Trending RF & Microwave Test and Measurement Products in 2021: December Edition

Trending RF & Microwave Test and Measurement Products in 2021: December Edition

The demand for cutting-edge Test & Measurement equipment has increased significantly with the introduction of new technologies like Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, 5G, and their widespread applications in autonomous driving, IoT, and other areas have been introduced. everything RF has compiled a list of trending Test & Measurement products this month. For more T&M-related products, visit the Test & Measurement Hub on everything RF. We keep users up to date with new products, news, whitepapers, webinars, and events for the RF/Microwave Test & Measurement sector.

10 kW RF Power Meter & Sensor from 0.2 to 200 MHz

The GEMINI 5540A from TEGAM is an RF Power Meter that operates from 0.2 to 200 MHz. It has a power measurement range from 3 to 10,000 W with a 2-sigma accuracy of ±0.5% + 0.5 W across its power range. This power meter combines the sensor and meter into one convenient instrument which allows technicians to read forward and reverse power, VSWR, and frequency simultaneously. Read more.



USB/Ethernet-Controlled 8x Reflective SPDT Switch Matrix from DC to 50 GHz

The RC-8SPDT-50+ from Mini-Circuits is an 8x Reflective SPDT Switch Matrix that operates from DC to 50 GHz. It has 8 independent electromechanical SPDT reflective switches that have a failsafe and break-before-make configuration with a minimum lifetime of 2 million switching cycles per switch position. This switch matrix can handle an input power of up to 20 W. Read more.


Frequency Synthesizer Module from 10 MHz to 4 GHz

The HSM4001B from Holzworth Instrumentation is a Frequency Synthesizer that operates from 10 MHz to 4 GHz. This microwave CW source is architected on a non-PLL-based platform. It provides output power from -70 to 20 dBm and has a phase noise of -122 dBc/Hz at 4 GHz. The synthesizer has harmonics of -40 dBc and spurious levels of -70 dBc. Read more.


Modular Digital Spectrum Recording System from 200 MHz to 6.7 GHz

The DRS9300X from Wideband Systems is a Digital Recording System that operates from 200 MHz to 6700 MHz covering the P Band, L Band, S-Band, and C Band spectrum. It has been designed to record two RF signals (typically right-hand polarization and left-hand polarization) directly from the multi-coupler (between the antenna and receiver). Read more.


Automotive Radar Echo Generator for 24/77/79 GHz Frequency Bands

The R&S®AREG800A from Rohde & Schwarz is an innovative and versatile solution for testing automotive radar sensors. It can generate dynamic artificial objects with individual distance, object size, radial velocity, and angular direction. The Automotive Radar Echo Generator supports up to 4 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth in all automotive radar bands at 24 GHz and 77 GHz/79 GHz. Read more.


2-Port Vector Network Analyzer from 10 MHz to 44 GHz

The S5243 from Copper Mountain Technologies is a 2-port Vector Network Analyzer that operates from 10 MHz to 44 GHz. It features an excellent dynamic range of 130 dB, typ. (10 Hz IF BW) and a fast measurement speed of 17 µs. The device can be used to measure all four S parameters (S11, S21, S12, and S22) and has an output power that can be adjusted from -50 dBm to 0 dBm. Read more.


95 dB Benchtop Attenuator Assembly from 200 to 8000 MHz

The 50BA-048-95 from JFW Industries is a Benchtop Attenuator Assembly that operates from 200 to 8000 MHz. It is available with two solid-state step attenuators each providing up to 95 dB of attenuation with 1 dB step size. The attenuators have an insertion loss of less than 8 dB and a switching speed of 4 µs. It is available in a mini-benchtop enclosure with SMA female connectors. Read more.


Peak Power Analyzer from 30 MHz to 40 GHz

The 4500C from Boonton is a Peak Power Analyzer that operates from 30 MHz to 40 GHz. It is ideal for capturing, displaying, analyzing, and characterizing microwave and RF power in both the time and statistical domains. It is ideal for design, verification, and troubleshooting of pulsed and noise-like signals used in commercial and military radar, electronic warfare (EW), wireless communications (e.g., LTE, LTE-A, and 5G), and consumer electronics (WLAN), as well as education and research applications. Read more.


Dual USB Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer with 245 MHz true I/Q streaming

The SPECTRAN V6 X from Aaronia is a high-performance USB real-time spectrum analyzer that operates from 10 MHz to 6 GHz. The analyzer support dual USB True I/Q streaming of up to 245 MHz (IQ rate) real-time bandwidth. Multiple devices can be cascaded together to achieve an even higher real-time bandwidth. The analyzers have a DANL of -170 dBm/Hz with internal pre-amp on and an amplitude accuracy of +/- 0.5 dB. Read more.


Stand Alone RF Tunnel Shielded Box from 20 MHz to 40 GHz

The HDRF-3590 from RF Electronics is a Stand Alone RF Tunnel Shielded Box that operates from 20 MHz to 40 GHz. This fully portable design is equipped with caster wheels for ease of movement. The interior of this enclosure measures 650(W) X 650 (H) X 2050 (L) mm. It has a thick RF absorbing foam that provides isolation of more than 120 dB @ 3 GHz. Read more.


5G/LTE/802.11ax Universal Wireless Test Set from 10 MHz to 6 GHz

The MT8872A from Anritsu is a Universal Wireless Test System that operates from 10 MHz to 6 GHz. It has been designed for testing high-volume smartphones, tablets, Automotive Solutions, IoT devices, and wireless modules. The test set supports various wireless communications standards, including 5G NR Sub-6 GHz, LTE/LTE-Advanced, LTE-V2X, NB-IoT, Cat-M, V2X 802.11p, WLAN, and Bluetooth. It has a standard measurement bandwidth of up to 200 MHz. Read more.


USB-Powered Signal Generator from 20 MHz to 7 GHz

The SG6000PRO from DS Instruments is a Portable/Benchtop RF Signal Generator that operates from 20 MHz to 7 GHz. It delivers an output power of up to 15 dBm that can be adjusted in 0.25 dB steps or can be continuously changed using an internal variable attenuator. The generator has a front-mounted OLED display with user control buttons for frequency and power levels. Read more.


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