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Where to Place a DC Block in a Measurement Chain
Place the block where it interrupts the unwanted DC path before…
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Choosing an N-Type Coaxial Surge Protector
Choose an N-type protector by its exact interface, impedance, RF band,…
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Can an RF Splitter Be Used as a Combiner?
Some passive reciprocal dividers support combining, but permissible power and behavior…
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RF Divider Procurement Checklist
Specify port count, division ratio, full band, impedance, connectors, insertion-loss convention,…
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Ambient Versus Case Temperature for RF Resistors
Ambient temperature describes surrounding air; case temperature describes a defined point…
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Why Connector Wear Can Change RF Match
Wear can alter contact geometry, electrical connection and mechanical alignment. This…
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RF Power Sensor Range and Attenuation
Choose a power sensor and protective path that keep the sensor…
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How Many Watts Remain After RF Attenuation?
For an ideal matched path, output power equals input power multiplied…
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RF Pulse Duty Cycle and Energy Calculations
For rectangular pulses, duty cycle is pulse duration times repetition rate.…
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RF Attenuator Flatness Across Frequency Explained
Attenuation flatness describes variation in loss across a frequency range. It…