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  • Satellite IF Isolation: Protecting Independent Monitoring Branches

    Satellite IF Isolation: Protecting Independent Monitoring Branches

    Independent satellite IF monitoring branches need enough isolation for the intended…

  • Static Loss Sweeps Versus Eb/N0 Tests for Satellite Modems

    Static Loss Sweeps Versus Eb/N0 Tests for Satellite Modems

    A static loss sweep changes signal level, while an Eb/N0 test…

  • Satellite Receiver Sensitivity Reports: Document the Reference Plane

    Satellite Receiver Sensitivity Reports: Document the Reference Plane

    A satellite receiver sensitivity report should identify the plane where input…

  • Satellite Test Attenuators: Thermal Dissipation at the First Stage

    Satellite Test Attenuators: Thermal Dissipation at the First Stage

    The first attenuator in a satellite test chain may absorb most…

  • Satellite Ground-Test Cable Management and Repeatability

    Satellite Ground-Test Cable Management and Repeatability

    Cable management supports repeatable satellite ground tests by keeping routing, mechanical…

  • Using a Termination in a Satellite Converter Network Measurement

    Using a Termination in a Satellite Converter Network Measurement

    A termination establishes the specified boundary condition at an unused converter…

  • Satellite Ground Amplifier Tests: Load Selection Before RF Enable

    Satellite Ground Amplifier Tests: Load Selection Before RF Enable

    Select the ground-test amplifier load before enabling RF, using the highest…

  • Satellite IF Spectral Regrowth: Passband and Dynamic-Range Checks

    Satellite IF Spectral Regrowth: Passband and Dynamic-Range Checks

    A spectral-regrowth measurement needs a path covering the main signal and…

  • Satellite Modem EVM Tests: Keep the Measurement Level Useful

    Satellite Modem EVM Tests: Keep the Measurement Level Useful

    Satellite modem EVM measurements require a useful analyzer input level and…

  • Satellite IF Group Delay: Measuring the Complete Passive Route

    Satellite IF Group Delay: Measuring the Complete Passive Route

    Measure group delay across the satellite IF signal span when the…