VNA Reflections

In today’s post, we explain how VNAs can ensure systems on large vehicles operate according to specification.

In today’s post, we explain how VNAs can ensure systems on large vehicles operate according to specification.

As designs continue to extend into higher frequencies, such as 5G FR2 mmWave, calibration takes on added importance. Type-B two tier calibration can de-embed a fixture when only partial standards...

VNAs are the default test equipment for active device testing. These instruments generally have generic accuracy for various S-parameter and power measurements, but also have the ability to...

VNAs are the default test equipment for active device testing. These instruments generally have generic accuracy for various S-parameter and power measurements, but also have the ability to...

Engineers designing high-frequency products throughout the world are realizing the benefits of the unique ShockLine ME7868A.

Engineers designing high-frequency products throughout the world are realizing the benefits of the unique ShockLine ME7868A.

Engineers designing and testing differential devices, particularly PCBs, rely on VNAs as part of their continual quest to shorten design cycles and improve product time to market. In this blog, we...

Engineers designing and testing differential devices, particularly PCBs, rely on VNAs as part of their continual quest to shorten design cycles and improve product time to market. In this blog, we...

Finding test solutions that produce accurate and repeatable results is critical for the continued use of high frequencies in such advanced designs. Because of this, coaxial connectors are ideal...

Engineers who design high-frequency electronic circuits must gain a vital understanding of the properties of the dielectric materials. It is especially true with respect to the dielectric constant...

There are several key applications pioneering the use of millimeter wave (mmWave) communications technology, ranging from 5G New Radio (5G NR) and automotive radar to tactical communications and...

With the rise in connected cars and autonomous vehicles, the need to accurately test automotive radar has taken on greater importance. Engineers must characterize materials used in bumper...

Finding the proper VNA for a specific production environment depends on several factors. Typically, manufacturing test is not as rigorous as in device characterization, making cost-of-test...

Engineers designing these radars in systems such as collision avoidance and adaptive cruise control (ACC) must determine the impact materials in front of the radar will have on the radar detection...

A broadband VNA system is now available that covers low frequencies through 220 GHz and accompanying probes can help resolve some of these measurement complications. It eliminates such problems as...

Filters are a key component in most RF and microwave systems, including those designed for emerging 5G commercial applications or aerospace/military environments. Design engineers select a filter...

In recent years, numerous improvements have been made in noise figure measurements through better algorithmic understanding of the measurements, more sensitive receivers, and less error-prone...