How does a blocking matrix switch work?
Think of a blocking matrix switch as an assembly that is built…
Fixed Attenuators: How to reduce port VSWR?
Problem:
If several 50 Ohm RF components are combined in series,…
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
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…
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…