| Anritsu Introduces MT8870A Modular UE Manufacturing Tester |
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MT8870A universal wireless test set has test capability for up to eight user equipment devices in a single mainframe without the need for external switching. Basic module includes an integrated vector signal analyzer, vector signal generator, and multi-core processor. Can configure a mainframe with up to four modules with four VSAs and four VSGs. Implements test capabilities for multiple formats through the addition of VSA and VSG software options, with current support ranging from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to LTE and 802.11ac. Can be configured with one to four VSA/VSG modules, supporting 10 MHz to 6 GHz, as well as the 160 MHz bandwidth. Each module has two duplex and two simplex RF connectors. GPIB and Ethernet control of the VSA/VSG modules are available.
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Columns
| Semblant Warms to New Fluoropolymer Conformal Coating |
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Months after hinting at a new conformal coating during a paper session at SMTA International, Semblant has officially launched PlasmaShield. CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY editor in chief Mike Buetow spoke with vice president of worldwide sales and marketing Steve McClure last week. |
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| ECTC in Las Vegas |
What happens in Las Vegas at ECTC, doesn’t stay in Las Vegas, it is shared here. This year’s ECTC, or electronics components technology conference, was held in Las Vegas’ Cosmopolitan, May 28-31. |
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Features
| The Impact of Reel Splicing Kits on Setup and Changeover |
Traditional feeder setup using tape-and-reel can drain time. There’s a quick and better way. |
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| Standard Solar Cells vs. Next-Gen Cells: Which is Winning? |
Overcapacity is stalling the rate of improvement, but only for so long. |
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Products
Software release SI 7.46 reduces AOI inspection times through improved optimization of travel paths. Integrates Library Manager to assign new inspection patterns more quickly and easily, easing use...


