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  1. Two-Port Residual Noise Measurements 6/2/2022

    Radar systems engineers were once happy simply to detect targets but, today, the target's extremely small return signal must also be extracted from high amplitude ground or sea clutter. Radar system phase noise is the key parameter defining a radar's ability to extract small signals from a noisy background.

  2. Modulation Measurement Optimizer 5/20/2022

    This document describes the approach of a waveform specific, on-site characterization of the analyzer. For each waveform and frequency of interest, the instrument is evaluated in a first step. With this additional data, a fast and repeatable auto-levelling can be performed during the actual measurement.

  3. Signal Source Level Calibration Using The FSMR3000 5/20/2022

    The R&S FSMR3000 is a three-in-one instrument incorporating a measurement receiver, a spectrum and signal analyzer, and a phase noise analyzer. This application note demonstrates the use of the measurement receiver to calibrate the signal output level of a signal generator.

  4. Investigate RF Power Amplifier Linearization Benefits in EDA 5/20/2022

    It is crucial early in the design process to determine performance enhancements through linearization of non-linear devices, in this case, the RF power amplifier (PA). The application note brings code examples and an exemplary setup for VSS software.

  5. Cross Correlation Phase Noise Measurement Using The FSMR3000 5/20/2022

    The R&S FSMR3000 (hereinafter FSMR) is a three-in-one instrument incorporating a Measurement Receiver, a Signal and Spectrum Analyser, and a Phase Noise Analyser. This application note demonstrates the use of the FSMR, including the Cross-correlation option (R&S®FSMR3-B60), to measure the Phase Noise characteristics of a raw Signal Generator (R&S SMA100B).

  6. Fundamentals Of DC Power Supplies 4/25/2022

    Rohde & Schwarz is known for providing innovative performance testing solutions and applies its expertise and high quality standards to its portfolio of essential bench instruments – the R&S®Essentials. Their industry-defining portfolio ranges from oscilloscopes, DC power supplies and signal generators to spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, meters and counters with the strategic goal of becoming a full portfolio supplier in the T&M market.

  7. Wireless Communications For Automotive Applications 4/14/2022

    Providing enhanced comfort and safety are motivating designers to advance several communications technologies, especially the eCall introduction and the first direct communications scenarios. Rohde & Schwarz provides a wide range of test solutions for all vehicle-based applications, including safety and comfort, among many others.

  8. Signal Integrity Eye Test 4/14/2022

    With expertise in both the time and frequency domain and by working closely with the corresponding standardization bodies, Rohde & Schwarz provides a wide range of Signal Integrity solutions for interface test, on system- as well as on chip-level. This poster can be used as a helpful reference in your lab.

  9. R&S FSPN Phase Noise Analyzer And VCO Tester 4/14/2022

    Rohde & Schwarz's R&S FSPN phase noise analyzer and VCO tester features very high sensitivity and metrological accuracy and provides highest reliability. It measures phase noise on highly stable sources like synthesizers, VCOs, OCXOs, and DROs found in radar and satellite applications.

  10. Improving Phase Noise Measurement Speed 3/9/2022

    For automated test applications, measurement time is often as important as the quality of the measurement. However, several measurement settings drastically affect measurement speed. This paper discusses these settings and provides suggestions on improving your overall measurement speed.