Test and Measurement

Active Near Field Probe Set

Probe_SetThe Aaronia EMC probe set, which fits to any spectrum analyzer or oscilloscope brand, allows straightforward pinpointing and measurement of interference sources from DC (1 Hz) to 9 GHz in electronic component groups as well as execution and monitoring of generic EMC measurement. The set comes  incl. a 40 dB EMC pre-amplifier with wide frequency range up to 9 GHz, a power converter app for Iphone/Ipad and 10 years warranty.


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Mobile-Friendly Version of Pasternack.com

Mobile-Website-SQPasternack has just launched its new mobile website which marries powerful parametric search capabilities with a sleek, simplified and user-friendly interface that is specifically intended for smart phones and tablets. Pasternack’s main objective with the new mobile site was to provide engineers in the field the easiest, most intuitive process for searching and finding any of the company’s +40,000 RF components and cable assemblies.


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Intelligent RF Signal Generator

Aaronia-GeneratorRemote controllable via USB or stand-alone (internal battery) batch program operation. Aaronia’s new BPSG RF-Generator series offers up to +18 dBm, 65 dB dynamic range and internal TCXO (or external reference). It fits to every Aaronia antenna to get an active field-strength generator. Intelligent batch programs (sweep, ramp, modulation, frequency lists etc.) start automatically after every power on.


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Dual Differential SPDT Switch: PE42920

PE42920

RFMW Ltd. announces design and sales support for Peregrine Semiconductor’s PE42920 dual differential SPDT switch operating from 10 kHz to 6 GHz. The PE42920 targets test and measurement applications where two independent differential signals are required to be switched. Having both switches in a small, 3 x 3 mm QFN package saves both board space and BOM cost as well as improving performance.


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Ultrasensitive Phase Noise Analyzer / VCO Tester: FSWP

FSWPThe R&S FSWP phase noise analyzer and VCO tester from Rohde & Schwarz enables ultrasensitive and ultra-fast phase noise measurements. It also allows users to measure the spectral purity of signal sources such as generators, synthesizers, high-end oscillators (OCXO, DRO, …) and voltage-controlled oscillators (VCO) more quickly than with any other solution. The high-end instrument covers a frequency range up to 26 GHz and offers a top dynamic range.


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1700 V SiC MOSFET: C2M1000170J

Wolfspeed_ C2M1000170_PR_PhotoRichardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability for a 1700 V SiC MOSFET. The C2M1000170J features high blocking voltage with low RDS (on), low parasitic inductance, ultra-low drain gate capacitance, and a separate driver source pin. It is easy to parallel and simple to drive. The new MOSFET offers higher system efficiency, smooth switching waveforms, reduced cooling requirements, and increased system reliability.


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CPRI RF Measurement Option

CPRI_RF_HighResAnritsu introduces a CPRI RF measurement option for its BTS Master™ handheld base station analyzer family that can significantly reduce the operational expense associated with troubleshooting interference at base stations. The BTS Master-based CPRI RF measurement test set allows field engineers and technicians to conduct accurate RF measurements on remote radio heads (RRHs) while remaining at ground level.


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Wireless Power Transfer Analysis Software

Wireless Power Transfer Analysis SoftwareKeysight Technologies Inc. introduced a wireless power transfer analysis option for its E5072A, E5061B, and E5063A ENA series network analyzers. With this software option, the ENA series network analyzers are now able to effectively address the needs of emerging wireless power transfer (WPT) markets. A key factor in designing WPT devices is the performance of the power transfer efficiency between coupled coils and resonators.


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2016 RF Product Guide

2016 Catalog CoverPasternack Enterprises, Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, has released their new 2016 RF Product Guide. The company’s new 264 page catalog contains thousands of in-stock products such as a greatly expanded portfolio of RF amplifiers and electromechanical switches, the industry’s largest selection of RF cable assemblies and hundreds of other passive, active and test & measurement components.


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