PNA Series Vector Network Analyzer

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E8362B PNA Network Analyzer, 10 MHz to 20 GHz

Product Status: Discontinued | Currently Supported
Supported Until: 1 April 2014
Product Upgrades: Hardware, Software & Firmware Upgrades
Replacement Product:

E8362C PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer, 10 MHz to 20 GHz

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PDF PDF 1.01 MB Characterization of Balanced Digital Components and Communication Paths 2001-11-19 Application Note
PDF PDF 207 KB ENA/PNA - Mixers - New Vector Characterization Techniques
This paper presents a novel method for characterizing RF mixers, yielding magnitude, phase, and group delay response of the conversion loss, as well as the input match and output match.
2002-10-04 Application Note
PDF PDF 204 KB ENA/PNA - Mixers - Vector Error Correction
A method for characterizing RF mixers, yielding magnitude and phase response for input match, output match,conversion loss, and mixers which have reciprocal conversion loss and for which the image response can be filtered out.
2003-11-11 Application Note
PDF PDF 199 KB Network Analysis - Characterize High-Power Components (AN 1287-6)
This Application Note describes linear and nonlinear measurements of high-power components and how to use a network analyzer for making them.
2003-03-12 Application Note
PDF PDF 671 KB Network Analysis - De-embedding and Embedding S-Parameter Networks (1364-1)
At RF and microwave frequencies, it becomes difficult to directly measure devices with nonstandard connectors (for example, devices using surface-mount packaging).
2004-06-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 80 KB 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.
2000-08-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 920 KB Network Analysis - In-Fixture Measurements (1287-9) 2006-01-10 Application Note
PDF PDF 2.73 MB Network Analysis -Calibration- Specifying Cal Stds & Kits for Agilent Network Analyzers (AN 1287-11)
This paper discusses calibration standard definitions, calibration kit content, and its structure requirements for Agilent's vector network analyzers. Also provided are set up examples and how to modify an existing calibration kit definition file.
2009-08-31 Application Note
PDF PDF 168 KB 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.
2002-03-27 Application Note
PDF PDF 183 KB Network Analysis Basics - Understanding and Improving Dynamic Range (1363-1)
This Application Note explains that achieving the highest possible network analyzer dynamic range is extremely important when characterizing many types of microwave devices, and in some cases the key factor in determining measurement performance.
2001-11-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 312 KB PNA - Antenna - Pulsed Measurements
This paper presents advances in the instrumentation techniques that can be used for the measurement and characterization of antennas that are to be tested in a pulsed mode of operation.
2004-01-06 Application Note
PDF PDF 490 KB PNA - Antenna and RCS Measurement Advancements 2004-12-01 Application Note
PDF PDF 116 KB PNA - Antenna Measurement Triggering 2003-05-28 Application Note
PDF PDF 98 KB PNA - Antenna/RCS - Reduce Measurement Test Times
This white paper describes new technology features applicable to antenna/RCS measurements, configuration diagrams, typical antenna/RCS measurement scenarios, and measurement time comparisons.
2004-12-20 Application Note
PDF PDF 505 KB PNA - Mixers - Absolute Group Delay of Multistage Converters
This paper describes new calibration and measurement techniques for measuring absolute group delay of frequency converters with multiple mixing stages
2003-11-24 Application Note
PDF PDF 246 KB PNA - Pulsed Measurements Using Narrowband Detection 2004-06-03 Application Note
PDF PDF 1.22 MB PNA - Pulsed-RF S-Parameter Measurements Using Wideband and Narrowband Detection (AN 1408-12) 2007-11-28 Application Note
PDF PDF 174 KB PNA Automation - Connectivity Advances for Component Manufacturers
LAN-enabled instruments are launching a new era in test and measurement. The ability to integrate test instrumentation with IT infrastructure is having a profound effect on how data is acquired and used in a modern facility.
2000-10-03 Application Note
PDF PDF 961 KB PNA Automation - Software Application Development (1408-13) 2004-09-13 Application Note
PDF PDF 103 KB PNA Calibration - Cable Length and VNA System Performance 2004-11-24 Application Note
PDF PDF 351 KB PNA Multiport - High Performance Testing of Wireless Handset Front-end Modules
A test system and process has been developed which provides a state-of-the-art combination of accurate measurements and high throughput at high speeds.
2001-10-09 Application Note
PDF PDF 1.04 MB PNA Throughput - The 'Need for Speed' in Component Manufacturing Test
With the explosive growth of wireless communication devices, and of companies that manufacture them, you may be feeling pressured to increase production of RF components while maintaining quality and reducing cost.
2000-10-01 Application Note

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