Test and Measurement

Two Mobile Industry Processor Interface Controlled Devices

SKY19247-686LF - SKY19237-001Skyworks has broadened its antenna tuner portfolio with two mobile industry processor interface (MIPI®)-controlled devices that support ultra-low Ron (SKY19247-686LF) and ultra-high Vpeak (SKY19237-001).  These tuners are ideal for smartphones, data cards and MiFi® hotspots and improve antenna efficiency, as well as total radiated power (TRP) and total isotropic sensitivity (TIS) performance. 


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X-band Synthesizer / Upconverter: SYN152

TRAK_PR_SynthSmiths Interconnect’s TRAK Microwave brand has added a X-band Direct Synthesizer / Upconverter to its wide range of product offerings. The SYN152 features four x2, x3, x4, and x17 multiplied output ports with various powers in either the L-, S-, or X-bands as well as a X-band BIT detector. With UHF input power at -6 dBm, this synthesizer can output 0 dBm in the S-band, 2 dBm in the X3 L-band, 4 dBm in the X2 L-band, and 10 dBm in the X-band.


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Generation and Analysis of 5G Signals

Rohde--Schwarz-5G-VerizonRohde & Schwarz has successfully demonstrated the generation and analysis of 5G signals based on the characteristics as specified in the Verizon open trial specifications. The R&S SMW200A vector signal generator and the R&S FSW signal and spectrum analyzer both provide outstanding test and measurement capabilities, resulting in an EVM performance of 1 percent when applying these 5G signals.


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TPS Compatible Software for PXI-Based Instruments

NI-and-Astronics-Test-SystemsNI and Astronics Test Systems Inc. announced the Astronics PXIe-6943 Digital Test Instrument, Astronics PXIe-3352 Rubidium Clock Source and Astronics PXIe-1209 Pulse Pattern Generator. The three test instruments accompany the previously released Astronics PXIe-2461 Frequency Time Interval Counter and are the latest products from NI and Astronics’ collaboration to provide PXI-based instruments with test program set-(TPS-) compatible software for existing VXI instruments.


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Selectable mmWave Power Analyzer: MA24507A Power Master™

The MA24507A Power Master™ frequency selectable millimeter wave (mmWave) power analyzer from Anritsu is the world’s first frequency selectable RF power sensor. By utilizing Anritsu’s patented Shockline nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) technology, Power Master combines the industry’s widest power measurement range, fast measurement speeds and the ability for the user to define the frequency of the signal to measure.


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Ultraportable Analyzer: Site Master™ S331P

Anritsu Co. introduces the ultraportable Site Master™ S331P, the lightest, smallest, fastest and most cost-efficient Site Master field cable and antenna analyzer ever developed. Addressing the market need for broad frequency coverage and high performance in an extremely compact and economical design, the S331P provides wireless operators and contractors with the first pocket-sized headless cable and antenna analyzer that can measure the new LTE-U frequencies.


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Ethernet Controlled Broadband Noise Generators

Broadband Noise GeneratorsAtlanTecRF launched its RNG range of broadband noise generators featuring Ethernet control.  The nineteen standard models have total noise output power in the range -20 to +30dBm with noise densities from -122 through to -13dBc/Hz. Output level can be controlled either locally with convenient and easy to interpret increase/decrease front panel buttons and LCD readout or via Ethernet with remote GUI derived from an mBed within the instrument.


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E Band Vector Network Analyzer: STO-12-S1

1 E Band VNA ExtenderModel STO-12-S1 is an E Band vector network analyzer (VNA) frequency extender designed to achieve full 2-port, S-parameter testing at 60 to 90 GHz.  It is compatible with modern vector network analyzers such as the Rohde & Schwarz ZVA Series and the Keysight PNA-X Series. The frequency extenders can achieve a dynamic range of 90 dB and are great for testing many E band devices including passive and active devices.


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HSX Series RF Synthesizers

Holzworth HSX-tech-imageThe HSX Series RF synthesizers are broadband CW sources providing industry leading phase noise and spectral purity performance. Phase coherent channel options of 10 MHz to 6 GHz, 12 GHz and 20 GHz can be loaded in any combination within the 1U form factor at 1 to 4 independently tunable channels.  The dynamic range is +20 dBm to -110 dBm with channel-channel isolation of better than -140 dBc.


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CPRI RF Measurement Option

CPRI-E seriesAnritsu Co. introduces CPRI RF measurement capability in its market-leading E series of Site Master™, Spectrum Master™, and Cell Master™ handheld field analyzers that dramatically simplifies and lowers the cost of testing remote radio heads installed atop 4G towers. The option reduces network OpEx by allowing wireless carrier engineers, technicians and contractors responsible for wireless networks to identify interference sources on the radio uplink at ground level, reducing the use of unnecessary and costly tower climbing crews.


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