The 6 Series MSO mixed signal oscilloscope extends the performance threshold of midrange oscilloscopes to 8 GHz and delivers a 25 GS/sec sample rate simultaneously on all four channels – an industry first for this class of oscilloscope. Designers can accurately now view up to four high-speed signals at one time. For example, a DDR3 […]
Test and Measurement Tips
Measuring signals on transmission lines
Reflections typically arise when a beam of light strikes a polished flat reflective body whose surface is perpendicular to the beam of light. Then the transmitted light minus loss in two-way transit, appears at the source. This is similar but not exactly equivalent to an electrical signal traveling through a conductive medium that has an […]
New mmWave radio heads target 5G NR research and system prototyping
Two series of new millimeter wave (mmWave) radio heads for the NI mmWave Transceiver System cover the spectrum from 24.5 GHz to 33.4 GHz and 37 GHz to 43.5 GHz. Both target wireless researchers prototyping 5G New Radio (NR) systems. As the first phase of 5G NR wraps up and the 3GPP finishes defining the […]
Spectrum and vector network analyzer works to 1.5 GHz, carries budget price
The new Model SVA1015X Spectrum and Vector Network Analyzer has frequency ranges from 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz, (VNA frequency range is 10 MHz – 1.5 GHz) and starts at $1,395. This next generation test instrument provides exceptional measurement precision with a wide range of RF measurement functions for RF device testing, broadcast evaluation, site […]
Wideband RF signal analyzers get HIL capabilities for radar, EW apps
IQFlow functions are now part of Tektronix RSA7100A wideband signal analysis instrumentation. This enhancement is said to deliver the speed and flexibility needed to perform real-time digital signal processing (DSP) and support hardware in the loop (HWIL or HIL) test for radar and electronic warfare (EW) systems. The RSA7100A’s real-time analysis for live monitoring of […]
A DIY vector network analyzer? Yes, there is such a thing
Believe it or not, there’s a do-it-yourself vector network analyzer that can be constructed with a few readily available parts which also can provide measurements accurate enough to be useful in professional work. The basis for the VNA is a chip from Mini-Circuits. Mini-Circuits president Ted Heil explained the ideas behind the DIY VNA in […]
Pocket-sized platform delivers USB2.0 protocol analysis, critical measurements for safe power delivery
The new Teledyne LeCroy Mercury T2P and T2C USB2.0 Analyzers are USB Type-C Protocol Analyzers with upgraded VBUS (power) analysis and optional support for DisplayPort Auxiliary channel message decoding. They offer full support for USB 2.0 protocol testing and adds advanced USB Type-C analysis capabilities. There are two base models: the Mercury T2C and the […]
Handheld measurement instruments let IoT network operators check conditions in the real world
New Nemo IoT Meter and Nemo Handy IoT instruments enable network operators and service providers to actively test networks in the field, ensuring the coverage and service quality of networks in mission-critical and consumer-based Internet of Things (IoT) applications, accelerating installations, and speeding time-to-revenue. “The availability of LTE network coverage does not necessarily mean that […]
Measuring phase noise and jitter
Generally, whether one speaks of phase noise or jitter depends upon whether they happen to be a radio frequency or digital systems engineer. Both phenomena are random fluctuations of a time-domain waveform in an oscillator or in a clock. Phase noise is best represented in the frequency domain. It is usually defined as the spectral […]
Master Electronics stocks the breadth and depth of Teledyne LeCroy
Master Electronics, a leading global distributor of electromechanical, interconnect and passive components, is proud to stock the breadth and depth of Teledyne LeCroy. Since joining forces two years ago, Master Electronics and Teledyne LeCroy have built a successful partnership. Master President, Riad Nizam commented then, “Our companies share an entrepreneurial spirit making this a truly […]