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signals are applied to a DUT. This provides a richer characterization of a device’s nonlinear behavior and captures bandwidth dependencies.
* Multi-tone waveform measurement and analysis -- evaluates device behavior with multiple-large signal stimuli. Now an arbitrary number of large signal stimuli can now be applied to a device to simulate conditions comparable to a variety of modulation stimuli. This helps engineers predict behavior of a device or system under conditions similar to complex modulations.
* Three-port device characterization -- characterizes the nonlinear behavior of mixer and converters and provides an accurate three-port X-parameter model that can be imported directly into Agilent’s Advanced Design System (ADS).
* Fundamental only X-parameters -- extracts device behavior and capture RF power level, DC bias, source and load dependencies in measurements at the fundamental frequency. Calibration and phase references are not required, which helps reduce costs and simplifies configuration. This is particularly valuable for high-frequency and bandwidth-limited device applications.
Data generated from these new X-parameter measurements also can be imported into Agilent’s ADS, Genesys, and SystemVue for accurate simulation and design.
Agilent’s new N5247A 67 GHz PNA-X is now available at a starting price of $185,000. Photos of the new 67 GHz PNA-X are available at www.
agilent.com/find/67GHz_PNA-X_Images. Additional information is available at:
* Agilent´s PNA Family of Microwave Network Analyzers; * Agilent’s PNA-X backgrounder; and * Agilent’s NVNA backgrounder.
Agilent Technologies is the world’s premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences, electronics and communications. The company’s 18,500 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $4.5 billion in fiscal 2009.
Skyworks Reveals Highly Integrated Switch Matrix Solutions
The firm’s latest devices will be used for fast growing satellite and cable television markets and should reduce board footprint and customers’ bill of materials.
Skyworks Solutions has launched several new complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) switch matrix devices for the direct broadcast satellite (DBS) and cable television markets.
Skyworks’ newest solutions eliminate the need for external components by integrating critical functionality directly on the CMOS die, providing customers with significant cost savings and reduced printed circuit board (PCB) space requirements.
DBS is a service that allows households to receive television programming directly from a satellite transponder via a low noise block converter. Across the satellite receiver industry, low noise block switches are increasingly enabling a single dish to view multiple satellites and allow hundreds of channels to be viewed per household.
Skyworks’ switch matrix solutions connect four of the satellite signals to two indoor set-top boxes selectable by the viewer’s channel choice. Current Skyworks’ customers include BSkyB, DIRECTV, EchoStar and their design partners - along with a variety of emerging Chinese LNB original equipment manufacturers and original device manufacturers.
“We are delighted to be expanding our product portfolio with industry-leading solutions for today’s fast-growing satellite and cable television markets, particularly as these markets are expected to achieve double digit growth every year through 2015,” said David Stasey, VP of analog components at Skyworks. “These newest additions to our CMOS switch family are just several solutions within Skyworks’ broad portfolio designed to drive greater network reliability, capacity and efficiency while also reducing size and complexity.”
The SKY13327-365LF and the SKY13369-365LF are 0.25-2.15 gigahertz (GHz) 4 x 2 millimeter (mm)
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