RF & Microwave Industry News

Testing of Smart Antenna Systems

Key tests that can be performed on switched beam systems, which are considered the simplest, but most popular, smart antenna technologies
Testing of Smart Antenna Systems Smart antenna systems must be tested to verify the various claims made by the system designer and manufacturer. The tests should be performed primarily to evaluate the most and least successful functions of the system under consideration. Extensive testing should also establish the best...
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Experimental Adaptive Nulling with a Genetic Algorithm

Application of a genetic algorithm with an experimental antenna for placing a null in the direction of an interference source
Experimental Adaptive Nulling with a Genetic Algorithm An adaptive antenna system rejects interference by placing a null in its antenna pattern in the direction of the interfering source. A single-element antenna needs at least one other element or some scattering object to form a null. Thus, adaptive antennas are...
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A Novel Tapered Slot PCS Antenna Array and Model

A modification to the conventional tapered slot aperature that results in improved SWR performance as well as an acute radiation pattern prediction of tapered slot antenna arrays
A Novel Tapered Slot PCS Antenna Array and Model An antenna array comprising multiple tapered slot radiators and its microstrip feed network has the capability to be etched on a single piece of thin dielectric circuit board, resulting in the relatively inexpensive mass production of a highly consistent product....
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Near-field Focusing of a High Field EMC Test Antenna

A novel antenna for high field strength electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) susceptibility testing
Near-field Focusing of a High Field EMC Test Antenna This article describes a novel antenna for high field strength electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) susceptibility testing. The antenna system includes a small parabolic antenna and a set of five interchangeable feeds located laterally and axially off the reflector axis. The antenna...
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Network Analyzer Measurements

RF and microwave production testing and ways to reduce its contribution to manufacturing time while maintaining accuracy
Network Analyzer Measurements Mirin Lew Hewlett-Packard Co., Microwave Instruments Division Santa Rosa, CA Increased manufacturing throughput is one of the keys to achieving success in high volume, low cost markets such as wireless communications. As part of the manufacturing process, component and subsystem testing can either increase or decrease...
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A Microstrip Patch Antenna Using Novel Photonic Band-gap Structures

A novel two-dimensional photonic band-gap lattice and its application in microstrip patch antenna design
A Microstrip Patch Antenna Using Novel Photonic Band-gap Structures The microstrip patch is one of the most preferred antenna structures for low cost and compact design of wireless communication systems and RF sensors. However, as applications move to higher frequencies, conventional patch antenna designs encounter severe limitations such as...
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Components

COMPONENTS 2.3 - 2.6 GHz Directional Coupler The model DC25-73 directional coupler operates in the 2.3 to 2.6 GHz band for wireless messaging applications. The unit delivers low insertion loss at 0.2 dB along with good isolation and coupling repeatability. The coupler is available in a small SOT-6 lead...
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Materials

MATERIALS Eyelet Packages These TO-25X type packages are designed for power controllers and power rectifiers with 75 percent less resistance than standard glass-to-metal packages. The units feature a ceramic eyelet brazed to low resistance copper alloy pins and copper alloy on the ground plane. All components are attached with...
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