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 […]
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Instrument runs true PIM analysis over fiber for IQ data
The IQ Fiber Master MT2780A multi-port CPRI-based RF and PIM (passive intermodulation) analyzer that is the first instrument to perform true PIM analysis over fiber and present RF spectrum results derived from IQ data. The MT2780A reduces test costs and time by providing field engineers, field technicians, and third-party contractors with a single instrument to […]
New time-saving functions for ESW EMI test receiver
Rohde & Schwarz has integrated the fast time-domain scan as standard in its R&S ESW EMI test receiver. It works with double bandwidth to increase measuring speed. Also new is the R&S EWS-K58 multi CISPR ADP option. It precisely shows the effects of interference on digital communication systems. The option accelerates CISPR 11 tests on […]
Test setup handles true-wireless-stereo IC checks
A complete test solution for True Wireless Stereo (TWS) chips incorporates wireless RF and MCU tests as well as digital, analog, and mixed-signal measurements. The economical Chroma 3380 test systems satisfy price-conscious IC designers, whereas the advanced Chroma 3680 test systems provide fast and comprehensive testing to fulfill innovative and high-sensitivity TWS chip testing needs. […]
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. […]
Testbed automates Wi-Fi 6 testing of access point and station devices
The new STACK-WFA testbed for automated Wi-Fi 6 testing of access point (AP) and station (STA) devices comes pre-configured with built-in AP and STA devices for testing Wi-Fi 6 features. Servers, such as RADIUS, needed for feature testing are included with the testbed. Thus, the testbed is turnkey and usable out of the box. “Wi-Fi […]
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 […]
Wireless wideband protocol analyzer covers Bluetooth, 802.11/15 modes
The Frontline X240 Wireless Wideband Analyzer covers wireless technologies of Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth Classic (BR/EDR), 802.11 and 802.15.4. The Frontline X240, with state-of-the-art wideband software-defined radio technology, when combined with the new Wireless Protocol Suite, offers an unparalleled combination of portability, configurability and deep protocol analysis. With the growing use of wireless technologies in […]
Test platform validates UWB device technology
A test platform is designed to validate the quality of UWB devices that use NXP’s recently announced secure fine ranging chipset, SR100T. Customers will be able to use the integrated LitePoint IQgig-UWB solution to help test and calibrate devices enabled with NXP’s UWB technology. UWB is a technology addressing security applications in automotive and mobile […]
Multi-frequency, multi-GNSS RF simulator handles 320 channels in a single chassis
The enhanced GSS9000 Series GNSS constellation simulator meets the ever-more-demanding test needs of high-performance satellite navigation systems. The enhanced GSS9000 Series’ enriched features and capabilities raise the bar for GNSS development and test. The enhanced GSS9000 Series doubles the number of supported channels (320 in a single chassis) while maintaining its full performance specification, including […]
