The 6 GHz band brings 1,200 MHz of additional spectrum to Wi-Fi which complicates the task of testing and verifying features. Eve Danel, LitePoint Now that the 6 GHz region of the spectrum is available for unlicensed use, Wi-Fi 6E devices are on their way to store shelves. Manufacturers face the juggling act of comprehensively […]
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Software console helps automate wireless testbed tasks
The scriptMachine is a console for controlling one or more octoBox testbeds. The scriptMachine also includes a development environment for test automation and runs scripts supplied by octoScope or third parties. New Wi-Fi functionality, such as mesh, roaming, steering and load balancing, require automation of complex test sequences. Similarly, new Wi-Fi industry testing standards such […]
Waveguide-to-coax adapters use European IEC standard flanges
A new line of euro-style flange, waveguide-to-coax adapters are candidates for radar, satellite and wireless communications, and test instrumentation applications. Fairview Microwave’s new waveguide-to-coax adapters cover a wide range of waveguide sizes that include European IEC standard flanges (including UBR square cover, UDR and PDR types), WR-22 to WR-430, right-angle and end-launch coaxial connector options, […]
Positive-slope equalizers cover 500 MHz to 40 GHz range
A new line of positive slope equalizers exhibit a fixed attenuation response that increases linearly over broadband frequencies. These equalizers are ideal in compensating for gain variation and optimizing performance in systems where excessive losses may occur at the low end of the frequency band. This broadband performance makes them ideal for a variety of […]
Test instrument enables Wi-Fi testing, OFDMA wireless packet capture in the field
The fieldPal is a precision Wi-Fi test instrument that enables Wi-Fi testing and OFDMA wireless packet capture in the field. To test performance of the new wireless technologies and applications, engineers use controlled laboratory testbeds like the octoBox in combination with field testing. New types of test tools are needed that allow testing in the […]
NI CEO: COVID-19 on day one
NI CEO Eric Starkloff’s first decision was what to do about COVID-19 the night before he took over on February 1, 2020. Since then, he’s seen the opportunities in communications resulting from the pandemic. How would you like to take on a new leadership role just as a pandemic takes hold? That’s what Eric Starkloff […]
Setup speeds testing of distributed antenna systems
Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. has engaged with SkyBridge Services in the U.S. to simplify distributed antenna system (DAS) installation and maintenance. Supported by the SkyBridge cloud-based test management tools, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH is factory calibrated to provide fast, efficient and accurate cable and antenna measurements up to 4 GHz. Operated via a […]
World’s first arbitrary waveform transceiver
An Arbitrary Waveform Transceiver Series product line called the Proteus is a valuable tool for R&D labs in growing markets such as quantum physics, medicine, aerospace and defense, telecommunications and automotive. For synchronized, phase coherent, multi-channel applications such as quantum physics and radar applications the Proteus arbitrary waveform transceiver is an ideal, space efficient and […]
Multi-channel LoRa-specific 1U rackmount tester handles transmitter/receiver signal evaluation
The GWInstek C-1200 LoRa Tester is a one-box tester that incorporates a multitude of LoRa transmit and receive tests. The C-1200 provides transmitter tests that include spectrum analysis, time domain, FEI (Frequency Error Indicator), and TOA (Time-On-Air). LoRa Receiver tests include sensitivity, BER (Bit Error Rate), and PER (Packet Error Rate). In addition to sub-gigahertz […]
Testing regimes for the new frequencies and features of 5G
Measurements taking place in pre-commercial 5G network trials provide new insights and overcome uncertainties before the technology’s formal launch. By Rohde&Schwarz The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) defined fifth-generation (5G) cellular technology in Release 15, which updated mission-critical (MC) communications and MC service functions, to meet the International Telecommunication Union’s IMT-2020 performance requirements. IMT-2020 laid […]
