Phase Noise Measurements for Satellite Communications
  • Course
  • 7 items

This course is designed for engineers tasked with accurately verifying the performance of satellite communications systems via phase noise measurements. 

Learn:

  • Why getting good EVM and BER measurements is important 
  • Phase noise with QPSK & 64 QAM 
  • E8257D PSG Analog Signal Generator, N5183G MXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator, N5173B EXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator
Lessons
Image for Lesson 1 - What is Phase Noise?

Lesson 1 - What is Phase Noise?

What is Phase Noise and why is it so important to space and satellite communications in general?

Image for Lesson 2 - Key Measurement Considerations

Lesson 2 - Key Measurement Considerations

Defines three elements used to define Phase Noise Measurements.
Image for Lesson 3 - Impact of Phase Noise

Lesson 3 - Impact of Phase Noise

Discusses the influence of phase noise measurements and their importance of phase noise in satellite and digital communications.
Image for Solutions for Exploring Phase Noise Measurement Methods and Techniques

Application Notes

Solutions for Exploring Phase Noise Measurement Methods and Techniques

Over the past 20 years, radio frequency (RF) and microwave signal generators have grown in capability and complexity to keep pace with the swift advances of vector-modulated communications and radar systems. In these applications, phase noise is one of the most critical performance parameters for signal generators and the systems under test.

Image for Understanding the Fundamental Principles of Vector Network Analysis

Application Notes

Understanding the Fundamental Principles of Vector Network Analysis

In this application note, the fundamental principles of vector network analysis will be reviewed. The discussion includes the common parameters that can be measured, including the concept of scattering parameters (S-parameters). RF fundamentals such as transmission lines and the Smith chart will also be reviewed.
Image for Understanding Phase Noise Needs and Choices in Signal Generation

Application Notes

Understanding Phase Noise Needs and Choices in Signal Generation

This paper first discusses the fundamentals of phase noise before moving on to a closer look at architectural choices and the effects of various functionality alternatives.

Image for Methods and Instruments for Phase Noise Measurement

Application Notes

Methods and Instruments for Phase Noise Measurement

This application note delves into various methods for measuring phase noise and explores commonly used instruments.
Related Product
Image for N5182B MXG X-Series RF Vector Signal Generator, 9 kHz to 6 GHz

hardware

N5182B MXG X-Series RF Vector Signal Generator, 9 kHz to 6 GHz

N5182B MXG X-Series RF vector high-performance signal generators are fine-tuned to be your “golden transmitter” in R&D with 9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency coverage.
Related Use Case
Image for How to Measure RF Phase Noise

How to Measure RF Phase Noise

Optimize RF transmissions with direct spectrum measurement
Learn Verification Form