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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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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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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 - 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 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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Network Analysis Solutions Advanced Filter Tuning Using Time Domain Transforms (AN 1287-10) 
Tuning multi-stage, coupled-resonator band-pass filters is difficult due to interactions between resonator and coupling tuning. To achieve the proper pass-band response and to get low return loss you must precisely tune the frequency of each resonator and precisely set each coupling between the...

Application Note 2003-05-25

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Simplified Filter Tuning Using Time Domain (AN 1287-8) 
This Application Note describes a method of tuning a filter using the time-domain response of its return loss, which makes filter tuning vastly easier.

Application Note 2000-07-01

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Understanding the Fundamental Principles of Vector Network Analysis - Application Note 1287-1 
This application note explores the fundamental principles of vector network analysis. The discussion includes the common parameters (S-parameters). RF fundamentals such as transmission lines and the Smith chart will also be reviewed.

Application Note 2012-12-07

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