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Accurate measurements are needed to better understand higher order harmonics, as will new challenges related to conductor skin effects and dielectric losses on PC boards, along with the design trade-offs related to choices of vias, stackups, and connector pins.

Signal Integrity applications commonly utilize balanced/differential transmission lines which are typically characterized using vector network analyzers (VNA). There are two approaches to performing these measurements and the selection of the best method depends on what you need to measure.

The Anritsu Option 20 tracking generator provides state of the art features not seen with other competitive hand-held analyzers. This includes capabilities such as 0.1 dB power step size, a wide dynamic range and a power output flatness of ±1 dB.

The instantaneous traffic rates at internet data centers have reached 1 Tbit/s and device interconnects are becoming transmission bottlenecks. Assuring signal integrity at high data rates while minimizing cost requires closing the loop of simulation and measurement during the design stage.

Cloud computing, smart phones, and LTE services are causing a large increase in network traffic. The instantaneous traffic rates at internet data centers have reached 1 Tbit/s. To support this increased traffic, speed of IT equipment – such as those used in high-end services in data centers – must be increased.

Our virtual VNAs separate signal measurement performed by the instruments from processing, analysis and display of results on a PC utilizing our software. Our line of adaptable, highly accurate instruments operates at a level that is directly comparable to industry leaders.

See the full specs and capabilities of the PLANAR TR 1300/1 VNA. Standard functions include gating, embedding and de-embedding, and other measurements in the frequency and time domains.

See the full specs and capabilities of the PLANAR 304/1 VNA. Standard functions include gating, embedding and de-embedding, and other measurements in the frequency and time domains.

This two-port, two-path VNA operates in the frequency range between 300 KHz to 8 GHz. See the full specs and capabilities of the PLANAR 804/1 VNA. Standard functions include gating, embedding and de-embedding, and other measurements in the frequency and time domains.

This white paper discusses a variety of RF materials and substrates capable of meeting RF Front-End module designers’ requirements. You will gain insight into how state-of-the-art expertise in substrate technology can enable the mobile devices of the next decade.