Applied Instruments NS1 [NS-1] Handheld Broadband Noise Generator

The NS-1 is a handheld broadband noise generator. It generates a wide, even, RF noise signal. The NS-1 is popular for testing network components and aligning a building’s coaxial cable network.

The NS-1’s signal is injected into the network at point A. Using a signal receiver, such as a spectrum analyzer or a signal level meter (i.e. Applied Instruments Super Buddy or XR-3), the NS-1’s signal is received at point B. The frequency response of the network, between points A and B, is obtained. This measurement allows the user to verify the RF integrity of cabling and its associated connections at all frequencies between 5 and 2150 MHz.

Applications:

• Testing and measuring insertion loss of cable, splitters, taps
• Great for obtaining network frequency response