Articles by Copper Mountain Technologies

From understanding S-parameters to mastering discrete Fourier transforms, this article delves into frequency and time domain analysis, showcasing applications like spectral analysis, impulse response simulations, and time gating for accurate measurements. Explore the intricacies of TDR and lowpass modes, and unlock the potential of VNA technology for precise RF measurements and signal analysis.

Shielding, or screening effectiveness, is essential to the safe operation of electric vehicles (EVs). There was a time when the noise generated by the spark plugs firing in an internal combustion engine caused an annoying buzz when listening to the AM radio. Circuit designs have since evolved, and this issue was eventually resolved, but now the issue is back.

Copper Mountain Technologies offers various 1- and 2-port options to cover FR1 and FR2 bands to 44 GHz and a 9 GHz Multiport VNA scalable to 16 Channels for FR1.

Copper Mountain Technologies partnered to deliver co-branded frequency extender modules covering measurements from 50 to 110 GHz: FET-WR15, FET-WR12 and FET-WR10.

A vector network analyzer is an essential tool for the characterization of antennas. This application note provides an overview of near and far-field measurement techniques. There are challenges to either method, and a solid understanding of these will be helpful to achieve superior measurement results.

R140B 1-Port 14 GHz Analyzer is an enhanced version of its predecessor —the R140 reflectometer— featuring faster measurement speeds, wider IFBW, and an improved dynamic range. 

Systems utilizing high-speed digital signals are ubiquitous and necessary parts of everyday life. For the designer or informed consumer, it is important to understand how to analyze transport media to obtain optimal performance. This article examines digital signal analysis methodology using a VNA.

This portable 60 oz. vector network analyzer can be battery powered and used in the field, in the laboratory, and in production testing.

A VNA measures reflection coefficients of RF devices and systems. To be very meticulous, each measurement should be accompanied by an uncertainty with a specified statistical confidence interval. To understand the measurement uncertainty, or accuracy, it is important to understand the contributing factors, which are explored in this white paper.