1MHz to 6GHz PXIe VSA Offers 160MHz bandwidth

The new analyser is a complementary product to the M9381A PXIe VSG for testing and design validation of wireless power amplifiers, transceivers and cellular base stations, primarily picocell and femtocell. It features Fastune technology that enables unprecedented servo-loop test times through rapid frequency and amplitude adjustments. Plus, its hardware-accelerated power measurements maximise throughput while retaining measurement integrity.

Agilent X-Series measurement applications for modular instruments support a common set of standard measurements for wireless communications signals. By using X-Series software with the new PXI VSA, engineers can increase measurement speed while ensuring code compatibility and measurement continuity. X-series measurement applications enable the testing of major wireless communications and connectivity formats, such as LTE, GSM, W-CDMA and 802.11ac right from the start, and ensure easy access to emerging standards without returning or replacing hardware.

Engineers can use the PXIe VSA with the M9381A and modular X-Apps to test wideband power amplifiers, front-end modules, transceivers and more. The PXI VSA comes with 40MHz RF bandwidth and can be upgraded to 100MHz or 160MHz bandwidth supporting extremely fast modulation analysis by real-time hardware resampling. The hardware is license-key upgradeable to adapt to new and changing requirements.

Agilent’s unique, industry-leading calibration core-exchange strategy maximises system uptime by providing fast repairs. In addition Agilent offers one-day start-up assistance and a standard three-year return-to-Agilent warranty as part of the standard product.