thinkRF Frequency Converters

The SECRET to upgrade sub-6 GHz T&M systems to mmWave easily & economically

thinkRF RF Downconverter/Tuner Key Features

Model

  • FREQUENCY RANGE (RF IN)
  • FREQUENCY RANGE (IF Out)
  • REAL-TIME BANDWIDTH
  • TUNING RESOLUTION
  • PRE-SELECT FILTERING
  • BUILT-IN LOCAL OSCILLATORS
  • SIZE (mm)
    SIZE (inch)
  • WEIGHT
  • POWER
  • OPEN ENVIRONMENT
    (Spectrum Monitoring)
  • CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT
    (Lab / Production Testing)

D4000

  • 24 – 40 GHz
  • 1.536 GHz
  • 500 MHz
  • 100 kHz
  • YES
  • YES
  • 193 x 193 x 41 mm
    (7.6” x 7.6” x 1.6“)
  • 1.7 Kg (3.7 lb.)
  • 20 W
  • YES
    (Yes)
  • YES
    (Yes)

R5550

  • 9 kHz – 8 / 18 / 27 GHz
  • 55 MHz / 1.2 GHz
  • Up to 160 MHz
  • 10 Hz
  • NO
  • NO
  • 257.3 x 193.7 x 60 mm (10.13” x 7.63” x 2.36“)
  • 2.54 Kg (5.6 lb.)
  • < 25 W
  • YES
    (Yes)
  • YES
    (Yes)

thinkRF RF Downconverters/Tuners Use Cases

RF Spectrum Monitoring

  • RF down-conversion for 24 – 40 GHz signals, to extend range of existing equipment for 5G analysis
  • Retain existing field/lab, and manufacturing test equipment
  • Reduce time to market and costs for mmWave analysis
  • Single IF output – easy integration with spectrum analyzers or receivers
  • Compact form factor – maintains portability and versatility in any deployment scenario
  • Best price-performance ratio – enables translation of 5G mmWave in 24 – 40 GHz
  • Pre-select filtering – eliminates out-of-band signals, enables spurious mitigation, and reduces interference
  • Wideband – up to 500 MHz of real-time bandwidth enables multiple units in parallel for wideband signal analysis
  • Synchronization capability – includes 10 MHz i/o clock reference to support clock synchronization with external modules, which is, particularly useful for wideband signal monitoring/capture

Signals Intelligence

  • Extend mission critical EW RF platforms to 5G mmWave
  • Improved situational awareness with thinkRF products

thinkRF TMYTEK Up / Downconverter Key Features

Model

  • FREQUENCY RANGE (RF I/O)
  • FREQUENCY RANGE (IF I/O)
  • DUAL CHANNEL
  • LO FREQUENCY (Controllable)
  • LO FREQUENCY RESOLUTION
  • REAL-TIME BANDWIDTH
  • PRE-SELECT FILTERING
  • BUILT-IN LOCAL OSCILLATORS
  • SIZE (mm)
    SIZE (inch)
  • WEIGHT
  • POWER
  • OPEN ENVIRONMENT
    (Spectrum Monitoring)
  • CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT
    (Lab / Production Test)

Single Channel

  • 24 – 44 GHz
  • 0.01 – 14 GHz
  • NO
  • 16 – 32 GHz
  • 10 kHz
  • 800 MHz*
  • NO**
  • YES
  • 143 x 152 x 77 mm
    (5.6” x 5.9” x 3.0“)
  • 1.2 Kg (2.7 lbs)
  • <24 W
  • NO
    (No)
  • YES
    (Yes)

Dual

Channel

  • 24 – 44 GHz
  • 0.01 – 14 GHz
  • YES
  • 16 – 32 GHz
  • 10 kHz
  • 800 MHz*
  • NO**
  • YES
  • 143 x 152 x 77 mm
    (5.6” x 5.9” x 3.0“)
  • 1.2 Kg (2.7 lbs)
  • <24 W
  • NO
    (No)
  • YES
    (Yes)

Single Channel

  • 24 – 44 GHz
  • 0.01 – 14 GHz
  • NO
  • 24 – 44 GHz
  • 10 kHz
  • 800 MHz*
  • NO**
  • YES
  • 143 x 152 x 65 mm
    (5.6” x 5.9” x 2.6“)
  • 0.9 Kg (2.0 lbs)
  • <24 W
  • NO
    (No)
  • YES
    (Yes)

Dual
Channel

  • 24 – 44 GHz
  • 0.01 – 14 GHz
  • YES
  • 24 – 44 GHz
  • 10 kHz
  • 800 MHz*
  • NO**
  • YES
  • 143 x 152 x 65 mm
    (5.6” x 5.9” x 2.6“)
  • 0.9 Kg (2.0 lbs)
  • <24 W
  • NO
    (No)
  • YES
    (Yes)

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

thinkRF TMYTEK Up / Downconverter Use Cases

Research / Lab Testing

  • Maximize sub-6 GHz instruments – upgrade existing research / lab equipment to mmWave with ultra-broadband 5G NR mmWave frequency converter
  • Reduced cost and effort – save lab costs on expensive mmWave instruments by making best use of existing equipment
  • Cover most 5G spectrum in one box – UD Box is broadband up/down-converter that operates up to 44 GHz and covers most 5G NR FR2 bands
  • Signaling communication test – UD Box upgrades sub-6 GHz UE/gNB emulator to mmWave version to include high throughput performance testing, mmWave terminal function verification and performance testing
  • MIMO capabilities – Multiple UD Box can achieve MIMO development / tests
  • Improved capabilities – integrate with TMYTEK BBox to include 5G mmWave phased arrays and MIMO
  • Improved capabilities – integrate with TMYTEK BBox to include 5G mmWave beamforming systems
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