Wideband FR2/FR3 mmWave test system for mass production
TMY Technology Inc., a leading provider mmWave systems, will showcase their wideband millimeter-wave production test system covering FR2 to FR3 at the 2023 Microwave Workshops and Exhibition (MWE) in Pacifico Yokohama.
This mmWave production test system offers new dimensions in upgrading existing sub-6 GHz testing capabilities, ensuring a streamlined and efficient production process for mmWave chipsets, modules, and devices.
TMYTEK has partnered with NI for a live demonstration showcasing wideband testing featuring the UD Box 5G/0630 and Matrix Switch at MWE 2023. The demonstration highlights an integrated system that includes multi-port testing for a WLAN RFIC, a 28 GHz beamforming module and a 20 to 40 GHz broadband distributed amplifier, all seamlessly configured into a single setup.
The UD Box series, featuring models such as UD Box 5G (RF frequency range of 24 to 44 GHz for FR2) and UD Box 0630 (RF frequency range of 6 to 30 GHz for FR3), revolutionizes production testing by seamlessly managing frequency up-conversion and down-conversion from 6 GHz to 44 GHz, covering both FR2 and FR3 bands. This capability addresses high-frequency testing equipment costs. The UD series can be combined with the TMYTEK Matrix Switch — a flexible and multi-port RF switching machine supporting SP72T and frequencies up to 52 GHz — to meet high-frequency measurement demands while enhancing testing throughput, eliminating manual control and mass cabling limitations.
As the demand for mmWave chipset, module, and device advancements continues to surge, the landscape of production and testing is confronted with formidable challenges. The intricacies of frequency and port count pose significant hurdles, necessitating innovative solutions for seamless and efficient testing processes.
The Matrix Switch and UD series can be integrated into a versatile broadband production test system. UD models feature a programmable local oscillator, and both devices offer a control API for seamless automation. This bundled system sets a new standard in testing efficiency, transforming high-frequency testing challenges.
“Overcoming the cost challenges in mass production is paramount for facilitating widespread deployment and powering crucial commercial processes in the realm of mmWave technology,” said Su-Wei Chang, Founder and President of TMYTEK. “TMYTEK is dedicated to creating cost-effective and process-efficient systems, expediting market momentum and catalyzing a future where high-frequency innovations drive mass adoption, unlocking new possibilities and accelerating industry growth.”
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