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PDF PDF 396 KB 8510 Amplifier Linear and Non-Linear Measurements (PN 8510-18)
This Product Note discusses techniques for measuring transmission and reflection characteristics of many amplifiers and active devices.
2006-07-13 Application Note
PDF PDF 1.13 MB 8757 Amplifier Measurements (345-1)
This Application Note describes Microwave Component Measurements: Amplifier Measurements Using the Scalar Network Analyzer.
2001-05-15 Application Note
PDF PDF 3.89 MB AC Current Measurements (AN 34)
This Application Note is for information only. Agilent no longer sells or supports these products.
1959-04-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 1.42 MB Accurate Mixer / Amplifier Compression Measurement using the 8901A Modulation Analyzer (AN 286-2)
This Application Note is for information only. Agilent no longer sells or supports these products.
1981-04-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 698 KB Advanced Measurement Techniques for RF Amplifiers Using Unique Functions of the Agilent E5071C ENA
This application note will briefly review the basic measurement fundamentals of characterizing amplifiers with network analyzers.
2007-04-27 Application Note
PDF PDF 142 KB Complete Analysis of Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers
This Technical Paper discusses methods and instruments for measuring EDFAs with respect to gain and noise figure, both in static and dynamic form, polarization dependence, polarization mode dispersion, WDM characteristics and more. The influence of the spectral width of the laser source on the...
1996-03-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 367 KB Complete S-Parameter and Distortion Measurement for Wide Band Video Amplifier (AN 357-2)
This Application Note is for information only. Agilent no longer sells or supports these products.
1988-02-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 469 KB Creating Measurement-Based Amplifier Behavioral Models
This Application Note describes a behavioral model used in circuit and system simulations to verify performance of the amplifier within a circuit or system.
2003-10-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 245 KB Design of a 4.9 to 6.0 GHz Two-Stage Low Noise using ATF-551M4 E-PHEMT
This Application Note examines the design of a compact two-stage, low noise, unconditionally stable, amplifier for 802.11a, HiperLAN2 and HiSWANa receiver applications using ATF-551M4 E-PHEMT.
2005-02-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 583 KB Highly Accurate Amplifier ACLR and ACPR Testing with the Agilent N5182A MXG Vector Signal Generator
This note discusses ACLR/ACPR as a key performance characteristic for power amplifiers used to test wireless communications systems and how the Agilent MXG vector signal generator is used to test them.
2006-08-30 Application Note
PDF PDF 463 KB How to Characterize CATV Amplifiers Effectively (AN 1288-4)
This application note shows you how to effectively evaluate CATV amplifier performance using the 4396B Network/ Spectrum/Impedance Analyzer.
2002-12-12 Application Note
PDF PDF 582 KB Linearization of Multi-Carrier Power Amplifier via Digital Predistortion in ADS
This Application Bulletin describes a method for using digital predistortion in Advanced Design System with the Linearization Design Guide to minimize spectral regrowth in wireless systems.
2009-03-19 Application Note
PDF PDF 397 KB Network Analysis - Balanced Measurement Example: Differential Amplifiers (1373-7)
This Application Note describes Agilent balanced-measurement solutions they have developed that offer the most accurate method available for measuring differential RF circuits.
2001-09-10 Application Note
PDF PDF 80 KB Network Analysis - Filter And Amplifier Measurement Examples (AN 1287-4)
The network analyzer is used for a variety of device and component characterization tasks in both laboratory and production environments.
2000-08-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 328 KB Network Analysis Basics - 10 Hints for Making Better Network Analyzer Measurements (AN 1291-1B)
This Application Note contains hints to help you understand and improve your use of network analyzers, and a summary of network analyzers and their capabilities.
2001-09-17 Application Note
PDF PDF 642 KB Optical Spectrum Analyzer Amplifier Test Application (PN 86140-5)
The product note explains how the Agilent OSA amplifier test application provides a cost-effective solution for reducing test time.
2002-03-15 Application Note
PDF PDF 1.65 MB Practical Noise-Figure Measurement and Analysis for Low-Noise Amplifier Designs (AN 1354)
This Application Note is a timely and detailed examination of the process needed for making practical noise figure measurements of low-noise amplifiers which includes software modeling.
2000-09-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 5.49 MB Practical RF Amp. Design Using the Available Gain Procedure & the ADS EM/Circuit Co-Sim. Capability
This white paper features a method of designing a low noise RF amplifier for an 802.11b receiver application and contains an Avago ATF54143 PHEMT transistor.
2009-06-25 Application Note
PDF PDF 523 KB Testing CDMA Base Station Amplifiers (AN 1307)
The objective of this Application Note is to cover the basic measurement fundamentals of characterizing the linear and non-linear behavior of CDMA power amplifiers.
2000-05-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 382 KB Ultra-linear Power Amplifier Characterization Using Dynamic Range Extension Techniques
This White Paper describes the feed-forward signal cancellation process that extends the dynamic range of current distortion measurement systems by at least 25 dB.
2001-06-26 Application Note
PDF PDF 1 MB Using the 230A Power Amplifier (AN 76)
This Application Note is for information only. Agilent no longer sells or supports these products.
1967-08-01 Application Note

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