z8752 VSG (Discontinued)
Vector Signal Generator PXIe
The z8752 Vector Signal Generator combines a baseband I/Q Arbitrary Waveform Generator with an RF signal source to generate vector modulated signals from DC to 7.2 GHz to characterize high performance PAs.
The VSG provides a combination of 500 MHz modulation bandwidth, 16-bit DAC dynamic range, very high linearity and extremely low phase noise necessary to test and characterize devices operating on existing and the emerging WLAN standard 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6).
Advantages
- Reduced test time through fast RF switching (<1 msec end to end) and deep multiple-waveform memory
- Extremely low phase noise <-110 dBc/Hz
- Vector signal generation for analog or digitally-modulated RF signal
Applications
- Power Amplifier/Front End Module characterization and DVT
- Receiver Packet Error Rate (PER) analysis
- Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) testing
- Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) Waveform Generation
Key Specifications
- Multi band support 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, U-NII-4/5/6/7/8 with comprehensive range of operation from 250 MHz – 7.2 GHz
- Supports up to 500 MHz modulation bandwidth
- LO input for ultra-low phase noise requirements
- Separate baseband I/Q outputs and LO input for modulator RFIC testing (optimized for broad bandwidth vector modulation)
Remarkable Test Capabilities
- Ideal for MIMO applications (up to 8×8 true MIMO in a single zSeries 18-slot chassis)
- Comprehensive testing capability on all Modulation and coding schemes (MCS) – BPSK up to 1024-QAM
- Supports all Modulation Bandwidths: 160 MHz, 80 MHz, 40 MHz & 20 MHz
Configurations
Frequently used with:
- z8655 Vector Signal Analyzer
- z8817 Front-End Module
- zSeries 9-slot or 18-slot chassis
- z3975/z3985 Embedded Controller (Intel Core i5/i7 processor)
- z8820 DC Power & Digital IO Controller
- z475 Remote DC Power supply
- z8801/z8802 Local Oscillator
All solutions are adaptable and re-configurable to provide you with the greatest flexibility for your testing requirements.
Technology Options
- Wi-Fi, 802.11ax
- Wi-Fi, 802.11ac
- Wi-Fi, 802.11a/b/g/j/n/p
