Microwaves & RF

RF Power MOSFETs Get Put to the VSWR Test

To ensure proper operation under a variety of real-world conditions, RF power MOSFETs can undergo voltage-standing-wave-ratio (VSWR) testing to reveal considerable details about their failure modes.
IEEE

VSWR testing of RF-power GaN transistors

Abstract: A novel procedure for voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) ruggedness testing of GaN-HEMTs is described. In the test the transistor is exposed to an increasing level of VSWR stress and an ...
militarynews

The testing lifecycle of electronics series at NIWC Atlantic: Radio Frequency Test Facility Poseidon Park

CHARLESTON, SC — The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic’s Radio Frequency Test Facility (RFTF) Poseidon Park, which tests antennas installed on military vehicles, is unique for several ...
Microwaves & RF

Comparing Load-Pull Testing Methods

Load-pull measurements are a class of non-50-Ω measurements used during the design, model extraction, and performance testing of various RF/microwave devices. A main topic of discussion with load-pull ...