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but are solely operated through Ethernet/
LXI by the PC."
Simon Ache, director of signal generation product management at Rohde &
Schwarz: "The use of RF technology is getting more and more diverse. Applications
range from cellular communications (5G,
IoT), home automation, Industry 4.0, location-based services, and short-range
mobile applications to automotive radar and satellite-based communication
systems. This propels a general hunger
for RF spectrum. However, wide contiguous spectrum-as, for example, needed
for higher data throughput and bigger
capacity-is generally only available at
higher mmWave frequencies."
Jon Semancik, director of marketing
at Marvin Test Solutions: "There is a
continuing trend to reduce overall system footprint. Therefore, customers are
looking for a full-featured instrument in
a smaller package, such as PXI/PXIe. This
trend is apparent in the drive to support
5G and other emerging technologies as
more and more functionality is implemented in this compact package."
Keysight Technologies' signal-generator
product managers Kimberly Cassacia,
Sean Lee, and Xiaowei Zhang and signal-generator product marketing manager Eric Hsu: "First, implementation
of direct digital synthesis (DDS). With
technologies evolving, a high-frequency
precision reference clock enables DDS
toward higher frequencies. A DDS's
synchronous reset to the phase accumulator can achieve phase alignment.
Second, integration of vector transceivers. Demands for multiband and multiformat high-volume wireless production tests have been increasing. Vector
transceivers are purpose-built for rapid
solution creation and faster throughput
in manufacturing test of wireless devices
and components. Third, multichannel
test systems. Testing multi-antenna
systems such as spatial diversity, spatial
multiplexing, and antenna array requires
a test system capable of providing multiple signals with stable phase relationships between them."
James McGregor, global head of test,
tools, and production supplies at Newark:
"Within the high-performance signal-generator area, it is all about 5G as demand
increases for complete testing solutions
for 5G products. At the lower performance
end of the market, manufacturers are
combining multiple test solutions into a
single piece of equipment. An example is
the integration of signal generators into
oscilloscopes providing increased value
for money, and in many cases a smaller
footprint on your bench. In general, both
wireless connectivity and touchscreen
functionality are required features in all
equipment."
Rohde & Schwarz' R&S SMARF 100B
RF and microwave signal generator.
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Editorial: Three-way race to the future
By the Numbers
Industry Report
Signal Generators: New technology demands make signal generators more integral to testing
Burn-In and Test: The importance of burn-in and test extends from semiconductors to military equipment
Automotive Test: Automation boosts analog and digital test of automotive ICs
Sensor-Based Test: The 3R's of analog position sensor-based mechanical measurements
Power Test: Recommendation of voltage line disturbance test
Featured Tech
Tech Focus
Semiconductors: Heterogeneous integration ramps up electronics clout
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