Focus Microwaves - Low Frequency Tuners

The low frequency tuners are a unique product technology using MPT algorithms for low frequency wideband tuning. Three or more cascaded tuning sections use series transmission cables and parallel rotary capacitors.

The length of the cables and number of tuning sections are optimized for maximum tuning range over a given bandwidth. HLFT tuners use 6 tuning sections allowing second harmonic frequency tuning.

A multi-band, electro-mechanical programmable impedance tuner for the frequency range between 10 and 200 MHz uses cascades of three or more continuously variable mechanical capacitors interconnected with sets of low loss flexible or semi-rigid cables; for each frequency band a different set of cables and capacitors are used. The cables and/or variable capacitors inside each tuning block are switchable manually or remotely. Multi-section variable capacitors are also used. Instantaneous impedance tuning is effectuated by changing the state of the capacitors using electrical stepper motors. The tuner is calibrated using a vector network analyzer and the data are saved in the memory of the control computer, which then allows tuning to any user defined impedance within the tuning range. Reflection factor values between O and higher than 0.9 can be obtained using this tuner at all frequency bands.

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Datasheets

LFT000300015 1.5 MHz 3.0 MHz Fundamental Low Frequency PDF
LFT002001 10.0 MHz 20.0 MHz Fundamental Low Frequency PDF
LFT004002 20.0 MHz 40.0 MHz Fundamental Low Frequency PDF
LFT006003 30.0 MHz 60.0 MHz Fundamental Low Frequency PDF
LFT008004 40.0 MHz 80.0 MHz Fundamental Low Frequency PDF
LFT01005 50.0 MHz 100.0 MHz Fundamental Low Frequency PDF
LFT013006 60.0 MHz 130.0 MHz Fundamental Low Frequency PDF
LFT0170130 130.0 MHz 170.0 MHz Fundamental Low Frequency PDF

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Focus Microwaves

Focus Microwaves is a pioneering engineering company, built around the innovations of its founder Dr. Christos Tsironis who developed his first manual tuner in 1973 and is the inventor of most existing electro-mechanical tuner families. The success of Focus is based on the engineering and manufacturing skills of its highly motivated and experienced team of engineers and technicians, who have been trained and encouraged to develop new technologies. In addition, listening to our customers needs and insights helps us discover and develop new and measurement methods on an ongoing basis, relentlessly pushing the limits of what is possible. 

From humble beginnings in 1988, Focus has become the main supplier of advanced Load Pull and Noise Tuner Systems. Our mission is to provide effective, reliable and innovative solutions for non-50 Ohm testing (Noise and Load Pull) of RF microwave transistors, thus enabling our customers to compete in the marketplace with better designs and to advance the understanding and knowledge of the field.


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Focus Microwaves Inc. Main Head Office 

4555 Chem. du Bois-Franc, Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 1A8, Canada 

Phone: +1-514-684-4554 

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Focus Microwaves - Low Frequency Tuners