Aeroflex has launched the 7000 Series Vector Analyzer
Generator (VAG), a single, fully integrated RF parametric
test system for RF test of wireless components and subsystems.
The 7000 Series combines both vector signal generation and
vector signal analysis in a single box, providing an integrated
approach to measurements for complex wireless standards,
including LTE. The instrument features an intuitive touch-screen
user interface that simplifies wireless testing. Its modular,
software-defined functionality provides a flexible, "future-proof"
platform for advanced wireless technologies, including LTE,
GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 3G/HSPA, and WLAN.
Engineers involved in developing RF and baseband products
for use in wireless broadband components and cellular handsets
will appreciate the increased productivity and potential
for reduced time-to-market offered by the 7000 Series VAG.
These benefits will provide a particular advantage to engineers
working on components and modules for LTE, because of the
impending deadlines for network rollouts during the next
few months.
Two signal generators can be integrated for intermodulation
and other key tests
Because both signal generation and analysis are integrated
into the same instrument, the 7000 Series VAG dispenses
with the need to buy and operate a separate signal generator
and analyzer independently, thus lowering capital expenditure
and reducing test equipment inventory. The platform also
supports two independent signal generators, allowing it
to be used for receiver sensitivity and blocking measurements,
MIMO simulation, and intermodulation testing of amplifiers,
mixers, and other wireless components. The touch screen
and intuitive user interface provide quick and easy access
to the full range of complex measurements, speeding up test
times for experienced users and also allowing novice users
to quickly become proficient in performing measurements.
"The 7000 Series offers the most complete and easy-to-use
test system for RF test available today," said Bill
Burrows, business development manager, Aeroflex. "It
shares a common platform with our popular 7100 LTE tester,
providing a seamless flow of user-generated routines from
development through conformance and production testing.
It is the only test platform on the market that can incorporate
two independent signal generators and a vector network analyzer
in a single box."
The 7000 Series has an operating frequency range of 1MHz
to 6GHz, with a 90MHz bandwidth for both generation and
analysis, which together allow it to support multiple cellular
and wireless broadband standards. Broader analysis bandwidths
can also be addressed by intelligent "stitching"
of the spectrum. Both the built-in signal generator and
the optional second generator have a typical phase noise
level of -115dBc/Hz at 20kHz offset from a 2GHz carrier-
equivalent to the performance of the best stand-alone signal
generators. The vector signal generator includes a library
of standard waveforms emulating all the popular cellular
wireless standards, as well as an internal 2GB arbitrary
waveform generator (AWG) with an intuitive waveform generation
package that enables user-specific waveforms to be developed
and played back. In addition, user-generated waveforms from
Matlab and similar packages may be entered and stored on
the instrument for use in the AWG.
For more details visit www.aeroflex.com
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