Microwaves & RF
  • Resources
  • Directory
  • Webinars
  • White Papers
  • Video
  • Blogs
  • CAD Models
  • Advertise
    • Search
  • Top Stories
  • Products of the Week
  • Defense
  • Test
  • Components
  • Semiconductors
  • Embedded
  • Data Sheets
  • Topics
    - TechXchange Topics -- Markets -DefenseAutomotive- Technologies -Test & MeasurementComponentsCellular / 5G / 6G EDA
    Resources
    Top Stories of the WeekMWRF ResourcesDigital issuesEngineering AcademyWISESearch Data SheetsCompany DirectoryLibraryContributeSubscribe
    Advertise
    https://www.facebook.com/microwavesrf/
    https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3848060/profile
    https://twitter.com/MicrowavesRF
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKEiQ9dob20rIqTA7ONfJg
    Mwrf 11286 Promo 13k Ni Fig2
    1. Technologies
    2. Test & Measurement

    Test Capabilities Offer Reinforcement at Higher Frequencies

    July 24, 2019
    National Instruments recently unveiled higher-frequency test solutions that focus in on millimeter-wave 5G along with Ka-band radar and satcom applications.
    Related To: Microwaves & RF

    Not surprisingly, National Instruments (NI) made its presence felt at the recent IMS 2019, bringing an array of new test solutions. For example, the company expanded the frequency coverage of its vector-signal-transceiver (VST) product family by launching the PXIe-5831 VST, which supports validation and production testing at millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequencies (Fig. 1).

    Mwrf Com Sites Mwrf com Files 13 K Ni Fig1

    1. The PXIe-5831 VST combined with modular mmWave heads provides coverage for frequencies as high as 44 GHz.

    The PXIe-5831 VST incorporates a vector signal generator (VSG), vector signal analyzer (VSA), and high-speed serial interface with FPGA-based real-time signal processing and control. By itself, the VST provides customers with direct signal generation and analysis from 5 to 21 GHz. In addition, the PXIe-5831 can be combined with modular mmWave heads to cover frequencies from 23 to 44 GHz, providing integrated and calibrated switching for as many as 32 channels. Furthermore, the PXIe-5831 offers 1 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth for generation and analysis.

    With the PXIe-5831 VST, multichannel beamformers and phased arrays can be measured without the need for additional infrastructure. NI maintains that the new VST helps address time-to-market challenges for X-, Ku-, and Ka-band radar applications, as well as satellite-communications (satcom) components and systems.

    “By extending capability to even more radar and satcom frequencies, we are helping address the schedule, cost-of-test, and quality issues inherent in the development of complex transmit/receive systems,” says Luke Schreier, VP and general manager, defense and government business, NI. “As a company, we also gain significant technology leverage between these applications and the commercial 5G sectors, which enables us to more efficiently support the product.”

    The PXIe-5831 wasn’t all NI had on hand to showcase at IMS. It also demonstrated a mmWave 5G packaged-part test solution, which was a collaboration between NI and two other companies: Tessolve and Johnstech (Fig. 2).

    Mwrf Com Sites Mwrf com Files 13 K Ni Fig2

    2. NI, Tessolve, and Johnstech collaborated to create a packaged-part test solution for mmWave 5G applications.

    The solution features NI’s Semiconductor Test System (STS) for quad-site mmWave 5G testing. It also includes a mmWave-ready interface board designed and manufactured by Tessolve, as well as Johnstech mmWave contactors (rated up to 100 GHz) for final testing of packaged parts. A Johnstech impedance-controlled socket that featured the company’s IQtouch Micro contactors helped ensure repeatable test measurements.

    Mwrf Com Sites Mwrf com Files Source Esb Lookin For Parts Banner Caps 0

    Continue Reading

    IMS 2023 in the Rearview Mirror

    Sixth-Generation Networks Push New Boundaries

    Sponsored Recommendations

    Near and Far Field Measurement

    Oct. 31, 2023

    S-parameters for High-frequency Circuit Simulations

    Oct. 31, 2023

    Common Mode Filter Chokes for High Speed Data Interfaces

    Oct. 31, 2023

    Simulation Model Considerations: Part I

    Oct. 31, 2023

    New

    Orbital Space Junk is No Joke

    Empowering SOMs for IoT Devices with Matter Connectivity

    U.S. DoD Works to Keep Ukraine’s F-16s Flying

    Most Read

    Products of the Week: November 20, 2023

    IMS 2023 in the Rearview Mirror

    Laser and Glass Cell Create Non-Metallic, Atom-Based Microwave Antenna

    Sponsored

    Frequency Extension System with Cobalt VNA

    Focus Beam System

    SOLT and SOLR Calibration of a Vector Network Analyzer

    Microwaves & RF
    https://www.facebook.com/microwavesrf/
    https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3848060/profile
    https://twitter.com/MicrowavesRF
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKEiQ9dob20rIqTA7ONfJg
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Do Not Sell or Share
    • Privacy & Cookie Policy
    • Terms of Service
    © 2023 Endeavor Business Media, LLC. All rights reserved.
    Endeavor Business Media Logo