The PROPSIM MANET Channel Emulation Solution secures end-to-end performance and interoperability of Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANET) and mesh radio systems (a self-forming and self-healing reliable network that eliminates single points of failure) for tactical mission-critical wireless communications. Increased complexity and technological advancements, such as MIMO and beamforming in wireless military communication systems, has accelerated the […]
Communication Test
Test gear handles end-to-end 5G NR-ready channel emulation
The PROPSIM F64 5G Channel Emulation Solution is said to be the industry’s first 5G New Radio (NR)-ready channel emulation solution. Keysight’s PROPSIM F64 5G Channel Emulation Solution enables chipset, device, and network equipment manufacturers to characterize end-to-end system performance of the latest 4G and 5G base stations and mobile devices by emulating real-world radio […]
Multi-gigabit LTE evaluation functions support LTE-Advanced Pro protocols
Two Gigabit LTE software options for the Anritsu Signalling Tester MD8430A support the increased communications speeds associated with LTE-Advanced Pro (LTE-A Pro). The LTE DL 6 Carrier Aggregation Option and LTE UL 256QAM Option extend the measurement capability of the MD8430A and provide engineers with a comprehensive test solution to accurately and efficiently evaluate LTE-A […]
Test suite accelerates EMI/EMC compliance testing
The EMCVu is a test suite targeting EMI/EMC pre-compliance testing and troubleshooting. Developed by Tektronix, EMCVu aims to give engineers an accurate, convenient and cost-effective approach to determine if their product designs will pass EMC emission compliance testing on the first try. At the core of the new solution are the Tektronix real-time USB spectrum […]
Radio communications tester supports RF, PHY layer throughput measurements for 6CA terminals
The measurement capability of the Anritsu MT8821C Radio Communications Analyzer has been augmented with the release of LTE-Advanced software solutions. When the new LTE-Advanced FDD DL CA 6CCs Measurement Software MX882112C-061 and LTE-Advanced TDD DL CA 6 CCs Measurement Software MX882113C-061 for LTE-Advanced/LTE Advanced Pro DL 6CA are installed, the MT8821C supports RF and PHY […]
Fast chart recorder samples at 200 kHz
AstroNova, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT), a global leader in data visualization technologies, today announced the launch of the Everest®EV-5000, the newest chart recorder from AstroNova Test & Measurement. The EV-5000 sets a new standard for mission-critical applications in which remote data is acquired, measured, printed and stored for back up. “The new EV-5000 is a direct replacement […]
Better testing for better M2M, D2D and IoT devices
New instrumentation simplifies the task of examining how wireless applications behave during periods of both high and low power consumption. Tom Bifiato, Rohde & Schwarz America Countless devices use cellular platforms to connect and exchange data. Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and device-to-device (D2D) communication systems all use cellular networks via GSM and GPRS. M2M and D2D communication […]
First SDR for 28-GHz research targets 3GPP and Verizon 5G standards
A series of 28-GHz radio heads have been developed by National Instruments Corp. for the mmWave Transceiver System. This combination creates the first commercially available full transceiver of its kind that can transmit and/or receive signals of up to 2 GHz of bandwidth in real time, covering spectrum from 27.5 GHz to 29.5 GHz. The […]
First Cat-M1 Test GCF Certification goes to LTE-advanced RF test system
Anritsu Co.’s LTE-Advanced RF Conformance Test System ME7873LA has earned the first GCF certification for the LTE Category M1 (Cat M1) RF Conformance Test, as part of IoT communications technology. With the GCF certification, the ME7873LA has approval for more than 70 test cases across seven bands, including frequency bands in Japan, North America, and […]
USB3.1 receiver setup supports latest test standards
A USB3.1 Receiver Test Solution integrates a USB3.1 Receiver Test Adapter G0373A with a Signal Quality Analyzer (SQA) MP1800A and dedicated high-speed serial data test software to support the latest USB3.1 Gen2 SuperSpeed+, 10 Gbit/s receiver test standards. Developed by Anritsu Co., the setup provides engineers with an all-in-one USB3.1 receiver test solution to ensure […]
