Increase Test Throughput of Power Amplifier and Modules
应用文章
Accelerate power amplifier test throughput with the world’s fastest PXIe Vector Signal Generator. Achieve cost reductions in test while maintaining high test quality.
Power amplifier designs for mobile handsets are becoming more complex, which directly impacts test demands and the cost of test. Complexity increases with the introduction of new, wider bandwidth standards and the addition of the number of radios to each device. Business issues, such as pressure on prices of these devices places greater demands on engineering teams producing power amplifiers.
Engineers who test mobile power amplifiers and front end modules are looking for ways to reduce test cost through maximizing throughput while ensuring that the devices meet required performance levels.
This application note will discuss these complex issues and recommended solutions.
Introduction
This application note provides an overview of the key issues in a power amplifier and front end module test system related to the RF signal generator. Further, the note offers a solution to achieve fast test throughput using the modular Keysight Technologies, Inc. M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator (VSG).