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Satellites

"Get it right the first time" takes on a larger meaning with satellites going into Earth´s orbit or traveling deep into space. From guidance systems to satellite payloads to microwave communications, design and validation tools from Agilent provide greater assurance that your satellite and its subsystems will work the first time, every time for the duration of the mission.

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10 Practical Tips You Need to Know about Your Power Products 
Learn ten simple ways to improve your testing capabilities with your power supplies and electronic loads.

Application Note 2007-09-21

Avoid DUT Damage by Sequencing Multiple Power Inputs Off Upon a Fault Event 
Having the ability to control the power supply system itself can greatly reduce the effort and complexity associated with an external shut-down control method.

Application Note 2007-12-05

GPS Receiver Testing - Application Note 
This paper describes GPS receiver tests used for GPS verification. It also introduces an application capable of generating the required GPS signals for a repeatable and flexible test environment.

Application Note 2010-01-04

Improved Methods for Measuring Distortion in Broadband Devices 
This paper illustrates that, in broadband commercial and defense systems, it is more important than ever to characterize them for non-linearity.

Application Note 2008-12-10

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Improving Throughput with Fast RF Signal Generator Switching 
This note describes techniques for optimizing RF signal generators within ATE systems to reduce test times and improve throughput.

Application Note 2007-09-19

Network Analysis - Mixers - Characterize Frequency-Translating Devices (AN 1287-7) 
This Application Note explores current test equipment solutions and techniques that can be used to accurately characterize and test frequency-translating devices.

Application Note 2000-03-01

Sequential Shunt Regulation (AN 1293) 
This sequential shunt regulation is widely used for regulating the satellite bus voltage. In this Application Note the Agilent E4350B/E4351B Solar Array Simulators (SAS) are ideal for regulating satellite bus voltage.

Application Note 2000-06-01

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Sequential Shunt Regulation - Regulating Satellite Bus Voltages 

Application Note 2008-10-08

Side-by-Side Comparison: E435xB Solar Array Simulator and E436xA Modular Solar Array Simulator 

Application Note 2008-10-01

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Signal Source Solutions for Coherent and Phase Stable Multi-Channel Systems Application Note 
This application note discusses test signal requirements for the evaluation of multi channel RF systems.

Application Note 2010-05-05

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Solving the Challenges of Solar Array Simulation 
Solving the Challenges of Solar Array Simulation defines the optimal power solution for satellite ground testing.

Application Note 2010-06-07

Three Reasons to Migrate From Your 8662A/8663A to the E8663D RF Signal Generator 
This application note demonstrates the advantages of the E8663D over the 8662A/8663A, giving you three compelling reasons to migrate: superior performance, enhanced usability, and modern supportability.

Application Note 2009-10-22

Typical GPS Receiver Verification Tests Using a GPS Signal Simulator - Application Note  
This paper describes typical GPS receiver verification tests using a GPS signal simulator. The tests are used to verify functionality of embedded GPS receivers in mobile consumer products such as cell phones and other handheld receivers.

Application Note 2010-03-04