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Agilent PSA
Performance Spectrum
Analyzer Series
Measurement Innovations
and Benefits
Product Note
The Agilent performance spec- The technological innovations of
trum analyzer (PSA) series (model the PSA series provide measure-
E4440A) is the first in a new gen- ment benefits primarily in the
eration of spectrum analyzers measurement accuracy, dynamic
designed for exceptional perform- range and measurement speed
ance and speed in RF and areas. This product note begins
microwave measurements. World- with a summary of these benefits
class performance of the PSA and innovations, and other prod-
series is combined with ease-of- uct notes for the PSA series
use improvements, both are the describe them in more detail.
result of numerous technology These product notes are listed as
innovations. references at the end of this doc-
ument. In most applications, mul-
tiple PSA innovations work
together and reinforce each other
to enhance their benefits. The
PSA series make the toughest
measurements easier and the
slowest measurements faster,
bringing reliability and repeata-
bility to measurements with the
highest accuracy and dynamic
range.
Measurement Benefits
of the PSA Series
Exceptional Amplitude The accuracy and
resolution of
Accuracy and Resolution measurements with
the PSA series can
Most amplitude accuracy eliminate the need
specifications of the PSA series for a separate
are approximately 10 times power meter. In
tighter than preceding high-per- this illustration,
formance spectrum analyzers, a two-tone
measurement is
such as the Agilent Technologies made at 0.1 dB/div.
8563E. The accuracy improve- with a reference
ments apply to continuous wave level resolution
(CW) signals, signals with both of 0.01 dB.
analog and digital modulation,
and noise or noise sidebands.
Using the Agilent PSA series can
eliminate the need for a separate
power meter and filters because
they combine the frequency selec-
tivity of a spectrum analyzer with
accuracy approaching that of a
power meter. error.
Accurate amplitude measure-