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Multiport testing for communication components
Many modern components have more than two ports. In order to test these devices
efficiently, network analyzers with multiple ports are required. Agilent offers numerous
multiport instruments for you to choose from. One example is the Agilent ENA series.
ENA, PNA-L and PNA-X have optional built-in four-port measurement capability — enabling
fast and accurate multiport measurements from 9 kHz to 67 GHz.
Calibration for multiport measurements
When doing multiport measurements, you need to use the proper calibration method to
achieve accurate measurements. Agilent offers a three-, four-, or N-port full calibration
function together with multiport measurement capability. Four-port ECal modules are
available as well, so that calibration can be done easily and quickly. When it is not possible to
place coaxial connectors on your design, Agilent provides multiport TRL and LRM
calibration techniques, as well as two- and four-port de-embedding to ensure accuracy for
balanced or on-wafer measurements.
Balanced measurements for balanced components
Balanced components are commonly used in communications devices to maintain RF
signal quality. The ENA has a built-in balanced capability to make fast and easy balanced
measurements. It also has a fixture simulation function, including matching circuit
embedding/de-embedding and impedance conversion capabilities. These capabilities are
also available on the 4-port PNA-L and PNA-X. The 4-port PNA-X provides the most accurate
true differential measurements with Option 460.
For more details, visit www.agilent.com/find/multiport
www.agilent.com/find/balanced
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www.agilent.com/find/plts
Measurement Solutions for Your Application
Multiport and balanced testing
E5071C ENA network analyzer with
E5092A configurable multiport test set
4-port, 20 GHz PNA-L with high-power
test set