News and Information about the Test of Electronics in Research & Design, Production, Maintenance, and Installation.
08 July 2025 – Hioki E.E. Corporation launched the Memory HiCorder MR8848, a rugged, high-performance waveform recording solution built for the demanding environments of critical infrastructure maintenance. With its robust housing, isolated inputs, and advanced real-time recording capabilities, the MR8848 is designed for engineers who need reliable, precision measurements—even in the harshest field conditions. The MR8848 succeeds the MR8847A, retaining its trusted form factor and measurement performance while integrating updates that meet today’s fieldwork demands.
30 May 2025 – Anritsu Company had added Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) and Vector Voltmeter (VVM) measurements to their Site Master instruments. The latest iteration of the Anritsu Site Master MS2085A and MS2089A are the most capable ever field portable instruments used by the world’s RF communications engineers. Already featuring a cable and antenna analyzer and spectrum analyzer, the new VNA and VVM options expand the applications supported to include filter and amplifier testing in the field as well as maintenance of radar and antenna arrays including airfield VOR and ILS navigation systems.
Read more: Vector Network Analyzer and Vector Voltmeter Capability
12 May 2025 - Siglent introduces the SHA860A series, a next-generation handheld signal analyzer designed to revolutionize 5G/LTE field testing. Combining spectrum analysis, vector network analysis, and cable/antenna testing into a single portable platform, the SHA860A delivers unparalleled versatility for base station deployment, maintenance, and on-site troubleshooting. Key specifications include a 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz frequency range (usable from 5 kHz), up to 110 MHz real-time analysis bandwidth, and advanced capabilities such as 5G NR/LTE OTA testing, real-time spectrum analysis, pulse analysis, IQ data acquisition, and GPS-synchronized indoor/outdoor mapping and so on. This multi-functional approach not only reduces equipment overhead but empowers users to accelerate deployment, troubleshoot with confidence, and qualify next-generation systems on site, where it matters most.
Read more: All-in-one Real-Time Spectrum, VNA, and 5G NR/LTE OTA Handheld
07 May 2025 – Anritsu announced the expansion of the analysis bandwidth along with the addition of a Tracking Generator option for the Field Master Spectrum Analyzers. The Field Master spectrum analyzers provide benchtop performance in a ruggedized handheld battery power format that has made them indispensable for RF engineers working in a wide range of communication industries. A new software release further enhances their capability, especially for users in the aerospace and defense and security services who need to capture IQ data. A new software option expands the analysis bandwidth to 150 MHz enabling the widest capture range in any handheld instrument.
Read more: Handheld Spectrum Analyzer with 150 MHz Bandwidth
14 March 2025 - Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation released the AQ7290 Series optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR), a reliable and accurate optical fiber field test instrument that will ease the construction and maintenance of rapidly expanding optical communication networks. The AQ7290 is equipped with new functions that improve operability and workability. Six standard and high-performance models are available in the AQ7290 Series, offering a selection of two or three wavelengths to cover a broad range of fiber-optic installation and maintenance measurement needs.
Read more: Optical Time Domain Reflectometer for Optical Network Testing
