This section is divided into the following subsections:
4.1 Considerations for Selecting Parts
4.2 Connectors
4.3 Adapters
4.4 Torque Wrench
4.5 Cables
4.6 Bias T's
4.7 Attenuators
4.8 Filters
4.9 Power Splitters/Combiners
4.10 Termination Impedance
4.11 Mixers
4.12 Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNA's)
4.13 Circulators and Isolators
Below we describe various test components and accessories that are commonly encountered when characterizing devices such as amplifiers. It is recommended that you use this section as a reference when your measurement requires purchasing or using any of the following test components.
The following test items are described:
Commonly used:
- Connectors
- Adapters
- Torque Wrench
- Cables
- Bias T's
- Attenuators
- Filters
- Power Splitters/Combiners
- Termination Impedance
Sometimes used:
- Mixers
- Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNA's)
- Circulators & Isolators