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R&S®FC330ST
Terahertz frequency converter (220 – 330 GHz, H band)
- Category: Frontends and converters
- Manufacturer: Rohde & Schwarz
- RF frequency range: 220 GHz – 330 GHz
- IF frequency range: 1 GHz – 35 GHz
- IF bandwidth (max.): 35 GHz
- RF connector: WR3.4 rectangular waveguide (WR3 EIA standard)
- IF connector: 2.4 mm (f)
- External amplifier model (optional): R&S®FC330-Z50
- External amplifier gain (typ.): 15 dB
- External amplifier output power (max.): +8 dBm
- Bandpass filter passband: 30 GHz (each)
- Calibration data: USB flash drive with measurement and alignment data
- Order number (base unit): 1444.6304.base
- Data sheet: Download PDF
- Product brochure: Download PDF
- External link: Official product page
Product overview
The R&S®FC330ST is a frequency upconverter for sub-terahertz applications: it converts an intermediate frequency (IF) signal up into the 220 GHz to 330 GHz RF range, the H band. An integrated IF amplifier keeps conversion loss low, and a high-performance mixer delivers accurate measurement performance. The IF frequency range reaches up to 35 GHz, which is wide enough to carry ultra-wideband signals. The optional R&S®FC330-Z50 external amplifier has a low noise figure and raises transmitter output power or improves receiver sensitivity. Every converter is characterized in the factory and ships with a USB flash drive holding its measurement and alignment data, so signal quality is at its best from the start.
Key features
- Full H band support: continuous coverage from 220 GHz to 330 GHz through a WR3.4 rectangular waveguide RF connector, with no reconfiguration needed across the band
- Ultra-wide IF bandwidth up to 35 GHz: an IF frequency range of 1 GHz to 35 GHz carries ultra-wideband signals in both directions, for millimeterwave and sub-terahertz wideband communications measurements
- Low conversion loss: the integrated IF amplifier compensates the mixer loss, improving sensitivity and overall system signal-to-noise ratio
- Superior signal quality: combined with high-performance IF signal generation and analysis, EVM results are excellent (demonstrated with 16QAM modulation at 286.5 GHz)
- High-performance external H band amplifier (optional): the R&S®FC330-Z50 offers 15 dB typical gain and +8 dBm maximum output power with a low noise figure, for use in the TX and the RX direction
- Flexible filtering: five optional bandpass filters with a 30 GHz passband each cover the full 220 GHz to 330 GHz range and suppress out-of-band noise
- Factory calibration data: each unit ships with its measurement and alignment data on a USB flash drive, for measurement accuracy straight out of the box
Typical applications
- Sub-terahertz wireless communications research: channel measurements, modulated signal generation and analysis in candidate 6G/B5G bands (D band and H band)
- Wideband signal generation and spectrum analysis: paired with an R&S®SFI100A or R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator to output modulated signals from 220 GHz to 330 GHz
- Antenna and beamforming measurements: evaluating millimeterwave antenna gain, radiation pattern and phase noise in the H band
- Material characterization and imaging research: sub-terahertz frequencies penetrate non-conductive materials, which suits industrial non-destructive testing (NDT) and security imaging
- Radar and sensing development: high-resolution short-range radar and automotive and industrial radar prototyping in the H band
- Physics and engineering research: sub-terahertz signal characterization in academic laboratories and defense research institutes
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| Model | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| R&S®FC330ST (1444.6304.base) | Terahertz frequency upconverter, 220 – 330 GHz, IF 1 – 35 GHz | Request a quote → |
Frequently asked questions
Yes. KanTek Technology is the authorized Taiwan distributor for Rohde & Schwarz, supplying new R&S®FC330ST instruments with factory quotations and technical advice.
Instrument rental is launching soon. R&S®FC330ST is part of the line-up being prepared, and advance enquiries are welcome.
Yes. KanTek provides calibration and repair for R&S®FC330ST, with calibration performed by a partner laboratory, to keep the instrument accurate and available.
Use Request a quote on this page, or call +886-2-2999-7719. KanTek replies within 24 hours with pricing, lead time and the options that suit your application.
R&S®FC330ST is a Rohde & Schwarz product: Terahertz frequency converter (220 – 330 GHz, H band). Contact KanTek for selection or application advice.
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