White Papers

Altair

Large Platform Co-Site Interference Mitigation

Analyzing co-site interference using electromagnetics simulation solutions requires:
  • Accurate determination of the coupling between antennas over a broad frequency range
  • Evaluation of the impact of non-linear electronic effects
This white paper describes how to analyze co-site interference on large multi-antenna platforms, modify proposed configurations, and easily eliminate co-site interference problems.
Richardson RFPD

Stop the Clock, How Advances in Quartz Crystals and Silicon Germanium BiCMOS Circuits Simplify High Speed Clock Generation for RF Data Converters

As the demand for higher frequencies and data rates and more accurate measurement capabilities increase, achieving ultra-low clock jitter for ADC and DAC converters becomes a critical specification. This paper illustrates how a high-quality crystal oscillator paired with a high-performance PLL/VCO enables small form factor, high-performance <30 fs clocks. 
Rohde and Schwarz

Testing for Coexistence in Crowded and Contested RF Environments

This white paper presents some of the key research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) challenges that arise when developing and deploying systems that need to operate in congested and/or contested RF environments.
ERZIA

COTS Modular Microwave Amplifiers for NewSpace Missions

In this tech brief, ERZIA reviews the main technical points that make a COTS Microwave Modular Amplifier suitable for NewSpace missions, and takes a closer look at the changes or modifications that might be recommended, depending on the type of mission. ERZIA also includes a summary of their COTS used in NewSpace missions.
Rohde and Schwarz

Output Power Measurement on Noise Sources

Noise sources used for noise figure and gain measurements are typically controlled by the spectrum analyzer or noise figure meter instruments and are calibrated with their ENR value (Excess noise ratio). This application note describes a technique to perform a calibrated noise power measurement (P_hot) with spectrum analyzers and noise sources.
Analog Devices

How to Select Antenna Front-End Components for Non-GEO Space Applications

The adoption of active electronically scanned antennas (AESAs) for satellite communication (satcom) has offered greater flexibility for operators and consumers. This article will review the design considerations when choosing antenna frontend (FE) components (low noise amplifiers and power amplifiers) for use in these beamforming arrays. 
Anritsu

Effective Test Strategies for DoD’s 5G Rollout

The DoD is adapting commercial 5G technology to meet tactical communications needs in terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. This paper covers current 5G technologies and standards, demonstrates the importance of testing throughout the development process and offers a comparison of different use cases and test solutions.
Rohde and Schwarz

Journey of a Modern Mobile Device: Design, Development and Testing

This white paper describes the lifecycle of a modern mobile device, which includes identification of target requirements and goals, real-estate planning of components, design, prototype development, testing of the device at various stages, and commercial launch.
Teledyne e2v Semiconductors

Satellite Telemetry Boosted by New Chips to Enhance & Secure the Radio Link (TT&C)

Demands upon satellite Telemetry, Tracking, and Control (TT&C) are increasing rapidly. New solutions are required to handle the anticipated increase of on-orbit traffic as well as the expanding data throughputs of space-borne infrastructure. This summary details some of the trends driving change along with technologies emerging to advance TT&C design.
Quantic Wenzel

ONYX Oscillators in Low Earth Orbit

As access to and utilization of the low Earth orbit (LEO) region has expanded, so too has demand increased for affordable, mass producible space-worthy timing devices. In this white paper, Quantic Wenzel outlines the approach, process, and results of adapting and qualifying an established family of ONYX oscillators to production for commercial LEO space applications.