Keysight’s FieldFox Introduces Portable Millimeter-wave Analysis with Virginia Diodes Extenders
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has expanded its FieldFox handheld signal analyzers to support frequencies up to 170 GHz, thanks to a collaboration with Virginia Diodes Inc. (VDI). This enhancement enables precise millimeter-wave (mmWave) signal analysis and generation, important for 5G, 6G, aerospace, defense, and automotive radar applications. The portable solution, which weighs less than 4 kg, offers cost efficiency by reducing expenses by half compared to traditional methods. The FieldFox analyzers, paired with VDI's PSAX frequency extenders, provide expanded frequency coverage, optimized performance, and convenient in-field testing. This innovation will be showcased at electronica 2024 from November 12-15.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) ha ampliato i suoi analizzatori di segnali portatili FieldFox per supportare frequenze fino a 170 GHz, grazie a una collaborazione con Virginia Diodes Inc. (VDI). Questo miglioramento consente un'analisi e generazione di segnali millimetrici (mmWave) precisa, fondamentale per applicazioni 5G, 6G, aerospaziali, di difesa e radar automobilistici. La soluzione portatile, che pesa meno di 4 kg, offre un'efficienza economica riducendo le spese della metà rispetto ai metodi tradizionali. Gli analizzatori FieldFox, abbinati agli estensori di frequenza PSAX di VDI, forniscono una copertura di frequenza ampliata, prestazioni ottimizzate e test convenienti in campo. Questa innovazione sarà presentata a electronica 2024 dal 12 al 15 novembre.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) ha ampliado sus analizadores de señales portátiles FieldFox para soportar frecuencias de hasta 170 GHz, gracias a una colaboración con Virginia Diodes Inc. (VDI). Esta mejora permite un análisis y generación de señales de milimétricas (mmWave) preciso, importante para aplicaciones de 5G, 6G, aeroespaciales, de defensa y radar automovilístico. La solución portátil, que pesa menos de 4 kg, ofrece eficiencia de costos al reducir gastos a la mitad en comparación con los métodos tradicionales. Los analizadores FieldFox, junto con los extensores de frecuencia PSAX de VDI, proporcionan una mayor cobertura de frecuencia, rendimiento optimizado y pruebas convenientes en campo. Esta innovación se presentará en electronica 2024 del 12 al 15 de noviembre.
키사이트 테크놀로지스(주식 코드: KEYS)는 버지니아 다이오드 주식회사(VDI)와의 협력을 통해 FieldFox 핸드헬드 신호 분석기를 170 GHz까지 지원하도록 확장했습니다. 이 향상된 기능은 5G, 6G, 항공 우주, 방위 및 자동차 레이더 응용 프로그램에 중요한 밀리미터파(mmWave) 신호 분석 및 생성을 가능하게 합니다. 4kg 이하의 무게를 지닌 이 휴대용 솔루션은 전통적인 방법에 비해 비용을 절반으로 줄여 비용 효율성을 제공합니다. VDI의 PSAX 주파수 확장기와 결합된 FieldFox 분석기는 확장된 주파수 범위, 최적화된 성능 및 현장 테스트의 편리함을 제공합니다. 이 혁신은 11월 12일부터 15일까지 열리는 electronica 2024에서 선보일 예정입니다.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) a élargi ses analyseurs de signaux portables FieldFox pour prendre en charge des fréquences allant jusqu'à 170 GHz, grâce à une collaboration avec Virginia Diodes Inc. (VDI). Cette amélioration permet une analyse et une génération de signaux millimétriques (mmWave) précises, essentielles pour les applications 5G, 6G, aérospatiales, de défense et radar automobile. La solution portable, pesant moins de 4 kg, offre une efficacité économique en réduisant les coûts de moitié par rapport aux méthodes traditionnelles. Les analyseurs FieldFox, associés aux prolongateurs de fréquence PSAX de VDI, offrent une couverture de fréquence élargie, des performances optimisées et des tests sur le terrain pratiques. Cette innovation sera présentée à electronica 2024 du 12 au 15 novembre.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) hat seine tragbaren Signalanalysatoren FieldFox erweitert, um Frequenzen von bis zu 170 GHz zu unterstützen, dank einer Zusammenarbeit mit Virginia Diodes Inc. (VDI). Diese Verbesserung ermöglicht eine präzise Analyse und Erzeugung von Millimeterwellen (mmWave)-Signalen, die wichtig für Anwendungen in den Bereichen 5G, 6G, Luft- und Raumfahrt, Verteidigung und Automobilradar sind. Die tragbare Lösung wiegt weniger als 4 kg und bietet Kosteneffizienz, indem die Ausgaben im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Methoden halbiert werden. Die FieldFox-Analysatoren, kombiniert mit VDIs PSAX-Frequenzverlängerern, bieten eine erweiterte Frequenzabdeckung, optimierte Leistung und bequeme Tests vor Ort. Diese Innovation wird vom 12. bis 15. November auf der electronica 2024 präsentiert.
- Expanded frequency range up to 170 GHz for FieldFox handheld analyzers.
- Cost efficiency: reduces mmWave signal analysis and generation costs by half.
- Portable and lightweight solution (less than 4 kg) for convenient field testing.
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The collaboration between Keysight and Virginia Diodes represents a significant technological advancement in portable millimeter-wave testing. The expansion to 170 GHz frequency range with the FieldFox analyzers addresses a critical market gap in portable mmWave testing solutions, particularly important for 5G, 6G, aerospace, defense and automotive radar applications.
The solution's cost efficiency (reducing expenses by
- Collaboration enables FieldFox handheld analyzers to support up to 170 GHz, offering a rugged and lightweight portable solution for millimeter-wave signal analysis
- Provides in field-testing capabilities for aerospace and defense applications reducing development time
Field based engineers need precise mmWave measurements to advance modern wireless communications and radar systems. This is critical when it comes to 5G, 6G, aerospace and defense and automotive radar transmission/receiving tests. However, mmWave signals are highly sensitive to obstacles, weather conditions, and interference. Understanding their propagation characteristics through precise measurements helps engineers design more efficient networks and radar systems, improving coverage, and enhancing reliability.
To gain this insight, traditional tools typically include large desktop signal analyzers and generators, which are often very expensive and cumbersome for field measurement use cases. The Keysight FieldFox addresses this issue, enabling mmWave measurements in a lightweight portable solution, when paired with VDI's PSAX frequency extender modules. In addition, engineers can opt for the FieldFox equipped with the downloadable Option 357 pulse generator, which can be paired with a PSGX module from VDI, to also offer a mmWave signal generation solution up to 170 GHz. This enables users to obtain accurate mmWave measurements in a simple, easy to use and rugged solution.
Key benefits of Keysight’s FieldFox combined with VDI frequency extender modules include:
- Expanded frequency coverage: Expanding the FieldFox’s frequency coverage from as low as 18 GHz, depending on models, up to 170 GHz for either signal analysis or generation.
- Optimized performance at the mmWave range: Supporting in-band signal analysis with selection of spectrum analyzer mode, IQ analyzer mode, or real-time spectrum analyzer (RTSA) mode with extraordinary sensitivity of -155 dBm/Hz typical value.
- Cost efficiency: Compared to traditional mmWave signal analysis and generation solutions, the combination of Keysight FieldFox and VDI frequency extenders reduces costs by half or more.
- Portable and convenient testing: Weighing approximately less than 4 kg in total, the combination of Keysight FieldFox and VDI frequency extenders makes the mmWave field testing much more feasible and convenient for both field and lab environment.
Dr. Thomas W. Crowe, CEO of VDI, said: “VDI manufactures state-of-the-art test and measurement equipment for mmWave and THz applications, including vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, and signal generator extension modules. These products enhance the capabilities of high-performance microwave measurement tools by extending them to higher frequencies. Through our collaboration with Keysight, VDI is excited to provide frequency extenders for the FieldFox handheld analyzers, offering customers lightweight solutions for both signal analysis and generation in the mmWave range, with exceptional signal quality and measurement integrity.”
Vince Nguyen, Vice President and General Manager, Aerospace, Defense, and Government Solution Group at Keysight, said: “The aerospace, defense, and commercial sectors lack a portable solution which can provide accurate mmWave measurements. As customers explore innovations they need access to higher frequencies in the radio spectrum, including mmWave. Working with VDI, we’ve developed a solution that is easy to test signal analysis and generation in the field as well as in the laboratory.”
Keysight’s FieldFox combined with VDI extenders will be showcased for the first time at the Keysight booth (Hall A3, Stand 506) at electronica 2024, the world's leading trade fair and conference for electronics, from November 12 to 15, 2024.
Resources
- FieldFox Product Page: FieldFox Handheld Microwave and RF Analyzers
- PSAX Product Page: VDI Portable Spectrum Analyzer Extenders
About Keysight Technologies
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