Agilent PXA signal analyser

The PXA signal analyser now supports up to 900 MHz of intermediate frequency bandwidth, enabling it to act as a broadband down converter for analysis of wideband communications and radar signals in aerospace and defence applications.

The device translates the desired microwave or millimeter wave signal down to an IF frequency and then supplies it to an Infiniium 9000 or 90000 series oscilloscope, running 89600 VSA software, where it is digitised and analysed.

The PXA’s wideband IF output extends the 89600 VSA’s analysis bandwidth to 900 MHz for input signals with frequencies from 3.6 to 50 GHz.

Engineers now have both a fully featured signal analyser with high-resolution vector signal analysis software and a wideband measurement system to address wideband demodulation requirements.

The PXA is the highest performing member of the X-series signal analysers, with frequency coverage from 3 Hz to 50 GHz. The X-series spans instruments, measurements and software, including more than 25 applications that cover mobile communication, wireless connectivity, digital video, aerospace and defence.