Verifying 1 mW 50 MHz Power Reference Output SWR
by Charles Sperrazza Verification of the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) of the 50 MHz 1 mW output power reference is a key step in performing a calibration of a RF power meter. Higher than desired […]
RF & Microwave
Metrology 101: Millimeter Wave Connector Care
by Agilent Technologies Connectors, adapters, and calibration standards in the millimeter-wave frequency range (26 GHz to 70 GHz) are VERY expensive. Although all connectors eventually wear, with knowledge, care, and proper technique, you can easily […]
BERKELEY NUCLEONICS Introduces New Microwave/RF Frequency Sources
BERKELEY NUCLEONICS SETS INDUSTRY BENCHMARK WITH INTRODUCTION OF NEW MICROWAVE / RF FREQUENCY SOURCES Berkeley Nucleonics commercially releases a full line of high performance, robust, and extremely cost effective Microwave / RF signal generators. This […]
Identifying and Avoiding Common Errors in RF Calibration
By Paul Roberts There are many potential sources of human and measurement errors in RF calibration. This paper examines five common error sources associated with connectors, cables, and accessories such as adapters, splitters and couplers: […]
Metrology 101: Calibrating 1 mW 50 MHz Power Reference Output
By Hock Eng Lim This latest Metrology 101 articles shows us how to use new standards to calibrate the reference calibration output of a power meter. Read the Full Article (PDF)
Rohde & Schwarz ZNB Multiport Network Analysis
The latest generation network analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz now also comes with four test ports and a second internal generator. Users who need to characterize multiport DUTs, mixers and amplifiers will benefit from the […]
Metrology 101: How to Function Check a Spectrum Analyzer
by Brien Gauthier Increase your efficiency and effectiveness by focusing in on any major problems your test unit may have with a quick and simple function check. The analyzer used for the example is an […]