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Sub-6 GHz/mmWave 5GNR Base Station Transceiver System
The S9101A from Keysight is a 5G-NR Base Station Transceiver System for automated testing of 5G NR infrastructure equipment in the FR1 (sub-6 GHz) and FR2 (24-44 GHz) spectrum bands. It supports the testing of 5G NR components, including remote radio heads (RRH), distributed units (DU), active antenna arrays, amplifiers, and chipsets. This system enables the wideband signal generation and analysis of 5G NR (3GPP Release 15 and higher) waveforms. It lowers the cost of tests with a reduced footprint compared to benchtop instruments and provides extremely high test throughput. This system can operate on both AC/DC supplies. Read more
Linear Driver Amplifier from 3300 to 4200 MHz for 4G LTE/5G Applications
The SKY66052-11 from Skyworks Solutions is a Linear Driver Amplifier that operates from 3300 to 4200 MHz. It delivers a linear output power of up to +19 dBm with an adjustable gain from 30 to 36 dB and has a turn-on time of 0.6 µs. This amplifier features active biasing circuitry to compensate amplifier performance over temperature, voltage, and process variation. It is available in a compact MSL3 package that measures 3.00 x 3.00 x 0.85 mm and requires a single DC supply of 5 V. The amplifier supports B42, B43, n77, and n78 3GPP bands and is ideal as a driver amplifier for massive MIMO, macro base stations, micro base stations, and 4G LTE & 5G NR TDD system applications. Read more
28 GHz mmWave 5G Outdoor Repeater with Rx Range up to 10 Km
The Network 257 (460069) from Wilson Electronics is a 28 GHz 5G mmWave Outdoor Repeater that covers the 5G-NR n257 and n261 bands. It provides an end-to-end gain of up to 100 dB, has a noise figure of 2.5 dB, and a latency of less than 40 ns. This repeater uses cutting-edge dielectric waveguide antenna technology to efficiently extend 5G coverage to multiple, users simultaneously in a wide area. It has built-in dual-polarization that supports MIMO and can be configured to broadcast a variety of beamwidths which allows for enhanced coverage both in line-of-sight and non-line-of-sight applications. It can be controlled via a USB interface. Read more
14-Port Omnidirectional Small Cell Antenna from 696 to 5925 MHz
The SSOP1-G144B1F0AB from Sinclair Technologies is a 14-Port Small Cell Antenna that operates from 696 to 5925 MHz (Customizations available - 696-960, 1695-2700, 3300-4200 & 5150-5925 MHz). This ±45° polarized antenna has a peak gain of 5.5 dBi and has a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. It has an omnidirectional radiation pattern and a vertical beamwidth of up to 73°. The antenna provides interband isolation of 25 dB and a PIM rating of less than -153 dBc. It is available in rugged housing for pole or building mounting that measures 627 (H) x 420 (Dia.) mm and has 4.3-10 (female) connectors. The SSOP1-G144B1F0AB is suitable for multi carrier and MIMO deployment. Read more
30-Port, Pentaband Base Station Antenna from 698 to 2690 MHz
The 6888370-3 from Amphenol Antenna Solutions is a 30-Port, Pentaband Base Station Antenna that operates from 698 to 2690 MHz. This cross-polarized antenna provides a peak gain of 17.9 dBi and has a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. It has an azimuth beamwidth of 65° and an elevation beamwidth of up to 12°. The antenna provides inter/intra band isolation of more than 25 dB and has a 3rd order passive intermodulation (PIM) of better than -110 dBm (2x20 W). It has a front-to-back ratio of 25 dB and provides upper sidelobe suppression of 18 dB. It has an electrical downtilt range from 0 to 10° and an option for manual or remote electrical tilt control. The 6888370-3 is available in a housing that measures 2325 mm (L) x 573 (Dia.) mm with 4.3-10 (female) or 7/6-DIN (female) connectors. Read more
2-Port MIMO Antenna from 698 to 960 MHz
The 2PA65R-K5A from CCI is a 2-Port Antenna that operates from 698 to 960 MHz. This 45° dual-linear polarized antenna provides a gain of up to 15.1 dBi and has a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. It has an azimuth beamwidth from 59° to 68°, a vertical beamwidth from 12.2° to 14.3° with an electrical downtilt of up to 12°. The antenna has a passive intermodulation (PIM) of better than -153 dBc (2x20W) and provides a cross-polar port-to-port isolation of more than 27 dB, and a front-to-back ratio of more than 30 dB. It is suitable to deploy 2x2 Multiple-input Multiple-output (MIMO) in the low band. Read more
8-Port Base Station Antennas from 617 to 2690 MHz
The 12080x from Cellmax are 8-Port Base Station Antennas that operate from 617 to 2690 MHz. These cross-polarized antennas provide more than 13.4 dBi of gain and have a VSWR of 1.5:1. They have a horizontal beamwidth of up to 82°, a vertical beamwidth of up to 20° and provide an electrical downtilt range from 4° to 14°. These antennas have a front-to-back ratio of more than 24 dB and provide a first upper sidelobe suppression of 15 dB. They can handle an input power of up to 500 W per port and have a PIM of -155 dBc (2x43 dBm CW). The antenna is available in a housing that measures 1231 x 609 x 265 mm and has 4.3-10 (female) connectors. Read more
8-Port Massive MIMO Base Station Panel Antenna from 3300 to 4200 MHz
The GP3608-B7429 from Galtronics is an 8-Port Base Station Panel Antenna that operates in the C-Band from 3300 to 4200 MHz. This ±45° polarized antenna provides up to 18 dBi of gain and has a VSWR of 1.5:1. It supports 8T8R Massive MIMO for high-capacity area coverage and has a PIM (@ 2x43 dBm) of better than -150 dBc. The antenna has a horizontal beam width of up to 101° and features RET downtilt for coverage optimization with AISG 2.0 downtilt control from 0-10°. It provides a port-to-port isolation of more than 25 dB and has a front-to-back ratio of 35 dB. It is available in an enclosure with an ASA radome that measures 913.0 x 254.0 x 127.3 mm with 4.3-10 (female) connectors. Read more
2-Port Sector Antenna from 1710 to 2180 MHz
The HBX-6516DS-VTM from CommScope is a 2-Port Sector Antenna that operates from 1710 to 2180 MHz. This ±45° polarized antenna provides a gain of 17 dBi and has a VSWR of 1.4:1. It has a horizontal beamwidth of up to 66°, a vertical beamwidth of up to 7.4° and allows a beam tilt from 0° to 10°. The antenna provides over 30 dB of isolation, has a front-to-back ratio of 35 dB, and a PIM (3rd Order, 2 x 20 W) of -153 dBc. It is available in an enclosure that measures 177 x 188 x 1442 mm with 7-16 DIN (female) connectors and is suitable for outdoor applications. Read more
Dual-Polarized 4ft Point-to-Point Antenna from 7.725 to 8.5 GHz
The UXA4-78AB from Radio Frequency Systems is a Point-to-Point Antenna that operates from 7.725 to 8.5 GHz. This dual polarized antenna provides a gain of 37.6 dBi and has a VSWR of less than 1.08:1. It has a 3 dB beamwidth of 2.1° and a front-to-back ratio of 62 dB. The antenna can change frequencies in the field with a high cross-polarization discrimination feature and is designed for all microwave applications and for use in environments with increased interference. The UXA4-78AB is available in an enclosure with a flexible PVC radome that measures 4 ft. in diameter and weighs around 45 kg. Read more
4 Gbps MU-MIMO Fixed Wireless Access Point from 5.925 to 7.125 GHz
The ePMP 4600 from Cambium Networks is a Fixed Wireless Access Point that operates from 5.925 to 7.125 GHz. It is based on 802.11ax technology and features 4x4 MU-MIMO and dual overlapping sectors to effectively double the capacity of 2x2 systems and increase link budgets by 3 dB with downlink beamsteering. This scalable access point combines 160 MHz channels, 4096QAM, and OFDMA to deliver up to 4 Gbps total aggregate capacity to up to 120 subscribers. It features a sophisticated scheduling and QoS engine combined with TDD synchronization to deliver consistently high-quality service to a large number of end users. Read more
300 Mbps Base Station Radio from 5.15 to 5.85 GHz
The LigoDLB 5-90n from LigoWave is a Base Station Radio that operates from 5.15 to 5.85 GHz. It combines an advanced radio core containing MIMO 2×2 technology with an integrated, high-gain, dual polarization directional antenna. This radio features a smart dynamic polling-based protocol (iPoll 3) which ensures reliable communication even in congested areas with 64 client devices connected to a base station. It supports IEEE 802.11a/n WLAN standards and delivers a data rate of up to 300 Mbps (802.11 n). The radio supports 5,10, 20, and 40 MHz channel sizes, OFDM (64-QAM, 16-QAM, QPSK, BPSK) modulation schemes, and implements TDD duplexing scheme. Read more
2x2 MIMO Backhaul Radio from 4.9 to 5.925 GHz
The Edge 1055 from Proxim is a Backhaul Radio that operates from 4.9 to 5.925 GHz. It supports 5, 10, 20, and 40 MHz channel sizes, 2x2 MIMO, and delivers a data rate of up to 294 Mbps. This radio is powered by Proxim’s WORP® that enables efficient wireless broadband access in a packet-based network. It includes an integrated 15 dBi 35-degree dual-polarity antenna and offers external connectors for an extended range. It supports 802.3af/at Power-over-Ethernet and consumes less than 12 W of power. Read more
Low-PIM RF Diplexer for 1427 – 1880 MHz/1920 – 2690 MHz
The KA-2000 from Kaelus is an RF Diplexer that combines the 1427 – 1880 MHz (low band) and 1920 – 2690 MHz (high band) frequency bands. It can handle an input power of up to 250 W and has an insertion loss of 0.2 dB. This diplexer provides high-band/low-band rejection of more than 40 dB and has a passive intermodulation (PIM) of -160 dBc (2 x 20W carriers, in Rx band). It is available in single and twin configurations with an option for autosense mode. The diplexer is available in multiple DC/AISG bypass configurations with built-in lightning protection. It is available in a housing that measures 160 x 144 x 121 mm (autosense, twin unit) and has 4.3-10 (female) connectors. Read more
1x6 Multi Coupler from 20 to 3000 MHz
The MMDP-203000F from MU-DEL Electronics is an RF Multi Coupler that operates from 20 to 3000 MHz. It has 1 input port and 6 output ports, provides port-to-port isolation of more than 40 dB, and output-to-input isolation of more than 60 dB. This multi-coupler provides a gain of up to 3 dB and has a noise figure of less than 6 dB. It requires a DC supply of 12 V and consumes 3 W of power. The MMDP-203000F is available in a module that measures 1.03 x 4.2 x 2.30 inches and has SMA-female connectors. Read more
4x4 Full Fan-Out Handover Test System from 1 to 8 GHz
The 50PA-1248 from JFW Industries is a 4x4 Handover Test System that operates from 1 to 8 GHz. It has a full fan-out configuration with bi-directional ports and can handle an input power of 30 dBm (IN ports) and 24 dBm (OUT ports). This handover system provides an attenuation range from 0 to 70 dB in 1 dB steps and has a switching time of 4 µs. It has an insertion loss of less than 30 dB and provides a power divider isolation of 25 dB. The system includes a 20-button keypad and LCD display for manual control along with Ethernet and RS-232 interfaces for remote control. It is available in a 19-inch rack-mount enclosure with N-type (female) or SMA-female connectors. Read more
64x8 Handover Test System from 500 MHz to 6 GHz
The VMA-Q64X8SE Digital Matrix Attenuator Handover Test System offers complete 64x8 matrix attenuator functionality in a single unit eliminating the need for users to struggle with integrating multiple 8x8, 16x8, or 32x8 matrix attenuators. The compact size of this unit also saves valuable rack and bench space compared to competitive units. Now handover and MIMO testing of complex 5G, WiFi, and Satcom antenna modules is easier and quicker than ever.
With a frequency range of 500 MHz to 6000 MHz, the 64x8 Digital Matrix Attenuator enables control of 64 input signals to 8 outputs while managing the signal power for every path. Read more
RF over Fiber Modules from 1 to 18 GHz
The RFoF-18G-Mini-Pre from RFOptic are RF Over Fiber Modules the operate from 1 to 18 GHz. This RFoF system consists of two separate modules - A Tx unit that converts an RF signal to an optical signal, and an Rx unit that converts an optical signal to an RF signal.
RF over Fiber modules (RFoF) are can be used for telecommunications and radar applications. Satellite, Point-to-Point antennas can be connected from several meters to many kilometers away from the control room. Base stations can be connected through fiber to remote sector antennas. It is ideal for applications like remote antenna control, SATCOM, radio telescopes, telecommunication, and optical delay lines. Read more
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