CobaltFx Frequency Extension System
CMT’s CobaltFx frequency extension systems offer an unparalleled combination of price, performance, flexibility, and size. CobaltFx has been implemented by users in a variety of industries and applications including automotive, 5G, telecommunications, materials measurement, R&D, and more. The system can be anchored by 9 or 20 GHz Cobalt VNAs in 2- or 4- port configurations to deliver the lowest cost testing capabilities. Featuring a high dynamic range of up to 152 dB, the affordable CobaltFx system delivers highly accurate, reliable, and stable measurements up to 330 GHz with 3rd party extenders. As with all CMT solutions, CobaltFx is backed by expert engineers who can help you design and perform unique and complex measurements.
Copper Mountain Technologies Frequency Extender Modules:
Third-Party Frequency Extender Modules:
CobaltFx WR6.5 Frequency Extension Solution, 110-170 GHz with VDI Extender Modules
110 GHz - 170 GHz
CobaltFx WR5.1 Frequency Extension Solution, 140-220 GHz with VDI Extender Modules
140 GHz - 220 GHz
CobaltFx WR4.3 Frequency Extension Solution, 170-260 GHz with VDI Extender Modules
170 GHz - 260 GHz
CobaltFx WR3.4 Frequency Extension Solution, 220-330 GHz with VDI Extender Modules
220 GHz - 330 GHz
The system can be anchored by your choice of four vector network analyzers:
CobaltFx Accessories
Calibration Kits
Cables
Proxi-Flange™
Other Accessories
Calibration Kits
WR-10 Calibration Kit
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WR-12 Calibration Kit
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WR-15 Calibration Kit
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Z5411 4-in-1 2.4 mm Female Calibration Kit
DC – 50 GHz
T4311 4-in-1, 2.92 mm Female Calibration Kit
DC – 40 GHz
CobaltFx 9 GHz 4′ FEV RF Cable Kit
– 9 GHz
CobaltFx 20 GHz 4′ FEV RF Cable Kit
– 20 GHz
CobaltFx 9 GHz 4′ FET RF Cable Kit
– 9 GHz
CobaltFx 20 GHz 4′ FET RF Cable Kit
– 20 GHz
WR-15 Proxi-Flange™
50 GHz – 75 GHz
WR-12 Proxi-Flange™
60 GHz – 90 GHz
WR-10 Proxi-Flange™
75 GHz – 110 GHz
WR-08 Proxi-Flange™
90 GHz – 140 GHz
WR-06 Proxi-Flange™
110 GHz – 170 GHz
WR-05 Proxi-Flange™
140 GHz – 220 GHz
Wave-Glide™ Rail Positioning System
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Waveguide Quick Connect
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Waveguide Quick Connect Stand
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Total cost of the system depends on selected VNA & accessories. The extenders are packaged in small and versatile enclosures that allow for flexible port arrangements. The CobaltFx Frequency Extension System can be used in the field, in the laboratory, and in production testing for many applications. The VNA can be integrated into production test system via Manufacturing Test plug-in.