Analysis of the characteristics and application advantages of Agilent CSA spectrum analyzer

Agilent CSA spectrum analyzers are mainly targeted at low-cost-oriented measurement users, such as the production and manufacturing of large-scale consumer electronics products, teaching laboratories in electronic industry universities, and the installation and maintenance of communications and radio and television. CSA is a cost-effective spectrum analyzer with a basic price of less than $10,000. Frequency coverage ranges from 100 kHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz. CSA has the characteristics of wide application and flexibility, easy operation and advanced interconnection. The launch of CSA expands Agilent's comprehensive solutions in the low, mid and high-end spectrum analyzer markets. Consolidating its leading position in the global electronic measurement field.

Mr. Ron Nersersian, executive vice president of Agilent's Wireless Division, said: "Innovative measurement technology has created such a low-cost, portable spectrum analyzer that combines excellent performance, functionality and practicality. The launch of the CSA spectrum analyzer consolidates This strengthens Agilent's leading position in the global spectrum analyzer market, because Agilent's ESA series spectrum analyzers can perform the widest range of measurement applications on the market, and Agilent's PSA series spectrum analyzers can well deserve to become the industry's highest standard spectrum measurement instrument".

Mr. Tom Burrell, general manager of Agilent's signal analysis product factory, said: "For those users who are very price-sensitive, Agilent CSA will make it an ideal choice in this market with its superior performance, such as excellent amplitude accuracy and ideal dynamic range. It is extremely competitive among spectrum analyzers at a price level. Such products will greatly help users in consumer electronics manufacturing improve the reliability of their products and reduce production and after-sales support costs.”

Broadness and flexibility of application

The CSA has the option of a built-in VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) bridge and tracking signal generator, which can be conveniently used as a scalar network instrument for single- and dual-port measurements of electronic devices such as filters, cables, and amplifiers. In addition, CSA has a compact structure design, light weight and can be operated by batteries, making it the best choice for installation and maintenance engineers in the communications field. The hardware design of CSA also takes into great consideration the protection of users' investment, and the reserved slots provide available space for future expansion of functions and performance.

Ease of operation

In order to make it easier and faster for test engineers to perform measurements, CSA's built-in measurement help system can prompt the test steps to guide the completion of the test work. Even users who are not very familiar with and understand the use of spectrum analyzers can still complete the measurement work well and accurately with only minimal training and simple settings. The convenient auto-tune, auto-scale and auto-coupling functions allow the instrument to automatically optimize the measurement parameters and shorten the test process. The CSA also features the highest resolution display in its price range (8.4” XGA), making measurements easy to read for engineers and technicians.

Interconnection Advancements

Advanced interconnection features make CSA's remote control, data transmission and firmware upgrades simple and easy. For example, installing new firmware on a CSA is as simple as downloading the file from a USB memory stick to the CSA. When automated testing is required, CSA can support standard instrument programming instructions (SCPI) through the 100Base-T LAN interface, which is not only compatible with existing test equipment or systems, but also facilitates future system function expansion and upgrades. CSA is also part of the Agilent-Open project, preparing for easy system-level interconnection in the future.