Measurement company Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced significant enhancements to its midrange N9020A MXA X-Series signal analyzer designed to address “the challenges of measuring interference in the next generation of heterogeneous wireless networks.”
New options for the MXA X-series signal analyzer include the addition of 160-MHz analysis bandwidth and real-time spectrum analyzer (RTSA) capability. The 160-MHz option meets the requirements of 802.11ac wireless LAN and LTE-Advanced specifications. Both options can be implemented in new MXAs or added to preexisting units, the company 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,” Andy Botka, vice president and general manager of Agilent’s Microwave Communications Division, said. “As manufacturers seek to maximize channel capacity, the functionality and performance of the MXA will help the mensure that their devices are transmitting accurately and without unwanted interference.”
