TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies Introduces Ultra-Wideband Vector Signal Analyzer for Modulated Wideband Communications Signals.SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) today introduced a measurement system optimized for analyzing modulated wideband communications signals that require wide-bandwidth signal analysis -- going beyond the capabilities of traditional spectrum analyzer-based analysis approaches. The new Agilent VSA VSA (in New Zealand) Voluntary Service Abroad 80000A ultra-wideband (UWB (Ultra-WideBand) A wireless technology that uses less power and provides higher speed than 802.11 Wi-Fi networks or first-generation Bluetooth products. UWB is expected to provide wireless video transmission for home theater systems, cable TV, auto safety and ) vector signal analyzer The vector signal analyzer (VSA) is a powerful tool that can perform many of the same measurement and characterization tasks that the spectrum analyzer (SA) can, but it can also perform many more useful digital demodulation functions. (VSA) system makes precise, accurate measurements for signal bandwidths up to 13 GHz. It is ideal for engineers working on UWB designs who need to run key compliance-based tests or troubleshoot and debug their systems. UWB technology is enabling the move from hard-wired USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. (universal serial bus See USB. (hardware, standard) Universal Serial Bus - (USB) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial transmission. ) computer peripherals to wireless USB, and it offers users greater flexibility. Originally used in aerospace/defense applications such as wideband radar and satellite communications, UWB technology is being adopted for commercial solutions for short-distance communications and networking. New applications include WiMedia-based multi-band OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) A digital transmission technique that uses a large number of carriers spaced apart at slightly different frequencies. (orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM) — essentially identical to Coded OFDM (COFDM) — is a digital multi-carrier modulation scheme, which uses a large number of closely-spaced orthogonal sub-carriers. ) ultra-wideband physical-layer signals, such as those in the Certified Wireless USB standard. UWB technology is quite different from the cellular and wireless networking standards employed today, which rely on a narrowband frequency spectrum to transmit and receive data. A traditional spectrum analyzer is optimal for testing designs in these applications since it provides a dynamic range of more than 80 dB in the 80-MHz or narrower spectrum required to validate performance. In UWB systems, data is transmitted over a broad frequency range with more limited amplitude range. An oscilloscope oscilloscope (əsĭl`əskōp'), electronic device used to produce visual displays corresponding to electrical signals. Displays of such nonelectrical phenomena as the variations of a sound's intensity can be made if the phenomena are is optimal for testing designs in these situations, as it provides a large analysis bandwidth (up to 13 GHz) with spurious-free dynamic range greater than or equal to 40 dB. Agilent's VSA80000A UWB VSA is built around Agilent Infiniium real-time oscilloscopes, which acquire signal bandwidths up to 13 GHz, and the Agilent 89601A vector signal analysis software, which measures and analyzes the modulated signals. The 89600 VSA software is the industry's premier tool for developing and troubleshooting new and emerging technologies like ultra-wideband technology. The VSA software: * offers a rich set of flexible and powerful measurements and displays, including advanced demodulation demodulation: see modulation. See demodulate. (communications) demodulation - To recover the signal from the carrier. For example, in a radio broadcast using amplitude modulation the audio signal is transmitted as the mean amplitude of a measurements; * runs directly on the oscilloscope's internal PC and displays analysis results on the oscilloscope screen; and * acquires and analyzes signals with a narrowband spectrum analyzer or wideband oscilloscope, making it invaluable for engineers working with modulated signals. Agilent's Infiniium real-time oscilloscopes capture the complete UWB burst all at once -- up to 13 GHz. In addition: * the VSA80000A 1-GHz-bandwidth model offers 4 gigasamples/second (GSa/s) data rate, 128 Mpts memory length (32 microseconds), and four analog channels; and * the VSA80000A 2- to 13-GHz-bandwidth models offer 40 GSa/s data rate, 64 Mpts memory length (50 microseconds), four analog channels and the lowest noise floor of any high-frequency oscilloscope available. Both oscilloscope series offer spurious-free dynamic range greater than 40 dB. Engineers can use the oscilloscope to make coaxial measurements, or use the industry-leading InfiniiMax probing system for active differential measurements to 13 GHz in multiple formats. Additional information on Agilent's VSA80000A UWB VSA is available at www.agilent.com/find/VSA80000A. High-resolution images are available at www.agilent.com/find/VSA80000A_images. U.S. Pricing and Availability The Agilent VSA80000A UWB VSA is available now at a starting price of $38,000. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) is the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 19,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $5.0 billion in fiscal 2006. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Sales information is available by calling +1 800 829 4444, item number 8129. 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