Copper Mountain Technologies Will Exhibit VNA Tech in London
The company will demonstrate modular network analysis hardware and software at European Microwave Week 2026.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Semiconductors
Copper Mountain Technologies plans to showcase its latest Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) hardware and software at European Microwave Week, taking place in London from October 6-8, 2026. The firm will demonstrate its measurement systems at Stand K50.
Why it matters
Demonstrations of modular frequency extension and cross-platform software support provide engineers with updated options for high-frequency testing environments. These capabilities are critical for firms managing transmission line characterization and hardware-software integration.
The company provides measurement solutions ranging from the 9 GHz SN0904 and 14 GHz R140B units to the 18 GHz M5180, with external VDI frequency extenders supporting measurements up to 1 THz.
The players
Copper Mountain Technologies
A developer of Vector Network Analyzers and RF measurement hardware with operations in the United States and Cyprus.
The details
The BFx-02 Frequency Extension Base functions by pairing with VDI frequency extenders to enable measurements on complex transmission lines. The R140B VNA software utilizes an ARM-based Linux architecture to process signals. Copper Mountain Technologies will also provide a demonstration of its VNA software interface running on macOS operating systems for the first time.
Timeline
October 6-8, 2026: Copper Mountain Technologies exhibits at European Microwave Week 2026 in London.
The Tech Race
European Microwave Week serves as a critical venue for validating RF measurement standards against global competitors. This appearance situates Copper Mountain Technologies within a broader industry movement toward platform-agnostic software control for high-frequency instruments.
Engineers attending the event can evaluate the performance of the 14 GHz R140B VNA on-site. The introduction of macOS compatibility for the VNA software suggests a future shift toward broader OS support for laboratories currently locked into Linux or Windows workflows.
The takeaway
The upcoming event highlights the industry shift toward modular, frequency-extensible testing platforms capable of reaching 1 THz. Watch for the official release date of the macOS-compatible software suite following the October 2026 demonstration.
Further reading
Explore more developments in high-frequency measurement hardware in our Semiconductors section.
