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  • Nov. 19, 2012
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    Versatile Scopes Scan 0.2 To 1.5 GHz 2

    Mixed-signal and digital-sampling oscilloscopes cover bandwidths from 200 MHz to 1.5 GHz with versatile measurement functions and fast sampling rates of 2.5 GSamples/s....More
  • Nov. 5, 2012
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    Optimize Testing Of Multi-Standard-Radio Devices 1

    With a single multi standard radio (MSR) base station unit now able to transmit GSM, WCDMA, and LTE multiple carriers simultaneously, the accurate and efficient testing of those MSR base station transmitter devices has become critical to their success....More
  • Oct. 10, 2012
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    Portable Analyzers Pack Lab Quality 9

    In-field microwave measurements have long been associated with mediocre portable test equipment. Boasting lab-worthy performance, a new line of portable analyzers may finally be shifting this perception....More
  • Oct. 2, 2012
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    Demystify Integrated-Phase-Deviation Results In Phase-Noise Measurements 9

    Most modern spectrum analyzers have an automatic measurement for determining the integrated phase deviation of a mostly sinusoidal signal across a range of offset frequencies. The results can be expressed in units of dBc or rads....More
  • Sep. 13, 2012
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    Fast Switching VSG Fits In PXIe Format

    Measurement systems at one time implied heavy 19-in.-wide racks of equipment, each with its own power supply and set of controls. But a growing number of high-frequency test functions are now available in such modular formats as PXI and PXIe, making it possible to assembly a complete RF/microwave test system by sliding compact instrument modules into a card chassis....More
  • Sep. 12, 2012
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    Advances Aid Antenna Testing 4

    Engineers involved with antenna calibration and testing—especially for multiple-antenna applications—just got a lift, courtesy of a new digital downconversion option for the model M9703A AXIe eight-channel digitizer from Agilent Technologies....More
  • Aug. 29, 2012
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    Analyzer Checks MIMO To 26.5 GHz

    Multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) antenna arrays can challenge even the best conventional spectrum analyzers. However, a new PXI-based modular test system includes all the components needed for broadband MIMO testing to 26.5 GHz at bandwidths as wide as 780 MHz....More
  • Aug. 20, 2012
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    Optimize Signal/Spectrum Analyzer Throughput For High-Volume Manufacturing Test 3

    To obtain the highest throughput for the analyzers used in manufacturing test, one should create a test plan that accounts for speed, repeatability, and dynamic range....More
  • Aug. 15, 2012
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    Agilent Sets AT4 Acquisition In Motion 1

    Malaga, Spain-based AT4 wireless (www.at4wireless.com) continuously expands its capabilities to provide test solutions for the latest wireless-communications technologies. It is therefore not surprising that Agilent Technologies (www.agilent.com) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of the firm’s Test Systems business. With that wireless test portfolio, Agilent plans to offer its customers an even broader set of test solutions—especially in the rapidly growing Long Term Evolution (LTE) market....More
  • Aug. 10, 2012
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    PXI Vector Analyzer Tackles MIMO

    Wide analysis bandwidth is an essential requirement for certain modern communications testers—notably, for systems based on multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) antennas. Unfortunately, conventional test tools like spectrum analyzers provide only limited analysis bandwidths. To create a solution for such challenges, Agilent Technologies (www.agilent.com) recently introduced a wideband MIMO PXI vector signal analyzer (VSA)....More
  • Jul. 2, 2012
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    Microwaves and RF

    Optimize Spectrum-Analyzer Settings For TOI Measurements 6

    One of the more common measurements made with an RF/microwave spectrum analyzer is determination of third-order-intercept (TOI) point for a device under test (DUT), which is often an amplifier. TOI point is a parameter used to evaluate the linearity of components that are utilized in applications where nonlinear effects can cause distortion—for example, in digitally modulated signals. This measurement can be challenging, as uncertainties vary significantly based on the spectrum analyzer’s settings....More
  • Jul. 2, 2012
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    Microwaves and RF

    Techniques for Making Measurements of Noise-Like Signals with a Spectrum Analyzer 4

    Many of today’s communication formats, such as W-CDMA, cdma2000®, and WLAN, produce signals that are noise-like in nature. Accurately measuring these types of signals requires tools and setups that are different than traditionally used for continuous-wave (CW) signals....More
  • Jun. 14, 2012
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    Microwaves and RF

    Raise A Glass To Roger Pollard

    Few have contributed as much to the RF/microwave industryin particular, to the advancement of measurement scienceas Roger Pollard. Roger, who passed away last December, was a devoted volunteer to the IEEE and to the Automatic RF Techniques Group (ARFTG), ......More
  • Jun. 14, 2012
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    Microwaves and RF

    Test Instruments Set New Accuracy Levels

    As in years past, the 2012 IMS exhibition provides an effective means of quickly assessing current industry test and measurement capabilities. One booth worth a visit is Agilent Technologies (No. 1015), with 25 different instrument and simulation ......More
  • Jun. 14, 2012
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    Microwaves and RF

    Models Include Nonlinear Effects

    Designers working with the Advanced Design System (ADS) suite of software simulation tools from Agilent Technologies now can have a new set of device models at their fingertips, with the release of Modelithics® COMPLETE Library 9.0 for ADS. This new ......More
  • Jun. 13, 2012
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    Microwaves and RF

    Signal Generators Strive For Precision

    These 6-GHz analog and vector signal generators provide the types of signals that closely simulate those used in modern commercial and military electronic systems....More
  • Jun. 6, 2012
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    Microwaves and RF

    Using WLANs At 60 GHz

    Wireless-local-area networks (WLANs) are now a part of almost any "connected" home or office. They usually operate within the industrial-scientific-medical (ISM) frequency bands at 2.45 GHz, but versions are also available for use at 60 GHz. For ......More
  • May 30, 2012
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    Microwaves and RF

    Scopes Capture Two 62-GHz Channels

    The 90000X-Series real-time oscilloscopes from Agilent Technologies provide the capability to capture and analyze multiple signals or in-phase (I) and quadrature (Q) signal components at extremely high frequencies. The scopes offer two analog input ......More
  • May 17, 2012
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    Microwaves and RF

    Scopes Capture 62-GHz Real-Time Bandwidth

    This line of high-speed, real-time oscilloscopes includes models capable of capturing two 62-GHz analog channels or four 33-GHz analog channels with low noise and jitter....More
  • Feb. 16, 2012
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    Microwaves and RF

    Module Turns Scope Into Waveform Analyzer

    This powerful little module transforms a sampling oscilloscope into precision waveform analyzers capable of analog bandwidths to 35 and 50 GHz....More
  • Dec. 16, 2011
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    Microwaves and RF

    Agilent Moves To Acquire Accelicon Technologies

    Microwave engineersand electrical engineers in generalare increasingly relying on software to perform a variety of design tasks. As a result, many software firms are looking to enhance their portfolios to offer more complete solutions. Agilent ......More
  • Jun. 17, 2009
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    Agilent Technologies' latest microwave signal generator

    Agilent details some of the capabilities of its microwave signal generator, which boasts 1 W of output power. Return to the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) ......More
  • Jun. 16, 2009
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    Microwaves and RF

    Agilent Technologies' latest microwave signal generator

    Agilent details some of the capabilities of its microwave signal generator, which boasts 1 W of output power. Return to the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) ......More
  • Sep. 23, 2008
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    Microwaves and RF

    Agilent Technologies And Delft University of Technology Research Large-Signal, Sub-mm-Wave Characterization

    Agilent Technologies announced it will collaborate with the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands to research large-signal and sub-mm-wave characterization techniques. The research school of the Delft Institute for Microsystems and ......More
  • Jul. 15, 2008
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    Microwaves and RF

    Agilent Technologies Acquires Assets Of Escort Instruments Corp.

    AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. has acquired substantially all of the assets of Taiwan-based Escort Instruments Corporation, a supplier of low-cost test and measurement instruments and a subsidiary of Unitech Printed Circuit Board Corporation. ......More

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