Agilent Technologies Inc. announced the availability of 14 FieldFox handheld analyzers that provide the same precision as benchtop instruments in field test environments. The series of analyzers include: FieldFox microwave analyzer, FieldFox microwave vector network analyzer, FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzer and so on. The FieldFox Series analyzers are designed for harsh conditions and difficult-to-reach measurement locations and cover satellite communications, microwave backhaul, military communications, radar systems, and many other applications.

FieldFox microwave analyzers can be configured as cable and antenna analyzers, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers or integrated combo analyzers. The compact 6.6-pound (3.0-kg) package offers four frequencies: 9, 14, 18, or 26.5 GHz.

Completely sealed housing conforms to U. S. MIL-PRF-28800F2 class standards to ensure the durability of the instrument in harsh environments. In order to improve ease of use, the instrument is equipped with vertical or image positioning and large size buttons, allowing the user to use the thumb to operate the instrument and even support the use of gloves.

GuySn, president of Agilent's Electronic Measurement Division, said: The FieldFox Analyzer is designed to help our customers perform on-site measurements with ease. Field workers use this rugged analyzer to perform routine maintenance, in-depth troubleshooting, and more. What's more, FieldFox can perform excellent microwave measurements no matter where our customers work.

The FieldFox Microwave Vector Network Analyzer provides full dual-port S-parameter measurements with low track noise as low as 0.004dB and dynamic range as high as 94dB (up to 18GHz). The VNA has a QuickCal feature that allows easy calibration without the use of external accessories. With other instruments, when adding additional devices such as jumper cables to the test port, the user needs to recalibrate using an external calibration kit.

The FieldFox Microwave Spectrum Analyzer provides industry-leading 0.5 dB amplitude accuracy at startup (without preheating), allowing field users to quickly and accurately characterize transmitter power. The analyzer can detect more signals in the frequency band of interest with a phase noise of -111dBc/Hz (10kHz bias) and measures low-level signals while using a high-power transmitter with a spurious-free dynamic range of 105dB. .

The basic function of a combination analyzer is cable and antenna analysis, and after configuration, spectrum and vector network analysis can also be performed. To further save space in the field kit, the FieldFox Analyzer can be ordered with a built-in power meter, independent signal generator, vector voltmeter, interference analysis, variable DC power supply, frequency counter, and built-in GPS receiver.

Two new FieldFox RF combination analyzers belong to the above 14 models: N9913A (4GHz) and N9914A (6.5GHz). The Agilent RF Analyzer family already includes the highly integrated N9912A RF analyzer (4 or 6 GHz) and the extremely accurate N9923A RF vector network analyzer (4 or 6 GHz), which further extends the product range.