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8 Hints for Making Better Spectrum Analyzer Measurements (interactive format) (AN 1286-1)
This application note provides eight pertinent hints for making better spectrum analyzer measurements, such as measuring low level signals and identifying internal distortion products.
2009-07-09 Application Note
PDF PDF 739 KB 8 Hints for Making Better Spectrum Analyzer Measurements (pdf format) (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.
2009-09-07 Application Note
PDF PDF 81 KB Comparing Power Measurements on Digitally Modulated Signals
Measuring the power of digital CDMA signals is not as straightforward as the procedure employed when measuring their analog counterparts. While there are several ways to perform these in-channel and out-of-channel measurements, a spectrum analyzer and software-implemented power detection makes...
2000-09-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 160 KB Optimizing Spectrum Analyzer Amplitude Accuracy (AN 1316)
This Application Note covers the factors affecting the accuracy (or uncertainty) of amplitude measurements made with spectrum analyzers, and explains how to calculate worst-case uncertainty in general situations. It will help you analyze a measurement and decide what procedure to follow to...
2000-08-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 1.24 MB Performing cdma2000 Measurements Today (AN 1325)
cdma2000 is the 3GPP2 standard for 3G technology derived from cdmaOne. Although the standard has not yet been defined, R&D component and system engineers need to test their cdma 2000 designs today. This Application Note is a guide to cdma2000 testing based on established cdmaOne measurements...
2000-05-22 Application Note
PDF PDF 3.15 MB Spectrum Analysis Basics: From 1997 Back to Basics Seminar
This paper covers everything from a definition of spectrum to the types of instruments used to make the measurements. Topics include resolution, amplitude measurements sensitivity, dynamic range, LO stability, and the use of spectrum analyzers....
1997-04-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 3.71 MB Spectrum Analyzer Basics (AN 150)
Fundamentals of spectrum analyzer measurements
2006-08-02 Application Note
PDF PDF 1.83 MB Spectrum Analyzer Measurements and Noise (AN 1303)
Noise. It is the classical limitation of electronics. In measurements, noise and distortions limit the dynamic range of test results.
2009-09-16 Application Note
PDF PDF 957 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.
2002-01-08 Application Note
PDF PDF 481 KB Understanding CDMA Measurements for Base Stations and Their Components (AN 1311)
This Application Note presents the fundamental measurement principles for the RF parametric tests performed on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) base stations and their components.
2000-06-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 1.23 MB Understanding GSM/EDGE Transmitter and Receiver Measurements for Base Transceiver Stations (AN 1312)
This 36-page application note presents the fundamental RF parametric measurements necessary to characterize GSM/EDGE base transceiver stations and their components.
2002-08-24 Application Note

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