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Using a Fixed Pad with a Rotary Attenuator
A fixed pad can reduce the power entering a rotary attenuator…
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N-Type Dummy Loads for Transmitter Bench Tests
An N-type dummy load can provide a practical termination for compatible…
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Inner, Outer and Inner-Outer DC Blocks Explained
Inner blocks interrupt the center-conductor DC path; outer blocks interrupt the…
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Attenuator and DC Block Together: What Each Adds
An attenuator lowers RF level; a DC block interrupts specified DC…
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Why Bonding Lead Length Affects Surge Performance
A fast-changing surge current can create voltage across the inductance of…
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Cascading RF Dividers: How to Budget Branch Loss
Add the measured loss of every divider and cable along each…
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Pulse Power in Thick-Film Resistors
Pulse capability depends on peak stress, pulse duration, repetition and the…
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RF Connector Gender: What to Check
Check the manufacturer’s interface definition and mating geometry, including center contacts…
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Protective Caps for RF Connectors
Protective caps help keep stored connector interfaces clean and reduce accidental…
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Measuring High Attenuation Near the Instrument Floor
High attenuation requires sufficient dynamic range, low leakage and a suitable…