Technical papers from JFW Industries, Inc.

Blocking matrix switch

How does a blocking matrix switch work?

Think of a blocking matrix switch as an assembly that is built…
5 Watt Fixed Attenuator DC-8.4 GHz | 50HFFA-XXX-5/8

Fixed Attenuators: How to reduce port VSWR?

Problem: If several 50 Ohm RF components are combined in series,…
50 Watt Termination DC-8.4 GHz | 50T-713

Fixed Attenuators: Which dB value to select?

Fixed attenuators are used to decrease the power level of a RF…

Choosing the Right Programmable Attenuator for Receiver Sensitivity Tests

JFW's own Bryan Walker had the privilege of being selected to…

Supercharging A VNA With An RF Switch Matrix (VNA Port Extension)

Introduction The latest wireless standards for Internet-of-Things…

When Choosing Test Equipment, Don’t Forget the Interface

By: Paul Pickering When purchasing RF test equipment,…
Handover Test Systems Reach 8 GHz For Wi-Fi 6E and 5G Applications

Handover Test Systems Reach 8 GHz For Wi-Fi 6E and 5G Applications

In order to remain competitive and offer the latest in high-speed…

A Day In The Life Of An RF/Microwave Attenuator

Introduction In virtually all RF/Microwave systems the interconnect…
Blocking matrix switch

RF Matrix Switch Guide Updated

Our RF Matrix Switch Guide was recently updated.  The guide…

Testing with Mismatch Terminations

This application note examines the advantages of using VSWR mismatched…