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News Release from: Tektronix | Subject: WCA200A Series Analyser
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 February 2003
Tektronix Delivers Breakthrough
Versatility
Simultaneous view of multiple domains is just one of many features found on new analyser at what is said to be an unprecedented price.
Simultaneous view of multiple domains is just one of many features found on new analyser at what is said to be an unprecedented price Tektronix, an innovator of test, measurement and monitoring tools for wireless designers and manufacturers, today announced a new wireless communications analyser that combines vector signal analysis and spectrum analysis in one instrument to improve engineers view and enable next-generation (2.5G and 3G) wireless design and manufacturing
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 3 Dec 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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To answer this need, Tektronix' new Wireless Communications Analyser 200A Series (WCA200A Series) unite one-button measurements, versatile troubleshooting capabilities and spectrum analysis in one instrument, a combination not found today in similar analysers within the same price/performance category.
"Wireless designers and manufacturers are looking to test and measurement vendors to provide faster, more affordable and more accurate design tools to meet increasing pressure to deliver 2.5G and 3G devices", said Mark Kulper, General Manager, Wireless Product Line, Tektronix: "Tektronix' new WCA200A Series exceeds engineers' expectations by delivering superior versatility and troubleshooting capabilities, such as multi-domain analysis and frequency mask trigger, in one box, at an affordable price." WCA200A delivers breakthrough versatility in its class, improves designers' view Tektronix' new WCA200A Series exceeds engineersū characterisation and troubleshooting expectations with measurements capabilities not typically found in this class of analyser.
Features such as simultaneous multi-domain analysis, frequency mask trigger, unmatched memory capture (up to 10 seconds of WCDMA signals), and unsurpassed Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR) measurement speeds put the WCA200A Series at the top of its class, enabling RF engineers to meet critical deadlines.
These versatile features are in addition to the standard one-button measurements found in existing vector signal analysers.
Moreover, the advanced analysis and triggering capabilities allow developers to improve their view by capturing random spurious signals and analysing them in frequency, time and modulation domains without having to make multiple measurements.
Engineers have a variety of standard measurements to make for each new wireless device that comes across their bench.
They need their test tool to address basic requirements and to detect errors quickly.
Not only is the WCA200A Series equipped to perform everyday RF characterisation and verification faster and easier due to its versatile features and speed, it also allows engineers to analyse WCDMA and GSM handovers by analysing WCDMA compressed mode, unique in any class of communications analyser.
The WCA200A Series includes the WCA230A (3GHz) and the WCA280A (8GHz).
The analysers provide a unique combination of flexibility, speed and accuracy for developers of wireless components, systems and networks.
In the past, design engineers have been required to choose either a standards-oriented vector signal analyser with limited spectrum analysis capability or a spectrum analyser with limited demodulation capabilities requiring a great deal of set up time and operator knowledge.
The WCA200A Series debuts superior versatility, providing spectrum analysis, flexible demodulation and in-depth troubleshooting at a mid-range price. Request a free brochure from Tektronix ...
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