The Keysight 89600 VSA (Vector Signal Analysis) software is the industry standard for deep-dive signal analysis, from demodulating Bluetooth LE packets to characterizing 5G NR distortion. While the graphical interface is powerful, the 89600 VSA Programming Guide unlocks its true potential: automation, repeatability, and custom measurement sequences.
' Example pseudocode (VBScript/COM) Dim vsaApp Set vsaApp = CreateObject("AgilentVSA.Application") ' or KeysightVSA.Application ' Connect to a signal analyzer (e.g., via IP) vsaApp.Hardware.Connect "TCPIP0::192.168.1.100::inst0::INSTR" vsa 89600 programming guide
' Setup measurement vsaApp.Setup.Frequency.Center = 2.445e9 ' 2.445 GHz vsaApp.Setup.Span = 20e6 ' 20 MHz span vsaApp.Setup.Demod.Format = "Bluetooth LE" The Keysight 89600 VSA (Vector Signal Analysis) software
The VSA 89600 Programming Guide is not light reading (over 600 pages), but it is the definitive map to transforming a great measurement tool into a fully automated test solution. Master its object model, and you will never again waste hours re-measuring the same signal manually. Master its object model, and you will never
' Perform measurement and retrieve results vsaApp.Measurements.Item("Digital Demod").Run Dim evmRMS evmRMS = vsaApp.Data.Item("Digital Demod").Results.Item("EVM RMS").Value