Featured Articles

  1. What Impedance Tuner Characteristics Optimize Performance At Cryogenic Temperatures? 4/15/2025

    Solid-state impedance tuners, like the CT-series, enable accurate cryogenic LNA testing with low power use, minimal heat generation, and compact size for high-sensitivity applications.

  2. How Do Natural Effects & RF Impairments Impact Satellite Transmissions? 4/15/2025

    Satellite signals face impairments like delay, attenuation, Doppler shift, and fading. Emulating these effects enhances testing accuracy for real-world satellite communication performance.

  3. How Can Local Oscillators Impact The Performance Of Radar And Satellite Systems? 11/20/2024

    Local oscillators (LOs) enable frequency conversion in radar and satellite systems, significantly impacting performance. Testing with RF signal generators ensures accurate conversion operations.

  4. How Can The Peak-To-Average Power Ratio Predict Error Vector Magnitude Degradation? 11/20/2024

    Peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) can predict EVM degradation in high-order modulation systems, offering a cost-effective alternative to expensive equipment for evaluating amplifier linearity and signal fidelity.

  5. How Do You Set Up A Phase Noise Analyzer For An Absolute Phase Noise Measurement? 11/20/2024

    The HA7062D phase noise analyzer performs absolute phase noise measurements using internal or external LO modes, enabling precise characterization of signal generators and oscillators.

  6. How Can Designers Optimize Power Amplifiers For 5G Millimeter Wave Systems? 11/20/2024

    5G operates in low, mid, and high bands, with mmWave offering ultra-fast speeds. Amplifier optimization using Nano5G™ tuners ensures performance in compact, high-frequency 5G systems.

  7. Why Is Channel Emulation Key For Deploying 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks Successfully? 11/20/2024

    5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) integrate satellites, high-altitude platforms, and drones to extend coverage. Advanced channel emulators, like the ACE9600, optimize NTN performance under real-world conditions.

  8. What Key Characteristics Should You Consider In A Cable Assembly Solution? 11/20/2024

    Cable assemblies are vital in RF/microwave systems, offering signal stability, durability, and flexibility. The SP-series cables excel in amplitude/phase stability, making them ideal for high-performance testing.

  9. Millimeter Wave And Sub-THz Power Sweep And Active Load-Pull Measurements 10/1/2024

    Explore advancements in mmWave and sub-THz power sweep and active load-pull measurements, essential for optimizing semiconductor performance in applications like 5G, automotive radar, and scientific research.

  10. A Practical Guide To Load Pull Measurements 9/9/2024

    Discover the power of load pull measurements through a curated collection of articles on load pull fundamentals, techniques, and applications, helping you optimize RF and microwave device performance.