Category: Telecommunications & 5G RF
Practical RF test planning for cellular radios, base stations, private 5G and modem development.
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When to Use 1 dB Steps for Cellular Receiver Tests
Use 1 dB attenuation steps when a cellular receiver test needs…
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What a Coarse Attenuator Can Simulate in a Cellular Lab
A coarse attenuator can impose controlled additional path loss in a…
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TDD Burst Power: What a Cellular Test Load Must Handle
A cellular TDD test load must handle the burst power and…
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How External Attenuators Affect 5G EVM Measurements
External attenuators affect the level delivered to an EVM measurement instrument.
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Planning External Loss for 5G ACLR Measurements
For adjacent-channel leakage measurements, the external path must support the main…
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Average Power Versus Peaks in an OFDM Test Path
An OFDM test path needs both average-power and peak-stress checks.
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Choosing Attenuation for a 5G Base-Station Analyzer Input
Choose base-station measurement attenuation from the maximum source level, analyzer limit…
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Can a 6 GHz Attenuator Cover Every 5G FR1 Band?
A 6 GHz attenuator does not cover every possible 5G FR1…
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5G-Advanced and RedCap: Why RF Test Planning Still Matters
5G-Advanced and RedCap broaden the mix of devices that RF teams…
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What Do 5G RF Test Teams Need from Passive Components?
5G RF test teams need predictable loss, adequate power handling and…