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HP / Agilent N8973A 10MHz-3GHz Noise Figure Analyzer
The user interface of the HP / Agilent N8973A 10MHz-3GHz Noise Figure Analyzer is
intuitive and easy to use, with easy to find keys, which are sizedand
then placed in the relevant key group according to function. Thesoft-key
depths have been kept to a minimum and there are clearvisual
indicators on the screen showing the current machine state.
When making noise
figure measurements, a key parameter to beaware
of is measurement uncertainty. The HP / Agilent N8973A NFA has a low instrumentationuncertainty
to aid in accurate and repeatable measurementof
manufacturers components. In addition, to aid customersin
setting their components/systems specifications, Agilent has produceda web-based uncertainty calculator that will give
customersinformation on how to improve and
classify their measurementspecifications
more accurately.
In manufacturing
environments, fast measurement speed andrepeatability
are critical. The HP / Agilent N8973A 10MHz-3GHz Noise Figure Analyzer
includes many features that can reduce your measurement timeand
increase throughput. The frequency list function allows you toselect
specific points within a complete measurement span to makeyour
measurement. The Sweep averaging function allows a real-timeupdate
to the screen during a measurement, as you adjust the performanceof
the DUT during a sweep. Both these functions, as wellas
the limit line functionality for quick and easy pass/fail testing andthe additional ability to recall complete calibrated
instrumentstates, increase productivity and
measurement throughput.
HP / Agilent N8973A Features:
- A flexible and intuitive user interface
- Easy measurement setup
- Low instrument uncertainty
- Color graphical display of noise figure
and gain versus frequency
- Enhanced PC and printer connectivity
- SNS, 346 and 347 Series noise source
compatible
- Ability to automatically upload ENR
calibration data from SNS Series noise source
- Local oscillator control through second
dedicated GP-IB
HP / Agilent N8973A Specifications |
| Frequency
Range |
10
MHz to 3 GHz |
| Measurement
Speed (nominal) |
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8
Averages |
<50
ms/measurement |
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64
Averages |
<42
ms/measurement |
| Measurement
Bandwidth (nominal) |
4
MHz, 2 MHz, 1 MHz, 400 kHz, 200 kHz, 100 kHz |
| Noise
Source ENR |
4
7 dB |
12
17 dB |
20
22 dB |
| Measurement
range |
0
to 20 dB |
0
to 30 dB |
0
to 35 dB |
| Instrument
uncertainty |
±<0.05
dB |
±<0.05
dB |
±<0.1
dB |
| Gain |
| Measurement
range |
20
to +40 dB |
| Instrument
uncertainty |
±<0.17
dB |
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