Agilent enhances MXA Signal Analyzer with 160-MHz Bandwidth

With increased deployment of small cells and wireless LANs, there is a greater likelihood of unwanted signal interaction in the RF spectrum. For developers, real-time spectrum analysis is a powerful tool for capturing and analyzing highly elusive signals. To address these challenges of measuring interference in the next generation of heterogeneous wireless networks, Agilent Technologies has announced enhancements to its midrange N9020A MXA X-Series signal analyzer.
 
The options can be included in new MXAs or added to existing units. Agilent’s MXA with the RTSA option delivers 160-MHz real-time bandwidth, fastest overlap processing and accurate triggering on short-duration transients.
 
Andy Botka, Vice-President & General Manager of Agilent’s Microwave Communications Division, said, These updates to the MXA make it an indispensable tool for wireless engineers trying to understand and resolve what’s happening inside signal-rich systems or environments. As manufacturers seek to maximize channel capacity, the functionality and performance of the MXA will help them ensure that their devices are transmitting accurately and without unwanted interference.
 
On measurements up to 26.5 GHz, the MXA now offers analysis bandwidths of 85, 125 and 160 MHz, all of which are available as upgrades to existing units. The 160-MHz option meets the requirements of 802.11ac wireless LAN and LTE-Advanced specifications, both of which use wider transmission bandwidths to satisfy ever-increasing demand for data.
 
The starting price of a new N9020A MXA signal analyzer with the RTSA option is $70,900.