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8 April, 2019 - everything RF Newsletter

RF & Microwave industry updates.

Date: 8 April, 2019

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Latest News this Week

In Wake of Apple’s AirPower Failure, NuCurrent Launches Multi-Device Wireless Charging Solution - NuCurrent

Real-Time Computer Controlled Spectrum Analyzers Operate up to 27 GHz - ThinkRF

Bluetooth Low Energy Market to Triple by 2023, Reaching 1.6 Billion Device Shipments - ABI Research

10 Watt GaN Power Amplifier MMIC for K-Band Satellite Communications - Arralis

Researchers Use Direct Antenna Modulation to Improve Signal Quality - NC State

Modelithics Introduces New RF Component Models for Cadence Design Solutions - Modelithics Inc.

New Radar Technology Provides High-Resolution with Little-to-No Bandwidth - Tel Aviv University

Samsung Starts Mass Production of its 5G Multi-Mode Chipsets for Mobile Devices - Samsung Electronics

New Chinese Radar Chip Vendors Emerge to Support the ADAS & Autonomous Driving Market - Research and Markets

Ultra-short-range mm-Wave Automotive Radar Chipset Provides 360° View - MediaTek

Citadel Defense Launches Anti-Drone Solution to Prevent Future Drone Attacks - Citadel Defense

Dual Channel RF Agile Transceiver from 70 MHz to 6 GHz - VadaTech

New White Papers

IP2 Measurements of Wideband Amplifiers - Custom MMIC

Real-Time Digital Down-Conversion with Equalization - Guzik Technical Enterprises

Evolution to Bluetooth 5.1 - Laird Connectivity

4 Reasons to Get A Bilogical Antenna First For Device Testing - AH Systems Inc

Physical Size Allocations for RF Electronics in Digital Beamforming Phased Arrays - Analog Devices

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Featured Products this Week

Vector Network Analyzer

6 GHz Low Cost, High Performance USB-controlled VNA

Vector Network Analyzer from Pico Technology

The PicoVNA 106 is a 2 Port USB-controlled, laboratory grade vector network analyzer that operates from 300 kHz to 6 GHz. This compact, low cost, high-performance VNA has a "Quad RX" four-receiver architecture to eliminate errors, delays and fragility of three-receiver designs with internal transfer switches.

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Vector Network Analyzer

2-Port Compact, Computer Controlled VNA from 100 kHz to 18 GHz

Vector Network Analyzer from Copper Mountain Technologies

The S5180 is a 2-port compact VNA from Copper Mountain Technologies that operates from 100 kHz to 18 GHz. This modular computer-controlled Vector Network Analyzer delivers lab grade performance in a compact package. It has a dynamic range of 135 dB and can measure up to 200,001 test points with a speed of 30 µs per point. The VNA can be used in a wide array of applications that operate at frequencies from 100 kHz to 18 GHz.

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Vector Network Analyzer

9 kHz to 8.5 / 20 GHz Vector Network Analyzer with up to 24 Test Ports

Vector Network Analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz

The ZNBT from Rohde & Schwarz is a multiport vector network analyzer that has up to 24 integrated test ports. The instrument is available in two different frequency ranges: the ZNBT8 operates from 9 kHz to 8.5 GHz and the ZNBT20 from 100 kHz to 20 GHz. The instrument can simultaneously test multiple DUTs or measure one DUT with up to 24 ports.

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RF Spectrum Analyzer

Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer from 9 kHz to 27 GHz

RF Spectrum Analyzer from ThinkRF

The R5550 from ThinkRF is a portable Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer for mobile wireless situational awareness applications such as drive testing, coverage mapping, propagation analysis, direction finding & transmitter localization and vehicle-based spectrum monitoring. This analyzer can analyze signals up to 27 GHz with a real-time bandwidth of 100 MHz and has stream rates of 28 GHz/s.

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RF Spectrum Analyzer

Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer and RF Recorder from 9 kHz to 6 GHz

RF Spectrum Analyzer from Signal Hound

The BB60C is a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer and RF Recorder that operates from 9 kHz to 6 GHz. It has a realtime bandwidth of 27 MHz and a resolution bandwidth of up to 10 MHz. The Signal Hound BB60C is ideal for real-time spectrum monitoring, manufacturing process control, interference hunting, spread spectrum signal analysis, capturing intermittent events, and general purpose spectrum analysis.

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RF Spectrum Analyzer

9 kHz to 110 GHz Ultra-portable, Millimeter Wave Spectrum Analyzer

RF Spectrum Analyzer from Anritsu

The Spectrum Master MS2760A is an ultra-portable, millimeter wave spectrum analyzer that can be used to verify high-frequency designs, including those used in 5G and E-band applications. It is available in multiple frequency options that vary from 9 kHz to 110 GHz (32 GHz, 44 GHz, 50 GHz, 70 GHz, 90 GHz and 110 GHz).

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Signal Generator

USB-Compatible Signal Generator from 6 to 18 GHz

Signal Generator from Vaunix

The LMS-183DX from Vaunix is an USB-compatible, synthesized signal generator that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It has fast switching time of 100-microsecond, and 100 Hz frequency resolution. This device can be plugged in and controlled/programmed by the USB port of a PC. The GUI software can track and control several connected signal generators, simplifying multiple-signal test setups.

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PIM Analyzer

Battery Operated Portable Multi-Band PIM Analyzer

PIM Analyzer from Kaelus

The iTA Series of PIM analyzer from Kaelus are battery operated versatile PIM Test Analyzers that can be used in a number of test scenarios such as testing at the top of the tower, base of the tower, on the roof top and in-building for DAS systems. These IEC compliant 20 watt, rugged testers include a tablet computer in a ruggedized case for remote control.

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PIM Analyzer

Portable PIM Analyzer from 698 to 2700 MHz with Replaceable Filter Units

PIM Analyzer from Rosenberger

The PIM Site Analyzer alpha from Rosenberger is a single device that can be used across a wide range of frequencies by using exchangeable filter units. The base model has a Rx & Tx frequency range of 698 to 2700 MHz. Filter units can be used to narrow down on an exact Tx frequency range.

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RF Power Meter

USB True RMS Power Meter from 10 MHz to 18 GHz

RF Power Meter from National Instruments

The USB-5681 from National Instruments is a USB true RMS power meter that operates from 10 MHz to 18 GHz. It has a dynamic range from -40 to +20 dBm and a linearity of under ±0.18 dB. The device draws only 150 mA from the USB connection, making it highly suitable for mobile applications or adding to automated test applications to free up valuable rack space.

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Power Sensor

Real-Time Peak USB Power Sensors from 50 MHz to 40 GHz

Power Sensor from Boonton

The RTP5000 Series of USB Power Sensors from Boonton are Real-Time peak power sensors that operate from 50 MHz to 40 GHz (available in 6 GHz, 18 GHz and 40 GHz configurations). They have a dynamic range from -60 dBm to +20 dBm with a measurement rate of 100,000 measurements per second, with no gaps in signal acquisition and zero measurement latency.

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Power Sensor

1 MHz to 40 GHz True RMS Power Sensor

Power Sensor from LadyBug Technologies

The LB5940A is a high accuracy, platform independent RF Power Sensor that operates up to 40 GHz. This general purpose power meter can measure average power, True RMS and do scalar measurements. It has a fast measurement speed, a broad dynamic range and a wide set of options for programmatic and embedded applications.

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RF Test Set

2 Port, 5G Radio Test Set Operating from 20 to 40 GHz

RF Test Set from Eastern OptX

The Eastern OptX Series 2040+ 5G Two-Radio System is a test set that replicates the propagation path for real-world applications. It can be used to test multiple air interfaces at the same time. The system is not an emulator, it uses a low-loss fiber optic cable to create the propagation delay associated with radio transmissions from 20 to 40 GHz.

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RF Spectrum Analyzer

Real-time Spectrum Analyzers Up to 6.5 GHz

RF Spectrum Analyzer from RIGOL Technologies

The RSA5000 from RIGOL is a Real Time Spectrum Analyzer. It is available in two frequency configurations 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz and 9 kHz to 6.5 GHz. The analyzer has a Real-Time Analysis Bandwidth of 25 MHz with 1 Hz Resolution Bandwidth and 7 Real-Time visualization modes. It has a 10.1” Capacitive touchscreen display with an intutive control interface.

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RF Spectrum Analyzer

Portable Real Time Spectrum Analyzer from 9 kHz to 13.6 GHz

RF Spectrum Analyzer from Tektronix, Inc.

The RSA513A from Tektronix is a Real-time Spectrum Analyzer that operates from 9 kHz to 13.6 GHz. It has a real time bandwidth of 40 MHz. The RSA513A was built to bring real-time spectrum analysis to solving the problems of spectrum managers, interference hunters and network maintenance personnel who need to track down hard to find interferers, maintain RF networks and keep records of their efforts.

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Vector Network Analyzer

300 kHz to 6.5 GHz USB-Controlled Compact Vector Network Analyzer

Vector Network Analyzer from Keysight Technologies

The P9371A from Keysight is a USB-Controlled Compact Vector Network Analyzer that operates from 300 kHz to 6.5 GHz. Controlled via PC through a USB connection, this VNA help customers save space on the test bench and is easily shared among members of a development team. The 2 port compact VNA has a measurement speed of 14 msec with a dynamic range of up to 115 dB and a directivity of below 52 dB.

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Vector Network Analyzer

2 Port Vector Network Analyzer from 500 kHz to 6.5 GHz

Vector Network Analyzer from Transcom Instruments

The T5260A from Transcom Instruments is a 2 Port Vector Signal Generator that operates from 500 KHz to 6.5 GHz. This is a high performance, low-cost VNA solution which can be used by manufacturing and R&D engineers to evaluate RF components and circuits. The signal generator has a dynamic range (power range) of 121 dBm and a measurement speed of 120 us/point.

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RF Spectrum Analyzer

Real-time, Hand-Held Spectrum Analyzer Up to 20 GHz

RF Spectrum Analyzer from Aaronia AG

The SPECTRAN V5 Series from Aaronia is a range of real-time, hand held spectrum analyzers that operate 1 Hz to 20 GHz. These spectrum analyzers have a real-time bandwidth of 200 MHz and can analyse the weakest signals due to low noise signal processing down to -170dBm/Hz. They have real-time streaming, ultrafast LO sweeps, high-resolution TFT touch screen display with 800x480 pixel resolution, a tracking generator and GPS.

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RF Shielded Test Enclosure

RF Shielded Test Enclosure for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, RFID and 3G Device Testing

RF Shielded Test Enclosure from RF Electronics

The HDRF-2570-B from RF Electronics is a RF Shielded Test Enclosure that operates from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. It has a thick RF absorbing foam that provides an isolation of more than 90 dB at 6 GHz. It has shielded power filters for providing power connection in the box while blocking all wireless signals. The HDRF-2570-B has a number of I/O connector options that include HDMI, RJ45, USB, DB9, VGA, DB25 and AC/DC.

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Phase Noise Analyzer

Fully Automated Phase Noise Analyzer from 5 MHz to 50 GHz

Phase Noise Analyzer from Noise XT

The NXA-50 from Noise eXtended Technologies is a fully automated Phase Noise analyzer that operates from 5 MHz to 50 GHz. Its dual channel architecture allows the system to use a cross-correlation process to cancel its internal noise floor. This reliable combination enables absolute or residual phase noise measurements down to the thermal noise and offers a frequency offset from 0.01 Hz up to 40 MHz.

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Noise Source

Programmable Gaussian Noise Generator from 10 Hz to 40 GHz

Noise Source from Noisecom

The UFX7000A from Noisecom is a Programmable Gaussian (AWGN) Noise Generator that operates from 10 Hz to 40 GHz. The standard configuration has a broadband noise source and noise path attenuator with a maximum attenuation range of 127 dB in 1 dB steps. It is available in a rack mount unit that measures 17.25 x 6.50 x 19.50 inches with SMA female connectors.

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RF Test Set

5G Base Station Analyzer for Large-Scale Deployments

RF Test Set from Viavi Solutions

The CellAdvisor 5G from Viavi Solutions is a base station analyzer capable of validating and troubleshooting 5G radio access. This field-portable solution has a combination of real-time spectrum analysis and 5G beam analysis functions, as well as the ability to test fiber, coax, and air interfaces. It supports beamforming analysis, massive MIMO and carrier aggregation.

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