Network Analyzers (Electrical)
Network Analyzers include 13.5, 43.5, and 50 GHz models.
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Featuring 43.5 and 50 GHz models for radar/satellite communications, PNA-X network analyzers also incorporate 13.5 GHz model for wireless communications devices. Same frequency models are offered for PNA-X nonlinear vector analyzers. Configurable 2- or 4-port analyzers include CW and pulsed S-parameter, compression, intermodulation distortion, and noise figure measurements. They also integrate 2 high-performance signal sources, signal-routing switches, and pulse modulators and generators.
Original Press Release:
Agilent Technologies Expands World's Most Flexible PNA-X Network Analyzer for Active Device Test with 13.5, 43.5, 50 GHz Models
New Models Include Industry-First 50 GHz Nonlinear Vector Network Analyzer
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 1, 2009
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today expanded the world's most flexible PNA-X network analyzer with 13.5, 43.5 and 50 GHz models. The 43.5 and 50 GHz models support higher frequency applications such as radar and satellite communications, while the 13.5 GHz model is ideal for lower-frequency devices used in wireless communications. Agilent's award winning PNA-X nonlinear vector network analyzer (NVNA) has also been expanded to include a 13.5 GHz model and the industry's first 43.5 and 50 GHz NVNA. These new solutions provide engineers developing and manufacturing active devices the flexibility to select just the right frequency that is required for their specific application.
Aerospace and defense engineers working up to 50 GHz can now benefit from Agilent's single-connection, multiple measurements PNA-X. This analyzer's integrated measurements, versatile hardware, and re-configurable measurement paths address this market's key challenges: test system costs, test complexity, throughput gains, accuracy and equipment space. Typical radar, satellite and electronic-warfare applications require complex test systems with multiple racks of instruments and numerous connections to the device under test. The PNA-X integrates the capabilities of a full rack of equipment into a single instrument, simplifying test stations, reducing equipment count by 50 percent, and increasing throughput by 400 percent. The PNA-X also offers a unique single contact solution for on wafer tests. This approach significantly improves quality by eliminating multiple probe contacts and enabling the most accurate characterization and reliable wire-bonding. Additionally, engineers working above 50 GHz can use the PNA-X to configure a banded mm-wave system up to 0.5 THz.
The 13.5-GHz PNA-X model supports lower frequency devices used in the wireless communications market where reduced test time, number of test stations and test cost is critical. With low-noise amplifier tests there are typically multiple test stations, such as small signal gain/match, distortions, and noise figure; the PNA-X integrates these test stations into one. By integrating measurements from multiple test stations into one, the PNA-X reduces the number of test stations by as much as 75 percent and reduces costs by 30 percent.
The industry's first 43.5 and 50 GHz NVNAs and new 13.5 GHz model now bring the NVNA solution to engineers working in the RF and microwave frequency ranges. Agilent's NVNA is the industry's first measurement and simulation environment for designing nonlinear components. The result is the highest level of insight into nonlinear device behavior, making the NVNA capability especially useful for scientists researching new RF technologies and engineers involved in designing today's high-performance active devices. Using NVNA, X-parameters are measured and then used to create X-parameter models that can be imported into Agilent's Advanced Design System (ADS) to simulate actual linear and nonlinear component behavior.
"The new PNA-X models, coupled with the industry's widest range of measurement applications, provide engineers with flexibility that was previously not possible," said Gregg Peters, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Component Test Division. "Engineers can build their optimal test system by selecting the frequency range and measurements for their specific device test needs without paying for functionality they don't need."
Key Features of the PNA-X Series Network Analyzers
o Single-connection, multiple measurements. This configurable 2- or 4-port network analyzer offers a unique single-connection solution for CW and pulsed S-parameter, compression, intermodulation distortion (IMD), and noise figure measurements.
o Two built-in high-performance signal sources; the industry's only 2-port network analyzer with an internal second source. Sources offer high output power (+16 dBm), low harmonics (-60 dBc) and a wide power sweep range (40 dB).
o Industry's widest range of measurement applications for amplifiers, converters or modules with linear and nonlinear characterizations. Applications include vector noise figure, gain compression, IMD, true differential and NVNA.
o Internal signal-routing switches. Switches provide increased flexibility for adding signal conditioning hardware or additional test equipment for single connection measurements.
o Only network analyzer with internal pulse modulators and generators for fast, simplified pulse measurements. This advanced capability enables pulse measurements up to 30 times faster compared with other analyzers that require external generators and modulators.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
Agilent's PNA-X models and PNA-X NVNA options are now available. Pricing is as follows:
N5241A PNA-X network analyzer,
10 MHz to 13.5 GHz - $76,400
N5242A PNA-X network analyzer
10 MHz to 26.5 GHz - $98,000
N5244A PNA-X network analyzer
10 MHz to 43.5 GHz - $125,400
N5245A PNA-X network analyzer
10 MHz to 50 GHz - $140,100
The NVNA options start at $37,400. Agilent's new 50 GHz comb generator acts a phase reference for the NVNA frequency extensions. Pricing is as follows:
U9391F 50 GHz comb generator $16,000
Additional Information
More information about Agilent's new PNA-X models and breakthrough NVNA technology are available at www.agilent.com/find/pna-x and www.agilent.com/find/nvna, respectively. Further information can be found in the "Setting a New Standard for Flexible Network Analyzers" and the "Understanding Nonlinear Vector Analysis" backgrounders. Photos of Agilent's expanded PNA-X solutions are available at www.agilent.com/find/PNA-X3_images.
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 19,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $5.8 billion in fiscal 2008. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com.
