Focus Microwaves - TRL Calibration Kits
Focus recommends TRL Calibration Kits for applications such as load pull & noise parameters. Due to high reflection and low loss, tuner S-parameter measurements represent a challenge for VNA’s, because of error term determination and coupler directivity. Long experience has taught us not to rely on other calibration techniques than TRL (Thru-Reflect-Line). The popular SOLT technique is conditionally useable, but not guaranteed, up to 4GHz. The much convenient ECal method has provided questionable and inconsistent results. Our Customers are advised to be very careful with VNA calibrations, because the whole measured data depends on that.
Because of this, and to save our customers time and doubt, Focus has developed and offers a set of precise and reliable TRL calibration kits from 0.03 to 110 GHz with the following connector types: 7/16, N, APC-7, 3.5mm, 2.9mm, 2.4mm, 1.85mm, WR-15, WR-10. Our calibration kits are compatible with all commercial network analyzers.
For more information on TRL Calibration Kits, please read the following paper on TRL Versus SOLT
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Description |
Connector |
| GPC-7/16-TRL-CV | up to 6.5 GHz | 7/16 |
| GPC-7-TRL-CV | up to 18 GHz | 7mm |
| GPC-N-TRL-CV | up to 18 GHz | N Type |
| GPC-3.5-TRL-CV | 0.1 to 35 GHz | 3.5mm |
| GPC-2.9-TRL-CV | 0.1 to 40 GHz | 2.9mm (K®) |
| GPC-2.4-TRL-CV | 0.1 to 50 GHz | 2.4mm |
| GPC-1.85-V-TRL-CV | 0.1 to 65 GHz | 1.85mm (V) |
| GPC-WR22-TRL-CV | 33 - 50 GHz | WR-22 |
| GPC-WR15-TRL-CV | 50 - 75 GHz | WR-15 |
| GPC-WR10-TRL-CV | 75 - 110 GHz | WR-10 |
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Focus Microwaves’ DELTA series of electro-mechanical tuners is designed specifically for high frequency on wafer measurements. The tuner’s low profile allows it to be placed within the wafer perimeter and allows for a direct connection between the probe tip and the tuner, eliminating all possible insertion loss between the DUT and the tuner. This revolutionary new tuner design enables the engineer to achieve optimum tuning range, with a tuner whose footprint and weight has been dramatically reduced.
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Supports up to 12 VNA ports than can be mapped to four logical ports for calibration
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Extensive guidance, wizards and management features automate calibration setup, measurement, result data conversion and report creation
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LRRM-SOLT, multi-line TRL and second-tier calibration methods enable precision and simple multi-port calibrations
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Automatic load inductance compensation function ensures the most repeatable calibrations
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Easy to use Probe to ISS/CSR matching tool
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Additional remoting methods
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Interface with Velox™ over LAN
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High spatial resolution
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IEEE 1588 PTP
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Power over Ethernet
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Defect pixel masking
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Monochrome (GT6400) and color (GT6400C) models
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Screw mount RJ45 Ethernet connector for secure operation in industrial environments
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Supports cable lengths up to 100 meters (CAT-6 recommended)
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Trigger over Ethernet Action Commands allow for a single cable solution to reduce system costs
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Comprehensive I/O functionality for simplified system integration
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Planarity adjusted (PA) EF Lens Mount (option -18) for electronic control of aperture and autofocus
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Easy camera mounting via standard M3 threads at all sides and 1/4-20 tripod mounting hole
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Defect pixel masking feature with the Defect Mask Loader tool that allows you to manage a user defined defective pixel list to match your application and optimize the life cycle of the camera.
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Easy software integration with Allied Vision's Vimba Suite and compatibility to the most popular third party image-processing libraries.
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.
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Type APS-H CMOS sensor
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IEEE 1588 PTP
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Power over Ethernet
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4.59 fps at full resolution
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Monochrome (GT5120) model
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GigE Vision interface with Power over Ethernet
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Screw mount RJ45 Ethernet connector for secure operation in industrial environments
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Supports cable lengths up to 100 meters (CAT-6 recommended)
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Trigger over Ethernet Action Commands allow for a single cable solution to reduce system costs
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Comprehensive I/O functionality for simplified system integration
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Planarity adjusted (PA) EF Lens Mount (option -18) for electronic control of aperture and autofocus
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Easy camera mounting via standard M3 threads at all sides and 1/4-20 tripod mounting hole
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Easy software integration with Allied Vision's Vimba Suite and compatibility to the most popular third party image-processing libraries.
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Enhanced Defect Pixel Correction feature with a new Defective Pixel List Manager tool that allows you to load different user defined defective pixel lists to match your application and optimize the life cycle of the camera
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3 Measurement States; Quiescent (OFF-State), Non Quiescent (ON-State), and Pre-State
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The Pre State is a short high voltage state used to activate
the traps in the semiconductor.
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Adjustable delay (Δt) between the Pre state and Non Quiescent state down to 0s.
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Independently adjustable timing settings for the Three-state gate pulser and drain pulser
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Easy Integration into existing mainframes
Focus’ modular microstrip, high power and ultra low loss coaxial RF Test Fixtures are designed mainly for load pull testing of packaged transistors. All Focus test fixtures come with TRL calibration standards and support most transistor packages sized from less than 0.1″ and up to 1″.
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).
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Versatile temperature range for extreme environments
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IEEE 1588 PTP
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Power over Ethernet
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EF lens control
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Monochrome (GT1930L) and color (GT1930LC) models
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GigE Vision interface with Power over Ethernet
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Screw mount RJ45 Ethernet connector for secure operation in industrial environments
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Supports cable lengths up to 100 meters (CAT-6 recommended)
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The Sony IMX174 Exmor is a high sensitivity CMOS sensor
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Trigger over Ethernet Action Commands allow for a single cable solution to reduce system costs
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Comprehensive I/O functionality for simplified system integration
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Planarity adjustable (PA) EF Lens Mount for electronic control of aperture and autofocus
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Easy camera mounting via standard M3 threads at all sides and 1/4-20 tripod mounting hole
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Easy software integration with Allied Vision's Vimba Suite and compatibility to the most popular third party image-processing libraries.
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
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