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PLANAR R54 Vector Reflectometer

• Frequency range: 85 MHz to 4.2 GHz
• Measures magnitude and phase of reflection coefficient, cable loss, and DTF
• Measurement time per point: 200 µs
• Frequency setting resolution: 10 Hz
• Powered via USB interface
• Compact size: 117x39x19 mm, lightweight: 8.8 oz

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Noise occurs naturally in any active device or circuit, and limits the minimum levels of useful signals. With a cell phone, for example, it can interfere with a weak signal, and interrupt a call. Therefore, it is important to design circuits to minimize the effects of noise. To do this, the noise must be quantified and measured in the form of noise parameters, comprised of Fmin, Gamma, opt (mag and phase), and Rn. Note, Noise Figure is a commonly referenced parameter when discussing LNAs, and most often refers to the 50ohm noise contribution of a device.

Ultra-Fast Noise Parameters

A new ultra-fast noise parameter measurement method is able to improve overall calibration and measurement time by a factor of 100X-400X, bringing measurements that could once take tens or hundreds of hours to tens of minutes. The new method has two key features that contribute to the breakthrough speed improvement:  

1) The tuner is characterized with one set of states (physical tuner positions) that are selected to give a reasonable impedance spread over the frequency band of interest; and  

2) the noise power measurement is swept over the frequency range at each state, so that the tuner only moves to each position once. This takes advantage of the fast sweep capability of modern instruments, as well as saving time by minimizing tuner movement.  

The new noise parameter measurement method provides two orders of magnitude speed improvement. It also produces data that is smoother and has less scatter than the traditional method. The fast measurement speed eliminates temperature drift, and using a VNA with an internal noise receiver simplifies the setup and makes it much more stable and consistent. The much higher speed makes it practical to always do a full in-situ calibration to minimize errors, and to measure more frequencies to get a better view of scatter and cyclical errors, and to be able to use smoothing with more confidence. The higher frequency density also enhances accuracy by reducing shifts due to aliasing. 

The 50ohm Noise Figure of a device can be directly measured using the Noise Parameter system, or extrapolated from the Noise Figure contours. Direct measurement is achieved by using an impedance tuner to present exactly 50 ohm to the DUT and measuring the associated noise figure (note, the tuner can correct for the non-50ohm system impedance normally presented without a tuner). Noise Figure extrapolation is a standard function within a noise parameter measurement system and uses mathematically determined contours to calculate the expected Noise Figure contribution at 50 ohm.  read more 

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A seminar series focused on the advancements in EMC Conducted & ESD, and Radiated RF presented by the leaders in EMC Testing.

An informative must-attend seminar series is coming to Canada. Brought to you by Teseq, PMM, and Testforce these FREE events will focus on a number of markets influenced by  conducted, RF radiated -immunity and emissions. These include: 

• Solar Panels
• Automotive eVehicles
• Smart Grid
• Medical Devices
• Wireless 

Participants will be educated on changes to standards as well as technology updates.

Registration is easy and quick. Simply click on your city logo and follow the on screen instructions.   

Tuesday April 17,2012

Wednesday April 18,2012 Thursday April 19,2012

HighEnd EMC Spectrum Analyzer up to 9,4GHz with ultra high sensitivity SPECTRAN HF-60100 V4

Our definitive EMC Spectrum Analyzer flagship. Perfect for Pre-Compliance test, optional TCXO time base etc. WORLD RECORD in handheld analyzer sensitivity down to -170dBm(Hz). Supports up to +40dBm RF input power to meet any Pre-Compliance measurement.

The HF-60100 V4 is included in our Pro Bundle 3.  

Our latest V4 generation offer a vastly enhanced feature set with significantly faster sample time, more dynamic range, better IP3, reduced phase noise, greater demodulation bandwidth and improved LCD display compared to the previous V3 series. The V4 flagship HF-60100 V4 is suitable for Pre-Compliance and EMC/EMI tests. Its incredibly high -170dBm sensitivity (1Hz @ 3.6009GHz with preamp) sets it worlds apart from even its most current and extremely expensive competitors! But see for yourself.

Patented technology:

Based on a patented spectrum analyzer method Aaronia can offer a professional RF measurement at a spectacular price level.

Detect sources of interference, find out more about their causes, determine the frequency and intensity of the signal sources, measure limits and boost the functionality by using our high-end PC software.

Made in Germany:

All SPECTRANs are developed, individually produced and calibrated in Germany at the Aaronia factory. This guarantees highest standard so that Aaronia can offer every customer a full 10 year warranty for all SPECTRAN spectrum analyzer and EMC antennas.

Real-time Spectrum analyzer software (included for FREE):

All SPECTRAN units offer a USB interface with real-time remote control to your PC or MAC. The free analyzer software, which is available for MAC OS, Linux and Windows, transforms any SPECTRAN in a powerful measurement solution with great features (e.g. recording, multiple window display, histogram, waterfall diagram, unlimited number of markers, enhanced limits display etc.).  

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Modernization of the current GPS constellation is a program aimed at ensuring the continued success of GPS while more than doubling the number of signals available over the next few years. There are four GNSS systems (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and Compass) and four Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) which will be available by the middle of this decade. There are already over 60 GNSS and SBAS satellites in operation (including 32 from GPS) and more than 130 are planned.   

Markets affected by this include  

• Telecom & Wireless
• Transportation
• Civil Aviation
• Military & Defense
• Chipset & Technology  

The core requirement of any GNSS receiver test, whether for development, integration or production purposes, is for a controlled, repeatable signal. For many tests, the signal control includes flexibility over test case, or scenario, conditions that enable performance testing at nominal and extreme or error-state conditions. This is only possible by simulation.

To find out more about this topic, please click on the image below to visit the Spirent GNSS resource page.