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81. Testing For Coexistence In Crowded And Contested RF Environments 4/10/2023

    In this paper, we review some of the key research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) challenges that arise when developing and deploying systems that need to operate in congested and/or contested RF environments.

82. Debugging Your High-Speed Digital Design 3/28/2023

    As with any measurement task, choosing the right tool for the job is an important key to success. This paper presents the tools that are most useful for characterizing SI and PI, and for debugging EMI: oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers. 

83. DPI For 6G: Ubiquitous Connectivity Needs Ubiquitous Visibility 3/23/2023

    Deep packet inspection (DPI) is rapidly transforming to meet the advanced visibility needs of IP traffic flows across cellular networks as they transition from LTE to 5G and in the not-too-distant future, to 6G.

84. Understanding Series And Parallel Operation 3/17/2023

    Multiple power supply channels can be connected in series or in parallel to increase their maximum output voltage or current.

85. Poster: How High Precision GNSS Enables New Automotive Applications 3/13/2023

    This poster shows the different types of error sources and explains how high-precision GNSS calculates and transmits error correction data to vehicles, enabling new automotive applications for GNSS.

86. What Is A "Smart" Amplifier? 3/1/2023

    Recent advancements in amplifier design provide substantial improvements in terms of both flexibility and efficiency, creating a new class of "smart amplifiers."

87. 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.

88. 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.

89. 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.

90. 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.