thinkRF RF D/T

Small, powerful and cost-effective downconverter / tuner for the next generation RF environment.

RF Downconverters/Tuners

Built-in Local Oscillators | Pre-Select Filtering | Single IF Output

Extend Your Frequency & Bandwidth Performance to 5G mmWave Bands

Downconverters are one of the most economical and cost-effective methods for increasing the frequency performance of RF signal analysis systems. In the new world of 5G networks, a downconverter can reduce time to market and costs for mobile operators and system integrators.

The thinkRF series of RF downconverters/tuners are designed for maximum performance and interoperability. The D4000 RF Downconverter/Tuner enables translation of RF signals in the frequency range of 24 – 40 GHz with up to 500 MHz of real-time bandwidth (RTBW), to capture mm-wave 5G signals.

thinkRF RF Downconverter/Tuner Key Features

D4000

  • Frequency range (RF IN) 24 – 40 GHz
  • Frequency range (IF OUT) 1.536 GHz
  • Real-time bandwidth 500 MHz
  • Tuning resolution 100 kHz
  • Pre-select filtering
  • Built-in local oscillators
  • 193 x 193 x 41 mm (7.6” x 7.6” x 1.6“)
  • 1.7 Kg (3.7 lb.)
  • 20 W
  • Open environment (spectrum monitoring)
  • Controlled environment (lab/production testing)
Full Specs

R5550

  • Frequency range (RF IN) 9 kHz – 8 / 18 / 27 GHz
  • Frequency range (IF OUT) 55 MHz / 1.2 GHz
  • Real-time bandwidth Up to 160 MHz
  • Tuning resolution 10 Hz
  • Pre-select filtering
  • Built-in local oscillators
  • 257.3 x 193.7 x 60 mm (10.13” x 7.63” x 2.36“)
  • 2.54 Kg (5.6 lb.)
  • < 25 W
  • Open environment (spectrum monitoring)
  • Controlled environment (lab/production testing)
Full Specs

Why thinkRF RF Downconverter/Tuner is Right For You

thinkRF RF D/T have up to 500 MHz of analog bandwidth and a frequency range from 50 MHz to 40 GHz that covers the entire mm-wave frequency range for 5G FR2. The Pre-select filtering is a sophisticated RF filter technology that eliminates out-of-band signals and enables spurious mitigation. Without filtering these can result in interference within the analysis bands. thinkRF RF D/T are equipped with single IF output which enables easy integration with spectrum analyzers or receivers. Built-in local oscillators eliminates the need for external synthesizers. thinkRF RF D/T can be extended to cover lower 5G FR1 bands using other complementary thinkRF receiver products. You can synchronize multiple units to coordinate a compound signal monitoring system, particularly for wideband signal monitoring and capture.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

The unique combination of frequency performance, versatility, and cost-effectiveness

We’ve been working with thinkRF since 2011 and have built a strong relationship with their team. We value the support, responsiveness, and flexibility thinkRF provides in every interaction, and they continue to improve their technology and provide additional capabilities that help our users in the field.
The unique combination of frequency performance, versatility, and cost-effectiveness made thinkRF the ideal platform for us to integrate with as we developed our mobile testing solutions for end-users.
Leonhard Korowajczuk
CEO/CTO of CelPlan Technologies

Clearly a game-changer for many industries that need a cost-effective solution to address the opportunities that 5G creates

Through this collaboration with thinkRF we can address a key requirement from our customers to extend the investment they have made in their test and measurement equipment to the 5G spectrum. What we developed with thinkRF is clearly a game-changer for many industries that need a cost-effective solution to address the opportunities that 5G creates.
Jim Neuens
Marketing Director Metro and RF-Test Business Units of VIAVI

Enhancing public safety with RF situational awareness

To improve a government agency’s situational awareness for safety and security, thinkRF designed, built, and delivered a real-time spectrum analyzer with embedded Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capabilities. This allowed the government agency to deploy multiple units and use geolocation to determine the location of the device transmitting a signal of interest.
Engineering Team
Other Government Agency