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Tektronix boosts mid-range real-time spectrum analyzer series performance

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:03:00 -0500

Tektronix Inc. announced the lowest cost real-time spectrum analyzer for mid-range performance, featuring the industry’s most advanced signal discovery and triggering capabilities: the RSA5000 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Series.

NI releases Automated Test Outlook 2013 highlighting industry's latest trends

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:33:00 -0500

National Instruments released its Automated Test Outlook 2013 highlighting the company’s research into the latest test and measurement technologies and methodologies. The report examines trends affecting a variety of industries.

IQD launches high frequency OCXO reference clock for ADC & DAC apps

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:34:00 -0500

IQD’s new IQOV-150 series OCXO satisfies the growing demand for low phase noise reference clocks for ADC and DAC, especially for very fast measurements and high speed data transfer.

Agilent introduces industry's first LTE-Advanced 8x8 MIMO signal-generation and analysis solutions

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:32:00 -0500

Agilent introduced the industry's first LTE-Advanced 8x8 MIMO signal-generation and analysis solutions. The offerings complement Agilent's other industry-first solutions for the LTE-Advanced standard.

octoScope introduces first MIMO wireless channel emulation logic subsystem

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:47:00 -0500

octoScope Inc. announced a logic implementation of its MIMO octoFade™ wireless testing solution. When applied to a wireless signal using digital signal processing, channel emulation makes the signal appear as though it has traversed a realistic space, having been reflected from walls, cars, people or other surfaces.

Anritsu introduces handheld spectrum analyzers with unprecedented performance up to 43 GHz

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:45:00 -0500

The MS2720T features a touchscreen, full-band tracking generators to 20 GHz, and best-in-class performance for dynamic range, DANL, phase noise, and sweep speed, providing unprecedented levels of spectrum monitoring, hidden signal detection, RF/microwave measurements, and testing of microwave backhauls and cellular signals.

Spectracom broadens line of microwave analyzers

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:42:00 -0500

Spectracom announced its new Pulsed RF Counter/Analyzer, which further expands the capabilities of the company’s world leading line of frequency analysis instruments.

Anritsu introduces analog signal generator for narrowband applications

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:54:00 -0500

Anritsu Co. introduces the MG3740A analog signal generator that outputs AM/FM/ΦM test signals for evaluation of narrowband analog radio equipment used in public safety networks and private commercial networks.

Aeroflex introduces support for Transmission Mode 9 on test mobile

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:58:00 -0500

Aeroflex Ltd. announced that the industry-standard TM500 LTE-A Single UE Test Mobile has added support for 3GPP Release 10 (Rel-10) Transmission Mode 9 (TM9), which allows enhanced network capability and performance by flexible use of MIMO with minimum additional overhead.

Aeroflex announces 5860 multi-strategy test system

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:03:00 -0500

Aeroflex Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aeroflex Holding Corp., now offers its 5800 Series multi-functional test system with a Virginia Panel interface, an industry-standard interface used by test fixture manufacturers around the world.

Agilent redefines the oscilloscope experience

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:11:00 -0500

Agilent Technologies Inc. introduced the groundbreaking InfiniiVision 4000 X-Series digital-storage and mixed-signal oscilloscopes. This new series establishes unprecedented levels of flexibility and ease of use among units that use an embedded operating system.

MWC 2012: Test Solution Wrap-up

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:53:00 -0400

Leading RF/microwave test equipment manufacturers were on hand at the2012 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona between February 27 and March 1, ashowing off the latest test solutions for the mobile communications industry. Here's a sample of what they had on display.

Rohde & Schwarz and HAMEG Instruments launch new logo

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Test and measurement products from HAMEG Instruments are now directly available from Rohde & Schwarz almost anywhere in the world, which has prompted the decision to brand these products with a new logo that contains the names of both companies. This move is intended to further increase the brand awareness and growth of HAMEG Instruments and within the next three months, the dual logo will be introduced in nearly all regions.

Anritsu and Gennum team for 100 Gb/s network demonstration

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:55:00 -0500

Anritsu Co. announced its MP1800A BER Tester was part of a live demonstration of 25-28 Gb/s CDR retimers designed to support emerging 100 Gb/s networking applications that was conducted by Gennum Corp., a supplier of high-speed optical, analog and mixed signal semiconductor solutions.

Anritsu and Wild River present S-parameter methods

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:13:00 -0500

Jon Martens of Anritsu and Al Neves of Wild River Technology used DesignCon 2012 to discuss high-confidence S-parameter measurement methodologies for 15 - 28 Gbpsec.

Anritsu and OML introduce mm-wave solution

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:50:00 -0500

Anritsu Co. and OML Inc. introduce a millimeter-wave (mm-wave) solution for spectrum and signal analysis of emerging wideband communications systems.

Anritsu Enhances Cell Master™ and Spectrum Master™ To Better Meet LTE Field Test Requirements

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Anritsu Company introduces enhanced MT8212E/MT8213E Cell Master™ and MS2712E/MS2713E Spectrum Master™ handheld analyzers that have new measurement capabilities and improved overall performance to address the rollout of 4G technologies, including TD-LTE. Offering superior performance in a compact design, the MT8212E/MT8213E and MS2712E/MS2713E offer service providers, network equipment manufacturers (NEMs), and third-party contractors and installers a cost-efficient and accurate test tool when deploying and maintaining LTE networks.

Agilent introduces handheld oscilloscopes with advanced displays

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:12:00 -0500

Agilent Technologies Inc. announced the addition of two new oscilloscopes to its portfolio of handheld instruments. The 100 MHz U1610A and 200 MHz U1620A - the first handheld units to include a color VGA display.