The EMP/EMC ruggedized and shielded RF-over-fiber Sentinel 3 system now has a driver that is compatible with LabVIEW based systems. The driver has been approved by National Instruments and provides a high level of accuracy at±1⁄4 dB across the Sentinel 3 link gain. The Sentinel 3 system basically consists of remote RF sensors that connect […]
Test Equipment
VNAs cover 9 kHz to 8.5 GHz with 1-Hz resolution
The Siglent SNA5000A series of two- and four-port vector network analyzers offer a frequency analysis range of 9 kHz up to 8.5 GHz with a resolution of 1 Hz, a dynamic range of 125 dB, and a level resolution of 0.05 dB. The Siglent SNA5000A series consists of four models (4.5 GHz or 8.5 GHz […]
Wireless test sets support Wi-Fi 6E UE, chipsets, modules
A hardware option extends the frequency of the TRX Test Module MU887002A for Universal Wireless Test Sets MT8870A and MT8872A from 6 GHz to 7.3 GHz to address emerging Wi-Fi 6E designs. With the hardware option, the wireless test sets support RF tests of the 6 GHz band (5.925 to 7.125 GHz) specified by the […]
Hand-held testers check out copper cabling up to Cat 6A standards
The WireXpert cable tester series now includes the WireXpert 500, a cable certifier that targets copper cables up to Cat 6A. With its modular concept and unique licensing system, the WireXpert 500 is a versatile, cost-effective tool for cable system certification in office environments, industrial settings, laboratories and data centers. Softing has found that the […]
Q/V-band phased-array satellite antennas target next-generation satellites
A new phased-array user terminal is specifically designed for operation in the higher millimeter-wave (MMW) frequency bands for evolving next-generation communication satellites. The new low-profile antenna, based on ThinKom’s patented VICTS (Variable Inclination Continuous Transverse Stub) technology, will operate in the Q- and V-band frequencies (37.5-42.5 GHz and 47.2-51.4 GHz). These bands have been designated […]
TAA-compliant waveguide horn antennas span 1.7 to 40 GHz
A new series of standard gain, waveguide horn antennas can be used in a wide range of test and measurement, wireless communication, government/military, R&D, and microwave radio systems applications. Fairview Microwave’s new waveguide horn antennas are made in the U.S. and are TAA-compliant. With low loss, high power handling capability, high directivity and near constant […]
Instrument monitors optical fiber Bragg grating sensors in static and dynamic apps
A new optical interrogator, the MXFS, provides stability against external influences and a high-sensor capacity of 128 channels per device, making it a candidate for use among engineers carrying out measurements within unpredictable environments, such as construction sites or laboratories. MXFS is a fibre Bragg grating measurement device, based on the BraggMETER technology, that is […]
Working with fiber optic internet connections
Fiber internet service is often called the gold standard of residential internet connections thanks to the fact that a fiber internet connection can easily provide a 10x speedier connection than ordinary coax cable. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployments by Verizon Fios and AT&T Fiber are capable of 4K video conferencing and ultra-fast file uploads. Such connections also […]
RF load terminations handle up to 1 W
New RF loads can be used to terminate coax cables, multicoupling devices and test equipment across a variety of applications. Features include maximum power of 1 W, 1.85 mm, 2.4 mm, 3.5 mm, SMP and SMPM connector options, male and female connector combinations, models with or without chains, 18 GHz, 27 GHz, 34.5 GHz, 40 […]
Testbed helps optimize home Wi-Fi devices
STACK-MID is a new testbed designed for communications service providers (CSPs) to test and optimize home-focused Wi-Fi devices and solutions. A subset of octoScope’s fully-featured STACK-MAX testbed, STACK-MID supports testing of all features and standards that are vital to home Wi-Fi devices, including the latest Broadband Forum TR-398 Issue 2 test cases for home router […]
