Agilent 89600 vector signal analysis software

Agilent has introduced the next generation of its 89600 vector signal analysis software that provides R&D engineers performing signal and modulation analysis with a window into what’s happening inside their complex wireless devices.

With views of virtually every facet of a signal, the VSA tool lets designers see the ‘why’ behind signal interactions, making it is easier and faster to find and fix their toughest signal problems.

The software measures more than 70 signal standards and modulation types covering a range of applications (eg, mobile communications, wireless connectivity, military communications and satellite communications).

A 20:20 trace/marker capability helps pinpoint problems with arbitrary arrangement, sizing and assignment of up to 20 measurement traces at once. Signal performance is evaluated with up to 20 markers per trace and trace-to-trace coupling.

Multi-domain digital persistence and cumulative history displays help capture and analyse short-lived signal events. The digital persistence display and its trace shadow features aid analysis of repeated transients in R&D.

Custom OFDM analysis enables analysis of proprietary or pre-standard signals.

Enhanced LTE analysis supports the evolving LTE standard. Engineers can now view pre-antenna beam forming signals, evaluate the lobes and nulls of the composite signal and compare them with antenna-range tests with a new antenna-pattern trace.

The software works with spectrum analysers, signal analysers, oscilloscopes, logic analysers and modular instrument systems, as well as simulation software.