STARGATE Equipment List
The STARGATE facility will serve as a space technology “Maker Space” allowing students, faculty, community members, startup companies, and established companies access to high end RF testing and development equipment. The following equipment will be available in the near future:
Equipment List:
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Model Number |
Description |
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26.5 GHz Analyzer |
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6 GHz Analyzer w/ Tracking Generator and VSWR Bridge |
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3 GHz Analyzer w/ Tracking Generator and VSWR Bridge |
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3 GHz Analyzer |
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1 GHz Analyzer |
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20 GHz Vector Network Analyzer with Time Domain Capability |
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26.5 GHz Mechanical Calibration Kit |
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500MHz Programmable Noise Generator |
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Casper ROACH 2 with Vertex 5 FPGA and 2 Dual 200MHz ADCs |
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20 GHz Vector Generator (Direct I/Q Modulation) |
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2.75 GHz Vector Generator |
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1 GHz Scalar Generator |
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150 MHz (450 MHz on Harmonics) Scalar Generator |
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30 MHz Arbitrary Waveform Synthesizer |
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200 MHz Dual Input |
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100 MHz Dual Input |
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Custom |
10 GigE Enabled Linux Box |
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Mac Mini |
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Single Board Computers |
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GPS Time Server |
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Precision Soldering Iron |
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Resistive Soldering Iron |
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Reflow Iron |
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30 Volt Supply |
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18 Volt Supply |
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AC/DC Power Supply |
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Remote Power Bus |
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Multimeter with Temperature Sensor |
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Breadboard with Integrated Power Supply |
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8" Drill Press |
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Espresso Machine (Essential!) |
Equipment Access:
The STARGATE equipment access program provides researchers from academia, small and large companies, and government with access to STARGATE equipment.
Getting Started
- Contact the CARA director, Fredrick A. Jenet ( fredrick.jenet@utrgv.edu), about your interest in using STARGATE equipment.
- List the instruments needed and the experiments/tests that will be performed.
- Complete an equipment access agreement (Laboratory Policy, IP, Liability, fees, limit access) between your institution and UTRGV.
- Complete administrative steps for physical access to the STARGATE facilities.
- Schedule safety and equipment training.