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Fixed Attenuators And Their Role In Minimizing Impedance Mismatches
5/20/2026
Learn how fixed attenuators improve impedance matching, reduce signal reflections, protect components, and enhance RF and microwave system performance and measurement accuracy.
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The Engineer's Guide To Maximizing Dynamic Range In RF Testing
5/20/2026
Learn practical strategies for improving RF dynamic range through noise reduction, linearity optimization, filtering, calibration, and advanced signal conditioning techniques.
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Tuned Dipole Antenna Element Lengths
2/22/2026
Testing RF enclosures requires careful setup of half-wave dipole antennas for site attenuation, shielding effectiveness, and gain reference, ensuring accurate measurements at the correct resonant frequency.
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Make Smart Use Of Preamps In RF Testing
12/17/2024
Preamplifiers are essential in RF testing, boosting weak signals for accurate analysis. Proper setup and equipment matching ensure reliable results, prevent errors, and minimize costs.
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How To Determine Proper Antenna Calibration Intervals
9/21/2021
An antenna calibration is a verification of performance and the measurement of the antenna's properties. Much of the success or failure of EMC testing depends on the performance of a calibrated antenna. Learn how to determine the proper antenna calibration interval with this application note.
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Antenna Factor Calculations And Deviations
7/12/2019
In recent years, the use of a term called "Antenna Factor" in EMC and spectrum pollution work has become very important. There has been a great need for measuring field intensity and/or power density as accurately and conveniently as possible.
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A Primer On Antenna Near-Field And Far-Field For The Practical Engineer
Antenna regions are defined as near-field and far-field. The boundary between them is determined by four common methods, which depend on use cases and acceptable error levels.