The 64-Gbaud PAM4 Pulse Pattern Generator (PPG) and 32-Gbaud PAM4 Error Detector (ED) modules support 400 GbE and Over 400G bit error rate (BER) tests for Anritsu’s Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A BERT. With the modules installed, the MP1900A provides engineers with high signal quality and excellent Rx sensitivity to more accurately verify the performance of […]
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Sodera LE Bluetooth protocol and power analyzer now at Saelig
The Teledyne LeCroy Sodera LE Wideband Bluetooth Protocol Analyzer is designed to address Internet of Things (IoT) development with full support of Bluetooth 5. The analyzer helps developers to identify Bluetooth Low Energy data communications problems, such as insufficient throughput, power consumption, and timing issues. Data captured by the Sodera LE can be evaluated using […]
Coax power splitters/dividers, directional couplers, attenuators cover dc to 110 GHz
W1 coaxial components are metrology-grade designed and manufactured to deliver precision performance and repeatability for high-frequency measurements. Comprised of a W1 connectorized power splitter, power divider, directional coupler and attenuators, the new family removes measurement complexity, reduces measurement setup time, and improves accuracy, making them a superior alternative to millimeter-interfaced solutions. Unlike other solutions that […]
Compact instrumentation streamlines volume tests of 5G New Radio (NR) infrastructure equipment
The Keysight S9100A 5G multi-band vector transceiver (S9100A) is a compact and scalable 5G base station manufacturing test solution that enables network equipment manufacturers (NEMs) to streamline volume test of 5G New Radio (NR) infrastructure equipment, accelerating deployment of 5G networks. Keysight’s 5G base station manufacturing test solution leverages common hardware and software platforms (including […]
Test bed demo: Getting ready for emerging millimeter wave applications
We recently talked with Greg Jue from Keysight who took us through a demo of an R&D test bed for emerging millimeter wave applications. Specifically, as an application example, Jue set up an example 802.11ay system. The 802.11ay spec is designed as an improvement of the 802.11ad WLAN definition that will have a frequency of […]
Making noise figure measurements with handheld analyzers
We recently were able to get with Roland Zhang from Keysight who took us through a noise figure measurement system that really comes in handy if you’re doing 5G measurements in the field. Zhang explains that in the 5G arena there will be a lot of amplifiers or up and down converters to convert signals […]
Why 5G is going to over-the-air testing
Cables and connectors may become artifacts of the past for communication electronics as the world moves to 5G standards. SHERI DETOMASI, KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 5G is rapidly approaching and there is a lot of talk about over-the-air (OTA) testing – that is, testing without the DUT physically connected to the test equipment. I’ve seen test […]
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, […]
2×2 MIMO software helps measure IEEE802.11ac WLAN equipment in real-world settings
Anritsu Co. has come out with 2×2 MIMO Measurement Software MX886200A-010 that extends the measurement capability of its Wireless Connectivity Test Set MT8862A. With the software installed, the MT8862A is said to be the world’s first solution that supports output signal quality, transmit power, receiver sensitivity, and 2×2 MIMO measurements on IEEE802.11ac WLAN equipment under […]
