Category: RF Measurement & Calibration
Practical rf measurement & calibration guides with product links, examples and specification checks.
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How to Record an RF Bench Test for Reuse
Record enough detail to reproduce the signal path, instrument conditions and…
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What Is an RF Measurement Reference Plane?
A reference plane is the location where a measured or calibrated…
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Comparing Two RF Components Fairly
Compare components under equivalent frequencies, power, reference planes, loads and thermal…
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VNA Calibration Versus Instrument Verification
Calibration corrects defined systematic measurement errors; verification checks whether the calibrated…
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Warm-Up and Drift in RF Measurements
Instrument and source stability can change during warm-up or with temperature.…
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Measuring RF Attenuator Insertion Loss
Measure transmission through the attenuator relative to a defined reference path,…
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Acceptance Limits and RF Measurement Uncertainty
A pass/fail rule should account for measurement uncertainty when a result…
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Measuring RF Return Loss Correctly
Measure reflection with a calibrated method at the intended connector plane.…
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RF Calibration Interval: How to Decide
Choose a calibration or verification interval from instrument guidance, use, stability,…
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Protecting a Spectrum Analyzer from Excess RF Power
Keep the analyzer input within its specified RF, DC and transient…