JDSU JD720 series handheld format cable and antenna analysers

The JDSU JD720 series handheld format cable and antenna analysers are optimised for testing and characterising mobile infrastructure.

The analysers enable accurate verification of a base station’s antenna and transmission line systems, with the capacity to carry out both voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) and return loss reflection measurements, as well as distance-to-fault (DTF) and cable loss measurements. In addition, they can serve as either an RF power meter or optical power meter.

The JD723C covers a frequency a range of 100 to 2700 MHz, while the JD724C and JD725A cover 5 to 4000 MHz and 25 to 4000 MHz respectively. These lightweight (2.2 kg) units are housed in compact (260 x 190 x 160 mm) enclosures. A touch-enabled, 800 x 480 resolution, 7″ TFT colour display presents field operatives with an intuitive user interface that simplifies test processes. The trace overlay function permits comparative analysis of up to four traces simultaneously on a single measurement screen. The capacious internal memory allows storage of up to 400 traces (on certain models). An external memory can be connected via the USB interface and used to transfer data to a PC for further analysis. Furthermore, up to 4 h of battery life permits extensive test periods between recharges.