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 […]
Communication Test
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 […]
Protocol analysis system handles 25G, 50G, 100G Ethernet standards plus 32G/128G Fibre Channel interconnections
Teledyne LeCroy, the worldwide leader in protocol test solutions, is pleased to announce the latest in High Speed Ethernet Fabric tools, the SierraNet T328 Protocol Analysis systems. SierraNet T328 offers users the state of the art analysis platform for the fast emerging 25G, 50G and 100G Ethernet standard and for the new 32G/128G Fibre Channel […]
USB-connected vector signal generators produce 2 GHz, 4 GHz analog outputs
Saelig Company, Inc. has announced the availability of Triarchy Techologies’ VSG2G1 and VSG6G1 RF Vector Signal Generators – very cost effective USB-connected portable, pocketable RF signal sources with capabilities that provide features and functions comparable to full-size analog RF signal generators. Offering frequency ranges up to 2.2GHz (VSG2G1) or 6.2GHz (VSG6G1), frequency sweep, frequency hopping […]
Lightweight hand-held spectrum analyzer
handles 2 GHz signals and more
A new handheld spectrum analyzer is billed as having impressively low weight and long battery life. Developed by Rohde & Schwarz, the R&S Spectrum Rider offers large buttons and a touchscreen while operating over a frequency range from 5 kHz to 2 GHz, which can be extended up to 4 GHz with a key code. Typical uses are during RF […]
