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8 Hints for Making Better Measurements Using Analog RF Signal Generators 
This guide helps you improve the accuracy of your measurements that involve using RF analog signal sources.

Application Note 2001-11-14

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8 Hints for Making Better Measurements Using RF Signal Generators Application Note 
This application provides 8 hints for improving the accuracy of your measurements using RF signal generators.

Application Note 2012-06-27

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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.

Application Note 2009-09-07

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8510 Calibration - Measuring Noninsertable Devices (PN 8510-13) 
The majority of devices used in real-world microwave systems are noninsertable because of the connectors employed.

Application Note 2006-07-13

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8510 Calibration Standard Definitions (AN 8510-5B) 
This Product Note covers methods for specifying calibration standards and describes the procedures for their use with the Agilent 8510 Network Analyzer.

Application Note 2006-07-13

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8753ET/ES and 8719D/ET/ES, 8720D/ET/ES, and 8722D/ET/ES Network Analyzers Security Features 
Provides information concerning the structure, use, and clearing of user accessible memory inside the 8753ET/ES and 8719D/ET/ES, 8720D/ET/ES, and 8722D/ET/ES Network Analyzers.

Application Note 2006-02-15

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An Introduction to Multiport and Balanced Device Measurements (AN 1373-1) 
The increase in integration in the wireless communications and electronics industries and the need to decrease size, cost, weight, and power consumption is driving design engineers to replace discrete components with more complex modules.

Application Note 2002-11-11

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ENA/PNA - Mixers - Calibration Accuracy using FCA (1408-3) 
Improving Measurement and Calibration Accuracy Using the Frequency Converter Application - AN 1408-3

Application Note 2006-08-08

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ENA/PNA - Mixers - Comparing Mixer Measurement Techniques (1408-2) 
This paper compares techniques and instruments for measuring conversion loss and group delay on a single stage converter with an embedded low pass filter. Conversion loss using a: spectrum, scalar, and vector network analyzer.

Application Note 2004-01-28

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ENA/PNA - Mixers - New Vector Characterization Techniques 
This paper presents a novel method for characterizing RF mixers, yielding magnitude, phase, and group delay response of the conversion loss, as well as the input match and output match.

Application Note 2002-10-04

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ENA/PNA - Mixers - Transmission Measurements using FCA (1408-1) 
Microwave PNA Series Network Analyzer Application Note, mixer transmission measurements using the frequency converter application note 1408-1

Application Note 2003-05-16

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Fundamentals of Quartz Oscillators (AN 200-2) 
The purpose of this classic Application Note is to provide a background on the crystal reference element and its impact in an oscillator circuit. It then explains the effects of the oscillator on the accuracy of a frequency measurement and frequency generation.

Application Note 1997-05-01

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Improved Throughput in Network Analyzer Applications (AN 1287-5) 
This Application Note explores a variety of throughput issues and how they might affect different applications. It suggests ways to improve network analyzer performance for better throughput in specific situations, and how to get an accurate picture of how an analyzer's performance might impact...

Application Note 2010-03-15

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Measurement Wizard Assistant software for ENA 
This application note explains how using MWA software on the ENA simplifies measurements and reduces the setup time of complicated measurements. It provides you with a step-by-step guide to the MWA and useful measurement tips for using the ENA and E5092A configurable multiport test set.

Application Note 2008-09-30

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Network Analysis - Balanced and Multiport Device Measurements (1373-2) 
The use of differential components such as surface acoustic wave (SAW) filters and differential amplifiers is becoming more common in the wireless industry because they have greater performance than their single-ended counterparts.

Application Note 2002-03-08

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Network Analysis - Balanced Measurement Example: Baluns (1373-6) 
Differential circuits are becoming more widely used in RF circuits for the same reasons that they have been used for years in lower frequency analog circuits.

Application Note 2001-09-17

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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.

Application Note 2001-09-10

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Network Analysis - Balanced Measurement Example: SAW Filters (1373-5) 
SAW filters are commonly used in wireless communication products because of their very sharp response characteristics, relatively low insertion loss, and low cost.

Application Note 2001-09-17

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Network Analysis - Characterize High-Power Components (AN 1287-6) 
This Application Note describes linear and nonlinear measurements of high-power components and how to use a network analyzer for making them.

Application Note 2003-03-12

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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.

Application Note 2000-08-01

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Network Analysis - In-Fixture Measurements (1287-9) 

Application Note 2006-01-10

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Network Analysis - Mixers - Characterize Frequency-Translating Devices (AN 1287-7) 
This Application Note explores current test equipment solutions and techniques that can be used to accurately characterize and test frequency-translating devices.

Application Note 2000-03-01

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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.

Application Note 2001-09-17

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Network Analysis Basics - Applying Error Correction To Network Analyzer Measurements (AN 1287-3) 
Only perfect test equipment would not need correction. Imperfections exist in even the finest test equipment and cause less than ideal measurement results.

Application Note 2002-03-27

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Network Analysis Basics - Architecture Of Network Analyzers (AN 1287-2) 
This Application Note explains that Network analyzers have become one of the most important tools for characterizing the performance of high-frequency components and devices.

Application Note 2000-12-06

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