High-power Switches
These switches are designed for high reliability in test-and-measurement applications and include models with hot switching for passing back and forth between components without disrupting device performance. They have power […]
Key Standards and Requirements for MIL-SPEC and Hi-Rel Coaxial Cable Assemblies
by Pasternack The failure of a coaxial cable assembly during operation can be costly, and not just monetarily. The cost of failure could also amount to loss of life, complete […]
Detangling DoD’s Cable and Connector Standards
by Pasternack Standards are essential requirements for any industry as they attempt to eliminate the chaos that would ensue when there are no defined performance and construction guidelines for manufacturers […]
The Gunn Diode Oscillator Lives On…and Prospers
by Pasternack For most designers, GaAs, GaN, and other semiconductor technologies represent the future of both commercial and defense applications, while the Gunn diode is a relic best suited for […]
CubeSats: An Emerging Market for the Microwave Industry
by Pasternack Spacecraft in low, mid, and high orbits provide a diverse array of services from TV and radio broadcast to terrestrial and maritime communications, remote sensing, and navigation and […]
VNA Measurement Methodologies for Non-Ideal Test Fixtures
by Pasternack The characterization of high-speed test fixtures can either be accomplished via a probe station or through more standard RF test equipment such as a VNA through a microstrip […]
RF/Microwave Transistor Structure, Semiconductors, and Configuration Roundup
by Tim Galla, Pasternack RF solid-state transistors are used in an increasingly wide range of applications, and as the power levels and bandwidth of these solid state devices improve, so […]
The U.S. Path to 5G is Different but Will Ultimately Prevail
by Tim Galla, Product Manager , Pasternack America’s wireless industry has a long history of taking a different path than most other countries, pitting competing wireless access methods against each […]
A First Look at Modern Macrocell PAs and Their Practical Implementation Considerations
by Pasternack The onslaught of 5G-related technologies has led to a plethora of material covering small form factor transceivers for user equirement and mobile devices. While many of these design […]
