The Keysight S9100A 5G multi-band vector transceiver (S9100A) is a compact and scalable 5G base station manufacturing test solution that enables network equipment manufacturers (NEMs) to streamline volume test of 5G New Radio (NR) infrastructure equipment, accelerating deployment of 5G networks. Keysight’s 5G base station manufacturing test solution leverages common hardware and software platforms (including […]
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Basics of active and differential scope probes
By far the most used oscilloscope probe is the passive 10:1 attenuation probe. It is appropriate when the frequency of the signal under investigation is less than 600 MHz. Impedance matching from probe tip to channel input port is critical. A mismatch gives rise to reflections, collisions and loss of data. At dc to the […]
Basics of LAN Extensions for Instrumentation (LXI) and SCPI
Keysight Technologies conceived of LAN Extensions for Instrumentation (LXI) in 2005 as a way to enable test and measurement interfaces using web servers in conjunction with Ethernet. LXI is used extensively in connecting computers and electronic test equipment, particularly oscilloscopes. Local Area Network (LAN)-enabled instruments can connect to a computer, using as a medium the […]
Modulated RF power amplifiers for EMC pre-compliance testing
The TekBox TBMDA3 and TBMDA4 Modulated Wideband Power Amplifiers have been specifically designed to provide an economical signal source for immunity testing of electronic circuits and products. While these amplifiers are intended to increase the output of a spectrum analyzer’s tracking generator, they are also useful as general-purpose wideband RF signal amplifiers. The TBMDA3 and […]
Upgradeable 13-to-110-GHz oscilloscope platform boasts high signal integrity
New Infiniium UXR-Series oscilloscopes includes models ranging from 13 to 110 GHz of true analog bandwidth. Keysight’s Infiniium UXR-Series enables high-speed serial and optical designers, focused on current and next-generation technologies, to quickly create comprehensive designs with higher margins, thereby reducing time to market of their innovation. Superior performance levels, combined with a wide selection […]
Arbitrary function generators billed as most affordable 16-bit AFGs
The DG800 and DG900 Series of arbitrary function generators come standard with 16-bit Resolution, an intuitive touch display, a silent fan-less design, and new advanced signal generation capabilities. The DG800 Series targets those needing signal generation from 10-35 MHz. With a starting price of just $279 the DG800 represents the most affordable 16-bit generator on […]
Programmable lab power supply provides 10 kW of dc power
The TSR10 is a robust, high-power 10-kW, dc programmable laboratory power supply in a 3U, 19-in. rack-mounted format. It operates with any load from short- to open-circuit and constant-voltage/constant-current auto crossover. Easy to use, the TSR10 is a candidate for testing in laboratories and for general industrial purposes, including research, component device testing, automated systems, […]
Fanless AWGs provide stable, low-jitter signals to 100 MHz with several modulations
Two new 16-bit Arbitrary Waveform Generator series from Rigol Technologies are designed with SiFi II (Signal Fidelity II) technology to generate accurate 16-bit standard and arbitrary waveforms point-by-point from large internal memory series. These versatile signal sources produce precise, low-jitter waveforms with high frequency stability and come in cleverly designed cases that eliminate the need […]
The cable industry’s greener future – can higher broadband speeds and the environment make a match?
As the global bandwidth demand continues its rapid growth, the cable industry is in a key position to deliver significant value for its customers. Massive network upgrades and deployments are ongoing in order to meet the future demands for higher broadband speeds and seamless services. However, as the complexity of network devices is growing alongside […]
Working with the PicoScope PC-based oscilloscope
A PC-based oscilloscope, or USB oscilloscope as it is also known, has a lot going for it. For one thing, it costs substantially less than a bench model with equivalent specifications, given that most users already own the major component. The PC or Mac provides the processing and display parts of the equation. (The computer, […]