IMS 2025 (IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium), the world’s largest gathering and industry exhibition for RF & Microwave professionals, is taking place in San Francisco, California, this year from 17-19 June. The test and measurement sector at IMS 2025 highlights the important role of RF in enabling the next generation of RF testing solutions tailored for various applications such as 5G, wireless infrastructure, aerospace and defense, and so on. Exhibitors are showcasing their capabilities in test and measurement, including vector network analyzers, microwave synthesizers, power sensors, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
Here is a list of some interesting Test & Measurement products from various manufacturers featured at the .
Vector Network Analyzer for high-volume Environments
The new R&S ZNB300O VNA is optimized for high-volume production and short ramp-up times, thanks to industry-leading measurement speed and reliability. Its design allows for rapid upscaling and easy adaptation to application-specific requirements. With high dynamic range and output power combined with future-ready performance, it supports the development of next-generation technologies.
Rohde & Schwarz
Compact Microwave Synthesizer Module from 10 MHz to 20 GHz
EcoSyn Lite MG36021A is a portable and integrated signal source that covers 10 MHz to 20 GHz, offering excellent signal purity, a wide output power range, and ultra-fast switching speed in a compact form factor of 3.94 in x 3.94 in x 0.79 in. It is powered via external 12 VDC and controlled through USB or SPI interfaces supporting Native and SCPI commands. It is the ideal source solution for use as LO, system clock, and other embedded applications.
Anritsu
Real-Time Peak Power Sensors up to 40 GHz
The Maury Microwave RTP5000 Series sensors are ideal for fast, accurate, and reliable RF/microwave peak power measurements. They offer industry-leading performance with the widest video bandwidth, fastest rise times, finest time resolution, narrowest minimum pulse widths, highest pulse repetition rates, and superior measurement reading rates. In addition, the RTP5000 Series sensors incorporate a unique Real-Time Power Processing™ technology.
Maury Microwave
Dual-Band Signal Generator for X-Band Test Applications
The SSG-8N12GD-RC is a dual-band synthesized signal generator that provides two independently controlled outputs from 8 to 125 GHz over a dynamic range from -55 dBm to +23 dBm in coherent and non-coherent modes with 360" phase control. Controlled via USB, Ethernet, and PO, it offers CW, pulsed, AM, FM, and chirp modulation, sweep and hop sequences, and daisy-chain connection of multiple modules.
Mini Circuits
2-Port 40 GHz USB-Powered Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)
The VNA400 is a 40 GHz, two-port, USB-powered vector network analyzer that samples incident and reflected signals on both ports simultaneously. With excellent dynamic range (up to 125 dB), sub-Hz resolution, +1 ppm internal TCXO accuracy, and fast sweeps (2000 points per second at 30 kHz RBW). The VNA400 is the first VNA product from Signal Hound and offers high-performance/versatility at an unrivaled value.
Signal Hound
20 GHz Vector Network Analyzers - High Precision, Low Cost
The Bird BNA 1OOO Series are 2-port, 20 GHz lab-grade Vector Network Analyzers - without the complexity or cost of traditional VNAs. They provide fast, accurate S-parameter measurements and have an intuitive software with reliable results.
Bird
Benchtop mmWave and sub-THz Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) up to 330 GHz
The MBX32CTR is an affordable antenna testing solution when your far field distance exceeds your chamber or lab space. It consists of a 5.5 ft long benchtop chamber with an operating range from 18-330 GHz, a programmable 3D antenna positioner with resolution below 0.1 deg, and software controller in Python, and a high precision parabolic reflector to achieve a 15 cm diameter quiet zone.
MilliBox
RF Switch Matrix for Industrial Testing from DC- 30 GHz
EECL designs and manufactures advanced RF and Microwave Switch Matrix systems available in compact benchtop or rack-mountable configurations. These systems have up to 8x16 ports, solid-state, full crossbar architecture with an integrated thermal oven, and operate across wide frequency ranges from 16 kHz up to either 10 GHz or 30 GHz, depending on the model. Engineered for precision signal routing, they offer high isolation Levels of up to 100 dB, making them ideal for automated and industrial RF testing applications.
EECL
SP2T/AT/8T RF Switch Assemblies up to 8.4 GHz
JFW has introduced a new line of RF switch assemblies that operate from 20 MHz to 8.4 GHz and are remotely controlled via Ethernet. These switches can hot switch up to +26 dBm with a typical isolation of 55 dB at 8.4 GHz. The series includes multiple configurations such as the 1P2T (model 50SA-803-XX SMA), 1P4T (model 50SA-804-XX SMA), and 1P8T (model 50SA-805-XX SMA). Key features include SMA female connectors and fast switching times of approximately 5 microseconds, making them suitable for a variety of RF applications.
JFW Industries Inc.
1MHz to 026.5 GHz True RMS Power Sensor
The LB5926A-LAN is a True RMS Power Sensor designed for accurate RF/microwave measurements across a wide frequency range. It delivers exceptional performance for both general-purpose and specialized applications. The sensor has a HiSLIP LAN interface with PoE (Power over Ethernet) and a built-in web-based power meter, enabling platform-independent control and ATE testing via any standard browser.
LadyBug Technologies
2-Port 9 GHz Vector Network Analyzer
The V0902 is a 2-Port Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) that delivers highly accurate measurements from 100 kHz to 9 GHz, offering an ideal feature set for many production and field service applications in a cost-effective package. The VNA offers a max IF bandwidth of 300 kHz, 135 dB typical dynamic range, and a measurement speed of 25 ps per point.
Copper Mountain Technologies
The Wireless Connector® - Fast and Accurate Antenna Testing Chamber
The Wireless Connector® is a mmWave RF testing chamber (5-170 GHz). It is not an anechoic chamber. Compact, easy-to-use, and provides a faster and more efficient alternative for testing of power-based metrics. This tabletop device can replace many tests typically conducted in large chambers, requiring less expertise, and delivering wireless testing hundreds of times faster and with greater accuracy.
Antennex
Next-Generation Multifunction Pulse Generator
The HL10300 Multifunction Pulse Generator is the first product to be released on the HYPERLABS NextGen Instrument Platform. The HL10300 offers unique DC-coupled outputs. That provides up to 8Vp-p (Single Ended), 16Vp-p (Differential). The Pulse Generator offers a Risetime/Falltime of <25ps (20%/80%), an adjustable Pulse Width of 50ps to 105μs, and <400fs of Jitter. The Repetition Rate can be adjusted from 1-625 MHz (up to 2.5 GHz in Impulse Mode).
HYPERLABS INC.
Synchronized Multi-Channel Spectrum Analysis using an Oscilloscope
The Tektronix 6 Series B MSO Oscilloscope offers 4, 6, or 8 channels of spectrum analysis, enabled by hardware digital downconverters that operate alongside time-domain signal processing. Each analog channel can be displayed as a waveform, a spectrum, or both simultaneously. The system allows users to plot and trigger on changes in RF frequency or magnitude, with synchronized spectrum and time-domain views that facilitate correlation between RF and time-domain events.
Tektronix
GNSS-disciplined Rubidium Frequency & Time Reference Ui
The FTR-210R is a GNSS-disciplined Rubidium Frequency & Time Reference that offers multiple 10 MHz, 5 MHz, and 1-pps outputs. In GNSS disciplined mode, the 1-pps output differs by < 10ns (rms) from UTC, while drift is typically 1 ps/24 h in holdover. A built-in calibrator monitors GNSS receiver and Rubidium oscillator outputs, ensuring traceability to NIST and the GPS time scale. Traceable calibration data is saved for 4 years for metrology reporting.
Pendulum Instruments
High-Performance Butler Matrix from 2.4-7.25 GHz
The LBM-7250-4 is a compact and reliable Butler Matrix that operates from 2.4 to 7.25 GHz frequency range with excellent phase accuracy. It supports the development of sophisticated antenna systems for WiFi, Wi-Fi 6E, 5G, and other wireless technologies. This Butler matrix can be used both in the lab and for supporting engineers working on advanced MIMO and beamforming applications.
Vaunix
8.5 GHz Vector Network Analyzers
The PicoVNA Series delivers up to 85 GHz bandwidth with standout performance. They have a dynamic range of 124 dB, 0.005 dB RMS noise, and high speeds that can create a 201-point S2P file in less than 38 ms with 5500 dual-port S- S-S-parameter measurements per second. These VNAs are reliable and simple to use with automated calibration, pro-grade results at a fraction of the cost.
Pico Technology
Multichannel Signal and Spectrum Analyzer from 100 Hz to 44 GHz with Multiple Input Ports
The FSWX Series from Rohde & Schwarz are Multi-Channel Signal and Spectrum Analyzers that operate from 100 Hz to 44 GHz. They are designed to surpass traditional measurement limitations and to deliver exceptional signal clarity and dynamic range. These spectrum analyzers use a novel multipath architecture with cross-correlation to suppress internal noise, delivering an ultra-clear view of the device under test (DUT). This architecture lowers noise to the physical limit, enabling exceptional dynamic range in noise, phase noise, and spurious performance.
Rohde & Schwarz
Multi-Function Phase Noise Analyzer from 1 to 200 MHz
The 53100A from Microsemi is a Phase Noise Analyzer that operates from 1 to 200 MHz. It is used to measure the amplitude, phase, and frequency stability of high-performance RF sources. The device also measures phase noise and AM noise at offsets from 0.001 Hz to 1 MHz at levels typically below -175 dBc/Hz (10 MHz floor). It features single or dual reference oscillator inputs that allow cross-correlation measurements and doesn’t require phase-locking or measurement calibration.
Microsemi
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer with WR-12 Waveguide Interface from 60 to 90 GHz
The SPECTRAN V6 PLUS XPR 250XB-WR12 from Aaronia AG is a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) that operates from 60 to 90 GHz and has a WR-12 Waveguide Interface. It is designed to provide a cost-effective development and validation platform for all millimeter-wave applications, including those with the shortest signal transmissions.
Aaronia AG
Rubidium Signal Generators that operate from 9 kHz to 43.5 GHz
The Rubidium MG362x1A from Anritsu is an RF/Microwave Signal Generator that operates from 9 kHz to 43.5 GHz. These Rubidium Signal Generators offer atomic clock frequency stability with an internal rubidium frequency reference option. Alternatively, customers can also get exceptional frequency stability by locking an internal oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) reference to an external GNSS/GPS signal.
These generators have built-in, easy-to-use, at location frequency and power calibration capability, which offers exceptional overall utility and value. These generators have a wide range of interfaces for remote control that include 6 x USB 3.0, 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet, and 1 x GPIB. They are ideal for low-phase noise applications, such as testing radar subsystems, up/down converters, or high-speed ADCs/DACs.
Anritsu
Compact mmWave & Sub-THz Antenna Test Range Covering 18–330 GHz for Bench-Top OTA Measurements
The MBX32CTR from Millibox is a mmWave & sub-THz compact antenna test range that operates from 18 to 330 GHz. It has been designed to fit on a 6-foot lab bench and measures 161 x 112 x 83 cm. This compact chamber is suitable for mmWave and sub-THz OTA measurement with a quiet zone of 150mm.
The MBX32CTR test range includes an MBX32 chamber, a GIM04H-300E 2-axis positioner, a laser alignment system, a 300mm parabolic reflector, and a focus probe antenna. The probe and DUT wiring are done through the chamber deck and conveniently attached to the measurement instrument placed in the two available bays. The test range is available from 18 to 54 GHz with coaxial wiring of the DUT and probe, while from 54 to 330 GHz, it is equipped with built-in VNA frequency extenders with waveguide interfaces.
Milliwave Silicon Solutions
Mobile Handheld Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer from 75 MHz to 6 GHz
The SPECTRAN V6 MOBILE 500TA-6 from Aaronia is a Mobile Handheld Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) that operates from 75 MHz to 6 GHz. It offers maximum performance and flexibility for demanding real-time spectrum analysis in a compact tablet form factor. This RTSA consists of an XC7A200T-2 FPGA, 930 DMACs for DSP processing, a tracking generator, a 16-bit ADC, a 14-bit DAC, and an integrated pre-amplifier. It has a real-time bandwidth of over 100 MHz with a sweep speed of 400 GHz/s and a displayed average noise level (DANL) of up to -168 dBm/Hz. The SPECTRAN V6 MOBILE 500TA-6 comes with powerful RTSA-Suite PRO software that runs on Windows 10 PRO OS and a 15.6-inch touchscreen, allowing for easy configuration and real-time analysis. This spectrum analyzer also comes with 2 OmniLOG 30800 antennas delivering 2 dBi of gain and a power supply unit to ensure optimum support for professional use. It is available in a compact package that measures 411 x 270 x 56 mm.
Aaronia AG
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