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GP Instruments

S-Series Digital and Analog RF Instrumentation

Modular RF instruments cover analog, avionics and digital signal generation to 6 GHz
and analysis to 13 GHz.
Unique totally touch measurement interface and embedded IQCreator waveform
creation tool
Sets the standard for switching speed, phase noise and modulation bandwidth
Comprehensive generation and measurement suites including LTE and 812.11ac

Spectrum Analyzers
3250 Series high-performance bench and portable spectrum analysers for GP, EMI and
signal analysis to 26.5 GHz
9100 Series handheld range of spectrum and cable analyzers to 7.5 GHz

Analog Sources
2023A Series - up to 2.51GHz, low cost, 2U, GP but with excellent performance
2026 Series - up to 2.51GHz, multisource with calibrated combined output
6810A Series microwave source to 46 GHz

Analog Radio Test

2945 Series rugged lightweight analog service monitor with full band spectrum
analyzer and tracking generator

Microwave
6820A Series Precision scalar network analyser to 46 GHz with real time fault location
6840A Series combines signal source, scalar and spectrum analyzer to 46 GHz
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Aeroflex S-Series

Family includes:
3 GHz and 6 GHz Analog Signal Generators

SGA-3 & SGA-6

3 GHz and 6 GHz Vector Signal Generators

SGD-3 & SGD-6

6 GHz and 13 GHz Vector Signal Analyzer

SVA-6 & SVA-13

Plug and Play modules

RF combiner and power amplifier (PA)

SCO-6, SPA-6
USB Power Sensor

SPS-8
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S-Series Concept
Modular and Scalable

Build complex measurements

Lightweight and portable

~8 kg / instrument means two
instruments are same weight as
conventional spectrum analyzer

Portable side handle

AerolockTM

SCO Module

Neat way to semi-permanently join

two instruments and modules

Combiner and PA modules for test

bench solutions

Minimize bench footprint

Linked by USB

SCPI control

SPA Module

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S-Series Signal Generators

Common Features

SGA & SGD

Fast level and frequency setting time

100 s
Very low SSB phase noise

135 dBc/Hz, 20 kHz offset, @1 GHz carrier frequency

Digital Level and Frequency and List Mode sweep
Flexible RF level offset capability
Pulse Generator/Modulator option

High Power +20 dBm option

Removable Hard Disk option
LAN, GPIB remote control
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S-Series Signal Generators

SGA & SGD - phase noise 250 MHz
-40.00
-50.00
-60.00
-70.00
-80.00
6 GHz

-90.00

4 GHz
3 GHz

dBc/Hz -100.00

2 GHz
-110.00

1 GHz
500 MHz

-120.00

250 MHz

-130.00
-140.00
-150.00
-160.00
10

100

1,000

10,000
100,000
Frequency offset (Hz)

1,000,000

10,000,000

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SGA Analog Signal Generator

Features and Options

Supported modulation
AM, FM, M, Pulse
Four internal DC - 10MHz modulation sources
Two external modulation inputs
Avionics

2030/40 Series Code Emulation

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SGA for Analog and Avionics

SGA Option 1
4 Channel AM, FM and PM
Sine, triangle, square and ramp

SGA Option 3
+20 dBm across the whole band

SGA Option 6 (needs Opt 1)

Instrument Landing System (ILS) with
Localizer and Glide Slope
VHF Omni-directional Radio (VOR)
Marker Beacon
Automatic Direction Finding
Voice Communication
Morse Code Airport Identifier

Avionics Applications

Avionics Receiver Testing

Flight Inspection Calibration
Alarm System Testing
Manufacturing
Research & Development
Avionics test stands sold to
airlines

SGA Option 4
Pulse Modulator Option for radar

SGA Option 10 (needs Opts 4 & 6)

Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
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SGA in Avionics test

Continues the proven track record

of 2030 in a safety critical industry

SGA delivers same high
performance and speed with:
Superb RF stability
Very precise and broadband AM

Touch Screen User-Interface

simplifies instrument setup

Voice COM and Airport ID Facility
More than 1000 x 2030/2040 Series
with avionics option sold
Including NAV-750C

Emulates 2030 and NAV-750C

S-Series provides strong and trusted Brand - Cobham/IFR in avionics
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SGD Digital Signal Generator

Features and Options

IQ modulator with 300 MHz RF BW

200 MHz modulated bandwidth using internal

250 MSa/s ARB

300 MHz external
ARB with 16-bit DAC
Up to 1 GSa AWG memory options

Embedded IQCreator with Generic modulation and multicarrier

waveform creation as standard

Optional system specific packages e.g.

3GPP, LTE, WLAN

ARB Sequence mode

Internal wideband analog modulation (AM, FM, M)

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SGD for Digital and Vector Modulation

SGD Option 3
+20 dBm across the whole band

SGD Option 4
Pulse Modulator Option for radar

SGD Option 010, 011, 012

AWG 128, 512, 1024 MSamples/s
Embedded IQ Creator
Generic modulation
2 Channel Analog

External IQCreator for legacy

and customer waveform
packaging

Markets
R&D, design verification,
compliance and manufacturing
WLAN, 802.11ac - 160 MHz
MCPA/repeater - good ACLR
Defence/Aerospace bandwidth, agility, pulse &
generic modulation
Cellular comprehensive signal
support including LTE
Satellite and general
communications - generic
Chipset manufacture LO/Clock
Substitution A/D conversion
General purpose sig gens

Every wireless lab will have a

use
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SGD Digital Signal Generator

Performance Highlights

EVM 0.3-0.5% on narrow band signals. Better than 1% overall

WLAN, Cellular, LTE and high order modulations

ACLR typically measures -73 dBc (3GPP TM1 64 DPCH)

Repeater, MCPA markets

ACLR v output power

3GPP TM1 64DPCH ACLR
-65
-66
-68
-69
-70
-71

-72

ACLR (dBc)

-67

-73
-74
-75
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4
RF Level (dBm)

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SGD Digital Signal Generator

Embedded IQCreator

The power of IQCreator, but in the instrument

Competition use PC based waveform generation tools or separate tools
running on the instrument platform.

One button to Generate and Play

Much faster than downloading from PC
Make changes to modulation formats quickly and easily
Work concurrently on multiple waveforms in different standards
Great advantages in R&D

Embed

4 markers in waveform using

touch graphical interface
Set up routing for each marker output
to external port
Synchronise ARB, Sweeps and Lists

Add impairments including Noise, IQ

Skew, Imbalance, Carrier Leak and
Clipping

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SGD Digital Signal Generator

Embedded IQCreator

Screenshot showing LTE TDD waveform creation menu

Simply touch Generate and Play at any time and the signal appears
on the RF output with the current settings

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SGD Digital Signal Generator

Embedded IQCreator

Equivalent screen in PC based version of IQCreator

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SVA Vector Analyzer

Features and options

Wide Band Coverage

SVA-6
SVA-13

250 kHz 6 GHz

250 kHz 13 GHz

90 MHz instantaneous bandwidth

Displayed Average Noise Level -148 dBm/Hz
Fast level and frequency setting time
Fast measurement time
Up to 3x faster than competition in side by-side test of LTE

Generic modulation analysis and spectrum analysis as standard

Measurement suite options for wireless communications test
3GPP, LTE, FDD / TDD, WLAN inc. 802.11ac 80+80
Basic and Advanced bundles

512 MB sample memory - Capture IQ data using Digitizer front panel

Dual measurement screen
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SVA Vector Analyzer

SGD-SVA EVM performance

802.11ac 80 MHz VHT MCS8 (256QAM) EVM <0.6%

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SPA Power Amplifier

Overcome test system losses or

test devices to extremes

Boosts output of SGA or SGD up to

+30 dBm (1W) from 10 MHz to 6
GHz
High quality, low-loss by-pass switch
for when PA not required to retain
excellent noise floor
Plug & Play operation under the USB
control of an SGA/D simplifies test
configuration
Can be used stand-alone and
controlled by rear panel BNC
AerolockTM interlocking mechanism
for test system creation
Half-rack width to fit underneath one
SGA or SGD
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SCO Combiner

SCO-6
Wide band cover:
10 MHz to 6 GHz
Plug & Play operation under the USB
control of an SGA/D simplifies test
configuration
AerolockTM interlocking mechanism
for test system creation
Full rack width to fit under two
S-Series instruments

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SPS-8 USB Power Sensor

Useful Power measurement add-on - plug & play with SGA/SGD

2000 measurements per second

No Zero, No Cal
CW/Pulse power measurement
Windows application provides full feature set (limit lines, offsets etc.)
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Solutions for R&D and Production

PXI3000 Series

S Series

VSA / VSG modules

VSA / VSG instruments

Same hardware and software, different form factor

Hardware and Software Skins alter personality

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Applications

SGD ACLR performance for MCPA and repeater testing.

Bandwidth supports 11ac. Will support LTE-A

SGD/SVA combo for end-end component, assy or system test

SGD/SVA combo for satellite comms link using high order QAM
SGA/D as low noise source clock and LO substitution
ADCs, DACs, FPGAs

SGA/D with fast pulse modulation for radar/ECM

Multiple SGA/D with SCO for receiver test solution
Intermodulation, sensitivity, selectivity, blocking, mixers, amplifiers

SVA for high bandwidth analysis

Satellite comms Bluetooth LE Agilent 4406 replacement

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Applications

Unique RX test solution

SCO + 2 x SGA/D
can replace 2026 and goes to 6 GHz

Absolute power generation and measurement

SGA/D and SPS for amplifier characterisation, ALC servo loops,

system gain/loss correction, absolute power measurement
SGA/D fast and agile source for device characterization
SGA/D wide bandwidth FM ideal for telemetry with high frequency
modulation of data

SGA as avionics signal generator replaces 2030 Series

SGA emulates 2030/40 Series and NAV-750C over GPIB

SGA for avionics ground station, alarm monitor and cockpit
instrumentation test and calibration

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Markets and customers

Aerospace and defence, military contractors

Herley-Lancaster US; Nexeya France; COMAC; Thales France; Aerojoy
China; Honeywell Indonesia; Dassault France; Chengdu Spaceon;
AgustaWestland UK; Airbus UK
Airports: Birmingham; Castellon

RF, wireless and broadcast communications

Motorola; Beijing Broadcast & Telecom; Xibei Antenna Xian; Triad US;
State Intelligence Indonesia

Transport
Korail; Bay Area Rapid Transit US; Navigation Agency Indonesia

Colleges, Universities, Scientific research

Athens; Johannesburg Uni; Cambridge Uni; Kazan Russia; Russia
Institute of Engineering Physics; Tohoku Japan; Voronezh State Uni
Russia; Valencia Uni

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3250 Series Benchtop Spectrum Analyzer

4 instruments in 1!
A high performance, portable spectrum analyzer offering a
large selection of standard features
Phase noise analyzer
Vector signal analyzer
EMI pre-compliance (option)

all in a competitively priced package

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Model Range

Hardware options:
opt 2
opt 5

EMI (pre-compliance) measurement suite

Wireless measurement options:

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opt
opt
opt
opt
opt

8
9
10
11
12

GSM/EDGE measurement suite (uplink)

UMTS measurement suite (uplink)
CDMA 2000 measurement suite (uplink)
WLAN a,b,g measurement suite
WiMAX measurement suite

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Tracking generator options:

Identified by suffix after the model number:
325x/1
325x/2
325x/0

EMI option:
opt 13

high stability reference oscillator

A,B band preselector (use with opt 13)

9 kHz to 3 GHz
100 kHz to 8 GHz (not 3251)
no tracking generator

1 Hz frequency resolution
Variable output level
-30 dBm to 0 dBm (3 GHz)
-20 dBm to 0 dBm (8 GHz)

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Key Specifications

Phase noise -118 dBc/Hz (10 kHz offset at 1 GHz)

DANL
-145 dBm/Hz (at 1 GHz), typ -163 dBm/Hz (preamp enabled)
TOI
+15 dBm
14 bit IQ digitizer with 30 MHz bandwidth supports PSK/QAM vector
signal analysis

Max symbol rate 13 MHz

Resolution bandwidth filters from 1 Hz to 5 MHz

2 GHz processor running Windows
Power consumption <140 W
Compact size : 380W x 200H x 400D (mm)
Light weight : 11 to 14 kg

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Other Key Features

Automated measurements suites:

Phase noise
Channel power
Occupied bandwidth
X-dB down
Total harmonic distortion
Spurious emissions
AM/FM demodulation

CCDF
Multi channel power
Adjacent channel power
Frequency counter
Third order intercept
Spurious emissions mask

Phase noise and EMC measurements capability

LAN / GPIB remote control LabView / IVI drivers
Webserver
Standard removable hard disk drive
7 touch-panel display
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Applications

Transmitter measurements
Harmonics; sub-harmonics; spurious; frequency response; adjacent
channel power; bandwidth; EVM; frequency error; phase error

Parametric test of RF components and sub-assemblies;

amplifiers; mixers; filters

frequency response; intermodulation performance; compression; scalar

analysis (using TG)

Oscillator quality
phase noise; stability; spurious

Interference
EMC pre-compliance
Off-air spectrum monitoring
Network coverage analysis (with external software)

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Markets and customers

Aerospace and defence, military contractors

Lockheed Martin; Northrop Grumman; Magellan Aerospace; Raytheon;
DRS; Datron; NAWC; L-3; Herley-Lancaster; South African Air Force;
Estonia Defence

RF, wireless and broadcast communications

Harris; Etherios; Day Wireless Systems; Motorola; M1 Viettel Vietnam;
Telekom Malaysia; Inacom Angola; Intel Ireland; Venezuela TV

Scientific research
OI Analytical; Russia Institute of Nanotechnology

Colleges, universities
Purdue Uni US; Cornell Uni US; Ottawa Uni Canada; Cegep de
L'Outaouais Canada; Autonoma De Tamaulipas Uni Mexico; Kaunas
Uni Estonia; Voronezh Uni Russia

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Markets and customers

Medical research
US Navy Medical Hospital Portsmouth VA; Mediworld UK

Utilities: electricity, gas, fire, water

Burbank Water and Power US; National Interagency Fire Centre US

Homeland Security, police, intelligence agencies

Honeywell Security; County of Tooele Emergency Management;
Indonesia State Intelligence

EMC
EMCIS; Dae Kwang Korea

General purpose Performance far beyond the price tag!

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9100 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

Spectrum analysis up to 4 GHz or 7.5 GHz in

handheld format
Scalar network analysis with Tracking Generator
Mobile phone repair with 1207 Inductive Probe
VSWR/DTF reflection measurements for antenna
installation
EMF measurements and drive tests with GPS
support
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Features

The brightest display in the market for best outdoor

performance
Ethernet and RS-232 interfaces
SCPI interpreter for full remote control
Field-exchangeable battery module
Unique "click handle" for easy operation and transport
Standard spectrum analyzer keyboard layout
Weight from 2.9 kg
(6.4 lbs) only
Rugged case with rubber
protection corners
Three models: 9101, 9102, 9103
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The Editions

A great way to package popular options and

accessories

Edition

Includes

9101

9102

9103

Bench Edition

ac power supply, data

exchange software and CD
with manual

Yes

Yes

Yes

Field Edition

As Bench Edition plus

standard battery

Yes

Yes

Yes

Tracking
Edition

As Field Edition plus 9150

Tracking Generator and high
capacity battery

Yes

Yes

VSWR/DTF
Edition

As Tracking Edition plus 9160

Bridge, 9130 Reflection
Measurement option

Yes

Yes

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Performance Highlights

Typ. 135 dBm DANL

@ 100 Hz RBW (up to

4 GHz)

RBW 100 Hz to 1 MHz

100 kHz to 4 GHz,

optional up to 7.5 GHz

70 dB dynamic range
Frequency response error

Noise floor (DANL) 135 dBm

< 1 dB

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Sources - 2023 Series

High-performance, low-cost, analog signal source family

Three frequency ranges:
2023A - 9 kHz to 1.2 GHz
2023B - 9 kHz to 2.05 GHz
2025 - 9 kHz to 2.51 GHz

Options
built in SINAD for receiver sensitivity testing
DC power operation
high power +25 dBm capability
fast pulse modulation with internal pulse generator

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Sources - 2026 Series

Multisource analog signal generator

2026A - 9 kHz to 2.05 GHz
2026B - 9 kHz to 2.51 GHz
2026Q - 9 kHz to 2.4 GHz CDMA interferer

Up to 3 high power individual sources in 1 box

All the performance and functionality of the 2023 Series

Calibrated combined output

no need to calibrate cables/combiner losses as when using an
external combiner

Ideal for all multisource applications e.g.

intermodulation testing
receiver sensitivity, selectivity
mixer testing
2026Q CDMA interferer
GSM / Bluetooth interferer (options 116 and 117)
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2945B / 2948B Radio Test Set

Lightweight 1 GHz analog radio test set

Full Set of instruments in a single unit:
1 GHz Sig Gen & Receiver
Full Span Spectrum Analyser & Offset Tracking
Generator
AM & FM modulation & demod (& optional SSB demod)
AF / Modulation generators
AF / Modulation analyser
Broadband and Narrowband power meters
10-off internal configuration stores (90 more via optional Memory Card I/F)
Sequential & sub-audible tones encoder & decoder
POCSAG pager encoder (& optional decoder)
Optional facilities for testing trunked mobiles (manual and autotest)
Optional internal battery
Remote control via RS232 (& optional GPIB)

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294xB Applications

Typical Customers
PMR, SMR radio service and maintenance
BS installation and maintenance

Government/Military
Army, Navy, Air Force, police, fire, ambulance services, surveillance, security, spectrum
monitoring/abuse, law enforcement, county councils, forestry and park - agencies,
airport/port authorities

Commercial
Utilities (water, gas, electric), transport fleets, railways, construction,
service/equipment providers, 3rd party companies providing PMR system support and
maintenance facilities

Other markets
Avionics (2948B only), remote telemetry

Applications
Fault diagnosis, repair, alignment and test of FM/AM/SSB transmitters and receivers up
to 1 GHz
Tests and supports all major types of selective tones signalling and analog trunked
systems MPT1327, EDACS, LTR
Alignment and test of radio sub-assemblies, duplexors/combiners, RF/IF/audio during
design, manufacture and service

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Microwave Instruments

6820A Series Scalar Analyzer

Precision scalar network system
Frequency options 1 MHz - 46 GHz
Real time fault location facility

6840A Series System Analyzer

Source, scalar and spectrum analyzers
Frequency options 1 MHz - 46 GHz
Offset tracking on network measurements

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6820A Microwave Scalar Analyzer

Integrated synthesized source and scalar analyzer

Frequency Range
1 MHz to 3 GHz
10 MHz to 8.4 GHz, 20 GHz, 24 GHz, 40 GHz and 46 GHz

Precision scalar network measurements

Three input scalar analyzer for component and system characterization
Simultaneous measurement of insertion and return loss

Low noise synthesized microwave CW and swept source with

optional step attenuator

Internal modulation options pulse modulator and/or
FM and pulse generator
Real time transmission line fault location with 0.1% accuracy
EEPROM corrected scalar detectors for accurate measurements
Applications interface allows guided and automatic testing

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6820A Applications

Typical Customers
Manufacturers of satellite systems (satellites and ground stations)
Manufacturers of terrestrial microwave radio systems
Manufacturers of military modules and sub-systems

Applications
Maintenance of satellite ground stations
Maintenance of terrestrial microwave radio links
Installation and maintenance of cables/waveguides in military aircraft
Insertion loss and return loss of components, cables, systems and subsystems
Coax and waveguide applications
Gain compression (power sweeps) of amplifiers
Fault location (distance to fault) in both 50 Ohm coaxial cable and
waveguide systems
Stand-alone microwave signal source with frequency modulation, and
external pulse modulator
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6840A Microwave System Analyzer

Integrated synthesized source, scalar and spectrum analyzer

Frequency Range
1 MHz to 3 GHz
10 MHz to 8.4 GHz, 20 GHz, 24 GHz, 40 GHz and 46 GHz

Precision scalar network measurements

Three input scalar analyzer for component and system characterization
Simultaneous measurement of insertion and return loss

Low noise synthesized microwave source

CW or swept source for scalar measurements
Tracking generator for spectrum measurements
Power sweep for amplifier characterisation

Spectrum analyzer
Group Delay option
FM option
Real time transmission line fault location with 0.1% accuracy
EEPROM corrected scalar detectors for accurate measurements
Applications interface allows guided and automatic testing
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6840A Applications

Applications additional to the 6820A

Selective measurement of conversion gain in frequency converter
systems using the scalar analyzer with receiver based input
Group delay using FM technique for testing filters and frequency
converters
Stand-alone microwave signal source and spectrum analyzer
Selective conversion gain and gain compression of frequency
multipliers
Gain compression power sweep of amplifiers and frequency
converters
Insertion loss, return loss and group delay of waveguide systems
and sub-systems

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Softplot Creator

Documentation
and
Presentations

Export to...

Network
Analyzer

Spectrum
Analyzer

Circuit and
System
Simulation
Spreadsheets and
Maths software

Modulation
Analyzer
GPS
Device
Automation
links to
external
Software

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Test automation scripts:- Simplify equipment

configuration
- Replay test sequences
- Interactive graphing of
measurements

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Softplot Creator Features

Use with 2945B, 6800A, 9100 and 3250 Series

Simple Capture and Storage of Instrument Measurements
Presentation Quality Graphics
Automated Measurements with Scripting
Full Support for Industry Standard CAD Software
Markers, Notes and Limit

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Testing
Powerful scripting editor
GPS Interface
An enabling product to
promote instrument sales

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