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Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) has recently introduced the world's fastest
vector signal generator in a PXI form factor. The Agilent M9381A is
a 1-MHz to 3- or 6-GHz VSG that combines fast switching and excellent RF
parametric performance: high output power, linearity and superior level
accuracy, outstanding adjacent channel power ratio performance (for output
levels up to +10 dBm or more) and wide modulation bandwidth (up to 160 MHz) for
testing RF devices.
Agilent designed the M9381A for applications such as testing
and validating the design of wireless power amplifiers and transceivers, public
safety and military radios, and cellular base stations (primarily picocell and
femtocell). The new PXIe VSG does more tests in less time, which reduces the
cost of testing. Agilent's exclusive baseband-tuning technology innovation
enables frequency and amplitude switching speed as fast as 10 µs in list mode
and 250 µs from its programming interface. The switching speed is further
enhanced by excellent linearity and repeatability associated with Agilent's
signal generators.
The versatile list mode helps increase speed and provides flexibility by
allowing engineers to change 80 parameters, including frequency, power and
modulation in as many as 3,201 list mode points. This enables engineers to meet
a wide variety of test requirements while improving test throughput.
Engineers can use the Agilent M9381A VSG
to test wideband power amplifiers, front-end modules, transceivers and more, at
standard 40 MHz RF bandwidth or options of 100 MHz or 160 MHz bandwidth with
real-time corrections and ±0.1, ±0.2, and ±0.3 dB flatness, respectively.
The M9381A, with its excellent modulation quality at high output power,
can be used at power levels up to +10 dBm or more depending on the standard
with little degradation to adjacent channel power ratio performance. This
enables engineers to directly operate at the required power levels without
additional amplification to compensate for test system losses. The M9381A
delivers ACPR of up to -70 dBc (W-CDMA test model 1, 64 DPCH). The output power
up to +19 dBm can be controlled precisely with accuracy of ±0.4 dB.
"The M9381A is the first PXI vector signal generator that delivers
the speed and accuracy needed to reduce the cost of test in modern
communication manufacturing," said Mark Pierpoint, vice president and
general manager of Agilent's Software and Modular Solutions Division.
The Agilent M9381A PXIe vector signal generator
simulates complex real-world communications signals through Agilent's Signal
Studio software. Signal Studio is a flexible suite of signal-creation
tools that offers performance-optimized reference signals validated by Agilent
to support standards such as LTE and 802.11ac.
Agilent's unique and industry-leading calibration core exchange strategy
maximizes system uptime by providing fast repairs.
The M9381A PXIe vector signal generator is the latest addition to
Agilent's growing lineup of more than 60 PXI and
AXIe modular products.
Agilent Modular PXI and AXIe Products
Agilent offers a complete lineup of PXI and AXIe products, including digitizers,
arbitrary waveform generators, digitizing oscilloscopes, digital multimeters
and a range of switches.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world's premier measurement
company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences,
diagnostics, electronics and communications. The company's 20,000 employees
serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $6.6
billion in fiscal 2011. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.