Aaronia shows USB real-time spectrum analyzers with waveguides

Aaronia AG will be presenting groundbreaking real-time spectrum analyzers with waveguide technology at EMC Shanghai 2024. In addition, the first prototypes of innovative PC boards from Aaronia will be on display.

Aaronia is showcasing its state-of-the-art USB real-time spectrum analyzers for a wide range of applications. The SPECTRAN® V6 Xplorer sets a new record with measurements up to 140 GHz and still offers the advantages of low-cost USB devices.

With a real-time bandwidth of up to 490 MHz and a sweep speed of 3 THz/s, the SPECTRAN® V6 Xplorer is the new reference in terms of speed. Equipped with waveguide connections, the spectrum analyzers allow measurements in the millimeter wave range that are not possible with conventional cables. Waveguides transmit the signal without distortion or loss. They are less susceptible to external disturbances such as electromagnetic interference, which is important in an environment with many electrical devices and radio signals. As a result, the signal remains clean and the measurements of the spectrum analyzer are not distorted.

Thorsten Chmielus, CEO of Aaronia AG explains, ”We have developed the new SPECTRAN® V6 generation with waveguide technology. The devices combine the best of several worlds: The speed and flexibility of USB real-time spectrum analyzers combined with exceptionally high bandwidths, sweep speeds and distortion-free transmission technology. In addition, there is a modular concept that allows each customer to configure their SPECTRAN® V6 to suit their needs.”

Aaronia also offers the SPECTRAN® V6 5G specially designed for measurements in the mobile communications environment. The device also supports the WiGig 45 GHz (802.11aj) and 60 GHz (802.11ad/aj/ay) profiles, which are now included in the latest version of the RTSA Suite PRO.

High-end PC boards

Even with standard computers, very efficient processing of IQ data is possible using the Aaronia real-time spectrum analyzers in conjunction with the RTSA-Suite PRO. But the demands on bandwidth and processing speed are increasing. “We are constantly on the lookout for computer systems that meet our requirements in terms of speed, storage capacity and interfaces,” explains Thorsten Chmielus, CEO of Aaronia AG. “Accordingly, we have decided to develop the necessary hardware ourselves and are pleased to be able to present the first results for the first time now”. The PC boards based on the latest Intel® or AMD® processors are true I/O all-rounders and allow, for example, the simultaneous use of 4 SPECTRAN® V6 ECO analyzers (4 x USB PD).

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