Spectrum Control has unveiled the Weinschel™ 8401-16E 16×16 Butler Matrix, a passive beamforming network designed for MIMO systems and wireless test applications spanning 2.4 GHz to 7.125 GHz. This innovative 16-input, 16-output architecture enables the generation of fixed orthogonal beams without the need for active phase shifters, facilitating reliable beamforming, multi-channel validation, and simulated OTA testing for cutting-edge technologies like Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, and other high-channel-count RF systems. Tailored for test and measurement, radar, as well as EW/SIGINT environments, this device empowers engineers to assess throughput, beam selection, MU-MIMO behavior, and interference within controlled spatial conditions.
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