Millimetric radio may speed data transfer

Researchers have proved the viability of a new and as yet untapped radio frequency band which will increase the speed and capacity of data transfer to wireless devices like laptops and iPods, and potentially between a home DVD player and high-definition TV. Read more »

The booming business of Active RFID and RTLS

The RFID business value is expected to grow by five times in the next 10 years. The Active RFID business is growing by about 10 times, driven by the $475 million military order for Savi Technology and innovations such as the first 100,000 RFID labels from Power ID that have greatly enhanced range over alternatives. Read more »

System measures multiple tags and tests new antenna designs

A system capable of simultaneously measuring hundreds of RFID tags and rapidly testing new RFID tag prototypes has been designed by researchers. Read more »

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Attenuation control units for WiMAX, WLAN device testing

Agilent Technologies has announced integrated attenuation control units operating in the DC to 6, 18 and 26.5 GHz frequency range.

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Signal analyser

The R&S FSV is the fastest and most versatile signal analyser available for performance-oriented, cost-conscious users working in the development, production, installation and servicing of RF systems, according to Rohde&Schwarz.

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RF signal generators

Agilent Technologies has announced a series of enhancements to the MXG RF signal generators designed to deliver up to +23 dBm output power, extend the distortion performance and provide phase coherency support for MIMO and beamforming applications.

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Open switch and control platform

The R&SOSP is an open platform for fast and easy implementation of RF switch and control tasks. Different models and optional modules make the platform suitable for a wide range of applications. It can transition from simple RF switch functions to the complex RF wiring of EMC systems, for example.

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Handheld RF spectrum analyser

Agilent Technologies has released its handheld RF Spectrum Analyser N9340B leveraging technical innovations from its first and award-winning handheld RF spectrum analyser N9340A. The N9340B covers 100 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range.

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Vector network analyser

Rohde & Schwarz is further expanding its network analyser portfolio to higher frequencies. The R&S ZVA50 claims to be the world's first four-port network analyser up to 50 GHz.

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15-bit arbitrary waveform generators

Agilent Technologies now offers PXI-based and LXI-based 15-bit arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs) for electronic testing of radar, satellite, telecom or military communication equipment.

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Handheld range

GME has announced the addition of three handheld radios to the 477 MHz range.

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Microwave signal generator

Signal quality, speed and flexibility are three key criteria by which modern signal generators are assessed.

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Wideband radio communications tester

The R&S CMW500 marks the entry of a new generation of test equipment from Rohde & Schwarz claiming fast and precise production of current and future wireless devices.