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Of the many types of RF waveforms in use today, pulsed waveforms remain among the most popular. Specifically, when speaking of pulsed waveforms, we are referring to the profile in the time domain. Benefits of pulsed waveforms include the ability to time division multiplex many users (channels) into specific time slots.

This white paper discusses the challenges of choosing the applicable RF test system for mesh network testing. Depending on whether you are testing military radios, civilian radio networks or IOT systems, there are many different testing configuration options for selection. Picking the right size and configuration for your RF test system is critical.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing ensures that electronic devices operate as intended within their electromagnetic environment without causing or experiencing interference. A critical component of EMC testing is the amplifier, which plays an essential role in generating the required test signals. The selection of an appropriate amplifier is fundamental to achieving accurate, efficient, and repeatable EMC testing results.

This study presents a zero-IF NUS demonstrator using Teledyne’s EV10AS940 ADC to evaluate compressive sampling and data reduction in crowded RF environments. It targets >30 GHz bandwidth, sampling up to 12.8 Gsps, and demonstrates successful DVB-S2 signal detection with reduced system complexity and power consumption.

RF inductor selection involves these key parameters: mounting (surface mount or through-hole), inductance value, current rating, DC resistance (DCR), self-resonant frequency (SRF), Q factor, and temperature rating. While small size is typically desired, the laws of physics limit how small an inductor can be for a given application.

The rapid evolution of technologies such as 5G wireless communications, electric vehicles (EVs), and high-frequency radar systems is introducing new complexities to Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing. These advanced applications demand broader frequency coverage, higher power levels, and enhanced testing accuracy to ensure electronic devices operate reliably within increasingly congested electromagnetic environments.

Military aircraft, warships, armored vehicles, and other platforms contain numerous transmitting and receiving antennas. These serve a variety of electronic systems such as communication systems (including SATCOM), radar, positioning systems, and more. Even when operating on different frequencies, these antennas may interfere with each other due to their proximity.

This article focuses on the challenges of driving multioctave RF sampling ADCs. It covers the issues related to second-order and third-order intermodulation, the trade-offs of single-ended and differential drive, and the features and performance of RF driver amps that make them ideal choices for use as ADC drivers.

Explore the fundamentals of radar and electronic warfare signal generation. This concise primer covers waveform design, agility, and simulation essentials—ideal for engineers and system integrators optimizing next-gen EW testing. Download now to advance your understanding and stay ahead in the evolving electronic battlespace.

It's often necessary to measure a Device Under Test (DUT) that's mounted on a fixture attached to a printed circuit board. Copper Mountain Technologies’ Automatic Fixture Removal software (AFR) provides a way to accurately characterize these fixtures. This article explores Port Extension and De-Embedding methods to ensure accurate measurement results.