Empower is widely known for designing robust modules and systems for the most demanding applications such as used in the Military and Aerospace markets. However, they also leverage their technology in commercial applications such as Wireless Systems and Broadcast. Another area Empower supports power amplification for EMI / RFI Testing.

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Switch Matrices

Every automatic test system (ATE) uses one or more switch matrices to route signals between the test equipment and the UUT. A switch matrix allows multiple measurements to be made, 1) with a single connection, and 2) automatically. The switch matrix can also provide signal conditioning for the test system.

Since both the stimulus and response signals must pass through the switch matrix, the characteristics of the matrix signal paths directly affect the accuracy and integrity of all measurements. It is impossible to design a switch matrix that does not degrade the signal. However, the switch matrix can be optimized for a specific application, thereby minimizing signal degradation for the principal operating condition in that application.

System Integration

Scenariotek has vast experience designing and building custom Test Systems as well as integrating a customer’s unique appartus into a fully fiunctional, compact test system.

The system shown at left is before the Senariotek integration process. The one at right is after. Click on the images to see larger versions.

SenarioTek’s full service hardware integration includes:

• Complete integration of the ATE system
• Clear, accurate documentation of the system integration
• Full testing of the system
• Crating and shipping of the fully-tested system directly to your customer

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Hittite will be presenting this new low cost, fast-switching synthesizer unit in our area June 4 & 5.

Please contact us if you would like us to visit you with Marco Ventresca, Hittite Sales Engineer and demonstrate this new Product. More information is here.

Some basic specifications and features are as follows:

10 KHz step size.

Power Output up to +27 dBm

-113 dBc/Hz @ 100KHz Offset at 1 GHz.

300 microseconds switching.

Manual, Ethernet, GPIB (SCPI) or USB Control.

Hittite HMC-T2100

Applications

Hittite’s trend-setting price – performance ratio of the T2100 lends itself to applications where multiple Signal Sources or Local Oscillators are required. Tying up numerous traditional synthesizers in automated test sets that only require fast switching CW signals is an expensive proposition. Production lines requiring many test sets is another opportunity to save significant capital investment.

Two-Tone Third Order Intercept testing often required up to three signal sources. Three T2100′s satisfy this requirement for the price of one traditional microwave synthesizer. Users needing to test mixers require both an RF Source and an LO source – Another cost saving opportunity.

If you would like a data sheet or a DEMO of the HMC-T2100, please contact us here.