White Papers

The Perils of Spectrum Analyzer Power Averaging

By Keithley Instruments.

SMA Connector Frequency Extension

By Astrolab.

A New Technique for Group Delay Measurements Without LO Access

The demands placed on modern systems for the transmission of broadband signals with high signal quality are becoming more stringent in both civil and military applications.

Correcting Imperfections in IQ Modulators Improves RF Signal Fidelity

Analog Devices: The In-Phase and Quadrature Modulator (IQ Modulator) is a key component in modern wireless transmitters. It provides a convenient method for modulating data bits or symbols onto an RF carrier.

Spirent Communications: A-GPS Over the Air Test Method

Business and Technology Implications.

Analysis of Quick Lock N Type Connectors

By Anoison Electronics Ltd.

New Analog & Digital VGAs Span DC - 6 GHz

Improve System Integration & Performance with a New Family of Variable Gain Amplifiers (VGA).

IP2 and IP3 Nonlinearity Specifications for 3G/WCDMA Receivers

The complete analysis of the nonlinearity requirements of a WCDMA direct conversion (Zero-IF) receiver is presented.

Utilizing Time Domain (TDR) Test Methods For Maximizing Microwave Board Performance

This paper discusses the aspects of TDR measurements that are relevant to the analysis of a transition. The complete range of TDR measurements and applications will not be explored.

Phase Coherent Multi-Channel RF Synthesis

Multi-channel synthesis applications require specific performance parameters that are often overlooked with the design of single channel synthesizer systems.