The Heights(TM) Networking Platform is a VSAT platform that combines Comtech EF Data's most efficient waveforms, Heights Dynamic Network Access ("H-DNA"), header and payload compression engines, WAN and GTP optimization, multi-tier Quality of Service, proven dynamic bandwidth and power management along with bi-directional Adaptive Coding &
Modulation capability, providing the industry's highest user throughput, highest availability and most optimal resource utilization.
According to the company, the Heights Networking Platform is a VSAT platform that combines Comtech EF Data's most efficient waveforms, Heights Dynamic Network Access (H-DNA), header and payload compression engines, WAN and GTP optimisation, multi-tier Quality of Service, proven dynamic bandwidth and power management along with bi-directional Adaptive Coding &
Modulation capability, providing the industry's highest user throughput, highest availability and most optimal resource utilization.
With excellent phase noise, fast frequency-switching speeds, and a full suite of analog
modulation capability, the MG3690C series is an ideal signal source for design and manufacturing test of components and systems for a wide variety of industries--including wireless communications, aerospace and defense, and consumer and computer electronics."
In these applications, it is imperative to have improved wavelength stability and high-speed
modulation capability as well as low power consumption and compact size.
Both RF paths have I/Q
modulation capability via the internal baseband section of the instrument, while the first RF path can also be modulated with external analog I/Q signals.
The digital approach provides fast tuning speeds, fine resolution, low phase noise and FM/PM
modulation capability over a limited bandwidth.
"For baseband," she continued, "the RF pin TIM uses a unique FPGA-based approach combined with digital up-conversion to provide source and measurement of complex wireless LAN, WiMAX, and cellphone digital
modulation capability. We also have developed mm Wave solutions for applications to 80 GHz and are testing in-package on a handler up to 40 GHz.
It typically provides fast, fine frequency steps, as well as linear FM (chirp) and nonlinear FM (NLFM)
modulation capability.
If nonlinear devices are used to produce the desired harmonics, the process is defined as "direct analog synthesis"; if digital processes are involved, the process is termed "direct digital synthesis." The digital approach provides fast tuning speeds, fine resolution, low phase noise and FM/PM
modulation capability over a limited bandwidth.