Date: 04/04/2025
About this Forum:
Modern VNA’s make it extremely easy to straddle the frequency and time domains via the inverse FFT. This seminar will show you how to set up the instrument for optimum TDR measurements, and discuss the tradeoffs between time resolution and aliasing range vs. frequency range and step size. Come and be amazed at the wealth of information you can glean from the various TDR display modes and tools. We will discuss the differences between Bandpass impulse, Lowpass impulse and Lowpass step responses, and (time permitting) show the value of time gating.
The Rodgers RLE Forum is a time to appreciate and learn from examples of impactful engineering. The laboratory hosts these opportunities for engagement in support of its mission to serve as a cutting-edge hub for advancing and sharing knowledge and best practices in high-performance prototyping.
About the presenters:
Greg Bonaguide, Senior Staff Applications Engineer, Rohde & Schwarz, has 40 years of RF experience, including Design, Test, R&D, and Systems Engineering for a number of Commercial and A&D companies. For the last 20 years I have focused on Test and Measurement applications in RF through mm-wave frequency ranges, including custom solutions involving both hardware and software. I am co-author of “The VNA Applications Handbook” (Copyright 2019 by Artech House) and in 2023 received US Patent 11,619,662 for “Measurement System and Method for a Parallel Measurement with Multiple Tones.”
Rohde & Schwarz is a German multinational company that specializes in the design and manufacture of electronic test and measurement equipment, broadcasting equipment, secure communications, and radiomonitoring solutions. Founded in 1933, the company has grown to become a leading provider of high-precision instruments and systems used in a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, aerospace and defense, automotive, and electronics manufacturing.
Key Areas of Focus:
- Test and Measurement:
- Rohde & Schwarz is renowned for its test and measurement instruments, which include spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and power meters. These tools are essential for the development, production, and maintenance of electronic systems.
- Broadcasting and Media:
- The company provides equipment for broadcasting and media technology, including transmitters, broadcast monitoring systems, and solutions for audio and video production. Their products are used by television and radio broadcasters worldwide.
- Secure Communications:
- Rohde & Schwarz develops secure communication solutions for government and military applications. This includes encryption systems, secure radios, and secure voice and data transmission equipment.
- Cybersecurity:
- The company also offers cybersecurity solutions, including network security appliances, data protection software, and security testing tools to help organizations protect their digital infrastructure.
- Radiomonitoring and Radiolocation:
- Rohde & Schwarz provides advanced solutions for radiomonitoring and radiolocation, which are used for spectrum management, signal intelligence, and direction finding.