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Characterizing sub-THz components for 6G requires more than S-parameters to be comprehensive. Noise figure, gain compression, and error vector magnitude as well as a number of other modulated measurements are needed to create a complete picture to predict component performance in a system. To accurately characterize components at these sub-THz frequencies, time-domain and frequency-domain measurements are essential.
The setup for 6G sub-THz component characterization requires a modulated wideband signal source and a vector network analyzer that can both take S-parameter measurements and traditional modulated measurements. These systems must be fully clock locked in order to reduce the phase noise at sub-THz frequencies. Finally, given the effects the test system and any fixtures can have on these sub-THz signals, source calibration is critical to ensure an ideal test signal at the device under test (DUT) input reference plane.
How to Characterize 6G Components
10 MHz to 50 GHz, 2 and 4 ports, up to three sources.
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Maximum Frequency | 50 GHz |
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VNA Series | PNA-X Most Advanced and Flexible |
VNA Type | Benchtop |
How to Characterize 6G Components
Custom modulation analysis subscription bundle
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How to Characterize 6G Components
The M8199A arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) provides a high-performance signal source for arbitrary signals, enabling development of designs of 128 GBaud and above.
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Bandwidth | 65 GHz |
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Max Sample Rate | 256 GSa/s |
How to Characterize 6G Components
The S93093B has all of the capability of the S93090xA spectrum analyzer application with an upper frequency of 120 GHz
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How to Characterize 6G Components
Provides 2- or 4- port interface capability to the millimeter-wave frequency extender modules for PNA/PNA-X Network Analyzers
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