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346 A Noise Source

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Agilent346 A Noise Source
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What it is

The Agilent 346 A Noise Source is a noise source in the test and probe category. The Agilent 346 A Noise Source has a frequency range of 10 MHz to 18 GHz.[1][3][2][4]

How it works

The HP 346A is designed especially for accurate characterization of input-impedance-sensitive devices. The HP 346A has a very small change in reflection coefficient of less than 0.01 from ON to OFF. The HP 346A has individually calibrated ENR values at specific frequencies. The HP 346A has low SWR to reduce a source of measurement uncertainty caused by reflections of test signals.[4][5]

Where it fits in the process flow

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Noise sources belong to the electrical and RF characterization layer of semiconductor and electronics work rather than to wafer fabrication process equipment. Noise sources are used after fabrication, during device evaluation, engineering characterization, bench measurement, and related laboratory or production test activity. Noise sources commonly interface with measurement instruments and fixtures around the device under test rather than with deposition, lithography, etch, or cleaning steps.

Applications

The HP 346A is intended as a companion to HP noise figure meters and systems. The HP 346A is designed for accurate characterization of input-impedance-sensitive devices such as GaAsFETs and many UHF amplifiers.[4][5]

What do the numbers mean?

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10 MHz - 18 GHz[1]
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10 MHz - 18 GHz[1]
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10 MHz to 18 GHz[2]
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  • Configuration10 MHz - 18 GHz[1]
  • Frequency range10 MHz - 18 GHz[1]
  • Frequency range10 MHz to 18 GHz[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of equipment is the Agilent 346 A?

The Agilent 346 A is a noise source.[3][2][1]

What frequency range does the Agilent 346 A cover?

The Agilent 346 A covers 10 MHz to 18 GHz.[1][3][2][4]

What ENR range is given for the HP 346A?

The HP 346A has excess noise ratio limits of 5 dB to 7 dB.[4]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 346 A Noise Source are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 346 A Noise Source are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 346 A Noise Source are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 346 A Noise Source are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the 346 A Noise Source is not on record.

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  2. [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  3. [3]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  4. [4]https://www.testequipmenthq.com/datasheets/Keysight-346A-Datasheet.pdf — testequipmenthq.comtestequipmenthq.com
  5. [5]Agilent/HP 346A Noise Source, 10 MHz to 18 GHz, nominal ENR 6 dB - Calright Instruments — calright.comcalright.com
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