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Oscilloscopes
Measurement
Oscilloscopes
InfiniiVision, Infiniium, and MXR series documentation, programming guides, and application notes.
Spectrum Analyzers
RF & Signal
Spectrum Analyzers
Signal and spectrum analysis from 3 Hz to 110 GHz. Includes N9000B, N9020B series guides.
Signal Sources
Signal Gen
Signal Sources
Function generators, arbitrary waveform generators, and RF signal generator documentation.
Wireless Emulators
Emulation
Wireless Emulators
5G NR, LTE, Wi-Fi channel emulation. Propsim and KAI platform documentation.
Software
Software
All Software
PathWave, SystemVue, ADS, EMPro simulation and design software user guides and references.
DC Power
Power
DC Power Supplies
Bench, system, and modular DC power supply operation and programming guides.
Network Analyzers
Network
Network Analyzers
PNA, ENA, and FieldFox vector network analyzer documentation and calibration guides.
Multimeters
Measurement
Digital Multimeters
Handheld and bench DMM documentation including calibration, SCPI, and programming.
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User Guides
Step-by-step operating instructions, front panel descriptions, and setup procedures for all instruments.
πŸ“„ 842 documents Updated Mar 2026
Programming Guides
SCPI command references, IVI driver documentation, and remote programming examples for automation.
πŸ“„ 610 documents Updated Mar 2026
Application Notes
Real-world measurement techniques, test methodologies, and solution guides for common engineering challenges.
πŸ“„ 374 documents Updated Feb 2026
Service Guides
Calibration procedures, performance verification, and component-level repair instructions for field engineers.
πŸ“„ 289 documents Updated Jan 2026
Tutorials & Videos
Getting started guides, hands-on lab exercises, and video walkthroughs for new and experienced users.
🎬 196 tutorials Updated Mar 2026
API Reference
REST and SCPI API documentation, SDK references, and code samples for PathWave and cloud platforms.
πŸ“„ 158 endpoints Updated Mar 2026
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What's New
New Mar 14, 2026
KAI Inference Builder β€” Full documentation release including benchmarking and optimization workflows
Updated Mar 10, 2026
PathWave Test Sync Executive 2026 β€” New multi-instrument sync API reference
New Feb 28, 2026
N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer β€” 5G NR TM3.1 application guide added
Updated Feb 18, 2026
InfiniiVision 3000T X-Series β€” Firmware 7.10 programming guide update
Deprecated Feb 5, 2026
E4440A PSA Series β€” End-of-life notice; migration guide to N9000B CXA available

Automate Everything with PathWave APIs

Connect your test instruments programmatically using Python, C#, MATLAB, or LabVIEW. Full SCPI and REST API documentation with runnable examples available in our developer portal.

# Connect to instrument via LAN
import pyvisa
 
rm = pyvisa.ResourceManager()
inst = rm.open_resource(
  'TCPIP::192.168.1.10::INSTR'
)
 
inst.write('*RST')
idn = inst.query('*IDN?')
# β†’ 'Keysight,N9020B,...'
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