Rent me for $600 a month

with option

• Type A 1 Port Source with Dual Channel Measurement Option. No 2 Port Measurements.

   The Advantest R3765AH network analyzer is an instrument which measures the complex transmission and reflection characteristics of two-port devices in the frequency domain. It does this by sampling the incident signal, separating the transmitted and reflected waves, and then performing ratios that are directly related to the reflection and transmission coefficients of the two-port. Frequency is swept to rapidly obtain amplitude and phase information over a band of frequencies of interest.

   Advantest R3765AH network analyzers utilize synthesized-frequency sources to provide a known test stimulus that can sweep across a range of frequencies or power levels. Advantest R3765AH network analyzers also can perform ratio measurements (including phase), which require multiple receivers. The Advantest R3765AH can provide a wealth of knowledge about a device under test (DUT), including its magnitude, phase, and group-delay response.  

Features

• Built-in signal separator
• 4-chan/8-trace
• Color Display
• Hi-sweep: 0.15ms/pt
• BASIC programmable memory  (1MB)
• Save register capacity (2MB)
• Faster BASIC processor speed
• Limit lines CDMA IF filter analyzer functions
• Wide Dynamic Range: 100dB
• Output Accuracy : 0.5dB

Advantest R3767B Color 8 Ghz Network Analyzer 

Rent me for $1000 a month 

The Advantest R3767B covers 40MHz to 8.0 GHz with a built-in SWR bridge Network Analyzer

Features

• Built-in SWR bridge
• 2 measurement channels
• Hi-speed signal processing
• Sweep mode: 0.15milliseconds per testpoint
• Electronic Attenuator
• Programable sweep functions
• TFT color display
• Limit lines
• Built-in BASIC controller
• Output Accuracy : 0.5dB
• Minimum Frequency: 40 MHz Source 
• Maximum Frequency: 8.0 GHz Source 
• Frequency Resolution: 1 Hz 
• Source Frequency Accuracy: 0.002 % 
• Power Resolution: 0.01 dB 
• Output Impedance: 50 Ohm 
• No. of Receiver Channels: 1 channel 
• Receiver Minimum Frequency: 40 MHz 
• Receiver Maximum Frequency: 8.0 GHz 
• Maximum Dynamic Range: 100 dB 
• Minimum Displayed Average Noise: -100 dBm 
• Maximum Displayed Average Noise: -90 dBc 
• Maximum Input Decibel: 0 dBm 
• Input Connector Type: Type-N(f)

Aeroflex/IFR COM-120B 1 GHz Service Monitor

Rent me for $600 a month

Complex Testing Made Simple

   Even with its impressive list of testing capabilities, the COM-120B retains the simplicity that has earned the respect of thousands of dedicated users. A modem capability turns the COM-120B into a remote controlled instrument. Tests can now be initiated remotely by simply  plugging in a modem.  For more specialized testing, the COM-120B programmable test function may be used to create custom test applications. Using the COM-120B's TMAC programming language, complex tests can be reduced to simple one- touch test procedures. And with its intuitive internal/external data file storage and retrieval system, complex testing is simple and efficient. This system allows users to create user- defined tests and customized results logs. It also gives you the flexibility to store data internally or download test results to a PC

Features

• Split Screen digitized full scan spectrum analyzer to 1 GHz
• EasyCom software allows simplified testing of land mobile transceivers
• EasySpan automated test software allows you to display and capture spectrum analyzer and tracking generator sweep information
• LIVE-REF and REF-LIVE comparisons for spectrum analyzer display Digitized full scan oscilloscope to 50 kHz
• Enhanced PCMCIA for easy data analysis
• Optional AutoCell-NT automated cellular base station test software
• High speed EDACS data capture capabilities with up to 50 user defined set-ups
• Full paging test for analog paging formats and advanced digital paging with the AC510 option
• Optional independent tracking generator
• 200 W power measurement capability
• RS-232, optional GPIB

    The COM-120B provides low level measurements with high power protection for measuring off air signals as well as direct base station power measurements up to 200 Watts. The antenna input is protected to 10 Watts with a built in alarm to notify you if you are in an overload condition.

 For RF testing professionals, the fully independent generator and receiver functions yield truer signal tracing, expanded analyzer capabilities and cross band duplex testing. In addition, the COM-120B boasts an impressive set of standard features:

• Digitized oscilloscope
• RF and Auxiliary RF Generator
• 2 µV receiver sensitivity
• Frequency Selective RF Counter
• RF Frequency Error Meter
• FM Deviation Meter

Aeroflex/Marconi 2945A 1 GHz Service Monitor

Rent me for $1050 a month

with options

• 1  600 Ω Matching Unit.
• 2  Analog Systems Card
• 3  High Stability OCXO.
• 5  GPIB Interface.
• 6  CMemory Card Drive with real time clock.
• 8  SSB Demodulator
• 21 Demodulation Filters

   The Aeroflex/IFR/Marconi 2945A Communications Service Monitor is the lightest, most rugged service monitor available with a full performance spectrum analyzer as standard. For field work the 2945A provides an excellent combination of instruments for all types of maintenance work. In the workshop, it provides all of the performance you would expect for exacting measurements.
At under 12 kg (25 Ib), the 2945A lightens the load to remote sites. The shape of the 2945A is ideal for carrying. The side handle ensures that the instrument is clear of the stairs when ascending buildings and the depth is suitable for the 2945A to be operated comfortably when it is placed on the floor.

Features

• Frequency : 400 kHz to 1.05 GHz, Resolution : 10 Hz
• Rugged lightweight package.
• Full span spectrum analyzer with ¿live¿ look and listen.
• Spectrum Analyser, Power Meter and Signal Generator.
• Tracking generator with full offset tracking.
• Accurate power measurement to 150 W.
• 5W protection on all RF ports as standard.
• Superfast LCD with rapid refresh rate for easy monitoring and real time adjustment
• 50 kHz DSO (Digital Storage Oscilloscope) with anti-aliasing
• Transient and Harmonic analysis
• GPIB Interface

   The Aeroflex/IFR/Marconi 2945A is a portable Communications Service Monitor for carrying out production, routine and maintenance testing on radio transmitters, receivers and two way radio  communication equipment. The Service Monitor contains modules to provide facilities equivalent to the following instruments:-RF generator, two audio generators, specialised tones generator, RF power meter, modulation meter, RF counter, AF counter, AF voltmeter, distortion meter, large screen digital oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer and monitoring receiver. Distortion measuring filters, AF post demodulation filters and IF passband filters, are built in for inclusion in relevant measurement paths.

   The signal obtained from the demodulators, when in Tx test mode, is fed to an AF amplifier and can be monitored on the built-in loudspeaker, on headphones connected to the accessory socket, or taken from the DEMOD OUT connector to other equipment. The monitor has a wide range of test capabilities including base station, mobile and transponder commissioning and servicing, radio telephone system and radio pager testing, as well as production testing to all of the above.

Rent me for $100 a month

   The Agilent/HP 85046B test set provides the capability to simultaneously measure the transmission and reflection characteristics of 75 ohm devices. The test set is controlled from the analyzer and includes programmable step attenuators. It can be used with the Agilent 8753A/B/C, 8753D/E/ES Option 011, 4395, 4396 and selected 8702 lightwave component analyzer configurations.

Features

• Provides the capability to measure reflection and transmission characteristics (including S-parameters) of two-port devices in either direction with a single connection.
• Includes a programmable step attenuator
• Frequency range 300 kHz to 2 GHz
• Contains 75 ohm Type-N (f) connectors

Agilent E8285A CDMA/PCS Mobile Station Test Set

Rent me for $1000 a month

with options

• C Message Filter
• 6 KHZ BPF

  The Agilent Technologies E8285A CDMA/PCS mobile station test set provides CDMA mobile phone manufacturers with increased measurement speed, improved accuracy, and flexibility to increase test throughput and product quality. Built from the industry standard Agilent Technologies 8924C, the Agilent E8285A offers proven performance and reliability with increased capabilities for manufacturing all current types of TIA/EIA-95 based CDMA mobile phones in a single test set.

Features

• CDMA cellular, CDMA PCS, and analog cellular coverage in one instrument
• One-button call setup
• Built in AWGN source for calibrated E b /N t receiver testing
• Flexible base station emulation
• Extremely fast CDMA and analog testing
• High accuracy and repeatability
• Gated power and open loop response graphical measurements
• Simultaneous receiver and transmitter measurements
• Electronic attenuator and RF front end
• CDMA and analog authentication testing
• CDMA SMS testing
• Soft and softer handoffs
• CDMA to analog handoffs

   The Agilent E8285A additionally provides flexible base station emulation and a large set of capabilities which enables CDMA mobile phone designers to produce high quality designs in less time. With the addition of the Agilent 83217A dual-mode mobile station test software, the Agilent E8285A becomes an easy to use automated test system capable of quickly testing dual-mode CDMA mobile phones for incoming inspection, customer return testing, and depot level repair applications. Dual- and Triple-Mode Test Capability The Agilent E8285A includes high performance cellular CDMA and PCS CDMA, and cellular AMPS, NAMPS, TACS, NTACS, and JTACS analog phone test capability. Based on the full featured capabilities of the Agilent 8924C CDMA mobile station test set. One-Button Call Processing With the press of a single button, the Agilent E8285A automatically handles the complex, over-the-air call processing required to make a CDMA or analog phone call. For call processing verification, the Agilent E8285A supports both mobile and base station initiated call connect and disconnect. Once a call is established, verifying the overall functionality of a CDMA mobile is easy, fast, and accurate using the Agilent E8285A's extensive set of functional and parametric test capabilities.

Agilent/HP 11722A 1.3 GHz Sensor Module

Rent me for $350 a month

    The Agilent/HP 11722A contains a thermal coupled power sensor and a bypass switch that directs the RF signal to the power sensor or directly to the Agilent 890xx. When measuring RF power the RF signal is routed directly to the power sensor in the sensor module. The sensor module can measure RF Power from 100 kHz to 2.6 GHz. When making all other measurements the RF signal is routed through the RF cable directly to the 890xx. The frequency range of the 8902A is 150 kHz to 1300 MHz.  

A Single RF Input Connection

   With the 11722A Sensor Module, you get all the performance of the Modulation Analyzer, plus superb power measurement accuracy, at a single connector. You can characterize a signal without manually switching between the power sensor and the analyzer¿s RF input.

Low Input SWR and Insertion Loss

   Special care is taken with each sensor module to minimize input SWR and resulting errors. A low SWR attenuator isolates the power sensor from the source under test, reducing mismatch. Microwave hardware and a selected RF input cable further improve SWR and insertion loss.

Zero the Sensor with One Keystroke

   You can zero the 11722A power sensor without removing it from the source under test. Just push the 890xx ZERO key. After eight seconds, zeroing is completed and the new zero offsets are stored automatically.

Agilent/HP 3561A 100 kHz Dynamic Signal Analyzer

Rent me for $300 a month

   The Agilent/HP 3561A is a low frequency, high performance dual channel dynamic signal analyzer. Displays include a three-dimensional spectral map and time waveforms. The 3561A incorporates a 40K sample time buffer for later measurements and allows for acoustic measurements with its FFT-synthesized 1/3 and 1/2 octave measurements, together with the built-in analog A-weighted filter.
The analyzer also has a built-in tracking generator for stimulus-response measurements . With built-in waveform math, magnitude and phase measurements are possible. Digital processing is used to provide ultra-narrow resolution bandwidths down to 640 µHz. Digital processing also speeds up measurements; a measurement with 1 Hz resolution requires only a 1.5 second sweep.
In addition to spectrum measurements, the 3561A displays time waveforms similar to oscilloscope displays. A 40 K sample time buffer captures transients for examination in the time domain or analysis in the frequency domain. The 3561A is also an excellent analyzer for acoustic testing.

Features

• 125 µHz to 100 kHz Measurement Frequency Range
• 80 dB dynamic range
• Single channel
• Built-in pseudo-random, random and impulse source
• Performs spectrum analysis, FFT-synthesized 1/3 and 1/1 octave analysis
• GPIB Interface is built in
• High accuracy of ±0.15 dB, 80 dB dynamic range and full alias protection
• Band selectable zoom analysis for 640 µHz resolution
• Incorporates internal nonvolatile memory, which will store 2 traces and 6 states

Agilent/HP 3562A 100 Khz Dynamic Signal Analyzer

Rent me for $400 a month

  The Agilent/HP 3562A Dynamic Signal Analyzer is a dual-channel fast Fourier transform-based network, spectrum and waveform analyzer which provides analysis capabilities in both the time and frequency domains. The dc-to-100 kHz frequency range, 150 dB measurement range and 80 dB dynamic range of the analyzer makes it a powerful solution for testing and analysis in electronics, mechanics and electromechanical control systems. Two high performance input channels and a built-in signal source (noise and sine signals) address network analysis on the bench or in a test system. Zoom analysis with frequency resolution to 25.6 µHz plus a powerful AM, FM and PM demodulation function makes the Agilent/HP 3562A a versatile spectrum analyzer. For transient or waveform analysis, signals can be sampled, digitized then stored in an internal memory, or directed via HP-IB to an external disc drive (without a computer). The stored waveforms can be recalled and analyzed in the time and frequency domains (baseband and zoom analysis).

   Additional features include a full range of data analysis capabilities such as vector averaging, block-operation Waveform Math, a 40-pole/40-zero Curve Fitter and Frequency Response Synthesis. Front panel operations can be automated without a computer with built-in Auto Sequence programming, or with computers through complete HP-IB programmability. For documentation of results with hardcopy or mass storage, the Agilent/HP 3562A can control digital plotters and external disc drives directly via HP-IB. Network Analysis

   Accurate, high resolution frequency response measurements of electronic and mechanical systems can be performed with Linear Resolution FFT, Logarithmic Resolution and Swept Sine Analysis. A built-in signal source provides a variety of random noise and sinewave signals to meet the requirements of the system under test. Linear Resolution is the measurement technique common to all Dynamic Signal Analyzers. In the Agilent/HP 3562A, 2048-point time records are Fourier-transformed in to 801-line frequency spectra.

   For network analysis, frequency response magnitude and phase, as well as input and output power spectra, can be measured with 801 lines of resolution. Accuracy for the frequency response magnitude and phase is ± 0.1 dB and ± 0.5°. Logarithmic Resolution uses the speed of Linear Resolution FFT measurements to create frequency responses similar to a log-sweep swept sine test. Linear Resolution points are combined internally (rather than just reformatted), on the fly, to create 80-point-per-decade measurements over 1 to 5 decades. Start and stop frequencies can be selected in a 1-2-5 sequence from 0.1 Hz to 100 kHz (for a 0.1 Hz start frequency the maximum stop frequency is 10 kHz - 5 decades). The Swept Sine mode reconfigures the Agilent/HP 3562A as a powerful swept sine frequency response analyzer. The source can generate linear or logarithmic sweeps with increasing or decreasing frequency; user-selectable sweep rate and resolution are also standard source functions. Input channel functions include user-selectable averaging and integration time; automatic input ranging can be activated to provided over 130 dB of dynamic range for measurements of high performance systems

Agilent/HP 35650A (3566A) Mainframe

  Labeled on front as a 3566A but inside as a 35650A

 The 35650A mainframe houses the system modules and provides power and cooling in addition to triggering and sampling synchronization. Can hold up to 8 modules Frequency range is 64 uHz to102.4 KHz.

Agilent/HP 35655A 8 Channel Input Module

 This is an optional input module for the Agilent 35655A. It provides 8 separate analog input channels instead of the standard 2. The bandwidth is limited to 12.8 Khz on each channel from the 2 channel bandwidth of 102.4 Khz. This module is an excellent way to to add 8 channels at a low cost. Perfectly suited for mechanical measurements on machinery or other low frequency applications.

Agilent/HP 35660A Dual Channel Dynamic Signal Analyzer

Rent me for $300 a month

with options

• Option 001 Add 2 Mbyte RAM
• Option W30 

   The Agilent/HP 35660A Dual-Channel, Dynamic Signal Analyzer is an FFT-based instrument that provides spectrum and network measurements in electronics, mechanical test, acoustics, and other low frequency application areas. The analyzer also offers built-in test and automation features, traditionally available only with a computer. The unit performs spectrum analysis from 488µHz to 102.4kHz and network analysis from 244µHz to 51.2kHz. The FFT provides 401 lines of resolution in both one- and two-channel modes. Accuracy is ±0.003% of frequency reading.

Features

• Network and spectrum analysis
• 102.4 kHz single-channel measurements
• 401-line resolution
• ±0.5 dB amplitude accuracy
• ±0.4 dB and ± 1.0 degree channel match

   The Agilent/HP 35660A is typically 10 to 100 times faster than swept-spectrum analyzers for equivalent measurements, and it provides higher resolution (244 µHz throughout the 102.4 kHz frequency range).  This speed and resolution contribute to the quality of HP 35660A tests for distortion, spur level, frequency drift, intermodulation, and other signal parameters.  With two input channels and a built-ion source, the HP 35660A can quickly measure the response of a low-frequency filters and networks.

   The Agilent/HP 35660A is also a good choice for low-frequency transmission measurements in telecommunications and other area.  To ensure highly accurate magnitude and phase measurements, the Agilent/HP 35660A offers ±0.4dB gain and ±1.0 degree input channel phase match.  For custom analysis of these measurements, the Agilent/HP 35660A provides a wide range of waveform math features.

   The 35660A is well-suited to applications that require vibration monitoring at full load.  With the built-in limit tables, users can implement vibration and health monitoring programs on engines, machine tools, and other equipment, without an external computer and without programming.  The analyzer's internal disk drive makes it easy to record, store, and recall limits for production or maintenance testing.

   The 35660A uses forces and exponential windows to perform frequency response testing of mechanical devices and structures.  Using HP Instrument BASIC, the analyzer can simplify data collection for your modal surveys.  For complete modal analysis, you can choose from several third-party modal packages.

   Another application area for the 35660A is acoustics and noise measurements.  This includes testing for room and device responses, noise identification and level, and underwater acoustic tests such as sono-buoy and sonar transducer testing.  Acoustic intensity measurements are available with third-party software.

Agilent/HP 35665A 102.4 kHz 2 Channel Dynamic Signal Analyzer

Rent me for $500 a month

Agilent/HP 35670A 100 KHz Dynamic Signal Analyzer

Rent me for $600 a month

with option

• 1D2 Swept sine measurement

We love the Agilent/HP 3562A but this just blows it away!

Features

• 102.4 kHz at 1 channel, 51.2 kHz at 2 channel, 25.6 kHz at 4 channel
• 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600 lines of resolution
• 90 dB dynamic range, 130 dB in swept-sine mode
• Source: Random, Burst random, Periodic chirp, Burst chirp, Pink noise, Sine, Arbitrary waveform
• Measurements: Linear, Cross, and Power Spectrum, Power Spectral Density, Frequency Response, Coherence, THD, harmonic power, Time Waveform, Auto-correlation, Cross-Correlation, Histogram, PDF, CDF
• Octave analysis with triggered waterfall display
• Tachometer input and order tracking with orbit diagram
• Built-in 3.5-inch floppy disk

Instrument Modes

• FFT Analysis Histogram/Time
• Correlation Analysis Time Capture

Measurements

• Frequency Domain
• Frequency Response Power Spectrum
• Linear Spectrum Coherence
• Cross Spectrum Power Spectral
• Density
• Time Domain (oscilloscope mode)
• Time Waveform Autocorrelation
• Cross-Correlation Orbit Diagram
• Amplitude Domain
• Histogram, PDF, CDF
• Trace Coordinates
• Linear Magnitude Unwrapped Phase
• Log Magnitude Real Part
• dB Magnitude Imaginary Part
• Group Delay Nyquist Diagram
• Phase Polar
• Trace Units
• Y-axis Amplitude: combinations of units, unit value, calculated value, and unit format describe y-axis amplitude
• Units: volts, g, meters/sec2, inches/sec2,meters/sec, inches/sec, meters, mils, inches,pascals, Kg, N, dyn, lb, user-defined EUs
• Unit Value: rms, peak, peak-to-peak
• Calculated Value: V, V2, V2/Hz, √Hz, V2s/Hz (ESD)
• Unit Format: linear, dB¿s with user selectable dB reference, dBm with user selectable impedance.
• Y-Axis Phase:degrees, radians
• X-Axis:Hz, cpm, order, seconds, user-defined

Agilent/HP 4291B RF Material/Impedance Analyzer

Rent me for $1500 a month

   The Agilent/HP 4291B RF impedance/material analyzer provides a total solution for high-accuracy and easy measurement of surface-mount components and dielectric/magnetic materials. The Agilent/HP 4291B uses a direct current-voltage measurement technique, opposing the reflection measurement technique, for more accurate impedance measurement over wide impedance range.

   Basic impedance accuracy is +/- 0.8%. High Q accuracy enables low-loss component analysis. An internal synthesizer sweeps frequency from 1 MHz to 1.8 GHz with 1 mHz resolution. A 1.8-m error-less cable connects the analyzer to a test station so you can extend your test point away from the analyzer without losing accuracy. Advanced calibration and error compensation function eliminate measurement error factors in fixtures and assure high accuracy and repeatability at DUT/MUT.

Features

• Four component test fixtures (DUT size: 0.5 mm to 20 mm)
• Independent parameter selection in 2 channels
• Direct read-out permittivity, permeability (option)
• Two material fixtures (operating temperature: -55deg C to +200deg C)
• Versatile analysis (temperature, cole-cole plot, relaxation time)
• Sweep parameters (frequency, ac level, dc bias, temperature)

   The Agilent/HP 4291B also provides automatic level control and monitor of test signals by using IBASIC programming function; devices can be measured under a constant voltage or current. Measure bias dependent impedance characteristics with optional dc bias (up to 40 V and 100 mA). At the push of a button, the built-in Equivalent Circuit Analysis Function automatically calculates the circuit constant values of five circuit models.

   The Agilent/HP 4291B has two measurement channels; each channel can be set to measure a single (e.g. Z) or dual (e.g. Z-theta) impedance parameter. The color TFT with split-display can show both active traces and memory traces (stored in RAM). A built-in floppy disk drive stores programs and test data in either LIF or MS-DOS format. With built-in IBASIC, you can control external test equipment such as a temperature chamber or wafer prober directly from the Agilent 4291B. You do not need a separate instrument controller.

Material Evaluation

   The Agilent/HP 4291B enables easy and sophisticated material evaluation and improves material evaluation quality and efficiency. The Agilent 4291B provides the total dielectric/magnetic material measurement solutions in wide frequency range (1 MHz to 1 GHz).

Agilent/HP 53310A Modulation Domain Analyzer

Rent me for $400 a month

  In much the same way an oscilloscope provides insight into the dynamics of changing voltage, the Agilent 53310A provides insight into changes in frequency or time-interval measurements. You save time reviewing designs and locating problems. Use the Agilent 53310A to study frequency drift in electronic equipment; characterize jitter of digital communications systems, peripherals, and mechanical systems; determine frequency hopping performance of an agile transmitter, or measure cellular phone switching from cell to cell.

Features

• Simple operation with single-button functions automated setup and measurement, large display
• Advanced triggering on frequency or time interval measurements eliminates complexity

Agilent/HP 53310A Modulation Domain Analyzer

Rent me for $400 a month

with options

• 010 Oven Time Base
• 031 Digital RF Communications 2.5 GHz Channel C

  In much the same way an oscilloscope provides insight into the dynamics of changing voltage, the Agilent 53310A provides insight into changes in frequency or time-interval measurements. You save time reviewing designs and locating problems. Use the Agilent 53310A to study frequency drift in electronic equipment; characterize jitter of digital communications systems, peripherals, and mechanical systems; determine frequency hopping performance of an agile transmitter, or measure cellular phone switching from cell to cell.

Features

• Simple operation with single-button functions automated setup and measurement, large display
• Advanced triggering on frequency or time interval measurements eliminates complexity

Agilent/HP 53310A Modulation Domain Analyzer

Rent me for $400 a month

with options

• 001 Expanded Memory
• 030 Channel C

  In much the same way an oscilloscope provides insight into the dynamics of changing voltage, the Agilent 53310A provides insight into changes in frequency or time-interval measurements. You save time reviewing designs and locating problems. Use the Agilent 53310A to study frequency drift in electronic equipment; characterize jitter of digital communications systems, peripherals, and mechanical systems; determine frequency hopping performance of an agile transmitter, or measure cellular phone switching from cell to cell.

Features

• Simple operation with single-button functions automated setup and measurement, large display
• Advanced triggering on frequency or time interval measurements eliminates complexity

Rent me for $400 a month

50 Ohm Inputs  300 kHz to 6 GHz

   The Agilent/HP 85047A test set provides the capability to simultaneously measure the transmission and reflection characteristics of 50 ohm devices. The test set is controlled from the analyzer and includes programmable step attenuators. It can be used with the Agilent 8753A/B/C, 8753D/E/ES Option 011, 4395, 4396 and selected 8702 lightwave component analyzer configurations.

Features

• Provides the capability to measure reflection and transmission characteristics (including S-parameters) of two-port devices in either direction with a single connection.
• Includes a programmable step attenuator
• Frequency range 300 kHz to 3 GHz
• Contains precision 7 mm connectors

New test sets for the Agilent 8753 network analyzer family

   Solid-state test port switches are standard for the Agilent 85047A /B and 85047A S-Parameter Test Sets. These new test sets improve the speed, accuracy and ease of RF component measurements with the 8753. With the 8753 Network Analyzer, these test sets comprise a complete system for measuring the magnitude, phase and group delay response of RF components in the 300 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range. There are three S-Parameter test sets in the 8753 family. The 85046A is a 50-ohm model that operates from 300 kHz to 3 GHz. The 85046B is a 75-ohm version that covers the frequency range of 300  kHz to 2 GHz. The 85047A is a 50-ohm test set that extends the frequency range to 6 GHz.

Agilent/HP 8510C 110 GHz Network Analyzer

Rent me for $1500 a month

with option

• 8515A S Parameter Test Set to 26.5 GHz

   The Agilent/HP 8510C Vector Network Analyzer continues to provide great performance to meet your new design and test challenges. With unmatched accuracy and convenience, the 8510C makes broadband measurements from 45 MHz to 50 GHz in 2.4 mm coax, from 45 MHz to 65 GHz in 1.85 mm coax and from 33 GHz to 110 GHz in waveguide bands. The 8510C network analyzer measures the magnitude, phase and group delay of two-port networks to characterize their linear behavior. Optionally, the 8510C network analyzer is also capable of displaying a network's time domain and response to an impulse or a step waveform by computing the inverse Fourier transform of the frequency domain response. Requires a test source to power the 8510C. You need to have a source or we can supply one for an additional charge.

Features

• 45 MHz to 50 GHz / 110 GHz
• Thru-Reflect-Line precision two-port calibration for coaxial measurements
• Line-Reflect-Match calibration for on-wafer and in-fixture applications
• Internal "adapter removal" feature for measuring noninsertable devices with exceptional accuracy
• Four S-parameter color display
• Data storage on an internal 3.5 disk drive or data output to a GPIB or serial (RS-232) plotter or printer
• Real-time error-corrected measurements
• 60 dB effective directivity and source match
• 80 to 100 dBm of dynamic range available
• 0.001 dB, 0.01 degree, 0.01 ns measurement resolution

   The Agilent/HP 8510C vector network analyzer continues to provide the best performance to meet your new design and test challenges. With unmatched accuracy and convenience, the 8510C vector network analyzer makes broadband measurements from 45 MHz to 50 GHz in 2.4 mm coax, from 45 MHz to 110 GHz in 1.0 mm coax and from 33 GHz to 110 GHz in waveguide bands. The 8510C network analyzer measures the magnitude, phase, and group delay of two-port networks to characterize their linear behavior. Optionally, the 8510C network analyzer is also capable of displaying a network¿s time domain response to an impulse or a step waveform by computing the inverse Fourier transform of the frequency domain response.

8515A S Parameter Test Set

Features

• 45 MHz to 26.5 GHz
• Separate reference channel for each incident port
• Built-in electronic switch

Agilent/HP 8546A EMI Receiver 9 kHz-6.5 GHz

Rent me for $4000 a month

with options

• 85460A RF Filter Section
• 001 75 Ohm-Adds 75 ohm analysis. Input is always 50 ohms impedance
• 011 Tracking Generator to 2.9 GHz

Features

• Traditional receiver features, including automatic overload detection and auto-ranging
• Three tuning modes: manual, stepped and scanning in log or linear format
• Onscreen limit lines
• Automatic antenna and cable correction for direct comparison of measurement data to limits
• Built-in measurement routines which speeds up testing
• Hardcopy output without a computer
• Simultaneous measurement of peak, quasi-peak, and average amplitude
• Tuning Range: Band 1: 9 kHz to 50 MHz, Band 2: 20 MHz to 2.9 GHz, Band 3: 1 GHz to 6.5 GHz
• Bypass: 9 kHz to 2.9 GHz (to 6.5 GHz)

   The Agilent/HP 8546A EMI test receiver is designed for conformance testing to industry standards such as CISPR, EN, FCC, VCCI, and VDE. The Agilent 8546A EMI test receiver is fully CISPR 16 compliant. This includes meeting the strict requirement for ±2 dB absolute amplitude accuracy and correct measurement of the CISPR pulse. With an upper frequency of 2.9 GHz, the 8542E provides extended frequency coverage for:

• Testing the fundamental and first two harmonics of 900 MHz mobile communications devices,
• Performing FCC testing of devices with internally generated frequencies up to 500 MHz,
• Measuring the fundamental of the latest 2.4 GHz wireless communications devices and,
• Testing devices, such as microwave ovens, with emissions above 2 GHz.

   The 8546E includes built-in measurement functions and routines which automate and speed conformance testing. The Measure at Marker function automatically measures the corrected (dBmV/m) peak, quasi peak, and average amplitude of a signal with the press of one key. The built-in DOS disk drive allows a measured, internal list of signals to be easily transferred directly to your personal computer

Agilent/HP 8711A 1.3 GHz RF Network Analyzer

Rent me for $400 a month

with options

• 1E1 Output Attenuator

  The Agilent/HP Agilent 8711A RF Network Analyzer, offers speed, accuracy, and measurement versatility at a price that makes them ideal for high-volume RF component manufacturing. Characterize the transmission / reflection frequency response or measure the insertion loss, power, or SWR of a variety of RF components. The Agilent/HP 8711A RF Network Analyzer, is compact, integrated, and provides fast, simple, and accurate RF testing. The Agilent/HP Agilent 8711A RF Network Analyzer, covers a frequency range of 300kHz to 1.3GHz. Two independent display channels can measure and display two measurements, such as reflection and transmission, in a variety of useful formats.The Agilent/HP 8711A provides speed, accuracy, and measurement versatility at a price that makes it ideal for RF manufacturing.  Characterize the transmission/reflection frequency response or measure the insertion loss, gain, return loss. conversion loss, power, or SWR of a variety of RF components.  The HP 8711A is a compact, integrated network analyzer that provides fast, simple, and accurate RF testing.

Features

• 300 kHz to 1300 MHz
• Internal 3.5 in disk drive (LIF/DOS)
• Narrowband/broadband detection
• "Real time" sweep speed (50 ms/sweep)
• Integrated transmission/reflection test set
• Synthesized 1 Hz resolution source
• Internal HP instrument BASIC
• 90 dB of system dynamic range
• Simple and easy to use

   Integrated synthesized source and transmission/reflection test set enable the complete swept frequency characterization of RF components with a single connection.  The internal synthesized source is a fast (50 ms/sweep) and stable (1 Hz resolution) stimulus for testing narrowband and broadband detection, which makes the instrument ideal for testing linear and non-linear components that make up RF systems.  Broadband detection allows characterization of frequency translation devices, while narrowband detection provides greater than 90 dB of dynamic range for testing high rejection, narrowband devices.

Optional HP Instrument BASIC (IBASIC) puts computer automation capabilities inside the instrument, simplifying measurement setups and testing. A built-in LIF/DOS format 3.5 inch floppy disk drive allows unlimited storage of instrument states, measurement and calibration data, and IBASIC programs. Integrated source, receiver test set, display, and disk drive result in a network analyzer that is easy to use, ideal for manufacturing, incoming inspection, and maintenance applications.

Simplicity, ease of use, and automatic functions save device test time.  The time saving features of the HP 8711A were designed with high volume manufacturing in mind. The HP 8711A is capable of displaying multiple measurement parameters simultaneously on the CRT, such as insertion loss and return loss characteristics. 

Agilent/HP 8714ES 3 GHz RF Network Analyzer

Rent me for $1000 a month

   The Agilent/HP 8714ES features an S-parameter test set with full two-port vector-error correction, providing complete and accurate measurements of device S-parameters. Two independent channels can measure and display two parameters such as S21 (transmission) and S11 (reflection) in a variety of formats including delay and SWR, on retangular, polar or Smith-chart displays. The Agilent 8714ES has a frequency range of 300 kHz to 3 GHz. The ES models contain a 60-dB source attenuator as a standard feature, giving 70-dB of power-level control for testing active and passive devices.

Features

• Narrowband and broadband detection
• 100 dB dynamic range
• Real-time sweep speeds (40 ms/sweep)
• Integrated S-parameter test set
• Synthesized source with 1-Hz resolution
• Standard LAN interface
• Standard Internal Agilent Instrument BASIC (IBASIC)

Designed for high-volume manufacturing

   Agilent Technologies¿ RF economy network analyzers deliver the best combination of speed, accuracy, productivity features, and low cost. These analyzers help reduce tune and test times, increase throughput, and lower your overall cost per component. They offer all the critical performance and features needed to test typical RF components such as:

• Filters

• Amplifiers

• Antennas

• Cables

• Mixers

• CATV taps and distribution amplifiers

   The 3 GHz 8714ES models are available in 50-ohm versions. While perfectly suited for manual manufacturing operations, Agilent RF economy network analyzers are also fully programmable for automated-test environments. The ES models are code compatible with earlier models in this family, so you can reuse all your existing test software.

New S-parameter capability

   With the addition of S-parameter measurement capability, the Agilent RF economy network analyzer family has evolved to meet today¿s test demands of higher-performance components. This capability brings new levels of accuracy, convenience, and affordability for testing RF components. S-parameter network analyzers let you measure the forward and reverse characteristics of your components without having to disconnect, turn around, and reconnect them to the analyzer. They also provide full two-port calibration to give you the best measurement accuracy possible. Depending upon your application, you can choose the optimum performance level of an S-parameter analyzer (ES models) or the lower cost of a transmission/reflection analyzer (ET models).

Agilent/HP 8714ES 3 GHz RF Network Analyzer Option 100

Agilent/HP 87512A Transmission/Reflection Test Set

Rent me for $150 a month

   The Agilent/HP 87512A Transmission/Reflection test kits provide the capability to measure the reflection and transmission characteristics of 50 ohm devices up to 2 GHz with an Agilent network analyzer. The test port of the Agilent 87512A is a 50 ohm type N(f) connector. The Agilent 87512A/B include precision short/load termination for calibration. The Agilent HP 87512A Transmission/Reflection Test Kit, is a 50 Ohm test kit designed for use with the Agilent HP 87511A S-Parameter Test Set (not included). It is designed for the 8751A but may work with other models.

 

Agilent/HP 8751A 500 Mhz Network Analyzer

Rent me for $750 a month

  with options

• 002 HP IBASIC controller and 1 MB ram expansion

   The Agilent 8751A network analyzer is a high-throughput instrument with lab precision that covers 5 Hz to 500 MHz. The Agilent 8751A provides resolution of 0.001 Hz, 0.001 dB, 0.001 degree, and 10 ps for characterizing the linear behavior of either passive or active networks, devices, or components in the lab and the production test areas. The built-in 1.44 MB disk drive is for direct save/recall of instrument state, calibration data, and application programs for your customization. Dedicated 50/75 Ω S-parameter test sets, 50/75 Ω T/R test kits, and the 1 M Ω input adaptors are all available. This high-throughput network analyzer has a 5 Hz to 500 MHz source with 1 mHz resolution. -50 to +15 dBm power output with 0.1 dB resolution, +/-0.02db dynamic accuracy. Use with external test sets like 87511A, 87511B for 50 ohm or 75 ohm testing. Has a Color display, built-in floppy drive and an HP-IB port.

Features

• 5 Hz to 500 MHz
• ±0.02 dB, ±0.12°dynamic accuracy
• 0.001 Hz, 0.001 dB, 0.001 degree, 10 ps resolution
• Full 2-port and interpolative calibration
• Conjugate matching analysis
• 10 updates of 201 sweep points per second
• 0.4ms/point fast list sweep (IFBW = 4 kHz)
• Up to 4 traces simultaneous measurement/display
• Eight active trace markers per channel
• Instrument BASIC for customization
• List sweep for efficient measurement

Agilent/HP 8753A 3 GHz Network Analyzer

Rent me for $600 a month

with option

• 10 Time Domain Measurements

   The Agilent/HP 8753A is a high performance RF Network Analyzer, covering the 300kHz to 3GHz frequency range with a 100 dB dynamic range. The Agilent/HP 8753A is a 50 ohm instrument. The Agilent/HP 8753A RF Network Analyzer, has a integrated synthesized frequency source (100 mW with 1Hz resolution), a 3 input receiver section with >100 dB dynamic range and up to 1601 digitized points per channel and a large 9" diagonal screen high resolution display, all in one box. The Agilent/HP 8753A, RF Network Analyzer, has 0.05 dB dynamic accuracy over a 40 dB range. Various display formats are available, including log magnitude, SWR, phase, group delay, polar and Smith Chart.

Features

• 300 kHz TO 3GHz Frequency Range
• -5dBm TO +20dBm Output Power Range
• 0.5 dB Power Accuracy
• 100dB Dynamic Range
• 0.001Db, 0.01deg, 0.01ns Marker Resolution
• Integrated 1Hz Resolution Synthesized Source
• Direct Save / Recall to an External Disk Drive
• Group Delay and Deviation from linear phase
• Built-in accuracy enhancement
• Time domain Analysis

Agilent/HP 8753D 6 GHz Network Analyzer

Rent me for $600 a month

with option

• 006 6 GHz Frequency Range

   The Agilent/HP 8753D network analyzer provides affordable excellence in RF network measurement for the lab and production testing. It has an integrated S-parameter test set for longer-lasting calibrations, exceptional reliability, and improved resistance to ESD. The Agilent/HP 8753D gives you a complete solution for characterizing active or passive networks, devices, or components from 30 kHz to 6 GHz.

Features

• Frequency range: 30 kHz to 3.0 GHz (6.0 GHz with option 006)
• Frequency resolution: 1 Hz
• Power range: -85 dBm to +10 dBm
• Power accuracy: ±0.05 dB
• Up to 110 dB dynamic range
• Phase range: ±180°
• Measurement resolutions: .001 dB, .001°, 0.01 ns marker resolution
• Integrated S-parameter test set
• Save/recall to built-in disk drive
• Color display
• Time domain analysis (with opt. 010)
• Input impedance: 50 Ω (75 Ω with opt. 075)
• Connectors: 7 mm precision
• HP-IB, parallel, RS-232 interfaces

Agilent/HP 8753ES 3 GHz S-Parameter Network Analyzer

Rent me for $1750 a month

  The worlds most popular network analyzer offers more choices than ever to meet your measurement needs. You can now choose either the Agilent 8753ES which offers the same integrated S-parameter test set found in the Agilent 8753E or the Agilent 8753ET, with its more economical transmission/reflection test set. The 8753ET replaces the 8752C analyzer and provides a wide range of transmission and reflection measurements of devices in the forward direction. The 8753ES allows you to measure both the forward and reverse characteristics of most components with a single connection, and provides full two-port calibration for high measurement accuracy. Test set options1 give you more flexibility in configuring the 8753ES for your application. Both the 8753ET and 8753ES analyzers cover frequency ranges to 3 or 6 GHz and offer up to 110 dB of dynamic range. Frequency and power sweeps allow you to characterize the linear and nonlinear behavior of most active and passive components with magnitude and phase information, absolute power, gain compression, group delay, and time-domain measurements. With their superb measurement accuracy, fast measurement and data transfer speed, and thoughtfully-designed productivity features, 8753ET and 8753ES analyzers are excellent tools to help you improve your designs in R&D or maximize your measurement throughput in manufacturing.

Features

30 kHz to 3 or 6 GHz

Up to 110 dB of dynamic range

Excellent measurement accuracy

Two measurement channels

Four display channels

Frequency and power sweeps

Fast sweep and data transfer speed

Pass/Fail testing, powerful marker functions

Electronic calibration (ECal)

Internal automation with test-sequencing

Minimize test time

The 8753ET/ES analyzers provide rapid sweep speeds for real-time tuning, and fast register recalls and data transfers to help minimize your test time.

Display it all

The 8753ET/ES analyzers have two independent measurement channels. Each channel can have different stimulus settings, such as start and stop frequencies and number of points. View the measurement results using up to four display channels in split or overlaid mode on the built-in color LCD, or use the VGA-compatible display output to drive a larger external monitor. You can display any combination of reflection and transmission parameters in magnitude, phase, group delay, Smith chart, polar, SWR or time-domain formats.

Improve your measurement accuracy with a variety of calibrations

Improve accuracy with a broad range of calibration techniques. Enhanced response calibration helps decrease the effects of source match on transmission measurements, providing improved accuracy over a simple response calibration. The 8753ES also offers full two-2-port calibrations for optimum accuracy. 

Agilent/HP 8753ES S-Parameter Network Analyzer

Rent me for $2500 a month

with options

• 006  6 Ghz Option

  The worlds most popular network analyzer offers more choices than ever to meet your measurement needs. You can now choose either the Agilent 8753ES which offers the same integrated S-parameter test set found in the Agilent 8753E or the Agilent 8753ET, with its more economical transmission/reflection test set. The 8753ET replaces the 8752C analyzer and provides a wide range of transmission and reflection measurements of devices in the forward direction. The 8753ES allows you to measure both the forward and reverse characteristics of most components with a single connection, and provides full two-port calibration for high measurement accuracy. Test set options1 give you more flexibility in configuring the 8753ES for your application. Both the 8753ET and 8753ES analyzers cover frequency ranges to 3 or 6 GHz and offer up to 110 dB of dynamic range. Frequency and power sweeps allow you to characterize the linear and nonlinear behavior of most active and passive components with magnitude and phase information, absolute power, gain compression, group delay, and time-domain measurements. With their superb measurement accuracy, fast measurement and data transfer speed, and thoughtfully-designed productivity features, 8753ET and 8753ES analyzers are excellent tools to help you improve your designs in R&D or maximize your measurement throughput in manufacturing.

Minimize test time

The 8753ET/ES analyzers provide rapid sweep speeds for real-time tuning, and fast register recalls and data transfers to help minimize your test time.

Display it all

The 8753ET/ES analyzers have two independent measurement channels. Each channel can have different stimulus settings, such as start and stop frequencies and number of points. View the measurement results using up to four display channels in split or overlaid mode on the built-in color LCD, or use the VGA-compatible display output to drive a larger external monitor. You can display any combination of reflection and transmission parameters in magnitude, phase, group delay, Smith chart, polar, SWR or time-domain formats.

Improve your measurement accuracy with a variety of calibrations

Improve accuracy with a broad range of calibration techniques. Enhanced response calibration helps decrease the effects of source match on transmission measurements, providing improved accuracy over a simple response calibration. The 8753ES also offers full two-2-port calibrations for optimum accuracy. 

Agilent/HP 8901B 1.3 GHz Modulation Analyzer

Rent me for $400 a month

   The Agilent Technologies 8901B Modulation Analyzer combines four precise measurement functions into one fully automatic, GPIB programmable instrument. It includes a power meter, modulation  analyzer, frequency counter, and audio analyzer. For precise signal analysis, the 8901B Modulation Analyzer provides the performance you need, the features you want, and the reliability and serviceability you expect.

RF Power delivers the accuracy and resolution of a high performance power meter. The 8901B with the Agilent Technologies 11722A Sensor Module measures power from +30 dBm to -20 dBm at frequencies from 100 kHz to 2.6 GHz. The 8901B accepts all Agilent Technologies 8480 series power sensors for extended measurement capability.

AM and FM measurements offer 1% accuracy (3% accuracy for PM) and fast one-key operation. The 8901B has extremely low internal noise, and very low AM/PM and PM/AM conversion, for accurately measuring residual and incidental AM, FM and PM on a wide range of simple and complex modulated signals.

RF Frequency of complex modulated signals can be difficult to measure, but not with the 8901B. Automatically tuning to the largest input signal or to any user specified frequency, the 8901B counts with 10 Hz resolution.

Audio distortion, frequency, and level measurements provide comprehensive characterization of the modulation signal.

Agilent/HP 8902A 1.3 Ghz Measuring Receiver

Rent me for $750 a month

    The Agilent/HP 8902A measuring receiver delivers the accuracy and resolution of a high performance power meter at frequencies from 150 kHz to 1.3 GHz (50 MHz to 26.5 GHz with the Agilent 11793A microwave converter) and levels from +30 dBm to -127 dBm. It accurately measures AM, FM and M, including residuals and incidentals, with a single keystroke. The Agilent/HP 8902A measuring receiver, with the Agilent 11793A, counts RF signals to 26.5 GHz with 10 Hz resolution and excellent long-term frequency stability. The 8902A measuring receiver with Option 050 offers increased power measurement accuracy. This option specifies Tuned RF Level on the 8902A measuring receiver to an accuracy of ±(0.015 dB + 0.005 dB/10 dB step).

Features

• RF power: digital power meter accuracy
• Tuned RF level: 0 to -127 dBm dynamic range
• Carrier noise: AM and phase noise measurements to -140 dBc/Hz
• AM and FM: 1% accuracy; Phi-M:3% accuracy
• RF frequency: 1 Hz resolution
• Audio: level, frequency, and distortion

Agilent/HP 8903E Audio Analyzer

Rent me for $200 a month

Features

• Measures distortion, SINAD
• Measures true-rms ac volts, dc volts, frequency
• rms, average, and quasi-peak detection
• The 8903E has no source

   Both the Agilent/HP 8903B and Agilent/HP 8903E have been optimized for receiver testing. For SINAD measurements, extra filtering and smoothing circuits yield more accurate and repeatable results. Transmitter testing is also easy. In conjunction with the Agilent/HP 8901A , 8901B , or 8902A modulation analyzers you can measure transmitter distortion, frequency response, and count squelch tones.

   The Agilent/HP 8903E Distortion Analyzer make your audio measurements fast and easy. The analyzers automatically tune and autorange for maximum accuracy and resolution. Distortion, frequency response, ac and dc voltage measurements are only a single keystroke away. For applications where a separate source is used, the 8903E is an ideal lower-cost solution.

HP-IB control of all measurement functions makes analyzers valuable tools for ATE applications.

   These analyzers combine the power of a digital voltmeter, frequency counter, and distortion analyzer into one instrument. Since these functions are all available at one input connector, interfacing requirements, hardware costs, and software development time are reduced. The 8903E also includes a low-distortion programmable audio source. The analyzers have many features which make difficult audio measurements easy.

Balanced Analyzer lnput

  In the quest for higher output power, many audio amplifiers use bridged output stages. Such amplifiers can be difficult to characterize because their outputs cannot be grounded. To test these devices, the usual approach has to been to use a balanced, calibrated isolation transformer connected to an analyzer with an unbalanced input. Balanced inputs on the 8903E  make transformers unnecessary.

Agilent/HP 89440A Vector Signal Analyzer

Rent me for $2000 a month

with installed options

• 1C2 HP Instrument Basic
• AYB Waterfall and Spectrogram
• AYA Vector Modulation Analysis
• AY9 Extended Time Capture
• AY8 Internal RF Source

   The 89440A vector signal analyzer cover baseband through RF frequencies of dc to 1.8 GHz, in scalar and vector analysis modes. The scalar RF instrument mode allows full-frequency coverage in spans of 1798 MHz. Vector RF mode offers exceptional speed and additional signal processing for enhanced time-domain characterization and demodulation. Vector spans as wide as 7 MHz can be selected anywhere in the 1.8 GHz frequency range. In vector RF mode, both phase and amplitude characteristics are captured in the time-series data. This information can be processed for narrow resolution spectrum anaysis, AM/FM/PM demodulation, time-selective analysis, and may other types of mesurements.

   The Agilent/HP 89440A radio frequency (RF) vector signal analyzer consists of two components. The first is the 89440A intermediate frequency (IF) section, which is identical to the HP 89410A 10-MHz baseband vector signal analyzer. The second component is the HP 89440A RF section, which extends the vector signal analysis capabilities of the baseband analyzer to RF frequencies. The scalar RF instrument mode allows full-frequency coverage to 1798 MHz. Vector RF mode offers exceptional speed and additional signal processing for enhanced time-domain characterization and demodulation. The RF section maintains an 8-MHz IF bandwidth designed for good flatness. However, in a vector signal analyzer both amplitude and phase accuracy are very important, so sophisticated vector IF calibrations were developed.

* True-rms power detection and excellent amplitude accuracy combine for a powerful measurement capability.

* A local oscillator (LO) feedthrough cancellation circuit improves the LO feedthrough substantially, preserving dynamic range at low input frequencies.

* The RF local oscillator is not constrained to provide fine frequency resolution. (The baseband section provides that with its digital LOs). This degree of freedom had significant impact on design efficiency and development time.

Agilent/HP 89641A 6 GHz Vector Signal Analyzer

Rent me for $1000 a month

with options

• 001 1.2 Gb Total Memory

Agilent/HP 8990A Peak Power Meter

Rent me for $500 a month

Features

• Amplitude and time markers for measuring power exactly where you want to
• Two oscilloscope channels for measuring time delays between video and microwave pulse
• Versatile triggering enables the capturing of exclusive glitches
• Waveform math function for measuring scalar pulse parameters
• Dynamic Range: -32 dBm to +20 dBm
• Minimum Pulse Width: 10 ns
• Rise Time: 5 ns
• Sensor and Video Inputs: 1 and 4; 2 and 3

   The Agilent/HP 8990A peak power analyzer is designed to measure the power of pulsed signals accurately over a wide dynamic range. A well-designed calibration strategy was required to achieve the specified accuracy over all of the specified operating conditions. Agilent/HP 8990A calibration includes both calibration of the power sensor and calibration of the analyzer. Changes in input power, carrier frequency, and sensor temperature are automatically compensated for. The user is not required to disconnect the sensor from the device under test and connect it to a calibration source.

Agilent/HP 8991A Peak Power Meter

Rent me for $500 a month

with option

• 4 Precision 50 MHz Reference Source

Features

• Amplitude and time markers for measuring power exactly where its needed
• Two oscilloscope channels for measuring time delay between video and microwave pulse
• Versatile triggering enables the capturing of exclusive glitches
• Waveform math functions for measuring scalar pulse parameters
• Dynamic Range: >45 dB
• Minimum Pulse Width: 20 ns
• Rise Time: <5 ns
• Sensor and Video Inputs: 1 and 4; 2 and 3

    The Agilent/HP 8991A peak power analyzer is designed to measure the power of pulsed signals accurately over a wide dynamic range. A well-designed calibration strategy was required to achieve the specified accuracy over all of the specified operating conditions. Agilent/HP 8991A calibration includes both calibration of the power sensor and calibration of the analyzer. Changes in input power, carrier frequency, and sensor temperature are automatically compensated for. The user is not required to disconnect the sensor from the device under test and connect it to a calibration source.

Compatible Sensors

• 84812A
• 84813A
• 84814A
• 84815A

Agilent/HP E4406A 7 MHz to 4 GHz VSA Transmitter Tester

Rent me for $2000 a month

with options

• 202 EDGE w/ GSM measurement personality
• BAC cdmaOne measurement personality
• BAF W-CDMA measurement personality

 

Agilent/HP E4406A Features

• Frequency range: 7 MHz to 4 GHz (RF input) and 5 Hz to 10 MHz (option B7C baseband I/Q input: 50Ù unbalanced, 600Ω & 1MΩ balanced)
• Absolute amplitude accuracy at 1 GHz: ±0.6 dB
• Displayed average noise level at 1GHz: -136 dBc/Hz
• Dynamic range (3rd order) at 1 GHz: 102 dB Multiple domain analysis for frequency domain, time domain and code domain
• One-button standard-based measurement personalities
• Pass/fail test capability with built-in test limits for manufacturing application
• Up to three times faster measurement speed than a typical spectrum analyzer
• Baseband IQ input option (5 Hz to 10 MHz, balanced and unbalanced) to analyze the complete signal path of components and devices (receiver or transmitter).
• Link to 89601A vector signal analysis software, enabling users to control and directly extract data from the E4406A for flexible demodulation analysis on a PC

Agilent/HP E4406A 7 MHz to 4 GHz VSA Transmitter Tester

Rent me for $1750 a month

with options

• 202 EDGE w/ GSM measurement personality
• 204 1xEV-DO measurement personality
• B78 cdma2000 measurement personality

 

Agilent/HP E4406A 7 MHz to 4 GHz VSA Transmitter Tester

Rent me for $2000 a month

with options

• 202 EDGE w/ GSM measurement personality
• 204 1xEV-DO measurement personality
• 300 321.4 MHz IF output
• BAF W-CDMA measurement personality

   The E4406A VSA is easy to use regardless of your level of expertise. Measurements are accessible at the touch of a button and are easily configured with the simple, straightforward menu structure. The VSA comes standard with the following measurement capabilities: spectrum (frequency domain) analysis, waveform (time domain) analysis, adjacent channel power (ACP), complimentary cumulative distribution function (CCDF), channel power, occupied bandwidth, and link capability to the 89601A vector signal analysis software. Agilent continues to maintain the E4406A features by providing free enhancements and upgrades to firmware and measurement personalities at free of charge.

Agilent/HP E4406A 7 MHz to 4 GHz VSA Transmitter Tester

Rent me for $1450 a month

with options

• BAC cdmaOne measurement personality
• B78 cdma2000 measurement personality

Agilent/HP E4406A Features

• Frequency range: 7 MHz to 4 GHz (RF input) and 5 Hz to 10 MHz (option B7C baseband I/Q input: 50Ù unbalanced, 600Ω & 1MΩ balanced)
• Absolute amplitude accuracy at 1 GHz: ±0.6 dB
• Displayed average noise level at 1GHz: -136 dBc/Hz
• Dynamic range (3rd order) at 1 GHz: 102 dB Multiple domain analysis for frequency domain, time domain and code domain
• One-button standard-based measurement personalities
• Pass/fail test capability with built-in test limits for manufacturing application
• Up to three times faster measurement speed than a typical spectrum analyzer
• Baseband IQ input option (5 Hz to 10 MHz, balanced and unbalanced) to analyze the complete signal path of components and devices (receiver or transmitter).
• Link to 89601A vector signal analysis software, enabling users to control and directly extract data from the E4406A for flexible demodulation analysis on a PC

Agilent/HP E4406A 7 MHz to 4 GHz VSA Transmitter Tester

Rent me for $1750 a month

with options

• BAE NADC,PDC measurement personality
• ATO
• 535

Agilent/HP E5515C Wireless Communications Test Set

Rent me for $3000 a month

with options

• 002 Second RF Source
• 003 Flexable Radio Link
• E1968A-101 GSM TA
• E1968A-102 GPRS TA
• E1968A-103 EGPRS TA
• E1963A WCDMA TA
• E1962A CDMA2000 TA
• E1966A 1xEV-DO TA
• E1976A 1xEVDO FTM TA
• E1961A AMPS/136A

Ancot Ultra2080 SCSI Bus Analyzer

Rent me for $500 a month

The Ancot Ultra2080 is the premier tool for debugging and optimizing SCSI devices and systems. Built on the success of the industry-leading Ancot Ultra2000, the Ultra2080 provides high performance, hardware-based trace capture, filtering and triggering capabilities.

Features

• Full Support up to SCSI-3 Ultra2
• Rugged Brushed-Aluminum Briefcase Package
• 80MB/s Transfer Rate
• LVD, HVD and SE Interfaces
• Time Resolution of 4 Nanoseconds
• Supports both WIDE (16-bit) and NARROW (8-bit)

With a timing resolution of 4 ns, the Ultra2080 is fully capable of capturing and displaying all SCSI bus activity at Ultra2 speeds of 80 MB/s. Large trace memory, 10/100 Mb Ethernet data transfer, internal hard drive, and a simple pull-down menu interface combine to make the Ultra2080 the new industry standard for high-performance SCSI analyzers.

Ancot's Ultra2080 SCSI Bus Analyzer provides a powerful tool for developing, debugging and optimizing SCSI systems and devices. By capturing and displaying SCSI traffic, including all commands and data, the Ultra2080 shows the user a complete and easy-to-understand picture of SCSI bus activity.

The Ultra2080 is an essential tool for developing device drivers and firmware for SCSI devices and host bus adapters. By providing a direct view of bus activity, the Ultra2080 enables engineers to quickly locate sources of problems and ensure complieance with all specifications.

The Ultra2080 is also an aid to system integrators, to ensure quick identification of problems and to help optimize performance of SCSI devices in Heavily-loaded and high data rate invironments. The Ultra2080 is the simplest and easiest way to identify the source of bus hangs, device errors, timing mismatches and a host of other potential problems.
 

Anritsu MT8852A Bluetooth Test Set

Rent me for $500 a month

with option

• Encryption Enabled

Features

• New EDR transmitter measurement option
• Audio testing capability. 3 SCO channels with CVSD, u-Law and A-Law air interface.
• Tests RF performance of Bluetooth wireless technology enabled modules in under 5 seconds
• Measurements performed as defined in the Bluetooth RF Test Specification
• Internal reference Bluetooth radio meets test specification Dirty Transmitter and frequency accuracy requirements
• Tests through antenna interface or cable connection
• Easy operation: one touch testing with RUN key
• Pre-programmed or user-defined test scripts
• BlueSuite software provides graphical traces of modulation, power ramp, individual channel measurements, and receiver sensitivity search
• BlueTest software for automated high volume production line testing
• Adaptive Frequency Hopping software option for Bluetooth 1.2 device testing

   Anritsu have developed the MT8852A, a Bluetooth Test Set to test Bluetooth modules and Bluetooth products - quickly and at low cost. Anritsu has a century of experience in RF technology, and today has a reputation for developing solutions to test the newest wired and wireless technologies. Our test and measurement products are used by customers in over 100 countries worldwide, and our experience in the measurement business is second-to-none.

The Anritsu MT8852A features three test modes

• Standard mode in which the MT8850A/MT8852A uses full Test Mode signaling and all the defined test controls to test the EUT in the fastest and most efficient way possible.

• Single payload mode in which Test Mode signalling is performed in a very restricted manner. The customer can define the packet length, packet payload, select loopback or TX mode and hopping on or off.

• Null packet mode enables measurements to be made on EUTs that do not have test mode support, by performing a limited subset of measurements on packets without payloads. None of these measurements are performed in accordance with the Bluetooth test specifications.

Anritsu S332D Sitemaster Antenna and Cable Analyzer

Rent me for $1000 a month

with options

• 3 Color Display
• 10A +12 to +24V variable (1V steps) Bias Tee
• 21 Transmission Measurement
• 29 Power Meter
• OSL Open Short and Load Combo

Applications In Wireless Network Field Measurements

• Cable and antenna testing for VHF, broadcasting, paging, cellular, PCS/GSM, 3G, ISM, WLAN and WLL applications.
• Return Loss measurement
• Distance-To-Fault measurement
• Cable loss measurement Interference Detection and Analysis
• Rapid sweep speed to detect interference
• AM/FM/SSB detection
• Interfering signal type determination helps quickly determine source of cellular interference Base Station Transmitter Performance Testing
• Channel power
• Adjacent Channel Power Ratio
• Occupied Bandwidth

Features

• Superior Immunity to RF interference
• Locate long range problems with 517 data points

 

Anritsu S810A 10 Ghz Sitemaster Cable and Antenna Analyzer

Frequency Range: 3.3 GHz to 10 GHz

Rent me for $700 a month

The Site Master S810A instruments are the most accurate, reliable and convenient one port microwave transmission line and antenna analyzers available for installation, verification, troubleshooting, and repair of microwave communication systems. 

   Anritsu s Site Master cable and antenna analyzer is the preferred choice of service providers, network operators and contractors worldwide who install, deploy, maintain and troubleshoot wireless communication systems. Featuring an advanced synthesizer-based, handheld, battery-operated design, Site Master helps wireless field engineers and technicians detect cable feedline and antenna system problems before they become costly, time-consuming system failures. Superior immunity to ambient RF levels, and excellent directivity and source match ensure accurate and repeatable measurements.

Features

• Handheld, battery-operated design
• Lightweight at only 4.2 lbs. (including battery)
• Superior Immunity to RF interference
• Locate long range problems with 517 data points
• Tune Mode for waveguide component alignment/testing
• Multilingual user interface;
• English, Portuguese, French, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, German Saves 10 Measurement Test Set-Ups
• Saves up to 200 Measurement Traces
• Clearly defined user interface for Coaxial cable and Waveguide media
• Pop-up menus for cable list, waveguide list, and compatible flange list
• Quickly select cable/waveguide type and test parameters without setup error
• Alphanumeric Labeling of Saved Measurements
• Automatic Time and Date Stamp of Saved Data
• Rechargeable, Field Replaceable Battery
• Distance Measurement in Feet and Meters
• 6 Markers, Limit Lines, and Segmented Limit Lines
• RS232 Interface

Easy-to-Use

   Site Master s menu driven interface requires little training and simplifies the field engineers and technicians task of deployment, site-to-site maintenance and troubleshooting by identifying, recording and solving problems without sacrificing measurement accuracy.

• Store ten test setups for fast repeatable testing.
• Store up to 200 measurement traces in nonvolatile memory.
• Quickly select cable type and test parameters without setup error.
• Multilingual user interface features on screen menus and messages in 6-different languages.
• InstaCal calibration module simplifies Site Master calibration.

Agilent 8757A 10 MHz to 40 GHz Scalar Network Analyzer

Rent me for $200 a month

Measure insertion loss or gain, return loss, SWR, and power quickly and accurately with the HP 8757A scalar network analyzer.  With high performance detectors and directional bridges and a companion HP source and digital plotter, the HP 8757A becomes the basis of a complete measurement system with superb performance.

Features

• 76 dB dynamic range
• Accurate swept power measurements (dBm)
• 40 dB directivity bridges
• Four independent display channels
• Limit testing built in
• Save/recall setup and cal data
• Direct plotter or printer output

Performance

The HP 8757A features 76 dB of dynamic range (-60 dBm to +16 dBm) when used with the HP 11664 A/E detectors.  With square wave modulation and detection (AC), the HP 11664 detectors enable reliable, drift-free measurements from 10 MHz to 40 GHz.  With the HP 85025 and 8506 AC/DC detectors, make scalar measurements with or without modulation to 100 GHz.  In DC mode (no modulation), use the HP 85025 A/B to make accurate swept-frequency measurements of power (dBm).High directivity bridges (>40 dB) covering RF and microwave frequencies help produce excellent measurement results.  Using the HP 85020 series and 85027 series directional bridges, make accurate measurements of reflection and transmission parameters simultaneously.Calibrate your test system, and make normalized measurements with 0.01 dB vertical resolution.  Select the optimum horizontal resolution for your application, by choosing 101, 201, 401, 801, or 1601 data points.  Lower resolution allows faster sweep times.  Calibrate with full 1601 point resolution over your frequency range.  Then zoom in on a narrower frequency span and retain calibration.  The HP 8757A interpolates the calibration data automatically.

Easy To Use

With a combination of simple front panel keys and powerful menu-driven soft keys, the HP 8757A allows you to set up the system and make accurate measurements fast.  Menus appear on the display, and you control them with the front panel soft keys.  The soft keys give you powerful capabilities without adding front panel complexity.  Press CAL and let the menu guide you through calibration procedures.  Press AUTOSCALE to bring your measurement into view quickly.  Activate the "Cursor" and dial it to any point on your data trace for an accurate high resolution reading of magnitude (and frequency with the HP 8350B/8340B/8341B). Measurements are fast and easy. 

Kaltman Creations NF1010E 10 Hz-100 KHz EMF Field Analyzer

Rental and lease options are available please call

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   Exposure limit calculation used to be a complex and awkward procedure even for the professional, as most of the time, a chaotic mixture of an abundance of different frequencies, modulations and signal strengths is present. The indispensible, highly complex calculation of frequency-dependant exposure limits can ONLY be performed CONFORMING TO STANDARDS by a spectrum analyser with high-performance software. Not a problem for SPECTRAN® units: They can calculate even several authoritative exposure limits, precautionary limits and recommendations at lightning speed (simply selectable via a button) and display these overruns as a practical bargraph display (including convergence display in percent!), while the measurement is running. For achieving this, often thousands of complex calculations have to be performed per second, and a steady scan of the entire frequency range needs to be performed. A true nightmare for every processor. In our test case, the graphic display shows an approximation towards the ICNIRP limit by 6,06%. You can even cover the total ICNIRP-banwidth (depending on frequency). Hence, even the novice can perform exposure limit calculations ACCORDING TO STANDARDS without having to use complex tables and calculators. It really can't get any simpler.

Features
 

• Big graphics display (pixel display) with 51x25 pixels (can be used for complex spectrum and exposure limit display, convenient menu navigation, etc.)
• HUGE numeric display (4 digits, max. 9999)
• Large, high-resolution bargraph (50 segments) for very responsive trend display
• Various function and mode indication display blocks (AUDIO, MODE, MEMORY etc.)
• Large multi-function text display (6 text fields / e.g. for displaying units, service information, etc.)
• Three further big numeric displays (4 digits each, each max. 9999 / e.g. for simultaneous display of MIN, MAX, AVG values, 3 marker values, etc.)
• Triple multi-function text displays (Next to each of the previously described numeric displays / 3x3 text fields each / used e.g. for unit display for markers, etc.)
• Three more multi-function text displays (directly beneith the previously described displays / 3x6 text fields each / e.g. ADDITIONAL values AND unit display for markers, etc.)
• Battery status and charging display (incl. "CHARGING" and "LOW")
• 6 numerical displays for flexible bargraph scaling (incl. multiplication factor and percentage display)
   

Kaltman Creations NF5020 10 Hz-30 MHz EMF Field Analyzer

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Same as the NF-5010 but adding

Vastly expanded range
Measurement range ICNIRP
Lots of options
NEW: Expanded frequency range up to 20MHz (Option 008)
Frequency range: 1Hz to 1MHz (20MHz)
Typ. level range E-Field: 0.1V/m to 20.000 V/m
Typ. level range H-Field: 0.1nT to 2.000.000nT
Typ. level range DDC H-Field: 1pT to 2.000.000nT
Typ. level range DDC Analog in: 200nV to 200mV
Typ. accuracy: 3%
Our Most Popular

With Option 006 you can measure the earth's magnetic field or static magnets.

A MUST to order: Option 005 (12Bit DDC filter) offers a super fast, very accurate sweep and ultra low sensetivity down to 1pT (0.001nT)!

The NF-5020 is ideal for measurement technicians and authorities for ACCURATE inspection of signal sources up to 1MHz or even 30MHz (13,56MHz RFID or VDSL2).

Options

Option 001: 1MB Memory Expansion
Option 005: Multichannel 12Bit DDC Frequency filter
Option 006: 3D! Earth's Magnetic and STATIC Magnetic Field Sensor. Range: 100µG-6G (10nT-0.6mT)
Option 008: expanded Frequency Range to 20MHz
Option 010: expanded Frequency Range to 30MHz
Option 009: Expand option 006 with 24Bit AD

Features
 

• Big graphics display (pixel display) with 51x25 pixels (can be used for complex spectrum and exposure limit display, convenient menu navigation, etc.)
• HUGE numeric display (4 digits, max. 9999)
• Large, high-resolution bargraph (50 segments) for very responsive trend display
• Various function and mode indication display blocks (AUDIO, MODE, MEMORY etc.)
• Large multi-function text display (6 text fields / e.g. for displaying units, service information, etc.)
• Three further big numeric displays (4 digits each, each max. 9999 / e.g. for simultaneous display of MIN, MAX, AVG values, 3 marker values, etc.)
• Triple multi-function text displays (Next to each of the previously described numeric displays / 3x3 text fields each / used e.g. for unit display for markers, etc.)

Kaltman Creations NF5030 10 Hz-30 MHz EMF Field Analyzer

Rental and lease options are available please call

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   Exposure limit calculation used to be a complex and awkward procedure even for the professional, as most of the time, a chaotic mixture of an abundance of different frequencies, modulations and signal strengths is present. The indispensible, highly complex calculation of frequency-dependant exposure limits can ONLY be performed CONFORMING TO STANDARDS by a spectrum analyser with high-performance software. Not a problem for SPECTRAN® units: They can calculate even several authoritative exposure limits, precautionary limits and recommendations at lightning speed (simply selectable via a button) and display these overruns as a practical bargraph display (including convergence display in percent!), while the measurement is running. For achieving this, often thousands of complex calculations have to be performed per second, and a steady scan of the entire frequency range needs to be performed. A true nightmare for every processor. In our test case, the graphic display shows an approximation towards the ICNIRP limit by 6,06%. You can even cover the total ICNIRP-banwidth (depending on frequency). Hence, even the novice can perform exposure limit calculations ACCORDING TO STANDARDS without having to use complex tables and calculators. It really can't get any simpler.

Features
 

• Big graphics display (pixel display) with 51x25 pixels (can be used for complex spectrum and exposure limit display, convenient menu navigation, etc.)
• HUGE numeric display (4 digits, max. 9999)
• Large, high-resolution bargraph (50 segments) for very responsive trend display
• Various function and mode indication display blocks (AUDIO, MODE, MEMORY etc.)
• Large multi-function text display (6 text fields / e.g. for displaying units, service information, etc.)
• Three further big numeric displays (4 digits each, each max. 9999 / e.g. for simultaneous display of MIN, MAX, AVG values, 3 marker values, etc.)
• Triple multi-function text displays (Next to each of the previously described numeric displays / 3x3 text fields each / used e.g. for unit display for markers, etc.)
• Three more multi-function text displays (directly beneith the previously described displays / 3x6 text fields each / e.g. ADDITIONAL values AND unit display for markers, etc.)
• Battery status and charging display (incl. "CHARGING" and "LOW")
• 6 numerical displays for flexible bargraph scaling (incl. multiplication factor and percentage display)
   

Marconi/Aeroflex 2955B 1 GHz Radio Communications Test Set

Rent me for $500 a month

   The Marconi 2955B 1 GHz Communications Service Monitor combines all the measurement facilities required for testing mobile radio transceivers in the range up to 1000 MHz. The 2955B is a compact self-contained unit designed for bench or mobile use and can be considered as a combination of the following instruments: RF frequency meter, AF frequency meter, RF signal generator, AF generators (2), RF power meter, AF and DC voltmeter, Modulation meter, AF distortion meter, S/N or SINAD meter, Digital Storage Oscilloscope, Sequential tones decoder and encoder, DTMF decoder and encoder, DCS decoder and encoder, and POCSAG radio pager encoder. Single key mode selection for transmitter, receiver and duplex testing. Full duplex facility tests radio telephones and cross-band repeaters. Menu-driven CRT display with store and recall for standard settings. Built in self test and operator guide. Operation from any standard AC supply up to 400Hz or 12 VDC vehicle supply.

   Features

• Comprehensive testing facilities for AM/FM/ØM transceivers to 1000 MHz
• Full duplex facility test radio telephones and cross-band repeaters
• Sensitive receiver for off-air transmitter monitoring with option 001
• Sequential and revertive tones, DTMF and DCS encoders/decoders
• Menu driven CRT display with 26 stores for recall of standard settings
• Precision digital readouts and autoranging bar charts for rapid testing
• Built-in self test and operator guide
• System checking of simplex transceivers in less than 3 seconds
• Operation from any standard AC supply up to 400 Hz or vehicle supply
• Digital scope with single shot for peak modulation setting
• GPIB or RS232 for full instrument control
• High stability OCXO fitted as standard

   The Marconi 2955B Radio Communications Test Set is a comprehensive radio transceiver test unit which covers the frequency range from 400kHz to 1GHz that provides AM, FM, and Phase Modulation measurements. Built-in audio generator covering 50Hz to 15kHz. Built-in CRT display for all measurement details. Simple color coded keys. Built-in help facility. Independent tuning for one and two port duplex systems. Built-in AF distortion, S/N, and SINAD measurements. Selective calling tones encoder/decoder including sub-audible frequencies. Twin 8-digit counter display for measuring AF & RF signals. Soft key menu driven control

Tektronix/Frontline  BPA105 Bluetooth Analyzer

Rent me for $1000 a month

• Bluetooth 1.1 Compliant Product Based on Proven Technology Provides Reliable Analysis/Debug
• Operation in Either Independent (Sniffer) or Piconet (Master/Slave) Modes Allows the Developer Maximum Test and Debug Flexibility
• Data Packet Error Generation Enables the User to Introduce Errors into Packets and Stress Test the Design
• Direct Control of BPA100 with the HCI Terminal Application using HCI Commands Directly or through Scripting
• Data Decryption in Piconet Mode and Independent Mode Enables User to Test for Proper Security Setup and Authentication
• Track Test Mode Hopping Sequence While Monitoring in Independent Mode
• Advanced Triggering and Filtering Allows User to Capture, Log and Display Only Events or Transactions of Interest
• Free Run Analyzer Display Allows User to Continuously Monitor Latest Session Transactions with Real-time Screen Updates
• Direct Logging to PC Hard Drive Provides Maximum Log History File Size, Allowing for Long-term Monitoring of Packet Traffic
• Captures and Logs All Baseband Packets Transmitted within a Bluetooth Piconet Including Re-transmitted Packets for Full Session Transaction Audits
• Isolates, Decodes and Displays Baseband, LMP, L2CAP, RFCOMM, OBEX, HDLC, PPP, TCS and SDP Commands Including Services Attributes, Events and Data Packets for Effective Visibility into Higher Protocol Layers
• User Control is Enhanced by Support of Data Whitening and Other Low-level Acquisition Parameters
• Ability to Follow the Master/Slave Switch Between Two Devices
• Capture the Paging Sequence Between Two Devices in Independent Mode

Applications

• Debug of Problems Related to New Application Software Integration
• Acts as a Known Reference and Debug/Test Device When Bringing Up New Baseband/Radio Module
• Interoperability Testing
• Consistency in Testing Using the HCI Terminal Application with Scripting Capability

Superior Solutions for Bluetooth Protocol Analysis and Debug

   Developers of Bluetooth enabled devices are faced with unique challenges when integrating hardware and application software. The end device must be thoroughly tested for correct operation within a wide range of piconet/scatternet configurations and interoperability with other devices is critical. Since Bluetooth is a wireless interface between devices, it is necessary to have a test tool that can non-intrusively and independently intercept the baseband traffic and log, decode and analyze the packet data being transmitted and received. The Tektronix Bluetooth Protocol Analyzer BPA100 was designed to meet these demanding and critical needs. It is capable of logging, decoding and displaying all baseband packets that are transmitted within a Bluetooth piconet. In addition it can isolate, decode and display higher-level protocol layers such as LMP, L2CAP, RFCOMM, OBEX, HDLC, PPP, TCS and SDP including service attributes. There are two main modes of operations: Independent Mode and Piconet Mode. In Independent Mode, the protocol analyzer passively monitors the piconet while in Piconet Mode it actively participates as either a master or slave.

Wavecrest SIA-3000 6 GHz Signal Integrity Analyzer

Rent me for $5000 a month

Enhance Speed, Throughput and Accuracy With One Powerful Instrument

   Every day, clock speeds get faster and data rates increase. This relentless acceleration makes signal integrity and flawless operation increasingly difficult to achieve in the lab or on the production floor. In fact, test engineers and production managers can no longer rely solely on conventional test equipment and expect fast, accurate, repeatable results. That's why we developed the SIA-3000, the reference standard for signal integrity analysis. This powerful test and measurement solution together with a suite of advanced, application-specific software and accessories enables design and test engineers to fully characterize devices faster and easier than ever before.

When you put the SIA-3000 to work, you will see these immediate benefits:

Input signal rates up to 6 GHz or 4.5gb/s Measure signal integrity at data rates up to 4.5 Gb/s with 200 femtosecond resolution enabling testing of faster channels and more accurate jitter measurements.

Enhanced throughput Delivers unprecedented speed of test, allowing designers, integrators and test engineers to fully characterize complex communication paths in record time.

Integrated display and proven Wavecrest advanced analysis tools - The built-in flat panel display provides access to an intuitive GUI with scope-like usability.

Flexible, modular configuration Configure the SIA-3000 depending on your needs. Choose the combination the best suits your needs for throughput and measurement rate.  Options and upgrades can be added easily if your requirements change.

Ensure signal integrity in multiple applications The SIA-3000 has a wide range of application specific capabilities including:

• Infiniband - Test to compliance on all channels simultaneously at speeds up to 4.5Gb/s per channel.
• Rambus DRCG - Perform full DRCG validation in seconds.
• Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet - Test to compliance on all patterns and all channels simultaneously.
• DDR SRAM - Fully Characterize the data bus timing performance and Wide Bus BER.
• Microprocessor - Optimize clock and data timing using advanced WAVECREST algorithms for Wide Bus BER.
• DVI/TMDS/LVDS- Characterize all data and clock channels of the interface for timing, jitter, skew rate, signal integrity and BER at the same time.
• Serial ATA - Fully diagnose signal-degenerating effects such and crosstalk, EMI, Gaussian noise and reference clock stability.
• Clock Distribution and PLL - Measure all types of jitter, including adjacent cycle jitter, signal integrity and short cycle probability, all in one solution.
• LAN - Test BER and waveform fidelity, as well as analyze signal integrity, on all signals simultaneously.
• SONET - Diagnose complex jitter problems on multi-port SONET switches and transceivers.
• XAUI - Test to compliance on all patterns and all channels simultaneously, at speeds up to 4.5Gb/s.

Wavetek/Rockland Systems 5830A FFT Dynamic Signal Analyzer

Rent me for $300 a month

The built in source feature optimize the instrument for analyzing and troubleshooting noise, vibration and acoustic problems, evaluating and solving rotating machinery problems, and characterizing control systems parameters.

Features

• 102.4 kHz at 1 channel
• 51.2 kHz at 2 channels
• GPIB
• Built in Tracking Generator
• One of the finest Signal Analyzers for audio available today
• Self-Test diagnostic testing features insures 100% working condition
• .005Hz-100 KHz Freq. Range

 

Yokogawa TA720 Time Interval Analyzer

Rent me for $1000 a month

Continuous Measurement at up to 80 MS/s and Inter-Symbol Interference Analysis with Dual Measurement Function

   The TA720 Time Interval Analyzer has larger memory capacity and is faster than the highly regarded TA520 and TA320. It has a maximum sampling rate of 80 MS/s, and maximum memory capacity of 1024 k samples (in Time stamp mode). In addition, the TA720 has a variety of completely new functions, such as a dual measurement function, inter-symbol interference analysis function, and an optional Ethernet and PC card interface. This time interval analyzer is the ideal analysis tool for jitter analysis of high-speed optical disk signals and recording characteristic evaluations.

High-Speed Continuous Measurement at up to 80 MS/s

   The TA720 can continuously measure signals as fast as eight times DVD speed. It continuously measures high-speed signals from sources such as fast-rotating CDs and DVDs, and next-generation optical disks without dropping measurements. This makes accurate jitter analysis possible.

Dual Measurement Function

    This function enables two measurements to be done simultaneously. The available measurement combinations are Period A & Period B, Period A & A-to-B time interval, Pulse A & Pulse B, and Pulse A & A-to-B time interval. During optical disk jitter measurement, for example, it is possible to perform two types of jitter measurements (data-data jitter and data-clock jitter).

Inter-Symbol Interference Analysis Function

   With this function, it is possible to extract and analyze data corresponding to set code conditions (such as all T spaces between 3T marks). The distribution of the extracted data and related statistics can also be displayed and compared against all of the data at the same time. When combined with the dual measurement function, the inter-symbol interference analysis function enables even faster jitter analysis through techniques such as extracting data-clock data using pulse width as a condition.

Ethernet and PC Card Interface (optional)

   Data transmitted to the TA720 through an Ethernet connection can be saved to the PC card or shared over a network. In addition, measurement conditions can be set and controls such as starting and stopping measurements can be entered over the network when an Ethernet connection is used.

   The dual measurement function can be used to simultaneously measure an optical disk¿s data-data jitter and data-clock jitter. In the past, it was necessary to do these measurements separately, so there was a need for steps such as synchronization using an index signal from a spindle motor as a measurement-start control signal. With the TA720, however, these two measurements can be done simultaneously, so data-data jitter and data-clock jitter from the same measurement area are obtained at the same time.

   This function extracts data corresponding to specified conditions, such as jitter for each space length immediately following a 3T mark, and jitter in each space length between one 3T mark and another. This data can be used to analyze the effects of the code on jitter. The inter-symbol interference analysis function is useful for evaluating recording strategies, such as recording power control and phase control, and recording waveforms.