RF Module Supports MIMO Testing Capabilities
Aeroflex has introduced the PXI 3061 multiport radio-frequency (RF) combiner to support the multiple-input/multiple-output (MIMO) testing capabilities of its PXI 3000 Series manufacturing test system. The initial target application for the new module is WLAN IEEE 802.11n device testing. The WLAN Measurement Suite software (3030 RF digitiser software, option 103) has been updated to take advantage of the MIMO capabilities offered by the 3061 RF combiner. This latest release of the WLAN Measurement Suite supports the testing of WLAN devices implementing up to 2 x 2 MIMO communications. Support for 4 x 4 MIMO device testing is expected later in the year. Tim Carey, product manager for the PXI 3000 Series, said: 'The flexibility of the PXI 3000 Series of RF modular instruments and application software enables WLAN and cellular testing with a single test system. 'Because the PXI 3000 Series is a flexible, software-based platform, Aeroflex can support WLAN and other complementary no...