Wideband Complex Modulation Analysis Using a Real-Time Digital Demodulator

Overview:
Wide bandwidth modulation is becoming more common in communications. The emergence of standards such as the 802.11ac has extended the modulation bandwidth to 160 MHz which requires very wide band measurement equipment to measure. This session will present the details of a measurement method that uses a real time digital down converter and post processing software that measures the performance of this signal.

What will you learn?

• Modulation basics
• Measuring complex modulation
• Measurement challenges for Wideband Signals
• Measurement example: 802.11ac

Presenter:
Mike Schnecker, Business Development Manager, Rohde & Schwarz
Mike Schnecker has a BS from Lehigh University and an MS from Georgia Tech, both in electrical engineering. He has 22 years of experience in the test and measurement industry in applications, sales and product development roles, and has specialized in signal integrity applications including jitter using oscilloscopes and other instruments. Prior to joining Rohde & Schwarz, Mr. Schnecker held positions at LeCroy and Tektronix. While at LeCroy, he was responsible for the deployment of the SDA series of serial data analyzers.