Agilent adds two new options to EMI receiver

When configured with 44-GHz frequency coverage, the MXE is a single instrument that meets the requirements for compliance testing according to standards such as MIL-STD-461F and FCC Part 15. The extended frequency range also applies to the MXE family’s powerful diagnostic capabilities, which can be used to identify the sources of unwanted emissions.

Time-domain scans significantly reduce the time needed to create a list of suspect emissions prior to final measurements. It is a capability that is becoming widely used in the automotive industry.

Agilent also announced three capabilities that are now included with every MXE. The Monitor spectrum adds live-spectrum and meter displays that make it easier to characterise signals and identify the frequency of peak emissions prior to a final measurement

Amplitude probability distribution has been added as it will be included in the upcoming CISPR 11 standard Users will be able to become familiar with APD measurements in advance of the standard, which is expected to be released in the summer of 2014

The Control for external line impedance stabilisation networks feature enables users to control switching functions in two commercially available LISN transducers. These are used in compliance measurements of conducted emissions according to commercial and military standards

 Two new options are available. The N9038A-544 has a frequency range of 20Hz to 44 GHz. Option N9038A-TDS is available with the 8.4-, 26.5- and 44.0-GHz frequency ranges (options 508, 526 and 544, respectively).

The monitor spectrum, APD and external LISN control capabilities are now included in all new MXE EMI receivers. These features and the time-domain scan capability can be added to existing units