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18 May, 2023 Newsletter - everything RF

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Test & Measurement Update
Date: 18 May, 2023
 
Sponsored by EMC Directory
 
 
Latest Test & Measurement News
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Electro Rent Becomes a Tier 1 Supplier of Test Equipment Rentals for L3Harris Technologies

Electro Rent Corporation

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Rohde & Schwarz to Conduct Series of Free Seminars on Wireless Communications Testing Across Europe

Rohde & Schwarz

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Pasternack Introduces New Line of Horn Antennas for Test and Measurement Applications

Pasternack Enterprises Inc

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Anritsu and Mediatek Verify RF Characteristics of Wi-Fi 7 Chipset in Network Mode

Anritsu

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Langer EMV-Technik Introduces Passive Near-Field Probe Set for E-Field Measurements up to 40 GHz

Langer EMV-Technik

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Rohde & Schwarz Supplies Emitech's New Vehicle Test Center in France with its EMC Test Equipment

Rohde & Schwarz

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CMT and Eravant Partner to Deliver Co-Branded Frequency Extender Modules from 50 to 110 GHz

Copper Mountain Technologies

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Modular Mix-and-Match Radio Development Test Platform Simplifies Development of Software Defined Radios

Saelig

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Anritsu Extends the Frequency Range of its Multi-functional Spectrum Analyzer to 6 GHz to Support 5G FR1

Anritsu

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Keysight Receives First 5G RedCap Test Case Validations

Keysight Technologies

Sponsored by Digi-Key
TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity’s blind-mate products provide RF testing and signal sampling
TE’s blind-mate coaxial products provide many solutions including SMP/SMPM, test probes, multi-port, and massive coaxial, allowing for a wide range of applications offering frequencies ranging from 1.6 GHz to 67 GHz, testing capabilities up to 128 ports, and reliability testing up to 10,000 cycles. Click here to learn more.
Interesting White Papers
The Basics of Military EMC Testing - AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
Making High-Frequency Balun Measurements - Copper Mountain Technologies
Achieve Accurate RF Testing with a Raspberry Pi-Based DDS Signal Generator - Analog Devices
How to Measure Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields? - Microwave Vision Group
Testing for Coexistance in Crowded and Contested RF Environments - Rohde & Schwarz
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New Test & Measurement Products
RF Spectrum Analyzer
Basic Spectrum Analyzer from 9 kHz to 4 GHz for Essential RF Applications
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Keysight Technologies

The N9321C from Keysight is a Basic Spectrum Analyzer (BSA) that operates from 9 kHz to 4 GHz. It has an analysis bandwidth of up to 1 MHz, a phase noise of -90 dBc/Hz (@10 kHz offset), and a DANL of -152 dBm (@1 GHz). This BSA is built to address essential applications and offers proven test efficiency, best-in-class usability, and flexibility to adapt to new requirements.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Handheld RF Spectrum Analyzer from 9 kHz to 4 / 6 GHz with Real-Time Option
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Anritsu

The Field Master™ MS2080A from Anritsu is a Handheld RF Spectrum Analyzer that operates from 9 kHz to 4 / 6 GHz. It consists of a spectrum analyzer with an optional real-time spectrum analysis option, a cable and antenna analyzer, and an LTE/5G base station tester. This analyzer has a full span sweep speed of 45 GHz/s and is ideal for interference hunting and 5G/LTE base station installation and maintenance (I&M) applications.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Handheld Spectrum Analyzer from 10 to 3000 MHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from SAF Tehnika

The Spectrum Compact 0.01-3 GHz from SAF Tehnika is a handheld Spectrum Analyzer that operates from 10 to 3000 MHz. It has a resolution bandwidth of up to 300 kHz and a video bandwidth of up to 30 kHz. The analyzer has a minimum span of 0.5 MHz, a sweep speed of 130 ms (@15 MHz span) and a displayed average noise level (DANL) of -125 dBm (@RBW of 10 kHz). It has a resistive LCD touchscreen and intuitive UI for easy control of the unit.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Real-time Spectrum Analyzer from 100 kHz to 43.5 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Signal Hound

The SM435C from Signal Hound is a Real-time Spectrum Analyzer that operates from 100 kHz to 43.5 GHz. It has a dynamic range of 110 dB, a sweep speed of 1 THz/sec at 30kHz RBW (using Nuttall windowing), and an SSB phase noise of -138 dBc/Hz@100 kHz offset. This RTSA is designed for remotely-located accurate RF data analysis at the lowest cost possible and includes a 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ port, enabling it to communicate with a PC over long distances using a fiber optic cable.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
RF Spectrum Analyzer from 450 MHz to 40 GHz for 5G FR1/FR2
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from EXFO Inc

The 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer from EXFO is a Dual-band RF Spectrum Analyzer that operates at the two frequency bands, 450 MHz to 6 GHz (5G FR1 - Low & Mid-band) and 24.25 to 40 GHz (5G FR2 - mmWave). It has a signal analysis bandwidth of up to 100 MHz and can handle an input power of up to 30 dBm. The spectrum analyzer offers real-time spectrum analysis (RTFA) for quick characterization of wireless signals and detection of intermittent interference.
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Signal Generator
USB-Powered, Lightweight Vector Signal Generator from 75 MHz to 6 GHz
Signal Generator  from Aaronia AG

The V6-VSG240X from Aaronia is a Real-Time Vector Signal Generator that operates from 75 MHz to 6 GHz. It has a real-time bandwidth of 240 MHz and supports all standard signal types (CW, sweep, chirp, pulse, etc.). This signal generator is available with a number of additional software extensions that allow signal sweeping between 75 MHz to 6 GHz in less than 5 ms or complex IQ vector signal modulation with up to 4096QAM.
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Featured Article
Ironwood
How to Select an RF Test Socket?
Selecting the right RF test socket is an important decision that requires careful consideration of several factors – frequency, insertion loss, return loss, impedance matching, contact force, contact resistance, durability, thermal performance, etc. In this article, we will review those factors with example scenarios. Click here to learn more.
Signal Generator
Broadband Portable Signal Generator from 0.5 to 40 GHz
Signal Generator  from Vaunix

The BLX-403 Lab Brick from Vaunix is a portable and programmable signal generator that operates from 0.5 to 40 GHz. It has a resolution of 100 Hz, switching time of 5 ms, output power of 10 dBm, and 40 dB of output level control. It has advanced features such as frequency sweeping, internal/external 10 MHz reference, and standard pulse modulation.
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Receiver
Wideband Spectrum Monitoring Receiver from 8 kHz to 40 GHz
Receiver  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S®ESMW from Rohde & Schwarz is a Wideband Spectrum Monitoring Receiver that operates from 8 kHz to 40 GHz. It has a real-time bandwidth of up to 2 GHz for monitoring signals, has a panorama scan speed of up to 2.6 THz/s, and requires a minimum signal duration of only 75 ns for a 100 % probability of intercept (POI).
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RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System
High-Performance Remote Wideband Recorder & Receiver from 9 kHz to 18 GHz
RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System  from CRFS

The RFeye SenS Remote 100-18 from CRFS is a Remote Spectrum Receiver with I/Q Recording that operates from 9 kHz to 18 GHz. It combines the RF and edge-processing capabilities of the RFeye Node 100-18 together with the high-speed recording feature of the RFeye SenS family. This recorder can perform all the functions of a standard RFeye Node but with the addition of full-rate wideband I/Q streaming (100 MHz IBW).
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Vector Network Analyzer
Network Vector Analyzer from 300 kHz to 6 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Mini Circuits

The eVNA-63+ from Mini-Circuits is a Network Vector Analyzer that operates from 300 kHz to 6 GHz. This VNA has an integrated User Interface (UI) software, providing a powerful and intuitive control application which will feel familiar to any engineer with experience on modern VNA instruments.
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RF Shielded Test Enclosure
RF Shielded Test Box for Sub-6 GHz Applications
RF Shielded Test Enclosure  from RF Electronics

The HDRF-1560-D from RF Electronics is an RF Shielded Test Box that operates at frequencies up to 6 GHz. The test box can be used to test WLAN devices, 802.11 a,b,g,n, Bluetooth, RFID and other applications that operate in the sub-6 GHz frequency band. It has a thick RF absorbing foam that dampens standing waves and reflections by providing an isolation of over 130 dB under 1 GHz and over 90 dB at 6 GHz.
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Switch Matrix
160-Port Fan-Out Non-Blocking Switch Matrix from 50-200/850-2450 MHz
Switch Matrix  from Quintech

The XTREME 160 from Quintech Electronics is a Fan-Out Switch Matrix that operates from 50 – 200 MHz and 850 – 2450 MHz. This non-blocking switch solution features up to 160 ports and inputs can be routed to any or all the 160 output ports. It enables adjustable gain and attenuation on all inputs and outputs to allow users to adjust the RF level for optimum performance.
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Sponsored by Digi-Key
Advantech’s
Advantech Industrial Wireless Modules
Advantech’s Industrial Wireless (AIW) solutions provide Wi-Fi 5/6, 4G LTE, 5G NR, GPS/GNSS, and Bluetooth technology. This AIW economic package tests and verifies the solution, reducing supply time and transportation fees. Click here to learn more.
Switch Matrix
8-Channel Direct, Non-Crossbar Switch Matrix from 10 MHz to 8 GHz
Switch Matrix  from Polaris

The SW08-DP from Polaris is an 8-Channel Switch Matrix that operates from 0.01 to 8 GHz. It consists of 8 switching channels that can be expanded to 16 channels by connecting two SW08-DPs in a master/slave configuration. This matrix utilizes a direct, non-crossbar switching configuration and provides automatic routing between the channels with consistent signal paths to enable the automation of tests.
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Down Converter
Small, Powerful and Cost-effective Downconverter / Tuner from 24-40 GHz
Down Converter  from ThinkRF

The D4000 from thinkRF is an RF Downconverter/Tuner that downconverts an Input RF signal from 24 - 40 GHz to an output IF signal with a frequency of 1.536 GHz. It has a 500 MHz real-time bandwidth, and a 100 kHz tuning resolution, making it ideal for applications such as interference hunting, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, spectrum monitoring, RF drive test, transmission test, and customer premise equipment test.
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Noise Source
Precision Waveguide AWGN Noise Sources from 18 to 110 GHz
Noise Source  from Noisecom

The NC5000A Series from Noisecom are AWGN Noise Sources for frequency ranges from 18 to 110 GHz. They feature outstanding stability, fast switching speeds, and have a ripple-free response over standard waveguide bands. These noise sources support calibration in 1 GHz steps, have a noise output rise/fall time of less than 1 µs and a noise output variation (with temperature) of better than 0.01 dB/°C.
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Switch Matrix
USB-Powered Switch Matrix with up to 4 SPDT Switches from DC to 40 GHz
Switch Matrix  from Teledyne Relays

The MMA Series from Teledyne Relays is an RF Switch Matrix that operates from DC to 40 GHz. It supports up to 4 SPDT switches which have a break before making the design. This 50-ohm switch matrix can be controlled via USB or Ethernet and requires a DC supply of 24 V. It is designed to allow remote operation via TCP/IP commands to the Matrix’s Ethernet interface.
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Probe Station & System
200 mm Manual Probe Station & System for mmWave, THz and Load-Pull Applications
Probe Station & System  from FormFactor Inc.

The EPS200MMW from FormFactor Inc. is a 200 mm Manual Probe Station & System that is designed for mmW, THz and load-pull applications at 67 GHz and beyond. This solution can be tailored to address the measurement needs of active and passive components through the terahertz frequency range. It has a high dynamic range and directivity without compromising electrical accuracy or mechanical stability.
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Anechoic Chamber
Testing Chamber for Military Components from 9 kHz to 40 GHz
Anechoic Chamber  from FRANKONIA

The MIL CHC from FRANKONIA is a Compact Hybrid Test Chamber that can be used at a frequency range from 9 kHz/26 MHz to 40 GHz. It is designed for military components testing according to MIL-STD 461 and DO-160 standards and has been adapted for radiated emission and immunity tests at a 1.0 m measuring distance. This chamber uses advanced, long-lasting Frankosorb® absorber lining with nano thin-film technology for long-term stability (Ferrite F006, H450, or H600 option).
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Near Field Probe
18 GHz E-Field Probe for High-Speed Pulsed Signal Measurements
Near Field Probe  from Raditeq B.V.

The RadiSense® Ultra from Raditeq is an 18 GHz E-Field Probe for pulsed signal measurements. It can measure pulsed RF fields at a maximum measurement speed of 2 million complete readings per second, making it a perfect fit for high-speed applications. This probe provides direct measurement of pulsed RF fields on all axes simultaneously, meeting the requirements of defense, aerospace, and automotive standards.
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Power Sensor
USB Power Sensors from 50 MHz to 40 GHz with Real-time Processing
Power Sensor  from Anritsu

The MA24400A from Anritsu are USB Power Sensors that operate from 50 MHz to 40 GHz. They have a sampling rate of up to 10 Giga-Samples/s with a dynamic range from -60 dBm to +20 dBm (average) and have a time resolution of 100 ps. These power sensors can also conduct measurements over an additional video bandwidth of up to 195 MHz provided via the video output port and have a rise time of 3 ns.
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