IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Videos

  1. Product Video: 1-Port VNA Solutions For Multi-Port Measurements 6/13/2018

    This afternoon at IMS 2018, Brian Walker from Copper Mountain Technologies illustrates the use of 1-port VNAs to make multi-port measurements for LTE and 5G applications that have multiple antennas and frequencies in one package.

  2. 5G Testing: Challenges And Solutions 6/13/2018

    With 5G evolving to higher frequencies, engineers are often challenged with the density and phase stability in newly designed products. Chris Cox of W. L. Gore & Associates discusses these challenges and present us with a number of possible testing solutions.

  3. Product Video: Component Testing Solutions For 5G Applications 6/13/2018

    Lawrence Wilson and Richard Pieciak from Rohde & Schwarz introduce the SMW Signal Generator and FSW Spectral Analyzer as high-performance component testing solutions for 5G NR signals in all frequency ranges. Watch the video for more information on these solutions.

  4. How To Simulate Throughput For A New Device Design 6/13/2018

    Many engineers want to know how to calculate the throughput for a new antenna design, especially for 5G applications. Jeff Barney from Remcom walked us through the process of simulating the antenna element, modeling the channel propagation, and calculating the throughput modulation. Check out the video for more in-depth information, as well as a specific example of measuring the throughput of WiFi in a house.

  5. Vibration Induced Phase Noise In Ovenized Oscillators 6/13/2018

    Many RF applications use phase noise as the determining factor of a system’s performance. In our last video today at IMS 2018, Mel Mehert from MtronPTI discusses how to reduce vibration sensitivity on an OCXO, and showed us an illustration of phase noise of the XO55310 100 MHz Evibe OCXO.

  6. How To Increase Range Extension For Military And Commercial Communication Systems 6/12/2018

    From military to commercial applications, engineers are always looking to extend the ranges of their current communications systems, whether that means in technical radios, datalinks on UAVs, or telemetry on a manned aircraft. Jarred Lawler from NuWaves at IMS 2018 presents a number of ways to extend range, including improvements in the antenna, MIMO capabilities, and power amplification.

  7. Efficient Antenna Design Process For Wireless, Wearable, And Implantable Devices 6/12/2018

    C.J. Reddy from Altair talked to us today about efficient antenna design processes for wireless, wearable, and implantable devices using Altair FEKO simulation software. Check out the video for the advantages in using simulation software with as low computational electromagnetics (CEM) as possible when modeling devices to work well while in contact with the human body.

  8. Product Video: 39 GHz GaN Front-End Module For 5G Millimeter-Wave Base Stations 6/12/2018

    This afternoon at IMS 2018, Bror Peterson from Qorvo introduces the QPF4006 Front-End Module (FEM) for 5G millimeter-wave base stations. This is the only 39 GHz FEM that integrates an LNA, PA, and switch in one concise packaging. Watch the video for more information on the product, as well as a discussion of the product’s testing by Keysight Technologies.

  9. Convergence Of High Speed Digital And RF Technologies In Complex Packages 6/12/2018

    Aerospace and defense markets are continuously trying to achieve more functionality in products with a smaller package size, and with multi-layer boards and RF performance beyond traditional X-bands. Art Aguayo of Rogers Corporation discusses the advantages for converging high-performance RF technologies with customary high speed digital technologies. 

  10. Approaches For Improving EMC Test Lab Efficiency 6/12/2018

    In this video at IMS 2018, Joe DiBiase discusses three approaches for improving EMC test lab efficiency. Check out the video for more on how test labs must accommodate all sizes of equipment and multi-test capabilities, the importance of speed, multi-purpose, and software capabilities in the utilized equipment, and using simple, flexible, and intuitive software for the best results in EMC test lab efficiency.