Agilent Technologies FieldFox handheld analyser range

Agilent Technologies has announced 14 FieldFox handheld analysers that provide benchtop-instrument accuracy in field-test environments. Designed for harsh conditions and hard-to-reach locations, the analysers cover satellite communications, microwave backhaul, military communications, radar systems and a wide range of applications.

The microwave analysers can be configured as cable-and-antenna analysers, spectrum analysers, vector network analysers or all-in-one combination analysers. Each 3 kg package is available in four frequencies: 9, 14, 18 or 26.5 GHz.

The microwave vector network analysers provide full two-port S-parameter measurements with a low trace noise of ±0.004 dB and dynamic range of 94 dB (up to 18 GHz). The VNAs offer QuickCal function which enables calibration without external accessories.

The microwave spectrum analysers provide amplitude accuracy of ±0.5 dB at power-up, with no warm-up required, allowing field users to precisely characterise transmitter power. They can detect more signals in the band of interest with phase noise of -111 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, and measure low-level signals in the presence of high-power transmitters with spur-free dynamic range of 105 dB.

The combination analysers’ base function is cable and antenna analysis, and users can configure the instrument to do spectrum and vector network analysis as well. To further save space in a field kit, the analysers can be ordered with a built-in power meter, independent signal generator, vector voltmeter, interference analysis, variable DC source, frequency counter and built-in GPS receiver.