Digital VSA Measurement Solution has unified interface.
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Integrating digital signal capture of logic analyzers with Agilent 89600 Series VSA software for RF signal analysis, Digital Vector Signal Analysis (VSA) measurement system lets baseband and RF teams share same measurements and solve cross-domain problems. Digitized transmit and receive signals found on data buses between baseband and RF blocks of digital radio applications can be analyzed in time, frequency, and modulation domains as if they were in full analog form.
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Agilent Technologies Introduces Industry-First Digital Vector Signal Analysis Measurement Solutions
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 17, 2006 -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced the first combination of solutions that tightly integrate the digital signal capture power of Agilent's industry-leading logic analyzers with Agilent 89600 Series VSA (vector signal analysis) software, a proven tool for radio frequency (RF) signal analysis. The result is a powerful digital vector signal analysis measurement system that delivers precise, accurate modulation measurements on the digitized communication signals found in today's DSP- (digital signal processor) based radio transceivers used in cell phones, base stations, satellite and military communications systems, and radar applications.
For the first time, digitized transmit and receive signals found on data buses between the baseband and RF blocks of digital radio applications can be analyzed in the time, frequency, and modulation domains within a logic analyzer just as if they were in full analog form. This allows an unprecedented view into circuit behavior at the digital interface between the baseband and RF integrated circuits.
Agilent's logic-analyzer-based Digital VSA solution allows designers to apply the full power of a vector signal analyzer to waveforms while they are still on the data buses in digitized form. It also provides a unified user interface within the logic analyzer that allows baseband and RF teams to share the same measurements and more easily solve cross-domain problems. By capturing the transmit and receive data buses (digital I&Q or digital IF), and demodulating them within the Agilent Digital VSA solution, communication system architects have greater insight into true circuit functionality, thus quickly identifying design flaws and accurately characterizing circuit performance.
The innovative test capabilities of Agilent Digital VSA technology are provided within a single instrument by the tight integration of the 89600 Series software with a logic analyzer. These unique capabilities extend the capture and analysis power of Agilent's logic analyzer products by providing advanced tools for making modulation quality measurements on a variety of digital communication signals.
"Agilent recognizes the increasing complexity facing digital communication design teams and is committed to providing leading-edge analysis tools that address these challenges," said Siegfried Gross, general manager and vice president of Agilent's Digital Verification Solutions Division. "Our industry-first Digital VSA solutions provide a unique, comprehensive toolset for the communications industry, allowing both RF and digital baseband teams to share the same tools and measurements. This results in an unprecedented level of confidence and time savings, thus reducing time to market."
In addition to the full capability of the Agilent 1680, 1690 and 16900 Series logic analyzers, the Digital VSA solutions provide:
o Analysis of the digital baseband or digital IF signal in a variety of different formats, including Scalar baseband, Scalar IF, complex I&Q, Magnitude & Phase, and Phase Only.
o Flexible demodulations that measure carrier offset, error vector magnitude (EVM) and frequency error for QPSK, QAM, GSM, EDGE, WiMAX, W-CDMA and others.
o Multiple display formats, including phase vs. time, frequency vs. time, and spectrogram, for rapid insight into complex signal behavior.
Further Information
Additional information about the Agilent Digital VSA solution is available at www.agilent.com/find/dvsa.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
Agilent Digital VSA measurement solutions are available now and can be ordered through any Agilent sales office. Prices vary depending on the logic analyzer (1680, 1690 and 16900 Series) and software configuration selected. Prices for the addition of the Digital VSA software start at $10,000.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 21,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $5.1 billion in fiscal year 2005. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com.
