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Can RF Attenuators Work in Both Directions?
Many passive resistive RF attenuators are reciprocal, but permissible power and…
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1 dB Versus 10 dB Attenuator Steps: How to Choose
Choose 1 dB steps for fine threshold measurements and 10 dB…
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How to Store and Handle a Mechanical RF Attenuator
Protect the connectors, dial and housing from dirt, impact and cable…
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RF Dummy Load Versus Power Meter
A dummy load provides a terminating impedance and dissipates power. A…
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Measuring a DC Block with a VNA
Measure a DC block’s RF transmission and reflection with a calibrated…
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RF Power Rating Versus Surge Current Rating
RF power and surge current describe different operating stresses. Verify both…
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Why a Two-Way Splitter Has About 3 dB Division Loss
An equal two-way split sends one half of the input power…
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Power Splitter Troubleshooting: Unequal Output Levels
Check cable, connector, load and sensor differences before concluding that the…
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Can a Thick-Film Resistor Be an RF Dummy Load?
A suitable RF resistor can be part of a dummy-load assembly,…
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RF Cable Bend Radius and Measurement Stability
Respect the cable’s minimum bend radius and avoid abrupt strain near…