Ranatec, a part of the Qamcom Group and a leading supplier of unique Test and Measurement equipment for niche RF and Microwave applications, announced that it has added the Ranatec RI 3101 8×8 Butler Matrix to its product portfolio. The enhanced RF design represents the Ranatec benchmark for innovation that enables wireless tech companies to perform enhanced testing and qualify their most progressive products.
The Ranatec Butler Matrix delivers a wide operational bandwidth for frequencies from 2.4 to 8.0 GHz. Based on cutting-edge Scandinavian technology, the RI 3101 is designed to perform over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi bands of operation. In addition, the product is also a valuable tool for testing of wireless products operating on the Wi-Fi extended frequency band up to 7.125 GHz.
“A valuable complement to our portfolio of products for wireless test automation, the new RI 3101 Butler Matrix boasts support for multichannel MIMO testing for 8+8 antenna ports over a large frequency range – the conventional Bluetooth and Wi-Fi bands at 2.4 and 5 GHz are supported as well as an extension up to 8 GHz”, said Magnus Kilian, CEO of Ranatec.
According to Ranatec, the RI 3101 Butler Matrix is also highly suitable for antenna array beamforming and interference testing for multiple systems within the frequency range and for multichannel multipath emulation.
Kilian further added that they confident are that customers will choose this product based on its performance and quality. Due to extremely thorough electrical simulations during product development, they achieved a very high Output Phase Accuracy of +/- 10 degrees, where the competition is typically providing a level of 15.
Addressing the needs of the demanding electronics market, through continual development and improvement Ranatec is creating the value for its customers by introducing new advancements like the new RI 3101 Butler Matrix. Based on renowned quality and engineering, Ranatec’s competitive portfolio enables customers to test their latest, cutting-edge wireless equipment with superior proficiency – enabling electronics manufacturers to create and secure value-added product offerings and capture a competitive edge and significant share of the global marketplace.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Parameter | Typical Performance |
| Frequency Range | 2.4 to 8 GHz |
| Return Loss (50 Ω reference) | 13 dB |
| Output phase deviation from nominal | ±10° |
| Output amplitude deviation from nominal | <±3 dB |
| Insertion Loss | <13 dB |
| Isolation | >13 dB |
| Maximum Power | 5 W |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 138 x 131 x 19 mm |
| Mass | 0.78 Kg |
| Connector Type | SMA-Female |
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