Broadband, high power coaxial packaged limiters now include 13 unique models that are designed to help protect sensitive components in the receive chain and other microwave circuits in close proximity to high power signals. These RF limiters operate over a wide frequency range in bands from 0.2 GHz to 40 GHz and provide low leakage […]
Communication Test
Multi-frequency, multi-GNSS RF simulator handles 320 channels in a single chassis
The enhanced GSS9000 Series GNSS constellation simulator meets the ever-more-demanding test needs of high-performance satellite navigation systems. The enhanced GSS9000 Series’ enriched features and capabilities raise the bar for GNSS development and test. The enhanced GSS9000 Series doubles the number of supported channels (320 in a single chassis) while maintaining its full performance specification, including […]
Pocketable RF signal source provides test signals with or without PC connection
The VSG2G5C RF Vector Signal Generator is a cost-effective pocketable USB-connected RF signal source with capabilities that provide standalone and PC-controlled functions comparable to full-size analog RF signal generators. Offering frequencies from 100 Hz to 1 MHz (low-band) and 100 MHz to 2.5 GHz (RF band) with a frequency resolution of 1 Hz, this handy […]
Bluetooth 5.1 BLE AoA/AoD capability comes to Bluetooth test set
A new option for the Bluetooth Test Set MT8852B supports the latest Bluetooth Core v5.1 (BT 5.1) specification for evaluating new key positioning services. With the new BLE AoA/AoD Option MT8852B-037, the Anritsu MT8852B can conduct efficient RF-signal Angle of Arrival (AoA) and Angle of Departure (AoD) measurements to help speed time to market and […]
RF couplers cover 26.5 GHz to 67 GHz with low insertion loss
A new series of high frequency couplers target 5G telecommunication, automotive radars, satellite communication, point-to-point radios and aerospace applications. Pasternack’s new line of high-frequency RF directional couplers consists of 24 models that have a high maximum operating frequency range from 26.5 GHz to 67 GHz. These new couplers deliver excellent isolation, low insertion loss and […]
RF limiters protect sensitive RF receivers up to 40 GHz
A line of broadband, high-power coaxial limiters are designed to help protect sensitive components in the receive chain and other microwave circuits in close proximity to high power signals. The typical applications for these RF limiters include electronic warfare, military communications, instrumentation, fiber optic communication systems, SATCOM, radar, point-to-point wireless, telecom and R&D applications. Pasternack’s […]
How standards and conformance tests shape the future of 5G New Radio
Specs for 5G NR release-15 have been finalized and plans call for product introductions this year. Sheri DeTomasi | Keysight Technologies, Inc. The development of 5G standards and their commercial rollout appears to be on a fast track. Mobile operators and network equipment makers are conducting field trials and the first smartphones are expected out […]
Economical vector signal generator features 40 MHz bandwidth
The VSG60A vector signal generator offers the performance and agility of a serious vector signal generator at a fraction of the cost. A low phase noise, agile local oscillator with a 200 μsec switch time enables frequency hopping spread spectrum testing, and a dual 14-bit DAC runs at 2x or 3x the I/Q symbol rate […]
Anechoic chamber, test system get validation for 5G modem development
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of Qualcomm Inc., has accepted Anritsu’s Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A and CATR Anechoic Chamber MA8172A as a validated test method to conduct 5G measurements. The Anritsu solution can be used to perform millimeter-wave (mmWave) beam characterization and beam verification tests for the Snapdragon X50 5G modem using Qualcomm Technologies’ […]
V2X test gear gets OQTE status from intelligent transportation systems
Keysight Technology’s vehicle-to-everything (V2X) test solution (E6953A DSRC V2X) has earned OmniAir Qualified Test Equipment (OQTE) status from the OmniAir Consortium, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for intelligent transportation systems (ITS), tolling and connected vehicles. Keysight’s E6953A DSRC V2X Test Solution provides automotive OEM manufacturers and suppliers with confidence that their devices […]
