Signal analyser delivers continuous-sweep from 3 Hz to 110 GHz
Announced at recent European Microwave Week 2016 in London, the N9041B UXA exemplifies the company’s unique capabilities with attributes such as advanced front-end circuitry that achieves low loss and efficient mixing, providing a displayed average noise level (DANL) as low as –150 dBm/Hz when characterizing wideband modulated signals in the millimeter-wave band.
“This new UXA is a clear example of Keysight’s leadership in providing the tools our customers need to achieve their time-to-market goals in the fast moving communications market,” said Mike Gasparian, president, Keysight Communications Solution Group. “Together with the 802.11ad RF test solution, the UXA adds a new level of insight to millimeter-wave applications such as 5G, 802.11ad and automotive radar, and it is the next step in our program to bring technology above 50 GHz to commercial applications.”
To eliminate compromises, the N9041B UXA provides two input connectors. The dedicated 1.0 mm input connector is machined to exact tolerances to ensure continuous sweeps and valid measurements up to 110 GHz. A robust and economical 2.4 mm input connector covers measurements up to 50 GHz.
The challenges of designing systems at these frequencies are significant, and this increases the need for integrated tools in design, simulation, measurement and analysis. Keysight software for design and simulation provide an efficient workflow that accelerates development of next-generation devices and systems. These tools were used in the development of the N9041B UXA and enabled first-time-correct designs of its millimeter-wave circuits.
Current applications of these tools include development of 5G wireless communications, millimeter-wave backhaul, satellite communications, automotive radar, military radar and electronic warfare systems. Emerging applications encompass development of devices and systems capable of performing high-resolution materials measurements for manufacturing, pharmaceutical and medical.
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