Beamforming networks cover many configurations
Richardson RFPD is now stocking the Butler Matrix family of beamforming networks from Weinschel by Spectrum Control, backed by full design support capabilities.
Designed for use in wireless test applications, the new beamforming networks reciprocally transfer signal from any of the input ports to any of the output ports, with high phase-accuracy, amplitude balance, low insertion loss, and high port-to-port isolation.
In transmitting mode, they deliver maximum power, with progressive phase shift to the output.
In receiving mode, they collect signals from all beam directions with the full gain of antenna array.
The Butler Matrix family includes the 8401, 8401-8, and 8401-16 models that can be used in a variety of configurations, across cellular, Wi-Fi, and any band within its frequency limits.