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Radar Test Measurements - Application Note This application note focuses on the fundamentals of measuring basic pulsed radars and measurements for more complex or modulated pulsed radar systems. Application Note 2013-04-30	PDF 4.68 MB
Radar, EW & ELINT Testing: Identifying Common Test Challenges - Application Note This application note reviews some of the latest test equipment for radar, EW & ELINT systems. Since this is a complex subject, we begin with a brief review of the fundamental radar and EW/ELINT challenges. Application Note 2013-04-29	PDF 1.32 MB Languages English \| 2013-04-29 \| PDF 1.32 MB Pусский \| 2011-09-07 \| PDF 1.07 MB
Techniques for Time Domain Measurements - Application Note This application note will introduce time domain and DTF measurement techniques for identifying the location and relative amplitudes of discontinuities while operating in the field. Application Note 2013-03-05
Simple Scalar Network Analysis of Frequency Converter Devices - Application Note This application note shows the way to make easy scalar network analysis or power measurement using the Agilent U2000 series USB power sensor with the ENA network analyzers. Application Note 2013-01-28	PDF 606 KB
Make Custom OFDM Measurements with Agilent 89600B VSA Software Option BHF Read about how to configure Agilent 89600B VSA software with Option BHF custom OFDM modulation analysis to analyze and troubleshoot new, custom, proprietary, generic, or non-standard OFDM signals. Application Note 2012-11-21	PDF 4.27 MB
FieldFox Microwave Analyzers - White Paper This white paper describes the features, benefits, and applications of the FieldFox RF & microwave handheld analyzers. Application Note 2012-09-06	PDF 3.35 MB
Techniques for Precise Interference Measurements in the Field Application Note This app note discusses the different types of interference in current and new systems and methods to measure a variety of interference types using spectrum analyzers such the FieldFox Series. Application Note 2012-08-30
Techniques for Precise Measurement Calibrations in the Field Application Note This app note discusses recent advances in VNA calibration and compares measurements made on a FieldFox analyzer using different calibration types for a variety of RF and microwave devices. Application Note 2012-08-30
Techniques for Precise Cable and Antenna Measurements in the Field Application Note This app note introduces measurement and calibration techniques for cable and antenna testing using FieldFox handheld analyzers. Application Note 2012-08-30
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
Spectrum and Signal Analyzer Measurements and Noise Application Note 1303 Noise is the classical limitation of electronics. In this application note, the characteristics of noise and its direct measurement are discussed in detail. Application Note 2012-05-04	PDF 2.06 MB Languages English \| 2012-05-04 \| PDF 2.06 MB 中文（简体） \| 2012-05-04 \| PDF 2 MB
Making Wideband Measurements Application Note This paper will discuss using the Agilent PXA signal analyzer as a microwave down converter for an Infiniium oscilloscope or Acqiris digitizer running the 89600 VSA software. Application Note 2012-01-24	PDF 595 KB Languages English \| 2012-01-24 \| PDF 595 KB 中文（简体） \| 2012-01-24 \| PDF 595 KB
High-Power Measurement Using The E5072A Network Analyzer Application Note This application note describes how to make high-power measurements with unique functions of the E5072A network analyzer. Application Note 2011-12-23	PDF 1.24 MB Languages English \| 2011-12-23 \| PDF 1.24 MB 中文（简体） \| 2011-08-01 \| PDF 1.77 MB
Solutions for Using a Frequency Counter to Measure Phase Noise Close to a Carrier Signal A local oscillator (LO) is the heart of any modern radar, electronic warfare or communication system. See how you can use this to your advantage. Application Note 2011-08-01	PDF 818 KB Languages English \| 2011-08-01 \| PDF 818 KB 日本語 \| 2011-10-27 \| PDF 731 KB Pусский \| 2011-10-17 \| PDF 120 KB
Addressing the Challenges of High-Speed Digital I/O for Aerospace Defense Applications This application note will also discuss test challenges and commercial test solutions for fiber digital I/O technologies to help mitigate risk in upgrading to fiber-based technologies. Application Note 2011-05-04	PDF 1.35 MB Languages English \| 2011-05-04 \| PDF 1.35 MB 中文（繁體） \| 2011-10-19 \| PDF 4.88 MB
Application of Agilent's PNA-X NVNA and X-Parameters in Power Amplifier Design This 16-page article appeared in Microwave Journal's May 2011 issue; teaches you how to obtain actual linear and nonlinear component behavior to improve power amplifier design using Agilent's solutions. Application Note 2011-05-01	PDF 1.64 MB Languages English \| 2011-05-01 \| PDF 1.64 MB 日本語 \| 2011-07-14 \| PDF 1.34 MB
Streamlining Field Test with Task Planner For use with Agilent N9344C/43C/42C handheld spectrum analyzers (HSAs) Application Note 2011-02-25	PDF 925 KB Languages English \| 2011-02-25 \| PDF 925 KB 日本語 \| 2011-03-11 \| PDF 1.91 MB
Reducing Measurement Times in Antenna and RCS Applications To help you achieve these speed improvements, this note describes test range configurations and typical measurement scenarios. Application Note 2010-12-20	PDF 3.15 MB
Custom OFDM Signal Generation Using SystemVue This application note describes a new comms standard based on OFDM which is provided by SystemVue 2011 to create both simulation and measurement, with links to the new 89600B VSA software for further demodulation and analysis. Application Note 2010-12-09	PDF 1.72 MB Languages English \| 2010-12-09 \| PDF 1.72 MB 中文（简体） \| 2011-12-09 \| PDF 1.72 MB 日本語 \| 2011-03-04 \| PDF 2.20 MB
Understanding RF/Microwave Solid State Switches and their Applications This note explains FET, PIN diode and hybrid solid state switches. It discusses benefits/disadvantages of each type of switch, which specifications to consider and why, and gives application examples. Application Note 2010-05-21	PDF 1.07 MB
Solutions for Characterizing High-Power Devices—Using X-parameters to Make Nonlinear Measurements of This “Solutions for…” app note discusses X-parameters used to properly characterize and understand the behavior of high power amplifiers, as engineers push them to their limit, into nonlinear operation. Application Note 2010-03-04	PDF 2.68 MB
High Power Amplifier Measurements Using Agilent's Nonlinear Vector Network Analyzers AN 1408-19 This application note discusses the unique challenges involved in testing high-power devices using Agilent's N5242A nonlinear vector network analyzer(NVNA). Application Note 2010-01-26	PDF 582 KB Languages English \| 2010-01-26 \| PDF 582 KB 日本語 \| 2010-05-31 \| PDF 3.15 MB
Using MATLAB to Create Agilent Signal and Spectrum Analyzer Applications Learn to use MATLAB software to configure, control, and acquire data from X-Series signal and spectrum analyzers, and then use scripts to create, modify and execute custom analyzer applications. Application Note 2009-09-03	PDF 1.11 MB
Cognitive Radio Algorithm Development and Testing White Paper Cognitive radio technology brings with it new design and performance verification challenges. This paper describes some of these challenges and introduces the cognitive radio algorithm R&D testbed, which uses SystemVue software. Application Note 2009-08-05	PDF 853 KB
Bench-Top Test and Debug of Power Transient Issues for Automotive and Aerospace/Defense Applications Application Note 2009-06-05	PDF 1000 KB Languages English \| 2009-06-05 \| PDF 1000 KB 日本語 \| 2009-07-08 \| PDF 1.36 MB

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