Date: 05/04/2012

PXI vector signal analyzer from Agilent feature continuous data capture

Agilent Technologies Inc. released the first dual-channel PXI vector signal analyzer that delivers high-bandwidth, independently tuned, two-channel and continuous data capture for enabling the R&D and test engineers to detect and identify sources of RF interferences even in dense urban environments.

The solution uses Agilent's 89600 VSA software for reliable and standards based measurements and finds useful in troubleshooting wireless devices either in the lab or in real-world environments.

This solution can also be used in combination with Agilent Command Expert, a free software application that provides fast and easy instrument control in many PC environments. It combines instrument command sets, documentation, syntax checking and command execution in a single interface.

Key features
· Unique combination of bandwidth, multichannel support, and gapless recording
· 250 MHz of analysis bandwidth
· 26.5-GHz frequency coverage on two channels
· Continuous streaming up to 100 MHz bandwidth
· Both channels can be housed in an 18-slot
· 4U PXIe chassis to provide excellent speed and scalability in a small form factor

Mark Pierpoint, VP and general manager of Agilent's Software and Modular Solutions Division said "As modern radios often operate in urban areas in a complex RF environment with many sources of interference, Agilent's new wideband, two-channel solution with 100-MHz continuous data capture provides designers with unique capabilities for environment recording applications".

Single-channel configuration is available for $66,235 while a dual-channel configuration for $132,470 - chassis, controller, and 89600 VSA software are additional.

Existing M9392A customers can upgrade their hardware and software to enable multichannel control.

Additional information about Agilent's modular test solutions are available at www.agilent.com/find/modular & www.agilent.com/find/modular_backgrounder