RF & Microwave Technical Papers

Thirty-seven documents on BNC signal generators, synthesizers, phase noise, and power sensors, grouped by application: application briefs, technical notes, and application notes, all free to read online.

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1The Library

Everything written for the RF and microwave signal generator, synthesizer, and power sensor line in one place: application briefs that frame each use case in a page, technical notes on phase noise and modulation fundamentals, and the application notes (AN series) on specific measurement techniques for individual models. The two reference handbooks in the sidebar go deeper still on RF and microwave fundamentals and power measurement.

2Phase Noise & Signal Purity

What phase noise means, how it is specified and measured, and the multi-channel coherence terms that come with it.

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Technical NoteUnderstanding Phase Noise
What single-sideband phase noise means, how it is specified, and why it sets receiver and clock-test limits.
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Technical NoteWhat Is a Phase Noise Analyzer?Read online
Technical NotePhase Noise Testing BasicsRead online
Application NoteCross-Correlation & OCXOsRead online
Application NoteAdditive Phase NoiseRead online
Application NotePhase Coherence: Terminology (Model 855B)Read online
Application NoteModel 855B Phase CoherenceRead online

3Radar, EW & Aerospace/Defense

Agile, low-noise sources for radar simulation, electronic warfare, and defense test.

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Application BriefRadar & Electronic WarfareRead online
Application BriefAerospace & DefenseRead online
Technical NoteSwitching Speed and Frequency Agility
How switching time is measured and why microsecond hopping matters for ATE and frequency-hopping test.
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Application NoteFast Digital Sweeps with the Model 845 Trigger SystemRead online

4SATCOM, Wireless & Vector Modulation

Complex, standards-based waveforms for satellite links, 5G/6G, and wireless system test.

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Application BriefSatellite CommunicationsRead online
Application Brief5G & 6G WirelessRead online
Technical NoteVector Modulation and I/Q
How I/Q vector modulation builds complex waveforms for 5G/6G, SATCOM, and MIMO test.
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Application NotePulse Descriptor Word for VSGRead online

5ATE, Multi-Channel & Automated Test

Programming sweeps, multi-channel synthesis, and driving signal generators from automated test systems.

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Application BriefATE & Receiver TestRead online
Technical NoteAutomated Pulsed MeasurementsRead online
Application NoteProgramming Multi-Channel SynthesizersRead online
Application NoteAdvanced Frequency SwitchingRead online
Application NoteFast Control Port (825-M, 865B, 875)Read online
Application NoteProgramming Sweeps in BNC Signal GeneratorsRead online
Application NoteAutomatic Leveling Correction (ALC)Read online
Application NoteMixer Measurements (with Copper Mountain)Read online
Application NoteSignal Generators as External Sources for Anritsu VectorStar VNAsRead online

6Quantum, Phased-Array & Clock Sources

Coherent, low-jitter sources for qubit control, phased-array antennas, and system clocking.

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Application BriefQuantum ControlRead online
Application NoteModel 855B in Phased-Array Antenna TechnologyRead online
Application NoteSelecting the Optimal Clock SourceRead online

7Antenna, EMC & Power Sensing

Antenna and EMC test sources, and the power sensors and meters that measure what they put out.

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Application BriefAntenna & EMC TestRead online
Application BriefRF Power Sensor: Measurement PrinciplesRead online
Application BriefRF Power Sensors: Essential ToolsRead online
Application BriefPower Meters and Power SensorsRead online
Application BriefPower Sensors: Radar & SatelliteRead online
Application BriefA Closer Look at MRIRead online
Application Brief12100 Power Sensor Temperature SensitivityRead online
Application NoteModel 805-SG Relative Power AccuracyRead online

8Choosing a Generator

Mapping frequency range, phase noise, switching speed, and modulation to the right model.

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Technical NoteHow to Choose a Signal Generator
Frequency range, phase noise, switching speed, channel count, and modulation, mapped to the right model.
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Application NoteRF / Microwave-to-Optics Generation & ConversionRead online
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