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For most of your RF & Microwave measurement needs, you can find application & solution information here.

Be sure to check the library of application notes for detailed information on using your equipment and successfully completing the measurements you need.

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8 Hints for Making Better Spectrum Analyzer Measurements (AN 1286-1) 
This application note provides eight pertinent hints for making better spectrum analyzer measurements such as measuring low level signals and indentifying internal distortion products.

Notes d’application 2009-09-07

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...

Notes d’application 2001-08-30

Designing and Testing cdma2000 Mobile Stations - Application Note 1358 
One of the proposals for the IMT-2000 requirements for a 3G global wireless communications system is cdma2000. This application note describes mobile station design and measurement issues at the physical layer (layer 1) that may be different between cdma2000 and cdmaOne.

Notes d’application 2003-01-13

External waveguide mixing and millimeter wave measurements with PSA Spectrum Analyzers (AN 1485) 

Notes d’application 2007-10-25

Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Noise Figure (AN 57-1) 
This 32-page, black-and-white application note providesinformation on RF and Microwave noise figure measurementts. Topics include noise figure and temperature, noise characteristics of two-port networks, and the measurement of noise figure.

Notes d’application 2010-08-05

Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Power Measurements (AN 1449) 
Agilent's Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Power Measurements, application note (AN 1449-1/2/3/4).

Notes d’application 2009-06-05

 
Noise Figure Measurement Accuracy - The Y-Factor Method - Application Note 
Noise figure is a key performance parameter in many RF systems. This application note covers many topics related to noise figure measurements including the Y-factor method.

Notes d’application 2013-04-12

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Noise Figure Uncertainty Calculator 
The noise figure uncertainty calculator has been created to aid your design work, from components through to systems, helping you meet the continued demand for higher system performance.

Outil d'analyse 2012-10-18

 
Optimizing Spectrum Analyzer Amplitude Accuracy (AN 1316) 
This Application Note covers the factors affecting the accuracy (or uncertainty) of amplitude measurements made with spectrum analyzers, and explains how to calculate worst-case uncertainty in general situations. It will help you analyze a measurement and decide what procedure to follow to...

Notes d’application 2000-08-01

Optimizing Spectrum Analyzer Dynamic Range (AN 1315) 
The dynamic range of a spectrum analyzer is traditionally defined as the ratio, in dB, of the largest to the smallest signals simultaneously present at the input of the spectrum analyzer that allows measurement of the smaller to a given degree of uncertainty. The signals of interest can either be...

Notes d’application 2000-05-01

Optimizing Spectrum Analyzer Measurement Speed (AN 1318) 
Whether you are installing a new, high-speed production line, making transmitter measurements in the field, or designing a new low-noise amplifier, the speed of your spectrum analyzer will greatly affect your productivity. With the speed that the latest generation of spectrum analyzers offers...

Notes d’application 2000-05-01

Performance Spectrum Analyzer Series: Swept and FFT Analysis Application Note 
This Product Note covers the measurement speed and other benefits of advanced signal processing in the new PSA Performance Spectrum Analyzer Series.

Notes d’application 2004-10-19

PSA Performance Spectrum Analyzer Series: Measurement Innovations and Benefits 
Performance Spectrum Analyzer Series. This Note is a general overview of all of the major new technologies used in the PSA series, with a focus on the measurement benefits they provide...

Notes d’application 2004-02-27

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.

Notes d’application 2000-05-01

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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.

Notes d’application 2012-07-05

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.

Notes d’application 2002-03-25

Testing and Troubleshooting Digital RF Communications Transmitter Designs (AN 1313) 
This Application Note covers the following 3 topics: 1) How digital communications transmitters work, 2) Essential transmitter tests and important test equipment characteristics, and 3) Troubleshooting techniques for common impairments.

Notes d’application 2002-01-08

Vector Signal Analysis Basics 
This application note serves as a primer on vector signal analysis. It covers VSA measurement concepts and theory of operation, general vector-modulation analysis and, digital-modulation analysis. Previously known as AN150-15.

Notes d’application 2012-11-21