Believe it or not, there’s a do-it-yourself vector network analyzer that can be constructed with a few readily available parts which also can provide measurements accurate enough to be useful in professional work. The basis for the VNA is a chip from Mini-Circuits. Mini-Circuits president Ted Heil explained the ideas behind the DIY VNA in […]
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Handheld measurement instruments let IoT network operators check conditions in the real world
New Nemo IoT Meter and Nemo Handy IoT instruments enable network operators and service providers to actively test networks in the field, ensuring the coverage and service quality of networks in the mission-critical and consumer-based Internet of Things (IoT) applications, accelerating installations, and speeding time-to-revenue. “The availability of LTE network coverage does not necessarily mean […]
RFIC test capability for NB-IoT and eMTC standards
New NI-RFmx NB-IoT/eMTC measurement software complements National Instruments’ existing RF test capabilities for wireless technologies ranging from 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax to Bluetooth to 2G/3G/4G/5G standards. NB-IoT and eMTC drive a wide range of machine-type communication applications by delivering on key performance criteria such as extended range and lower power consumption. Compared to existing LTE technology, the NB-IoT […]
RF transceiver card handles high bandwidth, multi-channel apps
The Sidekiq X4 high bandwidth multi-channel RF transceiver card is based on the RadioVerse ADRV9009 wideband RF transceiver design from Analog Devices, Inc. and provides up to 800 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth with its four-phase coherent (or independently tunable) RF receivers. Sidekiq X4 is compliant with the VITA 57.1 FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) form factor, […]
Modulated RF power amps for pre-compliance immunity testing
The TekBox TBMDA2/TBMDA3 Modulated Wideband Power Amplifiers are designed to create an inexpensive signal source for pre-compliance immunity testing of electronic PCBs and products. Driven by the tracking generator output of a spectrum analyzer, they provide the increased RF power outputs required by many test environments. With an input power range of up to -8 […]
Portable, 4-in-1 26.5 GHz calibration kits for T&M, field testing, antenna measurement and cable verification
A new line of 4-in-1 3.5-mm calibration kits for test and measurement, field testing, antenna measurement and cable verification applications consists of two models, both with a compact, lightweight, 4-in-1 design package. These short-open-load-through (SOLT) calibration kits have a 26.5-GHz calibration capability. They feature gold-plated 3.5-mm connectors and a handy lanyard. Plus, they are available […]
Bluetooth analyzer supports Wi-Fi 11ac and WPAN
The Bluetooth Vanguard now includes features that address the recent, rapid evolution of Bluetooth technology and related development complexities, including feature additions for Wi-Fi and WPAN coexistence analysis. Vanguard is an all-in-one, fully integrated system supporting wideband (all channels) capture and analysis of Bluetooth Classic (BR/EDR), Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), plus concurrent Wi-Fi 3×3 11ac, […]
Test setups will check DSRC and vehicle-to-everything comm capabilities
Keysight Technologies Inc. will work with IT-Telecom to collaborate on a testing solution for Dedicated Short-Range Communication (DSRC) or Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication. IT Telecom is a V2X, Intelligent Transport System (ITS) solutions company in Korea that specializes in DSRC technology. DSRC signaling module and protocol expertise from IT-Telecom enhances system integrity and productivity. Safety is […]
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 […]
Download speeds hit 2 Gbps on LTE
LTE download data speeds of 2Gbps have been hit using Keysight’s 5G Protocol R&D Toolset and Qualcomm Technologies’ mobile test device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 LTE modem. Keysight’s 5G Protocol R&D Toolset, the industry’s first 5G protocol test solution, is part of Keysight’s suite of Network Emulation Solutions, the only seamless radio frequency […]
