Agilent
Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) recently announced that its FieldFox
handheld analyzers can
now be remotely controlled via an iOS device such as an iPad or iPhone. Also
new are a spectrum analysis time-gating option and support for Agilent's USB
peak-power sensors. These features provide engineers the precision and
flexibility they need to more easily and quickly test their RF communications
infrastructure.
FieldFox's remote control capability, Option 030, enables
viewing and control of the instrument via the Remote Viewer iOS application.
With a wireless LAN or cellular broadband data connection using an iOS device,
the FieldFox analyzers can now be placed in areas where users do not wish to
stay long due to extremely harsh or unsafe conditions. Additionally, if one
technician or engineer has trouble making a measurement or determining the source
of a problem, another can step in to remotely troubleshoot and solve the
problem.
Once users launch the Remote Viewer, they can easily access
FieldFox demo videos and technical literature such as user guides, application
notes and datasheets. This enables engineers and technicians in the field to
quickly find the data they need to resolve network issues as they arise. Access
to this information also makes the app ideal for training and educational
purposes.
"Carrying precision into the field is the driving idea
behind Agilent's FieldFox analyzers," said Dan Dunn of Agilent's Component
Test Division. "Our new remote control capability reinforces this
principle by enabling our customers to make precise RF and microwave
measurements right from their iPad."
Spectrum Analyzer Functionality
FieldFox's new spectrum analysis time-gating function, Option
238, is specifically geared toward engineers testing the pulse characteristics
of their radar systems. Unlike competing solutions, FieldFox's time-gating
function allows users to view both frequency and time domain at the same time,
and it can measure very narrow pulses (less than 1us wide) with sweep time as
small as 8 us. Enhanced trigger functions (burst trigger and pre-trigger, for
example) further ease the signal-measurement challenge.
USB Peak-Power Sensor Support
Peak power measurements are necessary to test pulsed
transmissions. FieldFox's power meter, Option 302, now supports Agilent's USB
peak-power sensors, enabling engineers to measure peak and average power to 18
or 40 GHz. This offers the same accuracy as measurements obtained using
traditional peak-power meters. By extending FieldFox's frequency to tackle
measurements in the 40-GHz range, the power meter option is well suited for
radar engineers maintaining and troubleshooting radar communications equipment
and networks.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
Agilent's new remote-control capability (Option 030) for the
FieldFox RF and microwave analyzers is now available to order for $500. The
Remote Viewer iOS application can be downloaded from the Apple app store for
viewing. The spectrum analyzer time-gating function (Option 238) is available
for $850. It can be used with the N9913/14/15/16/17/18A and N9935/36/37/38A
FieldFox units. Support for Agilent's USB peak-power sensors is included in the
FieldFox power meter (Option 302), which is available for $500.
More information on the new FieldFox options is available at www.agilent.com/find/FieldFox. Background
information is available at www.agilent.com/find/fieldfox_backgrounder.
Images are available atwww.agilent.com/find/FieldFox_June2013_images.
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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 20,500 employees serve customers in more than
100 countries. Agilent had revenues of $6.9 billion in fiscal 2012. Information
about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.