PRODUCT SHOWCASE
COMING THIS MONTH:
Entry-level R&S Spectrum Analyser
with advanced-level features
18, 19 & 20TH
MAY
SEA WORLD
GOLD COAST
QUEENSLAND
The 2018 WIA RADIO & ELECTRONICS
CONVENTION – “BEYOND 2O2O”
The latest Rohde & Schwarz spectrum analyser is the first analyser on the market to integrate the three most-commonly-used instruments on an RF engineer’s workbench, in one budget-friendly
instrument.
It combines a 5kHz to 1GHz Spectrum Analyser (with instant option up to 3GHz), a Network Analyser and an inbuilt Signal Generator.
The R&S FPC1500 is the world’s first spectrum analyser to include
a one-port vector network analyser with internal VSWR bridge, an
independent CW signal generator and a tracking generator.
It is ideal for education, for applications in service and repair shops
and for advanced hobbyists.
Despite its budget-friendly concept, the R&S FPC1500 is designed to the same quality standards as high-end Rohde & Schwarz
instruments, providing solid RF performance and a comprehensive,
future-ready feature set.
Spectrum analyser
For applications requiring a high sensitivity to characterise extremely weak signals, the R&S FPC1500 offers a low noise floor
level of –150dBm (typ.), which can be further extended to –165dBm
(typ.) through an optional, keycode-activated preamplifier. Its high
maximum input power allows users to measure RF signals up to
+30dBm (1W).
This combination of high sensitivity and high input power level
gives the R&S FPC1500 an exceptionally wide measurement dynamic range.
Network analyser
Thanks to the internal VSWR bridge, the R&S FPC1500 can perform
reflection measurements. This allows users to measure impedance on
antennas or RF circuits with the Smith chart display or use distanceto-fault measurements to detect faulty locations on a long RF cable.
Signal generator
The tracking generator integrated into the R&S FPC1500 enables scalar transmission measurements on passive and active RF
components that do
Contact:
not produce their own
Rohde & Schwarz (Aust) Pty Ltd
RF signal, eg, amplifiUnit 2, 75 Epping Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2113
ers, filters and even RF
Tel: (02) 8874 5188
cables.
Web: www.rohde-schwarz.com/au/
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The WIA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Technical Forum will be held over the weekend of 18th, 19th and 20th
May 2018 at SeaWorld on the Gold Coast (Queensland).
This year’s event is being organised by the Gold Coast Amateur Radio Club (GCARC) with most of the weekend’s activities taking place at the Sea World Resort.
As has become the tradition, there will be a Friday night
dinner which will lead into a full day convention on Saturday, with a field day on the Sunday plus many unique tours.
Registration and detailed information is available at
www.wia.org.au/convention
or by emailing wiaagm<at>wia.org.au.
CeBIT IN
MAY, TOO
Immediately prior to the WIA Convention, CeBIT Australia, the largest
and longest running
business technology conference in the Asia Pacific, will take place
from 15-17 May 2018, at the International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney.
This year’s CeBIT is themed “The Future of Business Technology”
and the FutureTech Stage will feature a host of the world’s most renowned industry experts on matters relating to the Internet of Things
(IoT), FinTech, Artifi- Contact:
cial Intelligence (AI) CeBIT
and Machine Learning. Registrations: www.cebit.com.au
Jaycar has Wireless Qi Charging
Got an iPhone®8, 8 Plus, iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy
Note 8 / S8 / S8 Plus, S7 / S7 Edge or other
Qi-enabled device?
Jaycar stores now have available the new
MB-3667 Wireless Charger – it
supports fast (10W) and standard
(5W) wireless charging.
Retail price is $39.95
Contact:
Jaycar Electronics (all stores)
Head Office: 320 Victoria Rd, Rydalmere 2116
Tel: (02) 8832 3100
Web: www.jaycar.com.au
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