Date: 20/05/2010

PNA-X Network Analyzer from Agilent measures noise figure up to 50 GHz

Agilent introduced Option 028 to its PNA-X Series of microwave network analyzers. This new option allows noise figure measurements of amplifiers, frequency converters and mixers up to 50 GHz.

The PNA-X, configured with Option 028 uses vector error correction to remove mismatch errors and ECal module as an impedance tuner to remove noise-parameter-induced errors network analyzer thus correcting effects of imperfect system source match.

Option 028 uses the PNA-X's standard S-parameter receivers to obtain noise figure measurements up to 50 GHz. An external preamplifier and filter is needed for devices with less than 30 dB of excess noise. Another option named Option H29 is available for noise figure measurements of up to 26.5GHz. It eliminates the need for an external preamplifier and filters.

"With this new option, Agilent expands the broadest range of noise figure measurement solutions at price and performance points to meet our customer's budget and measurement needs," said Gregg Peters, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Component Test Division. "Option 028's exceptional accuracy, and the PNA-X's single connection, multiple measurement capability, help engineers increase test throughput and reduce instrument count. This allows simpler, more cost-effective test systems."

Price:
N5245A is priced at US$140,000
Option 028 is priced at US$24,000

Availability: Now

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