October 4, 2022 - Vista, California - Axiom Test Equipment, Inc., an electronic test equipment rental
and sales company has published a new blog post entitled, "Teaming Amplifiers and
Signal Generators," that explains how connecting a suitable amplifier to a signal
generator can be boosted to the power levels needed in a project. Signal generators
serve as sources of analog, digital, and even RF/microwave signals for test purposes.
They may not always deliver enough output power for some tests, such as characterizing
filters and antennas, and help may be needed. By connecting a suitable amplifier,
a signal generator can be boosted to the required power levels. Finding the right
combination comes down to knowing the key specifications for both units.
Laboratory amplifiers can be specified by frequency range, bandwidth, output
power, and gain or input power required to reach the rated output power. A compatible
signal generator must provide sufficient input power to drive a test amplifier to
its rated output-power levels with minimum noise and distortion. The output of a
signal generator may be adjustable over a certain power range by means of a manual
control on the unit or remote computer control, such as GPIB or RS-232.
Selecting an amplifier and signal generator will be narrowed down by the type
of testing performed on the DUT. Specifically, it will determine the signal power
levels required, with the highest power levels typically possible for the shortest
pulses, as in radar component and system testing. Learn more information about amplifiers
and signal generators by reading the full post on Axiom's website.
Signal generators serve as sources of analog, digital, and even RF/microwave
signals for test purposes. They may not always deliver enough output power for some
tests, such as characterizing filters and antennas, and help may be needed. By connecting
a suitable amplifier, a signal generator can be boosted to the power levels needed.
Finding the right combination comes down to knowing the key specifications for both
units.
Laboratory amplifiers can be specified by frequency range, bandwidth, output
power, and gain or input power required to reach the rated output power. Amplifiers
may be suited for a variety of signal types including pulsed signals and with different
forms of modulation, such as amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation
(FM). Understanding the measurement requirements for the signals applied to a device
under test (DUT), such as phase noise, harmonics, and spurious levels can help establish
minimum requirements for a test signal generator as well as the amplifier that will
boost it.
To minimize noise, an amplifier and signal generator should be impedance matched.
Most high-frequency test equipment is designed at an impedance of 50 ?, although
some equipment for video testing may be at 75 ?. Interconnections are usually by
means of coaxial connectors with Type N connectors, for example, operating to about
10 GHz and 100 W. They are available in 50- and 75-? versions and used in both amplifiers
and signal generators, with SMA and other connector types serving higher frequencies...
Whatever your project requires testing of, rent or buy quality test equipment
from Axiom Test Equipment. For over 15 years Axiom Test Equipment has rented, sold,
repaired and accepted trade-in of test equipment to support your test & measurement
needs. If you would like help selecting any type of test equipment for your next
project, contact Axiom Test Equipment's sales department at sales@transcat.com,
call 760-806-6600, or browse Axiom Test Equipment's inventory online at www.axiomtest.com.
For any further questions or requirements, contact Axiom Test Equipment at
sales@transcat.com,
call 760-806-6600, or visit Axiom Test Equipment online at
www.axiomtest.com.
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Established in 2005, Axiom Test Equipment strives to continually improve itself
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efficient and cost effective solutions for their business or projects' test equipment
needs. Whether you need to
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repair
test equipment, sell or trade equipment, we are committed to providing superior
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At Axiom Test Equipment we provide several services. We
rent electronic test and measurement equipment. We also sell test
equipment. If you have a piece of malfunctioning or broken test equipment we also
have an in-house repair lab. For anyone seeking a way to offload their surplus or
obsolete equipment, we offer a trade-in program or we can buy the equipment from
you.
We stock a comprehensive inventory of equipment and can use our extensive network
to find you those hard to get items. We believe in getting equipment to you quickly
and at a competitive price.
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Way Vista, CA 92081 Phone: (760) 806-6600
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