Ranatec, a part of Qamcom Group and progressive creator of test and measurement equipment for RF and microwave applications, announced that it has extended its product portfolio to include the Ranatec RI 3041 4x4 Butler Matrix.  Targeted for testing at frequencies from 2.4 to 8.0 GHz, the next generation Butler Matrix 4x4 delivers widest operational bandwidth available on the global market and is the latest Ranatec innovation empowering leading electronics manufacturers to perform the enhanced testing that places their most advanced products in pole position for market.

Addressing the needs of an evolving electronics market, the next generation RI 3041 4x4 provides a compact design that is smaller in size, lighter, larger operating bandwidth, provides increased accuracy and amplitude accuracy, plus lower insertion loss.

“Ranatec is creating future-oriented value propositions for its customers though new advancements such as the RI 3041 4x4 Butler Matrix,” said Charlotte Ornstein at Ranatec.  “A valuable addition to our rich portfolio of wireless test automation products, the new Butler Matrix is designed to perform over the complete Bluetooth and Wi-Fi bands of operation and is highly suitable for antenna array beamforming and interference testing for multiple systems within the frequency range and for multichannel multipath emulation and testing of wireless products.”

The Ranatec Butler Matrix supports multichannel MIMO testing for up to 4+4 antenna ports, over a large frequency range. It covers all present and future Bluetooth and Wi-Fi bands from 2.4 to 8.0 GHz. The Ranatec Butler Matrix can also be used for antenna array beamforming and interface testing for multiple systems in the frequency range, and for multichannel multipath emulation.

Based on renowned quality and engineering, Ranatec’s competitive portfolio enables customers to test their latest, cutting-edge wireless equipment with superior proficiency – enabling electronics manufacturers to create and secure value-added product offerings and capture a competitive edge and significant share of the global marketplace.