The VectorStar vector network analyzer (VNA) family now inclues the world’s first single sweep VNA-spectrum analyzer solution that supports 70 kHz to 220 GHz. With the spectrum analyzer option installed, VectorStar can conduct single connection VNA and spectrum-based measurements to create a more efficient and accurate testing environment to verify active and passive devices during […]
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5G RF test equipment supports Release 17
Rohde & Schwarz has updated software for its vector-signal generator and spectrum analyzer to perform measurements for signals specified in 3GPP Release 17.
Full-brick 500-W supply provides 12 V and up to 42 A
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. expands its presence in the industrial, robotics, and 5G telecom markets with the launch of the AE Artesyn AIF42 AC/DC converter. The new converter reduces system size, delivers best-in-class 93% efficiency, and enhances reliability by minimizing the need for external components. The AIF42 full brick module is rated for 500 W […]
Accelerator cards support 400G Ethernet and PCIe 5.0
BittWare introduced new card and server-level solutions featuring Intel Agilex FPGAs. The new BittWare IA-860m helps customers alleviate memory-bound application workloads by leveraging up to 32GB of HBM2e in-package memory and 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 (with CXL upgrade option). BittWare PCIe 5.0/CXL FPGA Accelerators feature Intel Agilex M-Series and I-Series to drive memory […]
Verification IP (VIP) handles virtual network co-simulation for 800Gbps Ethernet 2-7 network stack
Avery Design Systems announced that its fully-tested Verification IP (VIP) for 800Gbps Ethernet can now be used to perform virtual network co-simulation for the full layer Ethernet 2-7 network stack. The combination of the VIP and a virtual co-simulation/co-emulation system enables the running of full hardware/software system verification on pre-silicon SoC RTL and software integrations. […]
MIPI UniPro v2.0 doubles peak data rate
The MIPI Alliance announced a significant update to its versatile, application-agnostic MIPI UniPro transport layer for chip-to-chip/interprocessor communication (IPC) applications in traditional and modular device architectures. Version 2.0 of the specification adds key features to double the data rate while offering greater throughput and reduced latency particularly required by today’s most demanding flash storage applications. First introduced in […]
Dual LNA targets 5G base stations
The QPB9378 from Qorvo covers 5G’s mid band, seen as the sweet spot for range and bandwidth.
Software-defined networking hardware features direct network port connections to CPU
A line of SolidWAN system-level solutions for software-defined wide area networks and network security applications is available in different form factors, with different wired and wireless networking configuration options for home office use, SMB and enterprise applications and deployment at the network’s edge. “Businesses across the world are evolving their network infrastructure to take advantage […]
PCIe 4.0, U.2 NVMe/SATA all-flash NAS comes in tower form factor
QNAP Systems, Inc. launched the TS-h1290FX NAS. Providing QNAP’s first PCIe 4.0 and U.2 NVMe/SATA all-flash NAS in a tower form factor, the TS-h1290FX excels in the most demanding work environments such as collaborative high-resolution video workflows. Featuring AMD EPYC 8/16-core processors, built-in 25GbE and 2.5GbE connectivity, PCIe Gen 4 expansion, and up to petabyte-scale […]
Open RAN test suite runs from the cloud
Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced that the Keysight Open Radio Access Network Architect (KORA) test solutions are moving to cloud-based deployment for improved flexibility and rapid deployment. In addition, the company’s LoadCore software for testing 5G Core (5GC), is now available as a metered, pay-as-you-go (PAYG) solution in AWS Marketplace to allow customers to scale costs with usage. AWS…
