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Group Delay Measurements With Signal And Spectrum Analyzers
2/28/2023
This application note provides basic information about the concept of a group delay measurement with spectrum analyzers and signal generators, and how this method simplifies the test setup and improves the measurement speed.
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Amplifier Characterization Using Load Pull
2/28/2023
Load pull is a powerful method for characterizing RF power amplifiers through impedance variation. Load pull enables model extraction and validation as well as performance, ruggedness and efficiency testing.
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Poster: UWB For Enhanced Ranging Devices
2/10/2023
The latest advances to Ultra-Wideband are adding both enhanced security and higher-ranging accuracy. This poster has all the important details of the physical layer and positioning techniques right there on the wall.
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5G Mobile Network Testing Using A Passive Network Scanner (Part 4)
1/25/2023
In part 4 of this series, we address the challenge of timing alignment between 5G base stations as this has a large effect on inter-cell interference and, consequently user experience.
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5G Mobile Network Testing Using A Passive Network Scanner (Part 3)
1/25/2023
Part 3 of this series discusses how you can measure and analyze 5G networks passively by analyzing synchronization and broadcast signals.
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Radiated Wireless Coexistence Testing
12/21/2022
This application notegives the reader a clear idea of how to configure standardized test instruments from R&S in order to generate the wanted signal as well as unintended interference signals and conduct measurement to monitor device performance.
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Accurate Test Fixture Characterization And De-Embedding
12/21/2022
This application note provides practical hints to accurately characterize and de-embed these lead-in and lead-out structures with R&S Vector Network Analyzers ZNA, ZNB, ZNBT and ZND.
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AC-DC Converter Testing Fundamentals
12/21/2022
AC-DC conversion stage in front of any electronic equipment is needed. For this purpose, different solutions exist to convert the higher AC voltage to a lower and safe DC voltage.
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eUICC Profile Handling
12/8/2022
This application note describes the eUICC compliance and remote eUICC provisioning test solution based on R&S CMW500/CMW290 and COMPRION eUICC Profile Manager software tool with focus on M2M devices.
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Crowdsourcing Versus Mobile Network Testing
11/9/2022
The need for an objective evaluation of mobile network quality and performance drives two fundamentally different approaches, crowdsourcing, and mobile network testing.