In the early 6G research, new sub-THz frequency bands have been explored especially the D-band (110-170 GHz) for early research prototyping and system performance validation. For those early prototype systems, noise figure as one fundamental RF parameter would always be required to measure and characterize the whole system performance.
Now, a new noise figure measurement solution in D-band is introduced consisting of Noise Figure X-app N9069EM0E on X-series signal analysers, down-converter, and noise source from VDI, and microwave MXG as LO. You can order all of them using the following Keysight model numbers now:
– N9029AV06: mmWave Signal Analyzer Freq Extension Module (110-170 GHz)
– N9029AV06-DC9: Down-converter with 9VDC supply from VDI (110-170 GHz)
– N9029AV06-NSM: WR6.5 noise source with isolator from VDI (110-170 GHz)
– N5183B: microwave analogue signal generator (9 kHz -40 GHz)
– N90x0B: X-Series signal analyser (2 Hz to 50 GHz)
– N9069EM0E: noise figure measurement application
Check out the solution one-pager here: