New radio communication testers have implemented the many new NB-IoT features introduced with 3GPP Releases 14 and 15. The R&S CMW500 and R&S CMW290 both introduced wake-up signal support, among other Release 15 features, with the most recent firmware releases. For NB-IoT long-term monitoring applications, this wake-up signal can be leveraged to enable either far […]
Communication Test
Wideband RF signal analyzer gets combined with streaming recorder
The RSA7100B wideband RF signal analyzer and streaming recorder targets engineers working on the latest wideband designs in communications, radar, and electronic warfare. The solution offers more than 2.5 hours of streaming RF storage at 800-MHz real-time bandwidth and its 16 kHz to 26.5 GHz frequency range covers a broad range of analysis needs. In […]
Wireless test set upgraded with LTE-V2X functions for PHY tests
Two software options for the Universal Wireless Test Set MT8870A helps measure RF characteristics of 3GPP-compliant LTE-V2X (PC5) devices, facilitating the smooth rollout of cellular-vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) commercialization. With the software, the MT8870A provides automotive chipset and module manufacturers with a cost-efficient instrument that can conduct accurate physical layer (RF) tests of V2X products and devices. […]
Instrument platform handles over-the-air testing for Bluetooth LE
An instrument platform runs new Bluetooth LE test modes for Bluetooth LE 5.0. Similar to that for Bluetooth Classic, it allows manufacturers to perform all RF and pre-conformance tests on their Bluetooth LE components via the over the air interface (OTA). This simplifies testing considerably, as no additional control cable is required as would be […]
Class AB high-power amplifiers offer optional heatsinks
A new series of high power, Class AB broadband amplifier modules incorporate GaN, LDMOS or VDMOS semiconductor technology. The combination of high linearity and efficiency with low distortion over a wide dynamic range makes them candidates for a variety of applications including communications systems, military radio, radar, signal jamming, test and measurement and base stations. […]
Chamber handles far-field radar tests
The R&S ATS1500C antenna test system is a test chamber for high-performance radar testing, offering an outstanding indirect far-field testing performance. The test system consists of the new, compact R&S ATS1500C automotive radar test chamber for far-field testing, in combination with the R&S AREG100A automotive radar echo generator for precise radar target simulation at various […]
Frequency dividers in compact, rugged SMA connectorized packages work to 20 GHz
A new line of frequency divider modules cover broadband frequencies from 0.1 GHz to 20 GHz. A comprehensive offering of 28 different models features fixed divide-by-ratios from 2 to 40. These compact prescalers are for use in frequency synthesizer and phase-locked-loop (PLL) circuit designs, as well as test instrumentation systems. These rugged frequency dividers are […]
Instrumentation checks out Wireless Emergency Alerts data
Rohde & Schwarz, in collaboration with LG Electronics Mobile Comm. U.S.A., Inc., have successfully verified Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) 3.0 features related to GEO-Fencing using an LG G8 ThinQ mobile smartphone. The new Enhanced Targeting Rules imposed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States, requires wireless providers to reach 100% of the […]
New 116-Gbit/sec PAM4 error detector helps evaluate 400 GbE and 800 GbE transmissions
A PAM4 Error Detector (ED) supportes market-leading 116-Gb/sec bit error rate tests for the Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A series. With the new module installed, the MP1900A is the only instrument to achieve error-free measurement of PAM4 signals at 116 Gbit/sec with industry-best operation bit rates and high Rx sensitivity performance. Combined with the previously released […]
Coax surge protectors support frequency ranges of 698 MHz to 2.7 GHz
A new series of coaxial surge protectors are designed to protect valuable communications equipment from power surges and indirect lightning strikes. Pasternack’s new surge protectors are available with either male to male or male to female 4.3-10 connectors and feature VSWR as low as 1.12:1, low insertion loss, maximum input power as high as 500 […]
