With the extension of maximum frequencies to 32 GHz, 43.5 GHz and 54 GHz, Rohde & Schwarz expands the applications of the R&S ZNB3000: from testing RF components for 5G, 6G and Wi-Fi, to testing high-speed interconnects for AI data centers and RF components of satellite communications in Ka and V bands.
Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in data centers demand ultra-fast, high-bandwidth interconnects to handle massive data volumes.
Technologies such as High Speed Ethernet (IEEE 802.3ck) require test solutions that operate up to 50 GHz to ensure optimal signal integrity.
The new PCIe 7.0 standard, currently under development, will double transfer speeds to 128 GT/s, which also demands testing at higher frequencies.
The R&S ZNB3000, with coverage up to 54 GHz, is designed to meet these requirements, enabling the accurate characterization of PCBs, cables, and high-speed interconnects used in AI data center infrastructure.
The R&S ZNB3000 family offers top-tier RF performance, with a dynamic range of up to 150 dB, high output power, and low trace noise (< 0.0015 dB RMS), ensuring fast and accurate measurements even at high frequencies.
The new models retain the series' distinctive features:
ultra-fast measurement speed, maximizing throughput and reducing test costs;
a low start frequency (9 kHz), ideal for time-domain analysis and signal integrity testing; and
a flexible upgrade concept, allowing for increased maximum frequency through upgrade options, thus protecting your investment.
Expansion into New RF Applications:
The new high-frequency models also support advanced testing of RF components for SatCom applications in Ka and V bands, such as filters, mixers, amplifiers, switches, and beamformers.
They are also suitable for RF testing in 5G, 6G, and Wi-Fi technologies, making the R&S ZNB3000 an ideal choice for both production environments and research laboratories focused on next-generation technologies.
The new 32 GHz, 43.5 GHz, and 54 GHz frequencies of the R&S ZNB3000 will be available by the end of 2025 through Rohde & Schwarz.
