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    Product Description

    The Wideband RF Up & Down Converter is a high-performance frequency conversion solution designed to support advanced RF testing applications like radar systems, software-defined radios (SDR), and electronic warfare platforms. 

    This system enables precise conversion of RF signals across a wide spectrum, ensuring accurate and repeatable test results during development, validation, and integration. With instantaneous bandwidth and extended frequency coverage, it’s designed for RF environments that require flexibility and high-fidelity signal processing.  

    Designed for both the lab and real-world test environments, the converter easily integrates into test systems, supporting complex multi-signal scenarios and evolving RF technologies.

    Key Benefits

    • High accuracy and repeatability for critical RF validation

    • Large frequency range support to accommodate multiple programs

    • Efficient testing with wide bandwidth and multi-signal capabilities

    • Flexible configuration to use in the lab or in real-world conditions

    • Scalable solution to adapt to evolving RF and SDR technologies

    Application Areas

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    Radar system testing
    automated test expertise for the automotive and transportation industry including EV
    ADAS Testing
    test expertise for the defense and military industry including drones
    Defense
    test expertise for the aerospace industry
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    Features & Additional Information

    • Instantaneous bandwidth up to 2 GHz 
    • Supports high-speed signal capture and generation

       

    • Covers frequencies up to 18 GHz, 26 GHz, or 40 GHz 
    • Compatible with multiple RF bands and applications 
    • Supports evolving RF and microwave technologies

       

    • Available in 1U, 19-inch rackmount 
    • Supports dual up/down conversion channels 
    • Internal or external local oscillator (LO) options 
    • Easily integrates into existing test systems 
    • Ideal for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and real-time RF testing

       

    • Optimized for single or multi-signal environments
    • Coherent signal generation across channels
    • Supports complex RF scenario simulations
    Technical Specifications
    Frequency Range Up to 18 / 26 / 40 GHz
    Instantaneous Bandwidth

    Up to 2 GHz
    Configuration

    1U rackmount (19”)
    Channels

    Up to 2 up/down channels
    Local Oscillator

    Internal or external LO
    Applications Radar, EW, SDR, SATCOM testing

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    Enhance RF validation capabilities with a scalable and high-performance wideband frequency converter. Contact our team to learn how this solution can improve your test process