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4396B RF Network/Spectrum/Impedance Analyzer, 100 kHz to 1.8 GHz/2 Hz to 1.8 GHz

Product Status: Discontinued | Currently Supported
Supported Until: 1 June 2014
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Anomalies connecting Agilent Intuilink 4395A to the 4395A, 4396B Analyzers
2009-07-23 FAQ
Can I use the 16092A with the 4395A/4396B/4287A/E4991A?
Yes, you can use the 16092A with the 4395A/4396B/4287A/E4991A.
2009-01-14 FAQ
Can State Files saved on the 4396A be recalled on the 4396B, and vice versa?
4396B can recall State Files saved on the 4396A.
2008-11-17 FAQ
Can the 4395A/4396B read the cal data from the disk that comes with the cal kits such as the 85033D, 85039A, 85039B, etc?
No, the 4395A/4396B can't read the cal data from the disk furnished with these cal kits.
2008-11-18 FAQ
Can the 4396B save the display screen as a color TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) file?
Yes, the 4396B can save the display screen as a color TIFF file.
2008-11-17 FAQ
Can the spectrum analyzer mode of the 4396B measure the power of a digital modulation signal such as QAM?
Yes, but it works only when the signal is periodic and the 4396B with option 4396B-1D6 (Time-gated spectrum analysis) is used.
2008-11-17 FAQ
How can I clear an error message shown on the display of the 4294A/4395A/4396B by using GPIB command?
Send the "KEY 18" command to the instrument.
2009-01-08 FAQ
How can I order the upgrade kits of the 4396B?
The model numbers of available upgrade kits for the 4396B options are as follows.
2008-11-17 FAQ
How can I perform a DC voltage biased measurement with the 4395A/4396B and the 87512A?
It is recommended to configure the instruments and accessories as follows.
2008-11-16 FAQ
How can I set the unit of the marker to "dBV / sqrt (Hz)" in the noise measurement (spectrum analyzer mode) of the 4396B?
To change the unit of the marker value to "dBV / sqrt (Hz)", perform the following procedure:
2008-11-17 FAQ
How do I get Instrument Drivers for Agilent Test & Measurement Products?
From the CD shipped with the instrument or from the product technical support web page for the instrument.
2009-05-01 FAQ
How often should we perform the verification procedure described in the Performance Tests section of the manual?
Every 12 months.
2008-01-11 FAQ
I am utilizing the Agilent 4395A /4396B combination analyzer in spectrum analyzer mode with the noise format. The units are set to V (volts) and the marker indication is 'nV / Hz'. Are the indicated units in error for this mode?
2008-07-09 FAQ
In the network analyzer mode of the 4395A / 4396B, the "dB" expression is used instead of the "dBm" even when the measurement parameter is set to absolute power amplitude (i.e., R, A, or B). How can I read the absolute value?
Please regard the displayed "dB" as "dBm".
2008-11-16 FAQ
Is it possible to measure the leakage inductance of a transformer via an LCR meter or impedance analyzer?
Yes, it is possible to measure the leakage inductance of a transformer via an LCR meter or impedance analyzer.
2008-01-29 FAQ
Is the accuracy of the impedance measurement specified when the 4395A/4396B Option 010 is used with the 87512A?
No, the accuracy of the impedance measurement values obtained by using the 4395A/4396B with the 87512A is not specified.
2008-11-16 FAQ
Is there a master listing of compatible printers for various network analyzers and impedance analyzers?
2007-07-10 FAQ
Is there any prober for measuring an on-board chip device with the 4396B option 010?
Agilent doesn't supply the relevant fixture, but a third party provides some probers available for the on-board device measurements using the E4991A.
2008-11-17 FAQ
Is there any requirement for the monitor display that can be used as an external monitor of the 4395A / 4396B?
Color monitors supporting VGA can be used as an external monitor of the 4395A / 4396B.
2008-11-17 FAQ
Screen Dumped color (HP-GL format) does not always match the display color on the 4396B LCD. Is this normal?
Yes, it is normal because the HP-GL does not have any color information.
2008-11-17 FAQ
The marker list function in the Network Analyzer mode of the 4395A / 4396B displays "EXTRA" value in the list below Smith chart. What does this value stand for?
It stands for equivalent capacitance or inductance.
2008-11-17 FAQ
The VOLT unit is selectable in the Format menu when the 4395A/4396B is set to spectrum analyzer mode. Is this RMS value or peak value?
It stands for RMS value.
2008-11-17 FAQ
Via the Agilent IntuiLink Network Analyzer Application, can I save S2P data files as Logarithmic Magnitude and Phase?
There are no provisions for Log Mag and Phase SxP file save formats.
2005-03-30 FAQ
What accessories can be used for the 4396B?
Please refer to "Available Accessories" section in the 4396B Configuration Guide.
2008-11-17 FAQ
What are the default calibration kit selections on the 4395A and 4396B Combination Analyzers?
2007-03-13 FAQ

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