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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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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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NFA Series Noise Figure Analyzer, Programming Examples 
This Product Note contains programming examples of measurement scenarios written in pseudo code, to enable the automated control of the NFA Series Noise Figure Analyzers using SCPI standard commands.

Application Note 2000-11-27

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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 Measurements of Frequency Converting Devices, AN 1487 
"This application note provides details and examples about how the Agilent NFA Series noise figure analyzer (NFA) performs measurements in amplifier, downconverter and upconverter measurement mode".

Application Note 2004-02-06

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Noise Figure Primer (AN 57) 
This Application Note is for information only. Agilent no longer sells or supports these products.

Application Note 1965-01-01

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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

 
Non-Zero Noise Figure After Calibration (AN 1484) 
This Application Note attempts to explain the reasons behind the zero-error and shows with examples that it does not have a compromising effect on instrument accuracy in a measurement situation.

Application Note 2004-01-20

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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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