Agilent 89600 Series Vector Signal Analyzer Basics (AG171-29-0)

SynopsisThis is a complete course on the theory and operation of the 89600 Series Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA), including an understanding of frequency, time, and modulation domain measurements. The technology concepts and instrument operation knowledge can be immediately applied to a wide variety of application areas including the latest digital communication systems, spectrum/ signal monitoring, digital video, and underwater acoustics.

Agilent recommends this course for first-time users of the 89600 Vector Signal Analyzer.

What You Will Learn

• Fundamentals of sampling, signal processing, analog and digital demodulation, and time capture
• Proper instrument set up for measurement of a variety of signals of interest
• Configuration of the VSA using different front-end hardware
• Measurement of I-Q modulation formats used in a wide variety of digital communications systems

Who Should AttendEngineers and technicians who need to use the Agilent 89600 series of Vector Signal Analyzers and can benefit from instruction on the technology and measurement fundamentals

PrerequisiteBasics of electronics engineering and measurements

Course MethodologyLecture and hands-on labs

Course Duration2 days, 9am - 5pm

Course StructureIntroduction to VSA

• Concepts of vector signal analysis and comparison to traditional analyzer types, with examples.
• Vector signal analyzer block diagram and signal processing sequence
• Sampled data tutorial including sampling, Fourier transform, and other processing parameters.

• Overview of menu and features
• Special display features that facilitate analysis
• Measurement setup sequence
• Advanced display types including spectrogram
• Time-gated spectrum
• Frequency/time relationships
• Measurement triggering
• Selection of averaging type
• Time capture recording and playback
• Post processing techniques
• Use of the arbitrary waveform source
• Control feature

• Modulation concepts: AM, FM, and PM
• Vector signal analyzer analog demodulation in Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• Phase demodulation and phase noise measurements

• Digital modulation concepts and overview
• Modulation formats: nPSK, QPSK, DQPSK, QAM, MSK, FSK
• Filtering and filter types
• Measurement types: I-Q, frequency, and time domain
• Displays: vector/constellation diagrams, EVM, magnitude/phase error, eye and trellis diagrams, demodulated data tables
• Analysis tools and modulation quality analysis, including the Adaptive Equalizer