As the telecom industry continues to develop specifications for the upcoming 5G rollout-one thing is clear-millimeter wave (20 to 40 GHz and beyond) will play a major role in 5G. The advantages to millimeter wave technology-bandwidth and latency--far outweigh the only identified disadvantage--propagation loss.

Eastern OptX have today unveiled two new radar altimeter test sets that can be used in the lab or on the flight line. The E-6071 and E-6061 test altitude range accuracy by replicating the distance to the ground and propagation loss. The test sets are available immediately for order with delivery in 30-60 days. The E-6071 starts at U.S. ~$20,000.

EOX have today announced two new delay lines for radar testing. The E-501 fixed delay line and the E-3001 variable delay line are designed to lower the cost of testing a radar system's accuracy and receiver sensitivity. The E-501 and E-3001 delay lines allow engineers to create repeatable range accuracy by replicating the target distance and propagation loss with a benchtop system in a lab.