Front Panel

1-A softkey’s function changes as different menus are displayed. Its current function is determined by the video label to its left, on the analyzer’s screen.

2-The analyzer’s screen is divided into two main areas. The menu area, a narrow column at the screen’s right edge, displays softkey labels. The data area, the remaining portion of the screen, displays traces and other data.

3-The POWER switch turns the analyzer on and off.

4-Use a 3.5 inch flexible disk (DS,HD) in this disk drive to save your work.

5-The KEYBOARD connector allows you to attach an optional keyboard to the analyzer. The keyboard is most useful for writing and editing Agilent Instrument BASIC programs.

6- The SOURCE connector routes the analyzer’s source output to your DUT. If option AY8 (internal RF source) is installed, the conector is a type-N. If option AY8 is not installed, the connector is a BNC. Output impedance is selectable: 50 ohms or 75 ohms with option 1D7 (minimum loss pads).

7-The EXT TRIGGER connector lets you provide an external trigger for the analyzer.

8-The PROBE POWER connectors provides power for various Agilent active probes.

9-The INPUT connector routes your test signal or DUT output to the analyzer’s receiver. Input impedance is selectable: 50 ohms or 75 ohms with option 1D7 (minimum loss pads).

10-Use the DISPLAY hardkeys and their menus to select and manipulate trace data and to select display options for that data.

11-Use the SYSTEM hardkeys and their menus to control various system functions (online help, plotting, presetting, and so on).

12-Use the MEASUREMENT hardkeys and their menus to control the analyzer’s receiver and source, and to specify other measurement parameters.

13-The REMOTE OPERATION hardkey and LED indicators allow you to set up and monitor the activity of remote devices.

14-Use the MARKER hardkeys and their menus to control marker positioning and marker functions.

15-The knob’s primary purpose is to move a marker along the trace. But you can also use it to change values during numeric entry, move a cursor during text entry, or select a hypertext link in help topics

16-Use the Marker/Entry key to determine the knob’s function. With the Marker indicator illuminated the knob moves a marker along the trace. With the Entry indicator illuminated the knob changes numeric entry values.

17-Use the ENTRY hardkeys to change the value of numeric parameters or to enter numeric characters in text strings.

18-The optional CHANNEL 2 input connector routes your test signal or DUT output to the analyzer’s receiver. Input impedance is selectable: 50 ohms, 75 ohms, or 1 megohm. For ease of upgrading, the CHANNEL 2 BNC connector is installed even if option AY7 (second input channel) is not installed.

For more details on the front panel, display the online help topic “Front Panel”. See the chapter “Using Online Help” if you are not familiar with using the online help index.

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89441A specifications

The Agilent Technologies 89441A is a high-performance signal analyzer renowned for its versatility in both research and industrial applications. Designed primarily for the testing and analysis of RF signals, this instrument serves as an indispensable tool for engineers and technicians in the telecommunications and electronic testing fields.

One of the key features of the 89441A is its wide frequency range. It operates from 100 kHz up to 1.5 GHz, making it suitable for a vast array of applications, including wireless communications, spectrum monitoring, and signal integrity testing. The 89441A incorporates advanced digital signal processing technologies that ensure accurate and efficient signal analysis, providing users with a high level of precision and reliability in their measurements.

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In summary, the Agilent Technologies 89441A is an advanced signal analyzer characterized by its wide frequency range, real-time analysis capabilities, user-friendly interface, high dynamic range, and modularity. This combination of features and technologies positions the 89441A as a leading solution for professionals seeking accurate and efficient signal analysis in today's fast-paced electronic environment.