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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/ 88 Silicon Chip 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 Celebrating 30 Years siliconchip.com.au