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Handheld network scanner and spectrum analyzer

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Scanning Multi-Tool That Fits in Your Pocket

Convert mobile devices into 5G, 4G and P25 network scanners

Go beyond simple smartphone apps to get a detailed view of your cellular environment. PRiSM is a self-contained, lightweight scanner and spectrum analyzer that easily connects to mobile devices to provide real-time, deep insight into coverage, interference and benchmarking. PRiSM brings the power of large, expensive engineering tools to cost-effective handheld devices that can readily head into the field. With PRiSM, today’s RF specialists get the tool they need to be productive and agile.

  • MULTI-TECHNOLOGY

    5G NR and LTE in the same small device

  • FAST

    Rapid blind survey means minimum start-up time and fast measurements

  • LOW VISIBILITY

    Mounts magnetically to the back of a phone or tablet

  • EASY SETUP

    No extra software to install. Connect PRiSM and open browser to IP address

  • DEFINITIVE

    Decodes cell broadcast messages containing system information

  • COMPREHENSIVE

    Scans all carriers and bands - not just the network associated with the host phone or tablet

PRiSM sensor, antenna and magnetic mount for smartphone

Spectrum Analyzer

Quickly visualize local RF energy

Use PRiSM as a pocket-sized spectrum analyzer to view RF energy from 70 MHz to 6 GHz,
quickly jumping to specific cellular bands.

  • Visualize Spectrum

    Real time Power Spectral Density and Waterfall displays

  • Quickly Configure

    Presets for cellular bands make it simple to tune to bands of interest

  • See Everything

    Sweep any span from 70MHz to 6 GHz

5G / 4G / P25 Scanner

Scan for all cellular networks in the area

Ideal for network survey and discovery, in-building survey and discovery,
quick coverage and quality troubleshooting and measurements

  • Blind Scan

    Full band blind scan finds all cells without having to know the EARFCN or center frequency

  • Measure Quality

    Provides real-time measurements of all received cells and networks

  • See Everything

    Fast results on multiple networks and PCIs - not limited to phone's current network

Easy To Use

Just plug PRiSM into a supported phone or tablet to get started

PRiSM weighs under 6 ounces, includes a magnetic mounting plate and uses USB-C to seamlessly connect to select Android and iOS phones and tablets. PRiSM is powered from the host device, so no batteries are required.

  • Plug and Play

    No device rooting necessary: works with unmodified devices

  • Nothing to Install

    PRiSM application is web-based and loads from PRiSM device into standard browser

  • Future-Proof

    Easily calibrated and upgraded without new hardware

All in a Tiny Package

Made possible by our small, flexible RF transceivers

The PRiSM™ Sensor

The PRiSM sensor is a pocket-sized accessory based on our smallest RF transceiver/processor, the Sidekiq Z2.  It connects to a commercial smartphone or tablet via USB-C, making a conveniently transportable, complete cellular network scanner and spectrum analyzer. Learn More

  • Frequency Range

    70 MHz - 6 GHz, 50 MHz Bandwidth with sweeping capabilities

  • Power Consumption

    3W (typical while in use) Powered by host device via USB-C

  • Size and Weight

    Size: 87 mm x 61 mm x 12 mm
    Weight: 4 ounces (114 grams)

Public Safety Networks

Featured Application

Testing in-building public safety network coverage is crucial to ensuring first responders can rely on their communications in times of crisis. For communications officers, BDA/DAS installers, network engineers and technicians, PRiSM has P25 and LTE measurement capabilities that perform comprehensive RF testing of public safety networks in a single handheld device. Field technicians now have a powerful, cost-effective, handheld tool for walk tests that quickly scans and analyzes coverage, interference, and anomalies within P25 and LTE networks such as FirstNet™. Based on software-defined radio (SDR) technology, PRiSM can be easily upgraded with new features and capabilities to continue to meet evolving standards and codes that keep in-building systems compliant. Ideal for:

  • TESTING

    Walk-testing of in-building network coverage baselines

  • TROUBLESHOOTING

    Troubleshooting network anomalies

  • CERTIFICATION

    Certifying in-building coverage after public safety DAS/BDA installation

  • VALIDATION

    Annual re-certification of public safety DAS/BDA installations

  • MORE

    For more details, see here

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