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Reliable Electronic Component Evaluation and Circuit Design with the 4294A(PN4294-1)
Application Note 2001-08-31 |
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Combining Network and Spectrum Analyses and IBASIC (AN 1288-1)
Active components (and now even some passive components like crystal filters require analysis to characterize linear parameters (gain/loss, phase and group delay or S-parameters) as well as non-linear performance. Non-linear analysis is typically related to measuring signal distortion generated...
Application Note 2001-08-30 |
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Accurate Impedance Measurement with Cascade Microtech Probe System(AN1369-3)
This 12 page application note explains how to make on-wafer or on-substrate 1-port impedance measurements using a probe station.The E4991A (1 M-3 GHz) and 4294A (40-110 MHz) solutions are discussed.
Application Note 2001-07-31 |
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Advanced impedance measurement capability of the RF I-V method (AN 1369-2)
This application note describes the difference between the network analyzer and impedance analyzer for the measurement principle and actual measurement performance.
Application Note 2001-07-26 |
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Compliance Testing to the IEC/EN 61000-4-8 (AN 1319)
Electronic equipment can encounter magnetic fields at power line frequencies in a variety of places. As such, it is wise to ensure that the equipment will operate reliably when exposed to these power line frequency magnetic fields. The IEC/EN 61000-4-8 standard describes how equipment should be...
Application Note 2001-06-07 |
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Generating and Downloading Data to the Agilent ESG-D RF Signal Generator for Digital Modulation
Many testing applications for wireless digital communications systems require specific data patterns modulated on an RF carrier.
This Product Note describes how to generate and download data to the Agilent ESG-D for digital modulation. This Note is written for test engineers, programmers...
Application Note 2001-05-29 |
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New Generation Analyzer Offers Exceptional and Powerful Analysis Functions for RF...(PN E4991A-1)
This Product Note describes the key technology of RF impedance measurement, today's RF component evaluation methodologies and advanced features of the E4991A product.
Application Note 2001-05-24 |
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Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Power Measurements (AN 64-1C)
This Application Note is for information only. Agilent no longer sells or supports these products.
Application Note 2001-04-16 |
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8 Hints for Making Better RF Counter Measurements
This Brochure focuses on making better RF counter measurements by understanding the effects of counter architecture; recognizing the difference between resolution and accuracy, and scheduling calibration to match performance needs. In addition, the impact of timebase options is discussed along...
Application Note 2001-04-10 |
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PLL’s using a Charge Pump, High Divide-by-N Factors, and Decimation before Plotting
This Application Note shows an approach for designing a phase locked loop (PLL) that uses a charge pump, High Divide-by-N Factors, and Decimation before Plotting.
Application Note 2001-03-20 |
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Generating Custom, Real-World Waveforms for 3G Wireless Applications
This AN presents a technique for verifying the ACPR specification for an entire transmission chain by simulating the system in SW and then sending a simulated signal through the PA to measure the ACPR output.
Application Note 2001-03-19 |
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89410A and 89440A Vector Signal Analyzer Frequency and Time-Selective Power Measurements
This Product Note explains that when you need to measure the power of signals or noise, the Agilent 89410A and 89440A Vector Signal Analyzers (VSAs) offer several unique advantages over other types of instruments.
Application Note 2001-02-03 |
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346A/B/C Noise Sources: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
The attached document provides technical data for the Agilent 346A, 346B, and 346C Noise Sources ranging from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz.
Application Note 2000-12-01 |
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NFA Series Noise Figure Analyzer, Programming Examples
This Product Note contains programming examples of measurement scenarios written in pseudo code, to enable the automated control of the NFA Series Noise Figure Analyzers using SCPI standard commands.
Application Note 2000-11-27 |
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Electronic Characterization of Impedance Analyzer (AN 1300-5)
This application note describes in broad terms how to use the 4291B RF Impedance/Material Analyzer in determining the impedance characteristics of IC packages up to 1.8 GHz. This information is useful for high speed digital designers, component...
Application Note 2000-11-01 |
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How to Measure Noise Accurately Using the Agilent Combination Analyzers (PN 4395/96-1)
Product note comparing Agilent combination analyzers (4395A, 4396B) and conventional Agilent spectrum analyzers (4195A, 3588A, 3585A/B). Agilent no longers sells these products.
Application Note 2000-11-01 |
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89410A and 89440A Vector Signal Analyzer Characterization of Digital Communications Channels
Accurate measurements of channel imperfections are important to the designers and operators of digital communication systems.
Application Note 2000-11-01 |
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Effective Electrolytic Capacitors Testing (AN 1305-4)
With increased requirements for size reduction and higher reliability design, it is becoming necessary to evaluate electrolytic capacitors employed in electronic equipment. Production volume has been increasing for circuit applications. Manufacturing and QA now have to improve their testing of...
Application Note 2000-11-01 |
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PNA Automation - Connectivity Advances for Component Manufacturers
LAN-enabled instruments are launching a new era in test and measurement. The ability to integrate test instrumentation with IT infrastructure is having a profound effect on how data is acquired and used in a modern facility.
Application Note 2000-10-03 |
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Modulation Solutions for RF and Microwave Receiver Test (PN 8780A-2)
This Product Note describes the modulation
capabilities of the Agilent 8780A. It also includes several actual measurements made on an
Agilent 8780A sampled at random to show how actual performance compares with the specifications.
Application Note 2000-10-01 |
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89400 Series Vector Signal Analyzer Measuring CDMA Measurements
This Product Note describes features of the vector signal analyzers and methods for characterizing CDMA and other spread spectrum systems. Measurements include power, time-selective, transient and vector modulation analysis.
Application Note 2000-10-01 |
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Choosing the Right Power Meter and Sensor
This product note outlines applications considerations and the newest sensor technologies. It also reviews the families of thermocouple, diode and two-path, diode-attenuator-diode sensors.
Application Note 2000-10-01 |
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Tips on External Clock Operation with Agilent FASS (PN 8791-5)
This Product Note provides helpful tips and examples of external clock operation with the 8791/10 Frequency Agilent Signal Simulator.
Application Note 2000-10-01 |
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Compliance Testing to the IEC 1000-3-2 (EN 61000-3-2) and IEC 1000-3-3 (EN 61000-3-3) Standards (AN 1273)
Regulatory standards for AC mains phenomena are critical to maintaining the quality of ac power distribution systems. The goal of this Application Note is to provide an introduction to these standards as well as technical issues of these standards.
Application Note 2000-10-01 |
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10 Steps to a Perfect Digital Demodulation Measurement (PN 89400-14A)
This Product Note provides a recommended procedure for configuring the Agilent 89400 Series Vector Signal Analyzers to demodulate and characterize a wide variety of digitally-modulated signals. Follow it step-by-step to insure that no important setup parameters are missed or incorrectly...
Application Note 2000-10-01 |
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