Custom Test Systems

These application specific test systems are developed from user description without a nonrecurring engineering charge and are available in bands from DC to 18 GHz. Available packaging are 19" rack or bench mount and includes detailing of connector placement, port labeling and private labeling. Control options include GPIB, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet or local control options such as 10 digit keypad with text display, toggle switches, rotary switches or touch screen pad with display. Systems may include virtually any electronic component.

BroadWave Technologies Inc.,
Franklin, IN (317) 346-6101,
www.broadwavetech.com

Measurement Platform

The M150 measure-
ment platform delivers precision microwave measurement capability in a highly affordable and flexible platform. It supports 2 and 4 port RF measurements, load-pull and noise parameter test as well as DC and failure analysis applications. Highly affordable value packages include everything needed to start RF probing – prober, microscope, cables, RF probes, impedance standards, and WinCal 2006 VNA calibration software with its new advanced VNA automatic cal algorithms and monitoring-validation tools for enhanced accuracy.

Cascade Microtech Inc.,
Beaverton, OR (503) 601-1000,
www.cascademicrotech.com .