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Terminating Unused RF Splitter Ports
Terminate unused splitter outputs with suitable matched loads when required by…
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DC Block Voltage Ratings: What Must Be Specified
The block’s rated voltage must cover the voltage across its blocking…
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Why Grounding Matters for Coaxial Surge Protection
A protector needs its specified bonding path to divert surge current.…
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What Is an RF Power Divider?
An RF power divider distributes an input signal among multiple outputs…
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Measuring a Two-Way RF Divider with a VNA
Measure input match, each transmission path and output isolation with the…
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RF Resistor Failure Analysis: Start with the Circuit
Review power, pulses, mounting and matching before assigning a cause to…
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RF Connector Torque: Use the Specified Value
Use the manufacturer’s torque guidance for the exact interface and component.…
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Protecting a Spectrum Analyzer from Excess RF Power
Keep the analyzer input within its specified RF, DC and transient…
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What Is dBm in RF Measurements?
dBm expresses power in decibels relative to 1 milliwatt. It is…
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Thermal Noise Power and Receiver Bandwidth
At approximately 290 K, matched thermal noise density is about −174…