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• Understanding The Basics Of RF Signal Generation

  RF signal generators are a vital tool for testing and measuring. Despite advancements, their principles remain unchanged. We'll explore their structure and key metrics.

• I Need To Measure Wi-Fi Signals - Now What?

  Conventional methods are not sufficient to characterize high-performance Wi-Fi 6 chipsets and devices. Crest factor measurements and CCDF are valuable tools for Wi-Fi power measurement.

• How Do You Measure The Phase Noise Of An Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillator?

  In this article, we review how to make a phase noise measurement of a 100 MHz oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) using the Holzworth HA7062D Real-Time Phase Noise Analyzer.

• How Can Additive White Gaussian Noise Assess Amplifier Linearity With The Noise Power Ratio?

  From testing a system’s response to interference, maximizing the power levels of Directed Energy Weapons via coherence spreading, and securely encrypting sensitive data, AWGN sources are versatile tools that can improve advanced systems.

• How Can Crest Factor Be Used to Assess Amplifier Linearity?

  Crest factor (CF) is the ratio of a signal's peak amplitude to its average power. Analyzing an amplifier's input and output CF values can validate linear operation or determine nonlinearities in the system.

• What Is Phase Noise & How Is It Optimally Measured?

  Phase noise is a measurement in the frequency domain. If left unchecked, it can degrade signal integrity, cause interference with nearby channels, and increase bit errors along a signal path.

• What Is Additive White Gaussian Noise & Why Is It Important For Test & Measurement?

  Engineers can use a noise model like an additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) channel to emulate nature’s random processes and reproduce its effects on a system.

• Amplifier Linearity – What Is It & How Is It Measured?

  A nonlinear amplifier will not faithfully reproduce its input signal and adds distortion to the waveform. Testing the linearity of an amplifier, therefore, is critical to maintain high-fidelity communications.

• Want To Deploy Optimized Directed Energy Weapons? Integrate A Compact Noise Source

  Additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) generation is an effective way to combat and reduce Stimulated Brillouin Scattering (SBS) in finalized directed energy weapons (DEW).

• How Can An AWGN Generator Packed With Versatility Enhance Laser Weapon Design?

  Inside a laser system’s fiber-optic cabling is a power-limiting challenge known as Stimulated Brillouin Scattering (SBS). Engineers can tackle SBS challenges with additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) generation. during laser weapon design.

• Secondary Surveillance Radar – How Can It Be Tested More Effectively?

  How does secondary surveillance radar (SSR) work? Why is SSR testing essential? What are ideal test instrument capabilities for accurate radar measurements? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this article.

• How Do Diode Detector-based Test Instruments Measure RF Power?

  With the digital modulation methods and pulsed modes used in modern communications, the demand for accurate, reliable, and efficient RF power measurements continues to grow for next-generation systems.