Noise Parameter Measurements

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Noise Parameter Measurements

Make your Noise Parameter Measurements in Minutes Rather than Days

The characterization of noise within a device or circuit is critical for RF design engineers. The most commonly used measurement is noise figure, but this is not always sufficient for designers who need to optimize their design for best performance. In these situations noise parameters are preferred.

In the past it was not practical to measure noise parameters. The equipment was too specialized and the measurements took too long, often days, to complete.

A new measurement approach using an Agilent Technologies PNA-X Network Analyzer with an integrated noise receiver, a noise source and a tuner and software supplied by Maury Microwave Corporation allows complete noise parameter characterization in minutes rather than days.

Customers demand an accurate specification of the noise within the products they purchase and designers have to understand noise effects in order to maximize the performance of their products. With the new noise parameter measurement approach from Agilent and Maury you can optimize the performance of your products and specify them with the tighter limits demanded by your customers.

• Improves on noise figure measurements
• Noise parameters measured in minutes, not days
• Characterize circuits and devices more accurately
• More accurate specification of noise in your products
• Uses Agilent PNA-X with Maury tuner and software
• Optimizes the performance of your products

Request more information and Agilent’s partner, Maury Microwave, will contact you to discuss your requirements in more detail.