OPTION 231 AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, OPTION 231 Datasheet
OPTION 231
Specifications of OPTION 231
OPTION 231 Summary of contents
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Agilent FieldFox N9912A 4/6 GHz Technical Overview RF Analyzer ...
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Tackle Complex Networks in Less Time FieldFox With the proliferation of wireless communications, operating frequencies have soared from sub-GHz levels up to 5.8 GHz result, service providers are required to build more base stations to cover the same ...
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World’s Most Integrated Handheld RF Analyzer FieldFox Key measurements • Cable and antenna test, distance-to fault, return loss, cable loss • Vector network analysis with Smith chart display • Vector voltmeter • Spectrum analyzer, CHP, ACPR, OBW • Interference analyzer, ...
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Task-driven Features Connector covers help keep dust out Anti-glare 6.5 inch LCD display with LED backlight Convenient side strap makes it easy to hold and carry Task-driven keys are grouped to easily and naturally perform standard fi eld measurements Portrait ...
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RF Out Connector bay protects RF connectors Easily accessible battery compartment Gasketed doors protect ports from moisture External reference and external trigger Spacious connector design makes connections fast and simple LAN port for fast SD fl ash card slot for ...
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Key Measurements FieldFox Cable and antenna analyzer Fifty to sixty percent of cell site problems are caused by faulty cables, connectors, and antennas. Degraded feed lines cause poor coverage, unnecessary handovers, paging failures, and access failures on uplink. To avoid ...
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FieldFox Measurements in the fi eld without the need to manually calibrate Each instrument is CalReady at the RF Out port, immediately following power-on or preset. This means it’s already calibrated and ready to make accurate measurements such as one-port ...
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Spectrum analyzer display Interference hunting FieldFox Broadband calibration FieldFox allows you to make broadband calibrations, which means the instrument is calibrated over the maximum frequency span. After a broadband calibration, you can change the frequency range or number of points ...
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FieldFox’s Independent CW signal source Device input impedance displayed on a Smith chart FieldFox Independent signal source FieldFox has a built-in independent signal source, with a frequency range of 2 MHz to 4/6 GHz. The signal source and spectrum analyzer ...
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Transmission measurement VVM applications: • Cable trimming of phase matched cables • Verifying the isolation of 2-port components • Radio navigation – VHF omnidirectional radio range (VOR) and instrumentation landing system (ILS) FieldFox Power meter FieldFox can connect with the ...
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Feature and Benefi t Summary Perform and view return loss and distance to fault measurements at the same time Locate interference signals Waterfall display Channel power measurement Comprehensive measurement capabilities Cable and antenna Return loss/VSWR measurements allow you to evaluate ...
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Make accurate true average power measure- ments without bringing along a power meter Transfl ective display makes it easy to read measurements in direct sunlight Water resistant chassis withstands wide temperature ranges and humid environments Comprehensive measurement capabilities Power meter ...
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... Refl ection tracking Corrected QuickCal (Option 111) 1. Spectrum analyzer (Option 230) start frequency is 100 kHz, usable to 5 kHz. 2. Spectrum analyzer (Option 231) start frequency is 100 kHz, usable to 5 kHz. 3. Requires 90 minute warm up http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/N9912-90001.pdf Typical (typ.): Expected performance of an average unit over a 20 ° °C temperature range, unless otherwise indicated ...
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Dynamic range Refl ection (RF Out port) 2 MHz to 4 GHz > 4 GHz to 6 GHz Transmission measurement (Option 110) 2 MHz to 2 GHz > 2 GHz to 3 GHz > 3 GHz to 5 GHz > ...
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Cable and antenna measurements Return loss Display range Resolution VSWR Display range Resolution Distance to fault (DTF) Cable loss (1-port) Insertion loss (2-ports) Transmission measurement (Option 110) Frequency range Option 104 Option 106 Dynamic range 2 MHz to 2 GHz ...
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Network analysis (Option 303) S11 S21 A R Display Calibration types IF bandwidth selections Spectrum analyzer (Option 230 or 231) Frequency Frequency range Option 104 Option 106 Frequency reference Accuracy Frequency aging Frequency reference Temperature stability Frequency readout accuracy Frequency ...
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Resolution bandwidth (RBW) Range (-3 dB bandwidth) Zero span 300 MHz in 1-3-10 sequence; 2 MHz Non-zero span 300 kHz in 1/1.5/2/3/5/7.5/10 sequence; 1 MHz, 2 MHz Accuracy 1 kHz to 1 MHz: ± ...
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Amplitude Measurement range Input attenuator range Maximum DC voltage port Maximum input power port Displayed average noise level (DANL RBW VBW, 50 ohm termination on input attenuation, average ...
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... Sidebands -80 dBc (nominal) -60 dBc (nominal) when battery charging, 260 kHz offset Preamplifi er (Option 235 requires Option 230 or 231) Option 230 100 kHz to 4 GHz Option 231 100 kHz to 6 GHz Gain 22 dB (nominal) Reference level Range -170 dBm to +30 dBm Resolution 0 ...
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... Headphone jack Connectivity Internal storage External storage EMC 2 MHz to 4 GHz (Option 230 MHz to 6 GHz (Option 231) Low power Continuous wave, stimulus / response 9 kHz to 24 GHz (sensor dependent) 9 kHz to 24 GHz, see Agilent U2000 Series USB power sensor specifi cations for details ...
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ESD ▪ IEC/EN 61000-4-2, functional test Safety Complies with European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC • IEC/EN 61010-1 2nd Edition • Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-04 • USA: UL 61010-1 2nd Edition Environmental Meets MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 ...
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... GHz cable and antenna analyzer Qption 110 Transmission measurement Option 111 QuickCal Option 230 4 GHz spectrum analyzer (requires Option 104) Option 231 6 GHz spectrum analyzer (requires Option 106) Option 235 Preamplifi er for spectrum analyzer (requires Option 230 or 231) Option 236 Interference analyzer Option 302 ...
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Confi guration Information N9910X RF/MW handheld analyzer accessories N9910X-800 T-Calibration Kit, DC-6 GHz, Type-N(m) N9910X-801 T-Calibration Kit, DC-6 GHz, Type-N(f) N9910X-802 T-Calibration Kit, DC-6 GHz, 7/16 DIN(m) N9910X-803 T-Calibration Kit, DC-6 GHz, 7/16 DIN(f) N9910X-810 Rugged phase stable cable, Type-N(m) ...
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FieldFox Accessories Confi guration Information Directional antenna, N9910X-820 Antenna, N9910X-821 100 Watt attenuator, N9910X-860 N9910X-800 Bias-tees, N9910X-874 Phase stable cable, N9910X-810 Adapter kit, N9910X-845 T-Cal kits N9910X-801 N9910X-802 24 24 FieldFox FieldFox External battery charger, N9910X-872 AC/DC adapter, N9910X-873 DC ...
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Soft carrying case with backpack and shoulder straps included with a standard N9912A shoul sh For an extra soft carrying case order N9910X-880 Hard transit case, N9910X-881 FieldFox fi ts inside hard transit case FieldFox oulder ...
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