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TEST & MEASUREMENT APPLICATION NOTES AND WHITE PAPERS

802.11ad Testing With The Spectrum Master MS2760A Ultraportable Spectrum Analyzer
802.11ad is a newer WLAN standard that offers throughput rates up to 7 Gbps. To achieve these speeds, the technology uses newly allocated mmWave ISM bands, specifically 57 to 71 GHz.
Characterization Of An Amplifier With The Combination Of Network And Spectrum Analysis
The general characterization of complex DUTs such as amplifiers requires the measurement of several parameters. Thanks to its versatility, the R&S^®ZNL is an economic solution that can characterize a variety of DUTs both via network analysis and spectrum analysis.
Signal Integrity Measurement Challenges
Cloud computing and mobile internet services are causing large increases in network traffic. The instantaneous traffic rates at internet data centers have reached 1 Tbit/s and device interconnects are becoming transmission bottlenecks. Assuring signal integrity at high data rates while minimizing cost requires closing the loop of simulation and measurement during the design stage.
Application Note: Calculating VNA Measurement Accuracy Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) are your primary resource when analyzing and characterizing systems and components for RF and Microwave measurements. They are regarded as accurate measuring instruments, however, quantifying the accuracy performance of a VNA in a specific application can be challenging. VNA specifications are a starting point; but, they are based upon very specific calibration and measurement conditions, which are not applicable for many applications. The Anritsu Exact Uncertainty program is available to help you obtain the uncertainty data that is appropriate for your specific application.
Addressing Phase Noise Challenges In Radar And Communication Systems
The most critical parameter in defining target acquisition for radar and spectral integrity in communication systems is phase noise. This application note discusses the importance of phase noise, and what can be done to lessen its effects in microwave systems.

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TEST & MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS

Vector Network Analyzer: MS2024B VNA Master

Modern RF/Microwave systems increasingly are pushing their performance to the limits of technology. Designers write tighter specifications on components and define more rigid signal parameters. All of which leaves Field Maintenance Personnel scrambling to find more accurate and yet affordable handheld test equipment. Anritsu introduces industry's most affordable, yet comprehensive solution, the MS2024B VNA Master (500 kHz to 4 GHz). It's a Vector Network Analyzer, it's a Power Meter and it's a Vector Voltmeter.

3010 RF Synthesizer

The 3010 RF synthesizer module is an industry first for PXI. The 3010 is a high-performance frequency synthesizer covering the range 1.5 GHz to 3.0 GHz.

PIM Hunter

In 2010, Anritsu announced that it had invented and succeeded in developing a patented technology that pinpoints PIM faults called Distance-to-PIM™ (DTP). DTP shows the location for PIM problems within the antenna system, as well as distance to external PIM sources outside the antenna system. This was an incredible step forward in improving the quality of information received from the on-site PIM test. But one problem still remained for pinpointing external PIM beyond the antenna, DTP could tell you how far away from the antenna the PIM source was located, but not the angle. If the antenna had a 120 degree beamwidth, the PIM could be located anywhere along the 120 degree arc at the distance measured by DTP.

Anritsu is now pleased to announce their new solution with the introduction of PIM Hunter, a patent-pending technology that allows a test technician to pinpoint the location of external PIM beyond the antenna. By walking along the arc of the DTP distance from the antenna with PIM Hunter™, the technician can pinpoint the source of the PIM typically within a few centimeters.

USB Power Sensor Family

Anritsu USB power sensors eliminate the need for a traditional power meter. These highly accurate, standalone instruments communicate with a PC via USB or with most of the Anritsu handheld instruments (often requiring Option 19). The sensors measure true RMS power, so they are ideal for measuring CW, modulated RF waveforms (e.g. 3G, 4G and OFDM signals) and multi-tone signals. They are ruggedized for field use with an industry-leading +33 dBm damage level.

GT-8500A Series USB Power Sensor

The Giga-tronics GT-8550A USB Power Sensors offer easy-to-use high-performance RF and microwave power measurement. High dynamic range and high accuracy make these sensors ideal for testing in wireless communication applications and Defense EW systems.

Hi-Rel Frequency Synthesizer: THOR-8000-XA

EM Research’s THOR-8000-XA is a hi-rel frequency synthesizer covering the 6250 to 8000 MHz frequency range. It has a step size of 500 KHz, a less than 300µSEC (BE to BE) switching speed, low phase noise (<-95 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz), and a rugged and compact package design (2.5” x 1.1” x 0.4”).

Small Form Factor 8-Channel RF A/D & D/A Subsystem: Model 6350S

The Model 6350S is a small form factor 8-channel A/D & D/A subsystem designed for a variety of applications including high-bandwidth data streaming, waveform signal generators, multimode data acquisition, and other electronic warfare systems. Designed to be integrated into larger systems with minimal design effort, the 6350S delivers the performance and high-channel density of RFSoC in a small, convenient footprint.

Instantaneous Frequency Measurement Unit: dB-9001

The dB-9001 from dB Control is a custom-mounted Instantaneous Frequency Measurement (IFM) unit designed to operate in the C, X, and Ku-band frequency range and provide highly accurate measurements at 100 ns to CW pulse width measurements.

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