thinkRF TMYTEK UD Box

Broadband RF up-down converter specifically built for 5G applications

RF Up/Downconverters

Built-in Mixer | Internal LO | Internal OCXO

RF Up/Downconverters for Telecom Carriers & Baseband Researchers

The RF Up/Downconverters are one of the most economical and cost-effective methods for increasing the operating frequency range of RF signal analysis systems. In the world of rapidly evolving 5G network technology, an RF Up/Downconverter can reduce time to market and costs for wireless equipment OEMs, baseband researchers and telecom carriers.

The UD Box is the first product of the global strategic partnership between thinkRF and TMYTEK. The UD Box is designed to cover most of the 5G NR FR2 bands 24 to 44 GHz (RF) with an IF interface 0.01 to 14 GHz. One of the key problems of Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) is the path loss due to use of long cables between the chamber and the test equipment. Using the UD Box close to the DUT, will prevent excessive path loss since the cable run between the test chamber and the test equipment can be at a much lower frequency.

thinkRF TMYTEK Up / Downconverter Key Features

Single Channel

  • Frequency range (RF I/O) 24 – 44 GHz
  • Frequency range (IF I/O) 0.01 – 14 GHz
  • Dual channel
  • LO frequency (controllable) 16 – 32 GHz
  • LO frequency resolution 10 kHz
  • Real-time bandwidth 800 MHz*
  • Pre-select filtering**
  • Built-in local oscillator
  • 143 x 152 x 77 mm
    (5.6” x 5.9” x 3.0“)
  • 1.2 Kg (2.7 lbs)
  • <24 W
  • Open environment (spectrum monitoring)
  • Controlled environment (lab/production testing)
Full Specs

Dual Channel

  • Frequency range (RF I/O) 24 – 44 GHz
  • Frequency range (IF I/O) 0.01 – 14 GHz
  • Dual channel
  • LO frequency (controllable) 16 – 32 GHz
  • LO frequency resolution 10 kHz
  • Real-time bandwidth 800 MHz*
  • Pre-select filtering**
  • Built-in local oscillator
  • 143 x 152 x 77 mm
    (5.6” x 5.9” x 3.0“)
  • 1.2 Kg (2.7 lbs)
  • <24 W
  • Open environment (spectrum monitoring)
  • Controlled environment (lab/production testing)
Full Specs

Single Channel

  • Frequency range (RF I/O) 24 – 44 GHz
  • Frequency range (IF I/O) 0.01 – 14 GHz
  • Dual channel
  • LO frequency (controllable) 24 – 44 GHz
  • LO frequency resolution 10 kHz
  • Real-time bandwidth 800 MHz*
  • Pre-select filtering**
  • Built-in local oscillator
  • 143 x 152 x 65 mm
    (5.6” x 5.9” x 2.6“)
  • 0.9 Kg (2.0 lbs)
  • <24 W
  • Open environment (spectrum monitoring)
  • Controlled environment (lab/production testing)
Full Specs

Dual Channel

  • Frequency range (RF I/O) 24 – 44 GHz
  • Frequency range (IF I/O) 0.01 – 14 GHz
  • Dual channel
  • LO frequency (controllable) 24 – 44 GHz
  • LO frequency resolution 10 kHz
  • Real-time bandwidth 800 MHz*
  • Pre-select filtering**
  • Built-in local oscillator
  • 143 x 152 x 65 mm
    (5.6” x 5.9” x 2.6“)
  • 0.9 Kg (2.0 lbs)
  • <24 W
  • Open environment (spectrum monitoring)
  • Controlled environment (lab/production testing)
Full Specs

* depends on the modulation scheme and expected EVM
** external filters available

Why thinkRF TMYTEK Up / Downconverter is Right For You

The UD Box is versatile and specially built for 5G NR FR2 applications. The up and down conversion is done in the same box, no add-on is required! The high precision built-in OCXO enables non-coherent modulation/demodulation. 100 MHz sync signal allows you to synchronize multiple UD Boxes. With 10 MHz sync signal, you can seamlessly synchronize a RF Up/Downconverter with most of the Sub-6 GHz instruments, including communication analyzer, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, and even software defined radio (SDR).
The UD Box can be extended to cover lower 5G FR1 bands using other complementary thinkRF receiver products.

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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.
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