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Cicada Frequency Hopping Test Receiver

Cicada™ is a wireless receiver designed for sweeping and optimizing 2.4 GHz Local Area Networks for analysis in drive-studies. The instrument measures coverage of FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) CDMA networks which operate on the IEEE 802.11 standard allowing the user to measure and determine the AP (Access Point) location, PER (Packet Error Rate), and RSSI signal levels aiding in locating the hub and access points throughout a drivetest. Cicada™ provides measurements in real time and logs data for further post processing analysis. Users may detect and differentiate from narrowband multipath interferences using the provided internal 12-channel GPS receiver, drive-test vehicle, GPS antenna and serial output to a laptop PC.

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Download Cicada manual from the Technical Support section

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• Measure 2.4 GHz coverage for frequency-hopping (FHSS) wireless networks (IF wideband 1 MHz) within the IEEE 802.11 standard
• Internal 12-channel, 12 satellite GPS for support of most popular mapping/post processing applications
• Tests 2.4 GHz FHSS networks operating within the IEEE 802.11 standard
• Measures Packet Error Rate on selected APs
• Measures and displays RF power measurements: narrow band received signal strength (RSSI), total channel power
• Includes peak hold on display for accurate measurements
• Removable battery pack (5 AA Ni-MH cells)
• Removable ATA Flash card (16 MB compact) stores collected data for post processing
• Built-in numeric keypad, backlit display with simple menu interface

RF:

Bands Supported	ISM: 2.400-2.485 GHz
RF Sensitivity (Wide Band)	-20 to -90 dBm
RSSI Measurement (Narrow Band)	-30 to -90 dBm @ 100 kHz reolution bandwidth
Tuning Increments	50 kHz steps

GENERAL SPECIFICATION:

IF Bandwidth	Wideband 22 MHz
Stability	+2.5 PPM over entire temp range 32 deg to 120 deg F
Antenna	SMA Female 50 ohms
Controls	16 button keypad
Warm -Up Time	< 3 minutes
GPS	Motorola 12-channel differential capable receiver
Power	Internal battery pack (5 AA Ni-MH batteries)

MECHANICAL:

Weight	3 lbs.
Dimensions	2" H x 4" W x 9" L

 

Cicada includes a straight 3dBi 2.4 GHz antenna (SMA Female 50 ohm), GPS magmount antenna, removable battery packs (5 AA Ni-MH cells each) charger, car power adaptor, RS-232 cable all in a rugged carrying case.

• 2.4 GHz

Does the Cicada offer storage of data?

Yes, a 16 MB ATA compact flash is included with your Cicada.

 

Does Cicada export data for mapping programs?

Yes, Locust supports data export to all MapInfo post processing applications and Microsoft's Excel spreadsheet.