In the rapidly evolving world of Radio Frequency (RF) engineering, the ability to accurately simulate complex radar environments is no longer just a luxury, it is a necessity. Whether you are testing commercial radar transmitters, developing next-generation electronic warfare systems, or evaluating the resilience of sensitive receivers, the precision of your signal generation can make …
In the fast-paced world of RF technology, portability and performance were once considered mutually exclusive. Historically, if you wanted high-end spectrum analysis, you needed a benchtop unit that was as heavy as it was expensive. However, a little over a decade ago, a shift began to occur. Signal Hound entered the scene with a vision …
What Is Digital Demodulation? Digital demodulation is a process that extracts the original signal from a modulated RF carrier signal using a receiver and digital signal processing (DSP) techniques. This allows users to recover important information from the modulated carrier wave that can be used to analyze signal quality and transmitter performance. Digital demodulation combines …
An automated test system uses software-driven test equipment to run predefined tests on devices or systems without human intervention. Automated RF test systems are used in numerous applications such as high-volume manufacturing, aerospace and defense systems, RF component design and validation, and telecom infrastructure and maintenance. Automated systems relieve engineers from manual configuration and recording functions …
The RF spectrum is becoming increasingly crowded with numerous types of wireless signals. These signals come from many different sources such as cellular networks, satellite networks, public safety networks, broadcasting services, and consumer wireless devices. In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) are responsible for managing …
Recently we made upgrades to our phase noise measurement feature in Spike™. This upgrade was a result of months of development and requests we had received from customers. Our Advanced Phase Noise Measurement Tool Kit is now available for an annual cost of just $99. We are also offering a new perpetual license for this …
Automated test systems are common in high-volume manufacturing environments. These automated systems have been embraced because of their ability to decrease time-to-market, minimize design iterations, improve repeatability, and reduce the cost of testing. Spectrum analyzers make up a key part of most automated test systems for wireless products. With wireless capabilities becoming nearly ubiquitous in …
As wireless use cases continue to grow exponentially in the consumer market, wireless carriers are tasked with managing the steep increase in data usage. At the same time market saturation, heavy competition, and maintenance costs are also increasing, making profitability more difficult. It is more essential than ever for wireless carriers to optimize spectrum usage, …
As wireless data applications and use cases increase, so do the expectations of seamless connectivity. Whether finishing a work project while waiting for a flight or posting live videos from a crowded concert or sporting event, wireless users assume they will have access to high-speed data networks. For crowded environments, a localized, robust wireless network …
Through the years, Signal Hound’s attendance at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) has been paramount to the ongoing success and continued growth of the company. This year was no different. Exhibiting our high-performance, boundary-pushing devices resulted in the highest booth traffic we have ever seen at the show. Booth visitors expressed enthusiasm for the innovative …
