The high frequencies involved in 5G will force a re-think of how to go about characterizing circuits and systems. Adnan Khan | Anritsu Co. Engineers responsible for designing and manufacturing 5G chipsets, devices, and systems have more than enough challenges. From a technical standpoint, they must deliver high bandwidth, low latency, and other performance benchmarks. […]
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Network analyzers combine built-in pulse generators, spectrum/time-domain analysis, modulators
New network analyzers deliver reliability and repeatability with best-in-class dynamic range, trace noise and temperature stability, as well as a wide range of software applications, enabling engineers to consistently achieve comprehensive device characterization. Keysight’s new E5080B, P50xxA Series, and M980xA Series network analyzers deliver next-generation features and performance in benchtop, USB, and PXI form factors. […]
WLAN measurement setup first to support IEEE802.11ac OTA tests via CTIA/WFA CWG Test Plan V. 2.1
The Wireless Connectivity Test Set MT8862A is the industry’s first WLAN measurement solution to support IEEE802.11ac OTA (Over the Air) tests in accordance with CTIA/WFA CWG Test Plan Version 2.1 released in April. With the new support, the MT8862A offers chipset and device manufacturers a comprehensive test tool that can verify WLAN products used in […]
Courseware covers RF microwave circuit design, simulation and measurement
A radio frequency (RF) microwave circuit design, simulation and measurement package provides students with engineering essentials, practical skills and everyday application knowledge to help them successfully develop 5G and IoT wireless applications. Keysight’s RF Microwave Teaching Solution focuses on the complete RF circuit design flow, from specification and simulation, to prototype building and validation, while […]
5G conformance toolset supports validated GCF and PTCRB protocol
Keysight Technologies says its 5G Conformance Toolset now supports the greatest number of validated Global Certification Forum (GCF) and PTCRB protocol, as well as radio frequency (RF) conformance test cases, for both 5G new radio (NR) non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) mode, as reaffirmed at the recent GCF meeting. Protocol and RF conformance tests are […]
BER analyzer gets multichannel support, FEC pattern generation
The Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A BERT has been enhanced with four PAM4 BERT options adding multichannel synchronization, multilane FEC pattern generation for 400 GbE, Inter Symbol Interference (ISI) stressed signal generation to simulate transmission path losses, and application software for capturing device-under-test (DUT) error counts. The new options allow engineers to more accurately and efficiently […]
Spectrum analyzer package handles 3D mapping for 5G NR apps
A spectrum analyzer package that provides 3D indoor and outdoor coverage mapping for 5G New Radio (5G NR) integrates the Field Master Pro MS2090A RF handheld spectrum analyzer with the MA8100A TRX NEON Signal Mapper. The integrated field test solution allows wireless professionals deploying 5G NR to conduct more accurate measurements than conventional instruments using […]
First integrated dual-channel 44-GHz vector signal generator with 2-GHz bandwidth
Dual-channel microwave signal generators support up to 44 GHz signals and 2-GHz RF modulation bandwidth in a single instrument. Keysight’s new VXG microwave signal generators address the most demanding wideband millimeter wave (mmWave) applications for 5G and satellite communications by decreasing test set-up complexity and reducing path losses introduced in over-the-air (OTA) test environments. Many […]
First integrated dual-channel 44-GHz vector signal generator with 2-GHz bandwidth
Keysight’s new VXG microwave signal generators are the first dual-channel microwave signal generators that support up to 44-GHz signals and 2-GHz RF modulation bandwidth in a single instrument. They are designed to address the most demanding wideband millimeter wave (mmWave) applications for 5G and satellite communications by making test set-up less complex and reducing path […]
Test set checks for PCI Express 5.0 (Gen5) standard compliance
A transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx) testing solution provides the speed and margins needed to meet the Peripheral Component Interconnect or PCI Express 5.0 Technology (PCIe Gen5) standard. With many 5G wireless devices reported to launch in 2019, the computer/server industry is actively working to upgrade and enhance network speed with advanced technologies such as […]