80-MHz Vector Spectrum Analyzer Has 8-Second Capture Memory

Sept. 15, 2003
The PSA-80BW Vector Spectrum Analyzer offers 80-MHz demodulation bandwidth and an eight-second capture memory for multicarrier power amplifier, signal monitoring, radar, and satellite measurement applications. Since the device saves so much time,...

The PSA-80BW Vector Spectrum Analyzer offers 80-MHz demodulation bandwidth and an eight-second capture memory for multicarrier power amplifier, signal monitoring, radar, and satellite measurement applications. Since the device saves so much time, designers can better focus on their specific next-generation basestation or modern aerospace defense-system component designs.

The analyzer provides up to 20-GHz frequency coverage, 0.1-dB amplitude flatness, 0.7° phase flatness, and optional 1.2-Gbyte (768-Msample/s) deep capture memory to provide eight seconds of full-bandwidth capture at the maximum sample rate.

The system is compatible with the Agilent 89600 series flexible demodulation software, the Advanced Design System, and MatLab. The PSA-80BW comprises Agilent's E444X PSA spectrum analyzer and 89610A vector signal analyzer. The external calibration routine requires an Agilent E4438C ESG or an Agilent E8267C PSG signal generator.

The system is available now in basic RF and microwave configurations with optional eight-second capture memory. The basic RF configuration starts at $108,752 and requires an Agilent E4438C ESG signal generator. The basic microwave configuration starts at $138,771 and requires an Agilent E8267C PSG signal generator. Upgrades are available so that existing PSA series spectrum analyzers and 89600 series vector signal analyzers can work with the PSA-80BW.

Agilent Technologieswww.agilent.com (800) 452-4844, ext. 7838

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Roger Allan

Roger Allan is an electronics journalism veteran, and served as Electronic Design's Executive Editor for 15 of those years. He has covered just about every technology beat from semiconductors, components, packaging and power devices, to communications, test and measurement, automotive electronics, robotics, medical electronics, military electronics, robotics, and industrial electronics. His specialties include MEMS and nanoelectronics technologies. He is a contributor to the McGraw Hill Annual Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. He is also a Life Senior Member of the IEEE and holds a BSEE from New York University's School of Engineering and Science. Roger has worked for major electronics magazines besides Electronic Design, including the IEEE Spectrum, Electronics, EDN, Electronic Products, and the British New Scientist. He also has working experience in the electronics industry as a design engineer in filters, power supplies and control systems.

After his retirement from Electronic Design Magazine, He has been extensively contributing articles for Penton’s Electronic Design, Power Electronics Technology, Energy Efficiency and Technology (EE&T) and Microwaves RF Magazine, covering all of the aforementioned electronics segments as well as energy efficiency, harvesting and related technologies. He has also contributed articles to other electronics technology magazines worldwide.

He is a “jack of all trades and a master in leading-edge technologies” like MEMS, nanolectronics, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, military electronics, biometrics, implantable medical devices, and energy harvesting and related technologies.

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