Test & Measurement
Agilent Introduces Measurement Applications for its Low-Cost Signal Analyzer
Agilent today introduced nine measurement applications for the CXA, the lowest cost X-Series signal analyzer. The measurement applications address cellular communications, wireless networking and digital video standards, making the CXA the only low-cost signal analyzer to provide such a comprehensive list of measurement applications.
The * cellular communications: GSM/EDGE, W-CDMA/HSPA and TD-SCDMA;
* wireless networking: 802.16 OFDMA and Bluetooth(r) -- the W9081A Bluetooth measurement application is compliant with Bluetooth core specifications version 2.1+ EDR and Low Energy (LE) -- making the X-Series the only signal analyzers to offer Bluetooth LE support; and
* digital video: DVB-T/H, ISDB-T, DTMB and CMMB.
All of the applications provide one-button RF transmitter measurements, including quality and RF power measurements. The user has the choice of using either a hardkey/softkey manual user interface or a SCPI remote interface, which is particularly beneficial in automated testing such as in manufacturing.
Advanced Measurement Applications
The new measurement applications for the CXA signal analyzer are part of a common library of more than 22 advanced measurement applications within the Agilent X-Series family. The X-Series analyzers use an evolutionary approach to signal analysis that spans instrumentation, measurements and software. The X-Series analyzers; with an upgradeable CPU, memory, disk drives and I/O ports; enable engineers to keep their test assets current and extend instrument longevity. Proven algorithms, 100 percent code-compatibility and a common user interface across the X-Series create a consistent measurement framework for signal analysis. This ensures repeatable results and measurement integrity, making it possible for engineers to leverage their test system software through all phases of product development.