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Understanding the Fundamental Principles of Vector Network Analysis - Application Note 1287-1
This application note explores the fundamental principles of vector network analysis. The discussion includes the common parameters (S-parameters). RF fundamentals such as transmission lines and the Smith chart will also be reviewed.

Application Note 2012-12-07

Using a Network and Impedance Analyzer to Evaluate 13.56 MHz RFID Tags and Readers/Writers
For engineers who work in RFID antenna design and test, this note discusses testing RFID antenna characteristics such as impedance and resonant-frequency with network and impedance analyzers.

Application Note 2012-02-08

8 Hints for Making Better Spectrum Analyzer Measurements (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.

Application Note 2009-09-07

ADSL Copper Loop Measurements (PN 4395-1)
This product note provides a practical guidance for the copper loop measurement for ADSL by using the 4395A.

Application Note 2008-04-15

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Balanced Circuit Measurement with an Impedance Analyzer/LCR Meter/Network Analyzer (AN 346-2)
This application note describes the difference between a balanced circuit and an unbalanced circuit, and also explains how to make an unbalanced circuit measurement by the unbalanced instrument step by step.

Application Note 2008-04-10

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Spectrum Analyzer Basics (AN 150)
Fundamentals of spectrum analyzer measurements

Application Note 2006-08-02

8510 Automation Software
This Product Note provides information on measurement automation software for the 8510 network analyzer. The software controls the network analyzer and leads the user step-by-step through measurements.

Application Note 2006-07-13

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How to Characterize CATV Amplifiers Effectively (AN 1288-4)
This application note shows you how to effectively evaluate CATV amplifier performance using the 4396B Network/ Spectrum/Impedance Analyzer.

Application Note 2002-12-12

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Network Analysis Basics - Applying Error Correction To Network Analyzer Measurements (AN 1287-3)
Only perfect test equipment would not need correction. Imperfections exist in even the finest test equipment and cause less than ideal measurement results.

Application Note 2002-03-27

Network, Spectrum, and Impedance Evaluation of Electronic Circuits and Components (AN 1308-1)
This Application Note describes how the Agilent 4395A/96B can be used to contribute fast cycle time for electronic circuit/component development.

Application Note 2001-12-19

Network Analysis Basics - 10 Hints for Making Better Network Analyzer Measurements (AN 1291-1B)
This Application Note contains hints to help you understand and improve your use of network analyzers, and a summary of network analyzers and their capabilities.

Application Note 2001-09-17

Configuring the Agilent 4396B for O/E Testing (AN 1288-2)
The recent trend in cable television (CATV) is the need for more selections, or channels, and the possibility of having interactive TV services such as On-Line-Banking and Movies-0n-Demand. These requirements are pushing the limits of the copper...

Application Note 2001-09-07

Combining Network and Spectrum Analyses and IBASIC (AN 1288-1)
Active components (and now even some passive components like crystal filters require analysis to characterize linear parameters (gain/loss, phase and group delay or S-parameters) as well as non-linear performance. Non-linear analysis is typically related to measuring signal distortion generated...

Application Note 2001-08-30

Cable Impedance and Structural Return Loss Measurement Methodologies
introduces exact definitions for cable impedance and structural return loss along with several measurement methodologies.

Application Note 2001-03-23

Network Analysis Basics - Architecture Of Network Analyzers (AN 1287-2)
This Application Note explains that Network analyzers have become one of the most important tools for characterizing the performance of high-frequency components and devices.

Application Note 2000-12-06

Swtching Power Supply Evaluation with Agilent 4395A (PN 4395-2)
This Product Note describes how designers evaluate the switching power supply for various reasons, such as performance evaluation, regulation evaluation and component selection. Evaluation parameters are loop gain, output impedance, ripple and switching noise, EMC evaluation and component...

Application Note 2000-11-01

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8753 Mixer Measurements (PN 8753-2)
This Product Note describes several procedures and hardware setups for measuring the performance of a mixer or frequency translator using the Agilent 8753B Vector Network Analyzer.

Application Note 2000-11-01

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How to Measure Noise Accurately Using the Agilent Combination Analyzers (PN 4395/96-1)
Product note comparing Agilent combination analyzers (4395A, 4396B) and conventional Agilent spectrum analyzers (4195A, 3588A, 3585A/B). Agilent no longers sells these products.

Application Note 2000-11-01

8753 Amplifier Measurements (PN 8753-1)
This is an eight page Product Note for customers to configure an 8753 Vector RF Network Analyzer System for measurement of packaged RF devices.

Application Note 2000-08-01

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Network Analysis - Filter And Amplifier Measurement Examples (AN 1287-4)
The network analyzer is used for a variety of device and component characterization tasks in both laboratory and production environments.

Application Note 2000-08-01

S-Parameter Techniques for Faster, More Accurate Network Design (AN 95-1)
This Application Note is for information only. Agilent no longer sells or supports these products.

Application Note 1967-02-01

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