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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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10 Hints for Making Successful Noise Figure Measurements (AN 57-3) 
This document will help minimize the uncertainties in your noise figure measurements. Key topics include minimizing extraneous signals, mismatch uncertainties, nonlinearities, and path losses.

Application Note 2011-12-21

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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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89441A Vector Signal Analyzer Phase Noise Measurements 
The procedure takes you step-by-step through a phase noise measurement on the 89441A using two methods: direct spectrum and PM demodulation. No options are required to make this measurement.

Application Note 2004-07-26

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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.

Application Note 2010-08-05

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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.

Application Note 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.

Analysis Tool 2012-10-18

 
Noise Power Ratio Measurements Using Agilent E2507B/E2508A Communications Signal Simulator (PN E2507B & PN E2508A) 
The NPR measurement requires a stimulus source to generate conditioned noise and a measurement receiver to analyze the changes in the noise after it passes through the device under test. This Product Note shows how the Agilent E2507B or E2508A Multi-format Communications Signal Simulator...

Application Note 2000-08-01

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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.

Application Note 2000-09-01

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Preselector Tuning for Amplitude Accuracy in Microwave Spectrum Analysis 
This 8 page application note introduces the technique for broadband modulated signals employed in the new MXA signal analyzer.

Application Note 2009-08-14

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Spectrum Analysis... Signal Enhancement (AN 150-7) 
Part Number: 8554-8447. Application Note 150-7 (Jun75)

Application Note 1975-06-01

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