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Agilent Technologies, the world’s premier measurement company, offers a full range of design, test, and management solutions that span the range of cellular technologies—from legacy 1G systems through 3G systems such as HSPA to 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) and 1xEV-DO. Agilent products cover the lifecycle from early design and development, through volume manufacturing, to network deployment and service assurance. See the Quick Guide to Agilent’s Solutions for High-Speed Cellular for an overview of all technologies and supporting product families. To learn more about related technologies consult MIMO Test and Wireless Connectivity. Greater insight. Greater confidence. Accelerate next-generation wireless.

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3GPP Long Term Evolution: System Overview, Product Development and Test Challenges 
This application note focuses on LTE and includes content on system overview, product development and test challenges of this new wireless communications technology.

Application Note 2009-09-08

8960 TIA/EIA-98-D Capability Listing 
8960 Series 10 TIA/EIA-98-D Capability Listing for the E1962B and E6701A.

Application Note 2004-02-20

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A Software Algorithm for Implementing Automatic Power Ranging in the 8960 Series 10 Wireless... 
This Product Note presents a software algorithm for performing automatic power ranging in the Agilent 8960 Series 10 wireless communications test set with the Agilent E1960A GSM mobile test application installed. Agilent E1960A GSM mobile test application revisions, up to and including, A.01.04...

Application Note 1999-04-01

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Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set (E6621A) 
This application note provides you with the basic steps to making data throughput measurements with your E6621A PXT.

Application Note 2011-02-04

Applications Testing with the Agilent 8960 Series 10 Wireless Test Set (R&D only) 
The 8960 (E5515C) and Agilent lab applications help you throroughly test to current technology standards.

Application Note 2006-03-27

Battery Drain Analysis Improves Mobile-Device Operating Time 
Using specialized tools and analysis techniques can help you create mobile-device designs that extend battery life and improve your productivity.

Application Note 2007-02-01

Bluetooth® RF Measurement Fundamentals (AN 1333-1) 
Bluetooth® is an open specification for a wireless personal area network. It provides limited range RF connectivity for voice and data transmissions between information appliances.

Application Note 2006-10-12

CDPD Conceptual Overview 
Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) is a system in which a robust packet data service can be added to existing Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS) cellular voice systems for a relatively small increase in base station cost. CDPD is a transparent overlay on an existing AMPS system. It makes use of...

Application Note 1997-04-01

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CDPD MDBS Cell Site Test Software Troubleshooting 
This Product Note is a troubleshooting guide designed to answer the most problematic and typical questions that occur when testing a CDPD MDBS with the Agilent Technologies 8921A CDPD test solution. General situations Data collection does not work A parameter you changed does not...

Application Note 1997-06-01

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Choosing the Right Power Meter and Sensor 
This product note outlines applications considerations and the newest sensor technologies. It also reviews the families of thermocouple, diode and two-path, diode-attenuator-diode sensors.

Application Note 2000-10-01

Comparison of Agilent Technologies IS-95/IS-2000 Test Sets 
The existing products cover the IS-95 CDMA standard with a wealth of features,while the E5515C/E1962B provides IS-2000 coverage with a more limited feature set combined with numerous performance enhancements.

Application Note 2001-07-18

Concepts of HSDPA 
Bringing increased throughput and efficiency to W-CDMA

Application Note 2007-01-18

Configuring the GSM/GPRS Lab Application for E-OTD Performance Testing (R&D only) 
Configuring the GSM/GPRS Lab Application for E-OTD Performance Testing

Application Note 2003-01-30

Customizing the E656XC/N588XA Wireless Test Manager 
This document shows how to use the WTM program to perform extra test procedures and implement some of the program’s advanced capabilities.

Application Note 2007-07-30

Dynamic Power Measurements for cdma2000 on the Agilent 8960 Wireless Test Set 
Power control is essential in CDMA devices. This application note explains how the use of dynamic power measurement can help ensure the in-field performance of CDMA wireless devices.

Application Note 2004-03-22

Embedded Automation with the E6601A Wireless Communications Test Set Application Note 
This application note demonstrates how to use the built-in capability of the E6601A test set to develop a simple program for automated testing.

Application Note 2006-09-01

ESG Option 201 Real-time IS-2000 Measurements 
This Product Note discusses features, setup, and applications for the Agilent ESG Option 201 Real-time cdma2000 personality. It is intended to provide R&D designers working on DSPs, ASICs, and other firmware components of IS-95 and IS-2000 mobile phones with techniques for testing and...

Application Note 2000-04-03

EXT Wireless Communications Test Set Non-signaling Test Overview 
This application note explains how non-signaling test methods make it possible for manufacturers to reduce both test times and test equipment costs across a range of wireless technologies

Application Note 2012-08-01

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Fast Device Tune Measurement Solution for Calibrating W-CDMA Mobile Phones  
Discover how the Fast Device Tune measurement and the E6601A test set can significantly reduce calibration test time during wireless device manufacturing.

Application Note 2007-03-28

Fast Device Tune Measurement Solution for Calibrating W-CDMA Mobile Phones  
Learn how Agilent’s Fast Device Tune measurement minimizes calibration test time.

Application Note 2008-07-29

Functional A-GPS Receiver Test Using the 8960 and E4438C - Application Note  
This application note describes a test system that uses and 8960 Wireless Communications Test Set in conjunction with an E4438C ESG Vector Signal

Application Note 2009-11-24

Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Power Measurements (AN 64-1C) 
This Application Note is for information only. Agilent no longer sells or supports these products.

Application Note 2001-04-16

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Get Measurement Accuracy and Repeatability with the Agilent 8960 Series Test Set 
Achieve true cost-reduction benefits with fast measurements that are accurate and repeatable. Table of contents What Agilent specifications mean How Agilent 8960 specifications are determined Environmental effects Measurement uncertainty Measured performance of the test...

Application Note 2001-11-05

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GSM/W-CDMA SMS Testing with Agilent Wireless Test Managers 
This application note explains how to install two QFEs and how to implement GSM or W-CDMA SMS test with WTM.

Application Note 2008-01-11

How Digitally Generated Faded Signals Reduce Cost of Test (R&D only) 
Reduce cost of test, simplify testing and be assured of accuracy using digitally integrated, calibrated noise and fading patterns.

Application Note 2005-08-15

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