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Spectrum Analysis: Amplitude and Frequency Modulation (AN 150-1) Modulation is the act of translating some low-frequency or base-band signal (voice, music, data) to a higher frequency. Why do we modulate signals? There are at least two reasons: to allow the simultaneous transmission of two or more baseband signals by translating them to different frequencies... Application Note 2001-10-01	PDF 1.23 MB
Spectrum Analysis: Noise Measurements (AN 150-4) Application Note 150-4 Application Note 1974-04-01	PDF 10.46 MB
Spectrum and Signal Analysis Pulsed RF Application Note 150-2 This application note is intended as an aid for the operation of spectrum and signal analyzers and the interpretation of the displayed pulse spectra. Application Note 2012-07-05	PDF 12.46 MB Languages English \| 2012-07-05 \| PDF 12.46 MB 日本語 \| 2006-05-08 \| PDF 8.48 MB
State of the Art in EM Software for Microwave Engineers This article discusses the three most established EM simulation technologies: MoM, FEM, and FDTD, linking the simulation technology to solving specific applications. Application Note 2008-11-20	PDF 628 KB
Stripline TRL Calibration Fixtures for 10-Gigabit Interconnect Analysis Application Note 2006-04-05	PDF 1.11 MB Languages English \| 2006-04-05 \| PDF 1.11 MB 日本語 \| 2006-12-12 \| PDF 1.54 MB
Successful Modulation Analysis in 3 Steps This application note presents a planned measurement & troubleshooting sequence consisting of 3 steps: (1) Frequency, frequency & time, (2) Basic digital mod. analysis, and (3) Advanced digital mod. analysis. Application Note 2012-11-21	PDF 3.55 MB Languages English \| 2012-11-21 \| PDF 3.55 MB 日本語 \| 2011-04-28 \| PDF 2.90 MB
Techniques and Trends in Signal Monitoring, Frequency Management and Geolocation of Wireless This application note reviews various issues, techniques and associated equipment required for signal monitoring and frequency management of RF spectrum in the VHF/UHF frequency range. Application Note 2009-04-27	PDF 805 KB Languages English \| 2009-04-27 \| PDF 805 KB 中文（简体） \| 2009-07-01 \| PDF 1.59 MB 日本語 \| 2009-06-16 \| PDF 2.65 MB
Testing and Troubleshooting Digital RF Communications Receiver Designs (AN 1314) This Application Note covers the fundamental measurement principles involved in testing and troubleshooting digital communications receivers, particularly those used in digital RF cellular systems. Measurement setups are provided for receiver performance tests and troubleshooting tips are given. Application Note 2002-03-25	PDF 284 KB Languages English \| 2002-03-25 \| PDF 284 KB 中文（简体） \| 2002-03-25 \| PDF 284 KB 日本語 \| 2011-06-02 \| PDF 668 KB
Testing and Troubleshooting Digital RF Communications Transmitter Designs (AN 1313) This Application Note covers the following 3 topics: 1) How digital communications transmitters work, 2) Essential transmitter tests and important test equipment characteristics, and 3) Troubleshooting techniques for common impairments. Application Note 2002-01-08	PDF 957 KB Languages English \| 2002-01-08 \| PDF 957 KB 日本語 \| 2000-03-13 \| PDF 2.05 MB
Testing next-generation optical systems with simulated OFDM signals The described measurement solution with SystemVue and M8190A AWG is flexible enough to handle a wide range of modulation schemes, channel spacings, spectral widths and detection methods. Application Note 2012-02-19	PDF 600 KB
Testing PDH Digital Radios Under Multipath Fade Conditions (PN HP37717B/C) Equalizers are used in radio receivers to counteract multipath fade conditions by peaking the transmission signal, thereby ensuring the communication link is maintained. However, until the equalizer fails to compensate to fading events it remains a problem identifying those equalizers that are... Application Note 1997-02-01	PDF 290 KB
The RC Charge Pump: A Versatile RF Library circuit for PLL’s and Beyond This Application Note describes the RC Charge Pump; a Versatile RF Library circuit for Phase Locked Loops (PLL’s). Logic gate delays and a diode amplitude demodulator are also possible with this charge-pump. Application Note 1998-03-19	PDF 941 KB
Timekeeping and Frequency Calibration (AN 52-2) This Application Note is for information only. Agilent no longer sells or supports these products. Application Note 1976-07-01	PDF 11.94 MB
Timing Considerations in Clock Distribution Networks (AN 1210-10) This Application Note discusses the different causes of skew in a clock distribution network. It shows how to use the Agilent 8133A and 54720A to measure and analyze the causes. Application Note 1992-09-01	PDF 253 KB
Timing Considerations in Color Distribution Networks (AN 1210-10) This Application Note is for information only. Agilent no longer sells or supports these products. Application Note 1992-09-01	PDF 277 KB
Tips on External Clock Operation with Agilent FASS (PN 8791-5) This Product Note provides helpful tips and examples of external clock operation with the 8791/10 Frequency Agilent Signal Simulator. Application Note 2000-10-01	PDF 199 KB
Tools for Digital Microwave Radio Installation and Maintenance (AN 355-1) This Application Note is an application and testing overview of instrumentation needed for characterizing performance of digital microwave radios at the time of link installations, or for the periodic maintenance functions. Covers topics from multipath fading tests to group delay and BERT tests... Application Note 2000-09-01	PDF 1.21 MB
TS-5550 Cellular Phone Functional Test Platform (PN TS-5550) This 12-page color print on demand Product Note discusses the TS-5550 platform features and benefits, including the ability to test up to four celluar phones at once. It is a flexible system for rapid development of cellular phone functional test. Configuration and ordering structure is also given. Application Note 2000-08-01	PDF 6.88 MB Languages English \| 2000-08-01 \| PDF 6.88 MB 日本語 \| 1999-06-17 \| PDF 6.84 MB
Understanding and Measuring Phase Noise in the Frequency Domain (AN 207) This Application Note is for information only. Agilent no longer sells or supports these products. Application Note 1976-10-01	PDF 3.15 MB
Understanding Frequency Counter Specifications (AN 200-4) This classic Application Note was aimed at the reader who might be unsure of particular specifications in frequency counter data sheets. It is still considered like a textbook and is always in demand. Application Note 1997-05-01	PDF 277 KB Languages English \| 1997-05-01 \| PDF 277 KB 日本語 \| 2006-06-09 \| PDF 451 KB
Understanding the SystemVue To ADS Simulation Bridge This application note shows how RF designers using Advanced Design System (ADS), as well as system architects and DSP developers using SystemVue, can co-simulate for greater functionality and cross-platform debug and verification. Application Note 2010-07-07	PDF 564 KB
Using Advanced Design System to Design an MMIC Amplifier This AN illustrates the design of a MMIC amplifier, problems faced in designing, simulating, and producing a physical layout of an MMIC circuit, validation steps needed to verify that the physical layout. Application Note 2003-06-17	PDF 4.25 MB Languages English \| 2003-06-17 \| PDF 4.25 MB 中文（简体） \| 2003-06-17 \| PDF 4.25 MB 日本語 \| 2003-09-24 \| PDF 6.88 MB
Using Agilent SystemVue to Create Realistic Scenarios for Radar and EW Applications Shows how the combination of software and hardware capabilities makes it possible to create dynamic and realistic scenarios for both component testing and scenario simulation for system test. Application Note 2012-01-24	PDF 3.01 MB
Using EVM Measurements to Analyze and Troubleshoot Vector-Modulated Signals (PN 89400-14) This Product Note reviews the basics of EVM measurements on the 89400 vector signal analyzers, and outlines a general procedure that may be used to methodically track down even the most obscure signal problems. Understanding Error Vector Magnitude EVM Defined Making EVM... Application Note 2000-10-01	PDF 205 KB Languages English \| 2000-10-01 \| PDF 205 KB 日本語 \| 2000-10-18 \| PDF 601 KB
Using SystemVue for Integrating Wireless PHY Design, Validation, and Test Agilent SystemVue integrates system-level design tasks such as DSP modeling and Algorithm development with Validation and Test to create a unique new design flow for communications physical layer. Application Note 2013-03-28	PDF 8.17 MB

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