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.

Because test setups often are experimental in nature, the amplifier providing the test signal may accidentally drive into an open or short. Of course, if the DUT does not present a good 50-? load, the ...

As many of you are aware, I am not champion of the classic 1kHz instantaneous distortion vs power all channels driven test popularized by most of the major audio magazines as an accurate way of ...

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today expanded its automated test product line with two new RF signal ...

TREK, INC. has announced a new High Voltage Power Amplifier - Trek Model PZD700A - that offers wide bandwidth and additional features important in piezoelectric driving, electro-optics, MEMS and ...