ABSTRACT: This Holzworth authored article for Microwave Journal helps removes the mystery from additive phase noise measurements. The article can be downloaded here or can be viewed directly at Microwave Journal.…
Phase noise measurements fall under two categories: absolute and residual (additive). Where absolute phase noise measurements are typical of oscillators and and other frequency sources, residual phase noise measurements are…
ABSTRACT: This manual contains operation instructions and reference information for the dBm ACE9600. The ACE9600 reproduces link effects found in communications between earth stations and satellites.
This manual is prepared…
Boonton's Amplifier Test BenchTM software is designed for efficient and accurate test, verification and analysis of filters and RF amplifiers, including linear, telecommunication and high power amplifiers. The software is equally…
ABSTRACT: This paper describes a method for obtaining and using probability functions to analyze the peak power of complex modulated RF signals.
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ABSTRACT: With the ever increasing demand for higher communication data rates signal integrity is playing a larger role in the design of modern electronic devices. For years engineers and designers…
ABSTRACT: Linearity is a characteristic used to determine the behavior and performance of amplifiers, which are critical components for high-fidelity radar signals. Linear amplifiers reproduce signal transmissions faithfully, while nonlinear…
ABSTRACT: Linearity is a characteristic used to determine the behavior and performance of amplifiers, which are critical components for high-fidelity satellite communications. Linear amplifiers reproduce signal transmissions faithfully, while nonlinear…
ABSTRACT: Antennas are critical components for reliably communicating information. Boonton RTP5000 Series Real-Time USB Peak Power Sensors provide a simple, convenient method to characterize antenna performance in satellite systems. Peak…
ABSTRACT: 5G satellite communications networks utilize time division duplex (TDD) to optimize spectrum management, where uplink and downlink signals rapidly switch between different time slots on the same frequency band.…
ABSTRACT: As more and more satellites are launched into low Earth orbit (LEO), satellite networks must contend with various communications from relay satellites and uplink/downlink stations. To ensure performance observed…
ABSTRACT: Satellite communication systems that utilize higher order modulation schemes, such as those used in 5G applications, increase bit rate/bandwidth. While data rates increase, so does the network’s vulnerability to…
ABSTRACT: Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite deployments are increasing due to factors such as reduced latency, enabling civil/commercial and military applications including, but not limited to, 5G and military battlefield…
ABSTRACT: The revised HA7000B series of phase noise analyzers from Holzworth is a featured product in the April 2013 issue of Microwave Journal. This article highlights some of the functions…
AUTHORS: John Sevic, MSEE, Robert Baeten, Gary R. Simpson and Michael B. Steer
PUBLICATION HISTORY: First published in the 46th ARFTG Conference Digest; Fall 1995, and reprinted by permission…
By Mazumder Alam - Product Marketing Manager, Boonton Electronics
ABSTRACT: The Boonton 55 Series USB power sensor offers very fast, accurate and highly reliable RF power measurements with the capability…
ABSTRACT: The Boonton model 55006 USB Peak Power Sensor and 4542 benchtop Power meter used with model 57006 Peak Power sensor or model 51011 EMC power sensors are the instruments…
AUTHORS: John Sevic, MSEE – Maury Microwave Corporation.
PUBLICATION HISTORY: First published in October 2004.
ABSTRACT: A discussion of loadpull system verification using Maury ATS tuners, including a rigorous…
ABSTRACT: Select the USB sensor that is right for you, by frequency, power level, measurement type, and video bandwidth.
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ABSTRACT: This application brief compares three methods for assessing amplifier linearity: third-order intercept, noise power ratio, and crest factor (with complementary cumulative distribution function - CCDF). The crest factor (CF)…
ABSTRACT: When demonstrating the Boonton 4500B to customers, a question often arises regarding the nature of the shape of the observed pulse when viewing in logarithmic mode. The trailing edge…
ABSTRACT: This demonstration highlights using a Boonton USB RTP5006 sensor and a Noisecom noise source for over the air calibration and power measurement of a device in an RF chamber.…
ABSTRACT: Our regional sales manager, Matt Diessner and our VP & General Sales Manager, Walt Strickler, talk to the Microwave Journal Editors, Pat Hindle and Gary Lerude, about utilizing Boonton…
ABSTRACT: Show measurement fidelity and speed of the Boonton 55 series wideband USB sensor powered by Real Time Power Processing™. Never miss a waveform! CCDF enables measurement of LNA or…
ABSTRACT: To show measurement fidelity and speed of the Boonton 55 series wideband USB sensor powered by Real Time Power Processing™. Never miss a waveform! New Real-Time USB Peak Power…
ABSTRACT: Show gated time domain power measurement capabilities of Boonton 55 series USB Peak Power sensor powered by Real Time Power Processing™. https://youtu.be/mJhU47yCcF4
ABSTRACT: Design, Verification, and Troubleshooting of radar and communication systems often involves examining their up and downconverters. For example, if the overall system is exhibiting bit errors, or radar target…
ABSTRACT: This demonstration shows how one has to be aware of Crest Factor when using a limiter to protect your communication devices. https://youtu.be/wEHUhqewi1k
ABSTRACT: The demo highlights a new feature that never misses a pulse! Measure Peak, Average, and pulse timing parameters of every pulse. https://youtu.be/nEndnpsJDY0
ABSTRACT: Show measurement fidelity and speed of the Boonton 55 series wideband USB sensor powered by Real Time Power Processing™. Never miss a waveform! CCDF enables measurement of LNA or…
ABSTRACT: This demonstration shows how one has to be aware of Crest Factor when using a limiter to protect your communication devices. https://youtu.be/wEHUhqewi1k
ABSTRACT: The latest wireless standard referred to as Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) introduces new technologies to mitigate the shortcomings of previous generations. Consequently, these technical improvements challenge the capabilities of Wi-Fi testing,…
ABSTRACT: Capturing RF power measurements of an entire Wi-Fi data stream over an extended period can uncover critical waveform anomalies that may have otherwise gone unnoticed in tighter measurement windows.…
ABSTRACT: RF power measurements are often taken of an entire Wi-Fi data stream to catch important waveform anomalies, such as power droop, signal dropout, and pulse drift. However, sometimes it…
ABSTRACT: Wireless devices with multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) architectures utilize multiple transmitters and receivers to transfer large amounts of data simultaneously, improving capacity for wireless connections and decreasing congestion…
ABSTRACT: Wi-Fi 6 (also known as 802.11ax) is the latest generation of the Wi-Fi standard, anticipated to provide greater network efficiency, increased battery life, and improved operation in dense or…
ABSTRACT: This demonstration shows how you can change and measure the Carrier to Noise (C/N) of a pulsed radar or pulsed communication signal. This is use full for showing receiver…
ABSTRACT: Noisecom CNG-EBNO creates accurate Carrier to Noise Ratios (C/N) or Bit Energy to Noise Density Ratio (Eb/No). The instrument takes user entered parameters and via an internal automated process…
ABSTRACT: Oftentimes it is necessary to take measurements of a pulsed signal over an extended period of time. This is important, for instance, in the test and measurement of high-power…
ABSTRACT: Eb/No is a very important parameter for those who work with digital communication systems. Usually this term shows up while discussing bit error rate (BER) or modulation methods in…
ABSTRACT: A simple way to calibrate a spectrum analyzer is to use a broadband white noise source to monitor the analyzer's frequency response. Noise sources are available with spectral flatness…
Product Demo:
This demonstration highlights the capabilities of the Boonton RTP 5000 series of USB real-time RF/microwave power sensors. A pulsed signal is provided either unmodulated or modulated with noise…
By Wolfgang Damm - Wireless Telecom Group
ABSTRACT: Deep-level transient spectroscopy (DLTS) is an experimental tool for studying electrically active defects in semiconductors. DLTS allows researchers to define defect parameters…
AUTHORS: Steve Dudkiewicz and Roman Meierer – Maury Microwave Corporation
PUBLICATION HISTORY: First published in January 2009.
ABSTRACT: For the first time ever, two or three tuners can be…
ABSTRACT: GaN or GaAs, TWT or Klystron - Testing High Power Amplifiers for RADAR Signals using Peak Power MetersMeasuring and characterizing pulsed RF signals used in radar applications present unique…
ABSTRACT: Due to increased domestic air travel and threats to National security it is important that our Aviation RADAR systems function properly. The current airwaves are filled with many natural…
AUTHORS: P. Narang, T. Buber, S. Padmanabhan and G. Esposito, Maury Microwave Corp
PUBLICATION HISTORY: Microwave Journal – October 2019
ABSTRACT: As technologies evolve and requirements become more challenging,…
ABSTRACT: What is AWGN? How is Noise Generated? How is Noise Controlled? How is Noise Packaged? How is Noise Used? Download Noisecom's "Anatomy of a Noise Source" Poster for the…
ABSTRACT: Holzworth Instrumentation is a provider of high-performance, multi-channel RF Synthesizers that are known for ultra low phase noise performance. In addition, these non-PLL based synthesizers have unique phase characteristics,…
ABSTRACT: In the quest to produce Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) with the lowest possible noise figures it is common to employ cryogenic techniques to cool the LNA to 20o kelvins…