The Tracking Generator Plugin makes it possible for TAP users with no programming knowledge to use the tracking generator capabilities of the M8920A PXIe Radio Test Set hardware.

Highlights

Create and Customize Tracking Generator Test Sequence

  • Use Keysight Tracking Generator Test Automation on PathWave Test (TAP) software plugins to build test sequences to characterize and evaluate the performance and integrity of your DUT RF cables and characterize RF paths through your test fixture
  • Sweep cables to determine cable loss for proper characterization to ensure accurate power measurements
  • Sweep filters to ensure they are operating as expected to pass or reject RF energy
  • Tracking generator TAP software plugin is future ready and easy to scale to support MilCom/LMR radios with the M8920A PXIe Radio Test Set
  • Radio Test Automation on PathWave (TAP) plugins test reports and measurement results are automatically stored to any connected TAP Result Listener

Simple Development Workflow

  • Seamless test automation without knowing specific SCPI commands
  • No programming experience required

Supported Hardware

  • Keysight M8920A PXIe Radio Test Set

Flexible Software Licensing

  • Fixed (node-locked, single PC), transportable and network/floating licenses with either perpetual or annual time frame

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Automated Testing with KS83123B Tracking Generator Software Plug-In

The Keysight Automated Tracking Generator measurement expert is a smart software solution for automated testing to determine RF path losses and filter characteristics.

Quickly and accurately calibrate test fixtures and cabling which is essential during the design validation and manufacturing test phases to insure quality and reliability of the radio under test.

Using the Keysight KS83123B Tracking Generator Software Plug-In, you will be able to:

  • Sweep frequencies from 100 kHz to 3.8/6 GHz.
  • Generator output level up to + 3 dBm, +13 dBm with M8920A-1EA option.
  • Report test results which documents test configuration, bench setup, measurements made, pass/fail status
  • No programming needed

For more information about Test Automation Software, please visit PathWave Test Automation Software.

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