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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	PDF 119 KB Languages English \| 2000-11-01 \| PDF 119 KB 日本語 \| 2000-10-18 \| PDF 324 KB
Cognitive Radio Algorithm Development and Testing White Paper Cognitive radio technology brings with it new design and performance verification challenges. This paper describes some of these challenges and introduces the cognitive radio algorithm R&D testbed, which uses SystemVue software. Application Note 2009-08-05	PDF 853 KB
Custom OFDM Signal Generation Using SystemVue This application note describes a new comms standard based on OFDM which is provided by SystemVue 2011 to create both simulation and measurement, with links to the new 89600B VSA software for further demodulation and analysis. Application Note 2010-12-09	PDF 1.72 MB Languages English \| 2010-12-09 \| PDF 1.72 MB 中文（简体） \| 2011-12-09 \| PDF 1.72 MB 日本語 \| 2011-03-04 \| PDF 2.20 MB
External waveguide mixing and millimeter wave measurements with PSA Spectrum Analyzers (AN 1485) Application Note 2007-10-25	PDF 1.17 MB Languages English \| 2007-10-25 \| PDF 1.17 MB 日本語 \| 2004-04-26 \| PDF 1.43 MB
FieldFox Microwave Analyzers - White Paper This white paper describes the features, benefits, and applications of the FieldFox RF & microwave handheld analyzers. Application Note 2012-09-06	PDF 3.35 MB
Make Custom OFDM Measurements with Agilent 89600B VSA Software Option BHF Read about how to configure Agilent 89600B VSA software with Option BHF custom OFDM modulation analysis to analyze and troubleshoot new, custom, proprietary, generic, or non-standard OFDM signals. Application Note 2012-11-21	PDF 4.27 MB
Making RF Measurements on Digital Serial Data with Agilent's Signal Extractor and the 89600 VSA This application note is designed to guide you through making measurements on serial data using an Agilent logic analyzer with the B4602A Signal Extractor tool and Agilent's 89601A vector signal analyzer (VSA) software. (AN 1593) Application Note 2007-05-08	PDF 2.93 MB
Making Wideband Measurements Application Note This paper will discuss using the Agilent PXA signal analyzer as a microwave down converter for an Infiniium oscilloscope or Acqiris digitizer running the 89600 VSA software. Application Note 2012-01-24	PDF 595 KB Languages English \| 2012-01-24 \| PDF 595 KB 中文（简体） \| 2012-01-24 \| PDF 595 KB
Pulsed Carrier Phase Noise Measurements (AN 1309) This application note discusses basic fundamentals for making pulsed carrier phase noise measurements using Agilent E5500 phase noise measurement system. Application Note 2000-05-01	PDF 632 KB
Radar Test Measurements - Application Note This application note focuses on the fundamentals of measuring basic pulsed radars and measurements for more complex or modulated pulsed radar systems. Application Note 2013-04-30	PDF 4.68 MB
Radar, EW & ELINT Testing: Identifying Common Test Challenges - Application Note This application note reviews some of the latest test equipment for radar, EW & ELINT systems. Since this is a complex subject, we begin with a brief review of the fundamental radar and EW/ELINT challenges. Application Note 2013-04-29	PDF 1.32 MB Languages English \| 2013-04-29 \| PDF 1.32 MB Pусский \| 2011-09-07 \| PDF 1.07 MB
Software Defined Radio Measurement Solutions This Application Note introduces the SDR architecture and types of analysis tools that are available when measuring the digital, analog and RF sections of a software radio. Application Note 2007-07-13	PDF 1009 KB Languages English \| 2007-07-13 \| PDF 1009 KB 中文（简体） \| 2008-02-28 \| PDF 4.64 MB 日本語 \| 2007-09-04 \| PDF 4.64 MB
Sorting Signals Using Multiple Markers, Marker Tables and Peak Tables (PN 8590-6) This Product Note shows how marker and peak signal features are useful measurement aids in a spectrum display because they immediately locate a signal, and record its amplitude and frequency or time. The 8590 C/E/L-series Spectrum Analyzers offer two marker features and a peak sorting function to... Application Note 2000-07-01	PDF 377 KB
Spectrum Analysis: Amplitude and Frequency Modulation (AN 150-1) Modulation is the act of translating some low-frequency or base-band signal (voice, music, data) to a higher frequency. Why do we modulate signals? There are at least two reasons: to allow the simultaneous transmission of two or more baseband signals by translating them to different frequencies... Application Note 2001-10-01	PDF 1.23 MB
Spectrum Analyzer Basics (AN 150) Fundamentals of spectrum analyzer measurements Application Note 2006-08-02	PDF 3.71 MB Languages English \| 2006-08-02 \| PDF 3.71 MB 中文（简体） \| 2006-08-02 \| PDF 6.35 MB 日本語 \| 2005-02-24 \| PDF 8.87 MB
Spectrum and Signal Analysis Pulsed RF Application Note 150-2 This application note is intended as an aid for the operation of spectrum and signal analyzers and the interpretation of the displayed pulse spectra. Application Note 2012-07-05	PDF 12.46 MB Languages English \| 2012-07-05 \| PDF 12.46 MB 日本語 \| 2006-05-08 \| PDF 8.48 MB
Spectrum and Signal Analyzer Measurements and Noise Application Note 1303 Noise is the classical limitation of electronics. In this application note, the characteristics of noise and its direct measurement are discussed in detail. Application Note 2012-05-04	PDF 2.06 MB Languages English \| 2012-05-04 \| PDF 2.06 MB 中文（简体） \| 2012-05-04 \| PDF 2 MB
Streamlining Field Test with Task Planner For use with Agilent N9344C/43C/42C handheld spectrum analyzers (HSAs) Application Note 2011-02-25	PDF 925 KB Languages English \| 2011-02-25 \| PDF 925 KB 日本語 \| 2011-03-11 \| PDF 1.91 MB
Techniques and Trends in Signal Monitoring, Frequency Management and Geolocation of Wireless This application note reviews various issues, techniques and associated equipment required for signal monitoring and frequency management of RF spectrum in the VHF/UHF frequency range. Application Note 2009-04-27	PDF 805 KB Languages English \| 2009-04-27 \| PDF 805 KB 中文（简体） \| 2009-07-01 \| PDF 1.59 MB 日本語 \| 2009-06-16 \| PDF 2.65 MB
Techniques for Precise Cable and Antenna Measurements in the Field - Application Note This app note introduces measurement and calibration techniques for cable and antenna testing using FieldFox handheld analyzers. Application Note 2012-08-30
Techniques for Precise Interference Measurements in the Field - Application Note This app note discusses the different types of interference in current and new systems and methods to measure a variety of interference types using spectrum analyzers such the FieldFox Series. Application Note 2012-08-30
Techniques for Precise Measurement Calibrations in the Field - Application Note This app note discusses recent advances in VNA calibration and compares measurements made on a FieldFox analyzer using different calibration types for a variety of RF and microwave devices. Application Note 2012-08-30
Techniques for Time Domain Measurements - Application Note This application note will introduce time domain and DTF measurement techniques for identifying the location and relative amplitudes of discontinuities while operating in the field. Application Note 2013-03-05
Testing and Troubleshooting Digital RF Communications Receiver Designs (AN 1314) This Application Note covers the fundamental measurement principles involved in testing and troubleshooting digital communications receivers, particularly those used in digital RF cellular systems. Measurement setups are provided for receiver performance tests and troubleshooting tips are given. Application Note 2002-03-25	PDF 284 KB Languages English \| 2002-03-25 \| PDF 284 KB 中文（简体） \| 2002-03-25 \| PDF 284 KB 日本語 \| 2011-06-02 \| PDF 668 KB
Using EVM Measurements to Analyze and Troubleshoot Vector-Modulated Signals (PN 89400-14) This Product Note reviews the basics of EVM measurements on the 89400 vector signal analyzers, and outlines a general procedure that may be used to methodically track down even the most obscure signal problems. Understanding Error Vector Magnitude EVM Defined Making EVM... Application Note 2000-10-01	PDF 205 KB Languages English \| 2000-10-01 \| PDF 205 KB 日本語 \| 2000-10-18 \| PDF 601 KB

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