8x8 Butler Matrix LBM-7250-8 by VAUNIX - Now Available at bq-microwave
VAUNIX has released the LBM-7250-8 Lab Brick 8x8 Butler Matrix, an 8-input / 8-output passive beamforming network covering the full 2400-7250 MHz frequency range. The LBM-7250-8 is a precision multi-beam network for phased antenna array development, MIMO simulation, and modern wireless standards test - including WiFi 6E, WiFi 7, 5G NR FR1, LTE and Bluetooth.
Why the LBM-7250-8 Stands Out
With 8 input ports and 8 output ports, the LBM-7250-8 generates eight distinct progressive phase distributions, enabling RF and antenna engineers to evaluate beam steering performance, shape radiation patterns, and validate phased array architectures - without the cost and complexity of active beamforming.
Key Specifications
- Frequency Range: 2400 - 7250 MHz (WiFi, WiFi 6E, 5G NR FR1, ISM, C-band)
- Configuration: 8 x 8 passive Butler Matrix
- Insertion Loss: 16 dB typical
- Phase Accuracy: +/- 20 degrees typical
- VSWR: 1.5 : 1 max
- Isolation: 15 dB typical
- Max Input Power: 50 W peak
- Connectors: 16x SMA female
- Operating Temperature: -30 to +70 deg C
- Dimensions: 149.9 x 120.9 x 16.8 mm, 136 g
Applications
- Phased antenna array beamforming and beam steering experiments
- WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 multi-antenna access point development
- 5G NR FR1 sub-6 GHz beamforming network testing
- MIMO simulation, diversity verification and channel performance test
- Radar prototyping, direction-finding and multi-beam tracking
- Antenna array characterization and OTA test in laboratory environments
Compact Format with Flexible Mounting
The LBM-7250-8 is designed to be rack-friendly: at 5.90 x 4.76 x 0.66 inches and 0.3 lb, multiple units fit into a single rack unit, ideal for automated test equipment (ATE) and lab benches. The device can be mounted via the front face plate or chassis (top/bottom) using provided mounting holes.
For projects requiring fewer ports, VAUNIX also offers the LBM-7250-4 (4x4 Butler Matrix) covering the same 2400-7250 MHz range. Both models are available at bq-microwave in our Butler Matrix product category.
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