Agilent FieldFox analyser with pulse measurement

Agilent Technologies has introduced a pulse measurement option for its FieldFox handheld analysers that is designed to further simplify radar field testing.

The pulse option enables users to carry a single instrument into the field to verify and measure radar pulse characteristics, S-parameters, spectrum analysis and transmitter power. All measurements made with FieldFox are consistent with those of benchtop analysers.

The FieldFox pulse measurement option efficiently characterises radar signal quality by leveraging Agilent U202x peak-power sensors (available in 18 and 40 GHz models). Working together, the pulse measurement mode and U202x enable maintenance crews to check radar signal quality without having to carry a heavy benchtop instrument into the field. With a single push of a button, users can perform pulse characterisation in the field and obtain all key performance indicators.

The FieldFox calibration engine now features ECal module support, reducing calibration time and the need to make multiple connections during testing, while also providing for greater consistency between measurements.

FieldFox analysers boast a number of features that help simplify radar field testing. They include InstAlign, a built-in spectrum analyser with time gating (Option 238), burst trigger and pre-trigger, and verification of most RF pulse transmitters in the field.

Agilent also offers a suite of economical microwave waveguide calibration kits to support C, X, Ku and K band radar, satellite and microwave backhaul communication measurements. The kits are suitable for field maintenance and troubleshooting.