Carry Precision with You

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1 RF and Microwave Installation and Maintenance Cung Duong RF uw Application Engineer Carry Precision with You

2 Agenda Carrying precision into the field Advances in bench-top instruments. Carrying Bench-top precision into the field. The FieldFox analyzer and Application Accurate, rugged, portable, and flexible Q&A Slide 2

3 Change Multi-Station Process to Single Instrument Gain, match, isolation Pulsed-RF Old way: multiple test stations needed to complete required tests IMD, spurs, harmonics, noise figure New way: one instrument does it all! Slide 3

4 Leverage Your Investment to a Wide Range of Applications Mixer Test NVNA Amplifier Test Single Connection: Gain compression, IMD, noise figure, harmonics, true differential, PAE, hot S 22 Component characterization X-parameter extraction Pulse envelope domain Antenna Test 50 GHz 43.5 GHz 26.5 GHz 13.5 GHz T/R Module Test 67 GHz 110 GHz PNA-X Pulsed RF and DC Mm-wave Materials Measurements Signal Integrity Load pull Noise parameters Scanning Microwave Microscope Slide 4

5 Agilent X-Series Signal Analysis An evolutionary approach to signal analysis that spans instrumentation, measurements and software PSA Market leading performance 3 Hz to 50 GHz PXA Sep 09 X-Series High performance 3 Hz to 50 GHz Price ESA World s most popular 100 Hz to 26.5 GHz Sep 07 EXA X-Series Economy class 10 Hz to 44 GHz Sep 06 MXA X-Series Mid performance 10 Hz to 26.5 GHz Expanded backward code compatibility with 8566/68 on PXA /MXA/EXA Sep 09 CXA X-Series Low cost 9 khz to 26.5 GHz 89601B VSA software See through the complexity! HSA N9320B Basic-performance 9 khz to 3 GHz Performance Slide 5

6 A GILENT X S ERIES S IGNAL A NALYSIS P LATFORM Anticipating technology evolutions 2 expansion slots Flexibility to cover diverse needs Highest Frequency Range, Widest Bandwidth, Highest Dynamic Range and Accuracy. Coupled with VSA software, our X-series Analyzers provides more measurement applications and demodulation capabilities. The Only future-ready signal analyzer on the market Hardware expansion CPU, SSD upgrades License key upgrades Slide 6

7 Agilent X-Series Measurement Applications Broad Application Coverage covering today s multi-format needs Cellular Communication Wireless Connectivity Digital Video General Purpose LTE-FDD LTE-TDD W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA+ TD-SCDMA/HSPA GSM/EDGE/EDGE Evo cdma2000/cdmaone 1xEV-DO iden/widen/mototalk OFDMA Fixed WiMAX WLAN Bluetooth Digital Cable TV DVB-T/H/T2 ISDB-T/T SB /Tmm DTMB (CTTB) CMMB VXA vector signal analysis Analog demodulation Phase noise Noise figure MATLAB Pulse EMC Remote & SCPI language compatibility Slide 7

8 AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES RF SIGNAL GENERATION T HE N EW X S ERIES S IGNAL G ENERATORS MXG N5182B Vector 9 khz to 6 GHz MXG N5181B Analog 9 khz to 6 GHz ESG E4438C 250 khz to 6 GHz EXG N5171B Analog 9 khz to 6 GHz Code compatible EXG N5172B Vector 9 khz to 6 GHz MXG N5181A 100 khz to 6 GHz MXG N5182A 100 khz to 6 GHz ESG E4428C 250 khz to 6 GHz THE WORLDS BEST PERFORMANCE MOST SOPHISTICATED REAL TIME APPLICATIONS LOWEST COST OF OWNERSHIP Slide 8

9 AGILENT SIGNAL STUDIO & EMBEDDED SOFTWARE MOST COMPREHENSIVE & SOPHISTICATED APPLICATIONS Cellular communications Wireless connectivity Audio/video broadcasting Detection, positioning, tracking & navigation General RF & MW LTE/LTE-Advanced FDD + MIMO LTE/LTE-Advanced TDD + MIMO W-CDMA/HSPA+ WLAN a/b/g/n/ac +MIMO Mobile WiMAX +MIMO Digital Video - DVB-T/H/T2/C/S/S2 - J.83 Annex A/B/C - DOCSIS DS -ISDB-T/T B /T SB /Tmm - DTMB(CTTB) - CMMB -ATSC, ATSC-M/H GNSS GPS GLONASS Toolkit Multitone Phase Noise Impairment Calibrated Noise (AWGN) GSM/EDGE/Evo cdma2000/1xev-do Bluetooth - V1.1, V2.1+EDR -Low Energy Broadcast Radio: - FM Stereo/RDS - DAB/DMB/ETI Legend Signal Studio software Custom Modulation MATLAB ADS / SystemVue TD-SCDMA/HSDPA Embedded software 5 Pack & 50 Pack Waveform Licensing Partner products Slide 9

10 Leverage our Legacy of Measurement Leadership FieldFox analyzers are the handheld extension of the best network and spectrum analyzers. FieldFox s result is almost identical to my PNA. I want one of these for all of my engineers. -Senior calibration engineer from spacecraft research and development center. Slide 10

11 Challenges in the Field Carrying precision into difficult environments Unpredictable situations Unforgiving conditions Unknown hazards Mission critical Crowded conditions Harsh environments Mission critical decisions based on measured data High pressure & time sensitive Tight quarters No room for error Dark, rainy, windy, dusty, slippery, glaring, scorching Fluctuating & extreme temperatures The technology Agilent has developed is simply superior. - Major aerospace/defense prime contractor Slide 11

12 Taking a Closer Look FieldFox - the new industry-standard Accurate Get precise measurements that agree with benchtop results Industry-leading amplitude accuracy of ± 0.5 db Low trace noise of ± db and superior dynamic range of 94 db InstAlign, CalReady, and QuickCal Rugged Dust-free design with no fans or vents Water-resistant 3-year warranty ensures field confidence Viewable in direct sun/darkness MIL-spec durability Flexible Configure as cable and antenna analyzers, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, or all-in-one combination analyzers Choose the right frequency, functionality, and price Easily add extra options later by simply adding a license key no extra hardware required Portable Compact and lightweight (3.0 kg or 6.6 lbs), long battery life (3.5 hrs) Wide operating temperature -10 to +55 C (14 to 131 F) Vertical orientation and large buttons make it easy to operate with one hand even with gloves Slide 12

13 Carry Benchtop Accuracy into the Field with InstAlign, CalReady, and QuickCal InstAlign automatic amplitude alignment New Provides industry-leading amplitude accuracy of ± 0.5 db at power-up, no warm up required Allows field users to instantly and precisely characterize transmitter power Power measurements agree benchtop instruments As environment conditions change, such as temperature, alignment automatically adjusts without user intervention CalReady Instrument is already calibrated at power on or preset and is ready to go without additional steps to calibrate Immediately ready to make calibrated measurements at the test ports QuickCal Built-in calibration - calibrate without a calibration (cal) kit With other instruments, adding devices such as jumper cables to the test port requires recalibrating with an external cal kit It automatically corrects for phase shift and loss of cables and adapters and electrically moves the calibration plane to the end of these components Slide 13

14 InstAlign: No Warm-up Required Industry-Leading Spectrum Analyzer Amplitude Accuracy dbm FieldFox marker reading: Agilent power meter reading: dbm Enables transmitter calibration in the field even during temperature variation. Slide 14

15 InstAlign Provides Superior Accuracy Performance Matching high performance benchtop ~ 2 hours Agilent FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzer from cold start FieldFox vs. competitor amplitude measurements in dbm from 10 C to 50 C (PXA and power meter as reference) Agilent PXA in cal, warmed up Competitor microwave spectrum analyzer from cold start Agilent U2002A microwave power sensor FieldFox delivers benchtop accuracy to the field. Slide 15

16 FieldFox Delivers Superior Phase Noise Phase noise at 1 GHz: FieldFox vs. ESA ~15 db better than the ESA Enables detection of close-in low level signals previously only detectable by high-end benchtop instruments ( khz offset). Slide 16

17 World s Most Capable Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Designed for Field Use InstAlign: Total absolute amplitude accuracy 0.5 db over -10 to +55 C, No warm up req d Phase noise: khz offset (-10 to +55 C) Full band pre-amp and tracking generator, optional reflection measurements Interference analyzer with spectrogram and record/playback Frequency counter with internal, external or GPS reference Independent source with -45 db power level control IF output: 5 to 25 MHz AM/FM tune & listen 5 khz to 9, 14, 18 & 26.5 GHz Slide 17

18 Carry VNA Benchtop Accuracy into the Field Slide 18

19 Microwave FieldFox Compared to PNA-X DUT is GHz Passband Filter Delta Marker S11 S21 Mkr 2 Passband 0.02 db 0.02 db Mkr 1 Left Filter Skirt 0.02 db db down Mkr 3 Right Filter Skirt 0.00 db db down Slide 19

20 World s Most Accurate Handheld CAT or VNA Benchtop Accuracy 8510 & PNA-X measurement science & calibration algorithms CalReady: Immediately ready to make calibrated measurements at the test ports QuickCal: Built-in calibration, no external devices needed Stability spec 0.01 db/ C Dynamic range up to 100 db, trace noise db to 20 GHz Distance to fault or full time domain with gating Guided calibration wizard including unknown thru cal 2 MHz to 4 or 6 GHz 30 khz to 4, 6.5, 9, 14, 18 & 26.5 GHz Slide 20

21 World s Most Integrated & Accurate Combo Analyzer Ten Instruments in one CAT Full 2-Port VNA, time domain Spectrum analyzer Independent source with leveled, - 45 db adjustable power Interference analyzer & recorder Frequency counter with SA Channel power or USB power sensor support DC supply & current monitor (0 to 32 volts, 0.7 A max) Vector voltmeter Built-in GPS receiver All FieldFox options are available and upgradable on the combination analyzer 5 khz to 4, 6.5, 9, 14, 18 & 26.5 GHz 21 X-Series Measurement Application Revised April 2013

22 Combination Analyzer: 10 Instruments in 1 Cable and antenna analyzer 30 khz to 26.5 GHz Independent signal generator 30 khz to 26.5 GHz Full 2-port vector network analyzer with time domain analysis, 30 khz to 26.5 GHz Vector voltmeter, 2-port 30 khz to 26.5 GHz Spectrum analyzer, with fullband tracking generator 5 khz to 26.5 GHz Interference analyzer Power meter 5 khz to 26.5 GHz Built-in GPS receiver Light weight: 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg) Long battery life: 3.5 hrs Bright display: 6.5 inch TFT MIL-PRF F Class 2 MIL-STD-810G, 511.5, Proc 1 Variable DC source and current monitor Frequency counter Slide 22

23 Get a Wide Range of Precise Field Measurements Cable and antenna analysis, Incl DTF,RL,VSWR Vector network analysis Time domain & Gating DC source & current monitor Spectrum analysis Plus: Built-in GPS Independent source Full-band preamplifier SA frequency counter Built-in power meter & USB power sensor support Interference analysis & recording Full-band tracking generator Vector voltmeter Channel power measurement Slide 23

24 Rugged Enough to Meet MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 MIL-spec durability Meets MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 requirements for temperature, humidity, shock, vibration and bench drop New Type tested and meets MIL-STD-810G, Method Procedure I requirements for operation in explosive environments Field-proof Completely sealed instrument enclosure provides measurement stability in harsh environments New 3-year warranty ensures field confidence (standard on all FieldFox analyzers) Water-resistant chassis, keypad, and case withstand wide temperature ranges, and salty, humid environments Case withstands shock and vibrations Wide operating temperature -10 to +55 C (14 to 131 F) Wide storage temperature -51 to +71 C (-60 to 160 F) Slide 24

25 Portable - Pick up FieldFox for its Ergonomics Vertical portrait orientation makes FieldFox comfortable to hold, and the keypad layout lets you easily operate it with your thumbs Weighing just 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs) FieldFox is easier to carry than similar analyzers Bright, low-reflective display and backlit keys enable easy viewing in darkness or direct sunlight One-button measurements simplify complex setups and ensure quick, accurate results Large keys are easy to operate, even when wearing gloves The intuitive user interface is designed for the work you do every day, enabling measurements in just a few key presses I really like the packaging, and you ve done a lot to simplify the controls and menus. - DoD technical lead for military contracts Slide 25

26 and Depend on its Durability Specially designed connector bay protects connectors from damage due to drops or other external impacts Transfer and archive data through LAN, USB and SD card Keep going with the easily replaceable Lithium Ion battery Gasketed doors protect connectors from dust and moisture Rubber doors protect connectors from dust and moisture Slide 26

27 Agilent Expands Handheld Portfolio 26.5 GHz 18 GHz 14 new models Aug 31st N9918A N9928A N9938A N9344C 20 GHz N9917A N9927A N9937A 14 GHz 9 GHz Accurate Rugged Portable Flexible N9916A N9926A N9936A N9343C 13.4 GHz N9915A N9925A N9935A 6 GHz 7 GHz N9912A-106 N9914A N9923A-106 N9342C 4 GHz 3 GHz N9330B CAT only N9912A-104 N9913A N9923A-104 N9340B Combination analyzer VNA Spectrum analyzer HSA Slide 27

28 Feature Comparison All features are license upgradeable Available functions Combination analyzers Vector network analyzers Spectrum analyzers Cable and antenna analysis Vector network analysis Spectrum analysis Interference analysis Full-band preamplifier Full-band tracking generator and independent source Built-in power meter Vector voltmeter Built-in GPS receiver Slide 28

29 New Microwave Accessories Yagi Antenna Cell and PCS Waveguide cal kits Cal kits: 6, 9, 18 and 26.5 GHz Trigger, IF, DC out cable Microwave Test Cables Hard and soft transit cases Adapters Slide 29

30 Additional Information Application note series Interference analysis, cable and antenna analysis, calibration and alignment, time domain, power measurements, and site survey Product literature Family brochure, technical overviews, data sheet, configuration guide, tri-fold photo card Product introduction and demo videos Educator s corner Your education resources Teaching Tools and Instruments Free Experiments Researchers Corner Student Resource Center Slide 30

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