TEST & MEASUREMENT APPLICATION NOTES AND WHITE PAPERS

  • Understanding Pulsed Phase Noise Measurements

    This application note focuses on phase noise measurements for pulsed RF carriers such as those used for radar systems. It addresses some of the physical limitations relating to pulsed phase noise measurements and introduces new testing capabilities.

  • Application Note: Measuring Video Feedthrough in Pulsed Signals Video feedthrough is a very misunderstood term, which is used in the specification of pulse performance for microwave synthesizers.
  • How To Generate And Measure Noise Power Ratio (NPR) Signals

    In order to generate noise power ratio stimulus signals and to measure the resulting noise power ratio of a device under test (DUT), Rohde & Schwarz offers the Noise Power Ratio (NPR) as an add-on tool for WinIQSIM / WinIQSIM2™ software. This NPR measurement technique drastically reduces measurement time compared to classic gain wobbling, and is able to characterize the linearity of a wideband amplifier over a custom frequency range. This application note provides an overview of the software, its features, hardware and software requirements, installation, parameters, and more.

  • Speeding Up Reflection Measurements On Antenna Systems

    Reflection measurements are a common way of assessing antenna system performance. When a minimum amount of the transmitted signal is reflected, it indicates that the transmission energy can reach the intended coverage. Undesired high reflection causes the system to be inefficient and can damage components. This application note presents solutions for aiding fast and efficient reflection measurements on antenna systems to get it right the first time.

  • Measuring RF Levels At Multi-Signal Sites By Narda Safety Test Solutions - An L-3 Communications Company
    The density of systems operating from a single tower or rooftop location is increasing every year. This complex signal environment makes it extremely difficult to accurately determine whether the radiation present at the overall site is in compliance with current standards. Probes with shaped frequency response curves, along with RMS detection, make compliance with FCC guidelines more accurate in complex multisignal measurement environments...

TEST & MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS

The NRA family of remote network analyzers recently received an upgrade to its line. The NRA RX is a new generation of RF analyzers ideal for radio monitoring applications. This is due to their ability to analyze signals up to 6 GHz in the frequency and time domains, while exhibiting receiver-like characteristics at the same time.

Power Meter And Noise Emitter

Rohde & Schwarz has combined the R&S TS7124 RF shielded box and R&S CMW100 test set to offer a compact, flexible turnkey solution for quickly and reliably detecting antenna failures in production. This solution is designed to provide accurate measurements while reducing manufacturing line test time for all production test cases including calibration, verification, and functional tests.

RFHIC’s phase-locked loop synthesizer modules have ultra low phase noise and guarantee low EVM. Ranging from 1000+ different models, check out the product list for your application...

Regulatory requirements are growing. You're under increasing pressure to cut costs. And improving system uptime is always a top priority. The MS2711E Spectrum Master helps you do all of this and more. Whether you are performing complex interference analyses or assessing signal quality, the MS2711E Spectrum Master delivers the ease of use, rich functionality, and best-in-class price/performance you've come to expect from Anritsu.

AR’s 350S1G6 is a solid-state broadband amplifier covering the 0.7 to 6.0 GHz frequency range. When used with a sweep generator, this Class A, self-contained, air-cooled amplifier provides a minimum of 350 watts RF power. The low level of spurious signals and linearity make it ideal for use as a driver amplifier in testing wireless and communication components and subsystems.

Narda Safety Test Solutions offers the SignalShark Real-Time Handheld Analyzer for the detection, analysis, classification, and location of RF signals between 8 kHz and 8 GHz. The instrument solves complex measurement and analysis tasks reliably and quickly, and with the same RF performance levels as desktop instruments.

Rigol offers the RSA5000 Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer delivering class leading 7.45 µsec 100% probability of intercept, meaning that any pulse with duration greater than 7.45 µsec will be captured and accurately displayed.  This device includes advanced trigger capabilities, making the task of identifying and isolating signals of interest easier.