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Frequency resolution is an important specification for applications that measure signals that are close together and need to be distinguished from one other. The IF filter bandwidth is called the resolution bandwidth (RBW) because the shape and bandwidth of the IF filter determines the resolvability between signals. In addition to filter bandwidth, the selectivity, filter type, residual frequency modulation (FM) and noise sidebands are important factors to consider in determining useful frequency resolution.


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Scalar network analyzers measure the amplitude portion of scattering or S-parameters, reflection and transmission coefficients between the incident and reflection waves that describe a device’s behavior under linear conditions at the microwave frequency range. Search by Specification | Learn more about Scalar Network Analyzers
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