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What you’ll learn:
- A look at Keysight’s latest RF solutions.
- Important aspects of the technology and software demonstrations.
- Potential applications for the latest advances.
The latest RF solutions from Keysight Technologies, which are geared toward optimizing 5G and pioneering 6G applications, were on display at the IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2024. Several demonstrations were designed to accelerate RF innovations, including one that features a new wide-band active load-pull capability. The demo used the company’s dual-channel VXG-C vector signal generator and a PNA-X network analyzer to determine the error-vector-magnitude performance of a power amplifier when presented with arbitrary frequency-dependent load impedances without the need for a tuner.
Other key demonstrations utilizing Keysight’s latest technologies included:
- AI/ML-enabled EDA: Introducing ADS 2025 with advanced 3D circuit-electromagnetic-thermal co-design and robust verification for RF mmWave. The platform supports wideband power amplifier design and integrates with PathWave System Design 2024 U1 via the new RF System Explorer, providing tools for 5G NTN systems and RF true phased array design for 5G and 6G applications.
- Phased Array Antenna Testing: The vertical Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) will demonstrate Keysight’s phased array test solutions performing a variety of tests including gain and phase calibration, EIRP, radiation pattern, gain vs. noise temperature (G/T) measurements, modulation distortion and RF to direct digital measurements.
- Signal source characteristics: Using the company’s E5058A 54 GHz SSA-X signal source analyzer and E5051AW downconverter, they will demonstrate sub-THz noise measurements for 6G applications, focusing on residual phase noise and AM noise in microwave amplifiers.
- IQ Data Characteristics: Learn how Keysight’s vector signal analysis software leverages new capabilities to accurately characterize homodyne (IQ) systems, including digitally compensating for the frequency-dependent dispersion and imbalance of Marki IQ mixers for accurate measurements.
