ALBUQUERQUE, NM – ZTEC Instruments, recently
announced the release of the ZT8651, a 6 GHz Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA) and
Spectrum Analyzer for analog or digitally-modulated RF signal analysis. The
ZT8651 provides enabling technology for testing the upcoming 802.11 ac standard. This new VSA
provides the functionality of a one-box multi-protocol tester in a modular
PXI/PXIe architecture.
In addition to its 6 GHz RF input, the ZT8651 includes separate
baseband I/Q inputs and an LO output for demodulator RFIC testing. By optimizing
performance for RFIC testing, the ZT8651 significantly reduces the size and
price over alternative solutions. Demodulation personalities for wireless LAN
(Wi-Fi) and cellular protocols are also available.
The ZT8651 provides the signal fidelity and real-time processing
capabilities to enable a broad set of necessary RF and wireless test
techniques, such as performing EVM (error vector magnitude), ACLR (adjacent
channel leakage ratio) and IM3 (3rd-order intermodulation
distortion) measurements or addressing complex MIMO applications. The
ZT8651 provides the combination of high instantaneous bandwidth, high dynamic
range, very high linearity, and very low phase noise necessary to test and
characterize the latest and next generation of RFIC components.
Key specifications of the ZT8651 VSA include:
- VSA and Spectrum Analyzer functionality
- VSA measurement toolkit including EVM, ACLR and IM3
- Highest 160 MHz instantaneous IF bandwidth for new wireless standards such as 802.11ac
- Highest linearity with >80 dBc IM3 @ 6 GHz
- Very low Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) of -163.5 dBm/Hz @ 6 GHz
- Best in Class phase noise of <-125 dBc/Hz @ 1 GHz, 100 kHz offset
- Low EVM floor of 0.7% or 43 dB (802.11n 64QAM @ 5.812 GHz)
- <1 ms fast frequency switching over full frequency range
- Real-time on-instrument FPGA & DSP processing for test time speed and ease of use
- Available in 2-slot 3U PXI and PXIe
The ZT8651 (http://www.ztecinstruments.com/products/rf-test-equipment/series/ZT8650/)
VSA expands ZTEC’s small-footprint software-defined RF Communication &
Wireless Test product line. The ZT8651 combines RF and baseband Vector Signal
Analysis in a 2-slot 3U PXI/PXIe modular instrument. In addition to its
powerful on-instrument processing capabilities, the ZT8651 allows access to raw
data for custom host-based processing or non-standard measurements.
Furthermore, its flexible software-defined signal processing can be upgraded
for future wireless standards. On-instrument stored states with test vectors
over the PXI/PXIe backplane enable parallel & instantaneous instrument
setup for production test applications.
Better software integration tools and support include:
- Full-featured ZSignal™ Spectrum Analyzer GUI included
- Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) protocol demodulation personality & GUI available (including 802.11ac)
- Cellular protocol demodulation personality & GUI available
- Comprehensive and intuitive software drivers
- Windows and Linux development environments
About ZTEC Instruments
ZTEC Instruments is a leading modular instrument company whose
product focus includes oscilloscopes, waveform generators, and RF & wireless
communication test equipment. ZTEC Instruments’ products are unique in that
they provide powerful bench-top instrument capabilities in modular instrument
form factors, including PCI, Compact PCI/PXI, VXI, and LXI. For more
information about ZTEC Instruments please visit http://www.ztecinstruments.com.
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