Thursday, November 15, 2012: Here are some of the new spectrum analysers launched in 2012
Spectrum analyser for RF communication
In September 2012, Good Will Instruments launched the GW Instek GSP-730.
Features and USP: This is a 3 GHz spectrum analyser developed mainly to fulfill the demands of RF communication education. Budget constraints and lack of teaching tools are the two hurdles that prevent colleges from providing good courses for RF communication experiments. The GSP-730 has measurement functions that include autoset, split window, limit line, ACPR and OCBW. These enable advanced studies involving mobile communications (GSM, 3G, 4G/LTE), Wi-Fi, Zigbee and RFID. The GRF-1300 comes as an optional accessory of GSP-730 (trainer for basic RF communication experiments). It enables generation of a baseband signal and an RF carrier signal for the built-in AM and FM communication operations. It is properly integrated with components like the GRF-1300 trainer and a PC which becomes an efficient system that performs on the fly experiments while lectures are being given. This system comes with a one year warranty.
For further details: Ph: +91 9999167300; [email protected]
` 79,000 + sales tax
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Microwave handheld analysers
In August 2012, Agilent Technologies launched 14 FieldFox handheld analysers that deliver benchtop accuracy and MIL-spec durability to field applications.
Features and USP: FieldFox microwave spectrum analysers boast of providing industry leading amplitude accuracy of ±0.5 dB at power up, with no warm up required, allowing field users to instantly and precisely characterise transmitter power. The analyser can detect more signals in the band of interest with phase noise of -111 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, and measure low level signals in the presence of high power transmitters with a spur free dynamic range of 105 dB. FieldFox microwave spectrum analysers are available in various models, including N9935 A (9 GHz), N9936 A (14 GHz), N9937 A (18 GHz) and N9938 A (26.5 GHz). The combination analysers’ base function is cable and antenna analysis, and users can configure the instrument to do spectrum and vector network analysis as well. To further save space in a field kit, FieldFox analysers can be ordered with a built-in power meter, independent signal generator, vector voltmeter, interference analysis, variable DC source, a frequency counter and a built-in GPS receiver.
For further details: Ph: 1800 11 2929 (toll free); [email protected]
US$ 13,000 for 9 GHz base model
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Compact MDOs with built-in spectrum analysers
In August 2012, Scientech Technologies launched mixed domain oscilloscope (MDO).
Features and USP: Real time spectrum analyser display analogue waveforms and their spectra simultaneously. This is a 100 MHz digital oscilloscope with dual channel digital storage oscilloscope with up to 12 bit analogue sample resolution and high speed real time waveform display. Its 40 MSPS x 8 channel logic analyser captures eight logic/timing signals together with sophisticated cross triggers for precise multi channel mixed signal measurements. It captures and analyses SPL, CAN, 12C, UART and logic timing concurrently with analogue, solves complex system control problems with ease. Exports captured waveforms and logic signals along with network data acquisition with process monitoring applications with a focus on high speed mixed signal data acquisition and IP network connected access.
For further details: Ph: +91 731 4211100; [email protected]; www.ScientechWorld.com
` 25,000 onwards (depending on the model)
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Multifunction high performance instrument
In August 2012, Scientech Technologies also launched Tina Lab II. It is a 5 in 1 high speed multifunction PC instrument. This includes a DC to 50 MHz dual channel DSO, 1 GHz spectrum analyser, synthesised function generator and arbitrary waveforms programmer. It turns a laptop or desktop computer into a powerful, multifunction test and measuring instrument. With Tina Lab II instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, logic analysers and arbitrary waveform generator is just a click away. In addition TINALab II can be used with the TINA circuit simulation program for comparison of simulation and measurements as a unique tool for circuit development, troubleshooting and the study of analogue and digital electronics.
For further details: Ph: +91 731 4211100; [email protected]; www.ScientechWorld.com
` 2,50,000 onwards (depending on the model)
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Vector signal analyser/spectrum analyser
Launched in the first quarter of 2012, ZTECH Instruments (represented in India by VigVen Tech Mark Pvt Ltd) introduced ZT8651 vector signal analyser/spectrum analyser covering frequency range from DC to 6GHz.
Features and USP: This new VSA provides the signal fidelity and real time processing capabilities that enable a broad set of necessary RF and wireless test techniques, such as performing error vector magnitude (EVM), adjacent channel leakage ratio (ACLR) and 3rd order intermodulation distortion (IM3) measurements or addressing complex MIMO applications. The ZT8650 provides the combination of high instantaneous bandwidth (160 MHz), high dynamic range, very high linearity, and very low phase noise necessary to test and characterise the latest and next generation of RFIC component. It includes two 14 bit 400 MS/s ADCs, 512 MB deep memory and a 300 MHz analogue bandwidth. It comes with on-board digital downconverter (DDC) with fractional resampling.
For further details: 26, RBI Colony, 2nd Main Road, Ananda Nagar, Bengaluru 560024, Ph: +91 80 2333 9220; [email protected]; www.vigven.com
US$ 25000
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Vector signal transceivers
In August 2012, National Instruments introduced two spectrum analysers.
Features and USP: The PXIe-5644R vector signal transceiver (VST) is part of a new class of instrumentation that combines a vector signal generator and vector signal analyser (VSA) with FPGA based real time signal processing and control. This VST combines the fast measurement speeds and small form factor of a production test box with the flexibility and high performance of R&D grade box instruments. Hence, one can use this VST to test a variety of cellular and wireless standards, such as IEEE 802.11ac with an error vector magnitude that is better than -45 dB (0.5 per cent) at 5.8 GHz. In addition, it offers the flexibility to expand this VST’s small 3 slot 3U PXI Express form factor to support multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) configurations.
Also, its Phase Matrix 26.5 GHz vector signal analyser (VSA) combines a Phase Matrix microwave downconverter and the NI PXIe-5663E VSA to deliver RF and microwave vector signals and spectrum analysis from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz to address RF and microwave test application needs from spectral monitoring to wireless tests. With the PXI platform and the flexible NI LabVIEW programming environment, it seamlessly integrates additional RF and other mixed signal I/O instruments into the test system.
For further details: +91 9980609878; [email protected]
Phase Matrix ` 3.5 million onwards
PXIe-5644R VST
` 2.5 million onwards
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High performance signal and spectrum analyser
In December 2011, Rohde & Schwarz introduced a high performance FSW series.
Features and USP: It offers the widest analysis bandwidth of 160 MHz to cater to various applications in the wireless, aerospace and defence industries, especially for the measurement of the WLAN 802.11ac signal or a very short radar pulse. With FS-K96 and FS-K96 PC software, it is possible to analyse OFDM signals. With FS-K91 software, WLAN 802.11ac signal analysis is possible. The FSW-K70 VSA option can be used for the analysis of various modulation formats for signal analysis. Multi-carrier group delay measurement on amplifier and frequency converting devices is possible with FSW-K17, while complex radar pulse characterisation is possible with FSW-k6.
For further details: Ph: Delhi: +91 11 42535400, Bengaluru: +91 80 41780400, Hyderabad: +91 40 40003200, Mumbai: +91 22 26743848; [email protected]; www.rohde-schwarz.co.in
Starts from 50,000 Euro
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Enhanced spectrum master
Launched in December 2011, Anritsu upgraded MS272xC spectrum analysers with new and enhanced features in August 2012.
Features and USP: The burst detection enhancement for the handheld MS272xC spectrum master makes it much easier for field engineers and technicians to find narrow signals that may cause interference and adversely affect the performance of wireless networks. The burst detect mode extends the performance of MS272xC spectrum master, which features 32 GHz and 43 GHz models, giving users powerful test tools for their field requirements. As many as 20,000 measurements per second—thousands of times faster than a normal FFT—can be made with the new burst detect method. The result is that users can see 200 microsecond pulse trains every time, making it much easier to find burst signals, such as those generated by improperly installed cellphone boosters. Combining 30 analysis function in a single instrument that offers leading performance, including resolution bandwidths from 1 Hz to 10 MHz, advanced triggering and a 30 MHz zero span IF output, the MS272xC family provides wireless professionals with the analysis capability necessary to meet the most demanding measurements.
For further details: Ph: 9310 666 466; [email protected]; www.anritsu.com
Starts from US$ 70,000
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