Vector Signal Generator targets cellular product developers.
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Suited for benchtop use, wireless Model p1511A generates digitally modulated and CW signals in 800-1,000 MHz and 1,700-2,200 MHz cellular bands. EDGE avg RMS EVM is typically less than 0.8%, and GSM phase error is below 1°. EVM measurements can reveal variety of digital signal problems and illuminate causes of these issues. Frequency and power switching times are 15 ms and 2.5 ms, respectively, making Model p1511A suitable for ATE applications.
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Precisionwave's Next Wireless Vector Signal Generator Blasts Traditional EVM / Price Barriers
28 December, 2006 -- FOR precisionWave Corporation's p1511A RF Vector Signal Generator
boasts eye-popping specs at basic-instrument prices
Colorado Springs, CO, December 28, 2006: precisionWave Corporation continues its quick response to customer needs, introducing its next low-cost, high-performance RF Vector Signal Generator. The new p1511A, priced at only $11,500 (US), generates digitally modulated and CW signals in the 800-1000 MHz and 1700-2200 MHz cellular bands for developers and testers of cellular technology based products. The instrument's I/Q generator produces high-accuracy signals for any digital modulation scheme used in these bands. As examples, EDGE avg. RMS EVM is typically less than 0.8%, and GSM phase error is below 1°. With a wide -100 dBm to +20 dBm power output range, harmonic
suppression is better than -40 dBc @ +13 dBm, and spurious is below -80 dBc. The source's 1 GHz CW phase noise is less than -100 dBc/Hz @ 20 kHz offset, and at 2.2 GHz is better than -92 dBc/Hz @ 20 kHz offset. These specifications compare very favorably with instruments costing several times more than the p1511A.
precisionWave will demonstrate its p1511A and p1411A RF Vector Signal Generators in booth #626 at the IEEE Radio and Wireless Symposium, Jan. 9-11 in Long Beach, CA.
The p1511A establishes a new industry price/performance ratio, particularly in the area of highaccuracy, low EVM (Error Vector Magnitude) signal generation. EVM is the industry standard for modulation quality measurements of digitally modulated signals. EVM measurements can reveal a wide variety of digital signal problems and can illuminate the causes of these issues. Signal sources must have low EVM output so designers and testers can properly evaluate the performance of chips, modules and devices for digital communication reception and transmission.
With an easy-to-use front panel, and 3U(h) x 19"(w) and 17"(d) dimensions, the p1511A is ideal for bench top use. The p1511A is also well-suited for ATE applications, having frequency and power switching times of only 15 ms and 2.5 ms respectively. Included instrument libraries and APIs for Microsoft Visual Studio enable rapid development of LAN-based instrument control software.
precisionWave's web-based waveform download capability affordably customizes the p1511A with the needed standard and custom waveforms. Users may also develop their own custom I and Q waveforms.
precisionWave's p1411A RF Vector Signal Generator was recently selected as a NASA Tech
Briefs Product of the Year Finalist for 2006. The quick rollout of the p1511A, less than 4 months after the p1411A, reflects precisionWave's commitment to meeting the needs of its customers in this fastpaced market.
Like all precisionWave instruments, the source is CE certified, and is fully warranted for one year.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
The precisionWave p1511A is available now with 8 week delivery ARO. The p1511A is priced at $11,500.00.
More information about precisionWave Corporation's p1511A RF Vector Signal Generator can be found at precisionwave.com/p1511a-77 or by contacting the company at 866-386-6798. A photo of the p1511A is available at precisionwave.com/p1511a-77 or by contacting precisionWave.
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