Agilent Noise Figure Selection Guide Minimizing the Uncertainties - Selection Guide 5989-8056EN c20140214 [2 free download

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Noise Figure Selection Guide Minimizing the Uncertainties Flexible Solution Set That Spans a Wide Range of Needs Table of Contents Minimizing the Uncertainties of Noise Figure... ... 2 Noise Figure Overview ... 3 Measurement Uncertainty ... 4 System Components for Noise Figure Measurements ... 5 Noise Figure Analyzer ... 10 X-Series Signal Analyzers (PXA/MXA/EXA/CXA) ... 11 PSA ... 13 ESA ... 14 PNA-X Microwave Network Analyzer ... 15 SNS Series Smart Noise Source ... 17 346 Series Traditional Noise Sources ... 17 Noise Source Test Set ... 19 Additional Resources ... 20 Minimizing the Uncertainties of Noise Figure Noise figure is often the key to characterizing a receiver and its ability to detect weak incoming signals in the presence of self-generated noise. The process of reducing noise figure begins with a solid understanding of the uncertainties in your components, subsystems and test setups. Quantifying those unknowns depends on flexible tools that provide accurate, reliable results. Agilent's noise figure solution set