Category: Dummy Loads & Terminations
Practical dummy loads & terminations guides with product links, examples and specification checks.
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Signs an RF Termination Needs Inspection
Unexpected mismatch, unstable measurements, damaged connectors or overheating evidence are reasons…
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What Is an RF Dummy Load?
An RF dummy load is a termination that absorbs RF power…
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Choosing a Load for Amplifier Burn-In
A burn-in load must handle the planned continuous operation under the…
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50-Ohm Versus 75-Ohm RF Terminations
Match the termination’s nominal impedance to the transmission system. Connecting 50-ohm…
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Why DC Resistance Does Not Fully Qualify an RF Load
A DC resistance reading cannot characterize frequency-dependent impedance, parasitic effects or…
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How to Choose Dummy Load Power Capacity
Select power capacity using maximum continuous input, pulse conditions and the…
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What to Include in an RF Dummy Load Purchase Request
Specify impedance, frequency band, matching limit, continuous and pulse power, connector…
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Why an RF Dummy Load Gets Hot
A dummy load converts accepted RF energy into heat. Temperature rise…
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RF Dummy Loads in a Portable Test Kit
A portable kit needs loads suited to the likely power and…
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Dummy Load VSWR: Why Match Matters
Low VSWR means a load reflects less incident RF power at…