How to Effectively Configure a Microwave Test Switching System

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Sponsor: Pickering Interfaces
Duration: 30 Minutes

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Summary

With the rapid deployment of 5G cellular, expansion of satellite services and existing applications like cable tv and radar, chances are that you will need to automate testing of your products to support high volume production demands. Adding a signal routing system using microwave relays can help facilitate this, increase your throughput and help further reduce investments in expensive additional RF measurement or signal generation instruments. But this is not as simple as it sounds.

There are multiple sources on the Internet for switching, cables, connectors, and other accessories.  But the higher in frequency you go (5G Microwave signals go to 67 GHz), more of a “Black Magic” strategy may be called for, for instance:  

• A cable bent incorrectly or the wrong connector type specified and/or unterminated cables can result in an attenuated signal with reflective signal components that can make your test system unusable. 
• If your application is a high-volume product, selecting the wrong switch type can create near-term failures making the system a headache for your maintenance department. 

Attend this webinar and learn:

• The types of switching available 
• Where they should fit in your test strategy
• Switching configurations
• Cable and connector suggestions
• Tips to consider helping design, deploy and sustain your Microwave test system

An audience Q&A session will follow the technical presentation.

Speakers

Steven Edwards, Switching Product Manager, Pickering Interfaces

Steven Edwards, Switching Product Manager for Pickering Interfaces, has held several design and management roles at Pickering Interfaces since 2004. He is based at the company’s headquarters in the UK and supports the switching requirements of clients globally across many industries. With multiple decades of electronics industry experience, he contributes to the expansion of the Pickering Interfaces product portfolio.

Bob Stasonis, Technical Product Specialist, Pickering Interfaces

Bob Stasonis, Technical Product Specialist for Pickering Interfaces, has contributed to and written numerous papers and articles on the subject of Electronic Test.  Over the last 35+ years, Bob has held Technical, Sales & Marketing positions with Teradyne, GenRad, and Schlumberger. Bob is a member of the Board of Directors and past President of the PXI Systems Alliance, a Board Member of the LXI Consortium, and a past VP of Marketing for the American Society of Test Engineers.

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