A tough challenge for test engineers is explored in terms of test methods, pitfalls, and measurement errors. For the test engineer, RF and microwave power amplifier testing imposes unique challenges.

One very successful trick I use to simulate radiated immunity on the bench is to run an RF generator into an H-field (loop) probe. The best level seems to be +15 to +20 dBm. This will generate an ...

Over the years, tutorials have appeared in EMC journals explaining how to estimate the power required from a power amplifier intended for use in an RF immunity test system. Little material, if any, ...

Modern radio frequency (RF) components introduce many challenges to outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) suppliers whose objective is to ensure products are assembled and tested to meet ...

As part of the BEYOND5 project, CEA-Leti was responsible for developing a RF power module (FEM) combining three essential RF functions: a power amplifier (PA), which amplifies transmitted signals; a ...

It is often necessary to provide some type of shielding in order to perform RF/wireless testing with an acceptable amount of external noise. It is also often necessary to perform testing where the ...