x:
MXA/EXA:
Removable CPU, option CPU
PSA:
PSA high-performance spectrum analyzers offer 4 levels of security: 1) Display manipulation; 2) Secure erase all memory; 3) User file deletion; and 4) Read-only file mounting. While levels 1) and 2) are standard feature s for all PSA(s), levels 3) and 4) require PSA Option 117.
ESA:
MXA/EXA – Option CPU

18. 5. Additional Features: Calibration Cycle & Cost of Ownership
Description
856x
MXA/EXA
PSA
ESA
Calibration Cycle
2 years
2 years (MXA)
1 year (EXA)**
1 year
Agilent Calibration Cost
(Return to Agilent)
~$787
~$716
Repair Cost
~$4629
~$3384 (MXA) ~$1138 (EXA)
~$4315
~$3586
Agilent TME Software
Available? NO
YES
Example is for a 26 GHz analyzer, prices were quoted in Aug 08
Z540 and ISO calibration also available at additional charge
Agilent TME Calibration Software is available at:
** NOTE: EXA was introduced in Sep 2007 – so still collecting data to see if we can go to a 2 year cal cycle

19. X-Series Signal Analyzers - N9020A (MXA) & N9010A (EXA) The next generation of signal analysis
Industry’s best performing signal analyzers:
Fastest signal analysis measurements
Broadest set of applications and demodulation capabilities in a single instrument
Most advanced user interface & world-class connectivity
MXA - Eliminate the compromise between speed and performance!
EXA - Eliminate the compromise between speed and price!

20. Customer Success Story
Market CATV / Telecommunications
Device Cable Head End Transport System
Test Manufacturing (GP Spectrum Analysis)
Existing Method 8560
New Method MXA
Headline
“We were able to reduce our test time by 60% on two separate production lines at our facility”

21. 50% Trade-In Offer – For a Limited Time!
NEW
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Promotion Expires: October 15th, 2008 21

22. Trial Licenses for X-Series
Already own an MXA or EXA –
and want to see if you can migrate from 856x to the X-Series?
Want to try some of the applications that you may have used on 856x on the X-Series?
Phase Noise
Analog Demodulation
W-CDMA
Want to try our BWCC application?
N9061A – coming soon! Sep 08!
Come visit us at:

23. Useful External Web Links for Customers
856x Introductions, Obsolescence Dates, and Support (link)
856x Series Data Sheet (link)
N9071A Technical Overview (link)
MXA Series Data Sheet (link)
PSA Series Data Sheet (link)
ESA Series Data Sheet (link)
Application Note: External Mixing with the PSA (link)
Application Note: Maximizing Throughput with X-Series (link)
856x to X-Series – Programming Conversion Guide – coming soon!

24. Appendix Environmental Specifications List Prices in USD ($)
Schematics of Instruments

25. 1. Form Factor: Environmental Specifications: 856x EC
SOURCE: 856x Data Sheet (see link at end of presentation)

26. 1. Form Factor: Environmental Specifications: PSA
NOTE: PSA is tested to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3
as the x Series is
NOTE: Temp range is similar
NOTE: PSA is heavier than the 856x series
856x is ~36lbs.
PSA is ~50lbs.
SOURCE: PSA Data Sheet (see link at end of presentation)

27. 1. Form Factor: Environmental Specifications: ESA
NOTE: ESA is tested to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3
as the x Series is
NOTE: Temp range is the same
NOTE: ESA is a bit heavier than the 856x series
856x is ~36lbs.
ESA is ~38lbs.
SOURCE: ESA Data Sheet (see link at end of presentation)

28. 1. Form Factor: Environmental Specifications: MXA/EXA
NOTE: MXA/EXA are not officially tested to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 as the 856x is.
NOTE: MXA/EXA are tested to a different temperature range than the 856x is.
NOTE: MXA/EXA are comparable to the weight of the 856x.
SOURCE: MXA Specs Guide (N9020A-90027)

29. 3 GHz Base Box Price Comparison USD
Options
X-Series Signal Analyzers
856x Signal Analyzer
3 GHz Base Box Prices
N9010A-503 = $17,322 N9020A-503 = $28,597
8560EC = $43,491
Narrow RBW
Standard
Low end Frequency
GPIB
High Stability Timebase
PFR = $2,010
Total Base Box Price
EXA: $19,332
MXA: $30,607
$43,491
PRICING last updated Aug 1, 2008

30. 6-8 GHz Base Box Price Comparison USD
Options
X-Series Signal Analyzers
856x Signal Analyzer
6-8 GHz Base Box Prices
N9010A-507 = $26,547 N9020A-508 = $36,797
8561EC = $39,519
Discontinued 5/1/04
Narrow RBW
Standard
Low end Frequency
GPIB
High Stability Timebase
PFR = $2,010
Total Base Box Price
EXA: $28,557 MXA: $38,807
$39,519
PRICING last updated Aug 1, 2008

31. 13 GHz Base Box Price Comparison USD
Options
X-Series Signal Analyzers
856x Signal Analyzer
13 GHz Base Box Prices
N9010A-513 = $31,673 N9020A-513 = $41,922
8562EC = $52,692
Narrow RBW
Standard
Low end Frequency
GPIB
High Stability Timebase
PFR = $2,010
Total Base Box Price
EXA: $33,683 MXA: $43,932
$52,692
PRICING last updated Aug 1, 2008

32. 26 GHz Base Box Price Comparison USD
Options
X-Series Signal Analyzers
856x Signal Analyzer
26.5 GHz Base Box Prices
N9010A-526 = $34,740 N9020A-526 = $47,047
8563EC = $61,379
Narrow RBW
Standard
Low end Frequency
006 = $1,102
GPIB
High Stability Timebase
PFR = $2,010
Total Base Box Price
EXA: $36,750 MXA: $49,057
$62,481
PRICING last updated Aug 1, 2008

33. MXA Options, Upgrades and Reference Pricing
Description
Can be upgraded
US List (USD)
N9020A
N9020A MXA Signal Analyzer $0
503
9 kHz to 3.6 GHz No
$28,597
508
9 kHz to 8.4 GHz
$36,797
513
9 kHz 13.6 GHz
$41,922
526
9 kHz to 26.5 GHz
$47,047
B25
25 MHz Measurement Analysis Bandwidth
Yes
$15,073
PFR
Precision frequency reference (10MHz)
$2,010
EA3
Electronic attenuator, 3.6 GHz
$3,015
P03
Preamp, 3.6 GHz
$1,507
P08
Preamp, 8.4 GHz
P13
Preamp, 13.6 GHz
$4,522
P26
Preamp, 26.5 GHz
$7,034
CPU
Instrument security, additional CPU and HDD
$4,020
PRC
Portable configuration
$302
PRICING last updated Aug 1, 2008

34. EXA Options, Upgrades and Reference Pricing
Description
Can be upgraded
US List (USD)
N9010A
N9010A EXA Signal Analyzer $0
503
9 kHz to 3.6 GHz No
$17,322
507
9 kHz to 7.0 GHz
$26,547
513
9 kHz 13.6 GHz
$31,673
526
9 kHz to 26.5 GHz
$34,740
FSA
Fine step attenuator
Yes
$1,005
PFR
Precision frequency reference (10MHz)
$2,010
EA3
Electronic attenuator, 3.6 GHz
P03
Preamp, 3.6 GHz
$1,507
CPU
Instrument security, additional CPU and HDD
$4,020
PRC
Portable configuration
$301
PRICING last updated Aug 1, 2008

35. X-Series Options, Upgrades and Reference Pricing
Description
Can be upgraded
US List (USD)
N9063A-2FP
Analog Demod (AM/FM/PM)
Yes
$3,075
N9068A-2FP
Phase Noise measurement application
$4,818
N9069A-1FP
Noise Figure measurement application
$7,175
N9071A-2FP
GSM/EDGE measurement application
$6,150
N9072A-2FP
Cdma2000 measurement application
$ 7,482
N9073A-1FP
W-CDMA measurement application
$7,586
N9073A-2FP
W-CDMA measurement HSDPA/HSUPA
$5,843
N9075A-2FP
WiMAX Mobile OFDMA measurement application
$10,250
N9079A-1FP
TD-SCDMA measurement application
N9079A-2FP
TD-SCDMA measurement HSDPA/8PSK
89601XFP-205
X-Series Analyzer Basic VSA-Lite
$4,590
89601XFP-333
X-Series Analyzer Connectivity
$1,020
89601XFP-AYA
X-Series Analyzer Vector Modulation analysis
$4,520
89601XFP-B7R
X-Series Analyzer WLAN Modulation Analysis
$4,250
PRICING last updated Aug 1, 2008

36. X-Series Accessory Reference Pricing
Options
Description
Can be upgraded
US List Price (USD)
N9010A
N9010A EXA Signal Analyzer $0
EFM
USB Flash Drive, 512 MB
Yes
$49
DVR
USB DVD ROM Drive
$227
MSE
Mouse
KYB
Keyboard
$55
1CP
Rack Mount and Handle Kit
$131
1CM
Rack Mount Kit
$80
1CN
Front Handle Kit
$91
1CR
Rack Slide Kit
$156
HTC
Hard Transit Case
$956
MLP
Minimum Loss Pad, 50 to 75 Ohms (Type N to BNC)
$200
PRICING last updated Aug 1, 2008

37. Form Factor: Base Box: 856xEC

38. Form Factor: Base Box: MXA / EXA

39. Benefits of all-digital final IF
PSA, MXA, EXA are all based on a digital IF architecture.
Key Advantages:
1. Improved performance
2. Frequency and amplitude accuracy
3. Measurement speed,
4. Improved frequency resolution.
Spectrum Analyzer Basics (AN 150) ( )
PSA Performance Spectrum Analyzer series: Amplitude Accuracy ( EN)
PSA Performance Spectrum Analyzer series: Swept and FFT Analysis ( EN)
See these links for more information:

40. Tools for Maintenance and CalibrationZ
capable
Standard-compliant calibration services available:
E444xA-A6J: ANSI Z540 compliant calibration from Agilent factory
E444xA-1A7: ISO compliant calibration from Agilent factory
Annual Calibration:
Agilent wants you to have a positive support experience
with our instruments regardless of whether:
You return them to Agilent … Agilent Calibration Pricing
You perform your own maintenance …TME Calibration and Adjustment Software
TWO YEAR calibration
cycle on PSA
SG/MY/US 4430 and above
PSA Overview
PSA Overview 40

41. TME Calibration Software for Self Maintainers Product Structure & PricingZ
capable
Service center PC seat license
US$ st year per PC (N7800A-U1S)
US$ Annual renewal per PC (N7800A-U1R)
Universal model perpetual license for one instrument
US$ (N7800A-UPZ)
Universal model per-incident (90-day) licenses (US only)
US$ 100 Agilent Commercial Calibration (N7800A-U9C)
US$ Agilent ISO / ANSI Z540 Calibration (N7800A-U9Z)
PSA Overview 41