Category: Telecommunications & 5G RF
Practical RF test planning for cellular radios, base stations, private 5G and modem development.
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Small-Cell RF Test Kits: What to Specify Before Buying
Specify a small-cell RF test kit from the planned measurements, operating…
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Distributed Antenna Systems: Measuring Passive Path Loss
A distributed antenna system’s passive path loss includes every splitter, cable,…
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Remote Radio Head Bench Testing with a Dummy Load
Use a properly rated dummy load for controlled remote radio head…
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Private 5G Deployment Labs: From Coverage Questions to Bench Tests
A private 5G lab can use conducted level tests to investigate…
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Low-Band Cellular Tests: Checking a DC Block’s Lower Cutoff
A DC block used in low-band cellular testing must pass the…
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C-Band Cellular Bench Work: Choosing SMA Accessories
For C-band cellular bench work, select SMA accessories by their exact…
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Carrier Aggregation Tests: Checking the Full Accessory Passband
Carrier aggregation testing requires a path rated across every active carrier…
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Protecting a Test Receiver from an Unexpected Cellular Uplink
Protect a test receiver by defining the maximum possible uplink level…
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Using a Power Divider for Cellular Receiver Comparisons
A power divider can distribute a stimulus to two cellular receiver…
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MIMO Bench Paths: Why Equal Cable Length Is Not Enough
MIMO bench paths need measured amplitude and phase characteristics.