Focus Microwaves - Manual Tuners
Focus offers a complete range of manual tuners. The MMT series use the same RF technology and precision as a comparable automatic tuner.
They are available in octave and multi-octave bands between 400 MHz and 18 GHz and provide high VSWR at DUT reference plane with a high reliability.
For harmonic tuning requirements, the MMT series can be enhanced, referring to as option –H2 and –H23, using a similar concept as Focus’ harmonic rejection tuners (PHT).
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Model |
Min Frequency |
Max Frequency |
Type |
Datasheets |
| MMT304 | 0.4 GHz | 3.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT306 | 0.6 GHz | 3.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT308 | 0.8 GHz | 3.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT316 | 1.6 Ghz | 3.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT606 | 0.6 GHz | 6.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT704 | 0.4 GHz | 7.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT708 | 0.8 GHz | 7.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT716 | 1.6 GHz | 7.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT808 | 0.8 GHz | 8.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT1804 | 0.4 GHz | 18.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT1808 | 0.8 GHz | 18.0 GHz | Manual |
More Product Information
An impedance tuner is an apparatus, which generates controllable reflection factor (Impedance) over a certain frequency range. Focus uses two basic technologies:
a) For frequencies from 100MHz to 110GHz (and above) we use the slide screw technique (models Multi Harmonic MPT, wideband (fundamental) CCMT, harmonic rejection PHT), in which a reflective probe (slug) is inserted into the slot of a low loss slotted transmission line (slabline or waveguide).
b) For frequencies from below 10MHz to 170MHz we use a lumped element technology (models LFT), whereby variable capacitors are connected with optimized lengths of coaxial cable.
- Boost performance by up to 3x over its precursor thanks to an Intel x6000 series embedded processor
- Capture high-resolution images at high speed through a choice of CMOS sensors from two to 16 Megapixels
- Deploy in dirty, humid, or harsh industrial environments by way of a compact IP67-rated design
- Communicate actions and results to other automation and enterprise equipment via real-time digital I/Os, and Ethernet (TCP/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic, EtherNet/IP™2, Modbus® , PROFINET® , and native robot interfaces)
- Handle Human-Machine Interface (HMI) function by way of VGA and USB connectivity
- Simplify vision setup and upkeep via integrated lens focusing and illumination intensity control
- Synchronize to the manufacturing line through the support for incremental rotary encoders
- Solve machine vision applications efficiently with Aurora Design Assistant by constructing flowcharts instead of writing program code
- Maintain control and independence through the ability to code custom flowchart steps
- Tackle machine vision applications with utmost confidence using field-proven tools for analyzing, locating, classifying, measuring, reading, and verifying
- Leverage deep learning for visual inspection through image classification and segmentation tools
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Different substrate carriers for wafers up to 150 mm or single dies
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Up to six positioners
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Probe positioners placed inside vacuum chamber
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Short and stable probe arms
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Ergonomic and straightforward design
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Intuitive, manual operation
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Independent control of linear chuck stage and positioners
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Contact/separation stroke for probe platen
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Image optimization features:
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Auto gain (manual gain control: 0 to 26 dB; 1 dB increments)
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Auto exposure (18 µs to 126 s; 1 µs increments)
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Black level (offset)
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Decimation
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Gamma correction
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Three look-up tables (LUTs)
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Pixel defect masking
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Piecewise Linear HDR mode
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Region of interest (ROI), separate ROI for auto features
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Reverse X/Y
Camera control features:
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Auto-iris (video type)
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Event channel
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Image chunk data
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IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
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Storable user sets
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StreamBytesPerSecond (bandwidth control)
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Stream hold
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Sync out modes: Trigger ready, input, exposing, readout, imaging, strobe, GPO
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Temperature monitoring (main board)
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Trigger over Ethernet (ToE) Action Commands
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Defect pixel correction (on/off)
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Fixed pattern noise correction (on/off)
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Region of interest (ROI)
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Gain (manual control, 0 to 20 dB)
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Exposure (manual control, 44.2 µs to 1.4 s)
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Gamma correction
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Reverse X
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DeviceLinkThroughputLimit (easy bandwidth control)
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Sync out modes: Waiting for a trigger, exposing, readout, imaging
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Storable user sets
Noise measurements allow the determination of the four Noise Parameters of a device (transistor). There are four Noise Parameters which fully describe the noise behaviour of an active or passive device at a given frequency.
Noise measurements allow the determination of the four Noise Parameters of a device (transistor). Focus’ Noise Modules integrate well with various third party noise receivers.
Noise Parameters: These are four numbers that fully describe the noise behaviour of an active or passive device (twoport) at a given frequency. For practical reasons we use the following quantities as Noise Parameters:
Focus’ noise parameter extraction routines leverage the PNA-X’s unique implementation
of the cold-source noise figure measurement technique. This specific technique requires a noise source to determine the kBG (gain-bandwidth constant) of the system and a passive mechanical tuner is used to characterize the noise receiver across both the impedance and frequency space. This step is imperative to obtain fully vector-source-corrected measurements.
of the cold-source noise figure measurement technique. This specific technique requires a noise source to determine the kBG (gain-bandwidth constant) of the system and a passive mechanical tuner is used to characterize the noise receiver across both the impedance and frequency space. This step is imperative to obtain fully vector-source-corrected measurements.
A RF down conversion stage might be required if the frequency of noise measured exceeds the receiver’s bandwidth. Focus offers noise modules which support down conversion for optimal speed and performance.
Image optimization features:
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Auto gain (manual gain control: 0 to 32 dB)
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Auto exposure (manual exposure control: 35 µs to 26.8 s)
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Auto white balance (GT4907C only)
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Binning (horizontal and vertical)
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Color correction, hue, saturation (GT4907C only)
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Column defect masking
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Decimation X/Y
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Gamma correction
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Three look-up tables (LUTs)
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Region of interest (ROI), separate ROI for auto features
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Reverse X/Y
Camera control features:
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EF lens control (order option -18)
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Event channel
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Image chunk data
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IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
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RS232
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Storable user sets
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StreamBytesPerSecond (bandwidth control)
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Stream hold
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Sync out modes: Trigger ready, input, exposing, readout, imaging, strobe, GPO
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Tap mode switchable in Vimba Viewer 2.0 or later (four-tap, one-tap)
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Temperature monitoring (main board and sensor board)
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Trigger over Ethernet (ToE) Action Commands
The Focus Compact Model (FCM) utility is a streamlined software package designed to be used with Focus’ AURIGA high-end Pulsed-IV system, that is used to generate Compact Models for transistors from their Pulsed-IV and wideband pulsed s-parameter data.
This is achieved by generating a network of lumped circuit elements that represent accurately the fundamental linear & non-linear behavior of the device over a broad range of bias and power range.
The result of the modeling is a netlist and compatible with- the most common CAD tools used in RF Design; such as AWR Microwave office (MWO) and Keysight PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS).
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.
Contact Details
Focus Microwaves Inc. Main Head Office
4555 Chem. du Bois-Franc, Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 1A8, Canada
Phone: +1-514-684-4554
Test & Measurement
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