Indianapolis, IN, January 27, 2020 -
Copper
Mountain Technologies (CMT) has produced a series of videos to help users of
its diverse line of vector network analyzers (VNAs) get the most out of their extensive
capabilities. Proprietary features in both hardware and software supplies VNAs designed
by CMT with capabilities far beyond similar equipment by other companies. This video
entitled, "Time
Domain Reflectometry Measurements with a Vector Network Analyzer," is one of
a series of videos that can be found on the Copper Mountain Technologies
website.
Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) has traditionally been performed using a fast
oscilloscope and a very sharp impulse or step type excitation. Reflections from
the excitation are measured at the source and distance and the magnitude of the
reflection coefficient may be ascertained from the delay and magnitude of the returning
reflected signal. This measurement is performed in a very wide band measurement
and the signal to noise ratio can be quite poor because of this. TDR performed using
a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) allows for the measurement to be made in a narrow
RF bandwidth with a corresponding large improvement in signal to noise ratio. This
method, utilizing the reverse Fourier Transform on a VNA is clearly superior.
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About Copper Mountain Technologies
Copper
Mountain Technologies develops innovative RF test and measurement solutions
for engineers all over the world. The company's headquarters is in Indianapolis
with sales offices in Singapore and Miami. The company pioneered metrology-grade
USB VNAs in 2011 and continues to push for innovation and change in the industry
to ensure engineers have access to the best technology. CMT achieved ISO 9001:2015
certification in 2019. The calibration lab in the USA is accredited in accordance
with the recognized international standard ISO/IEC 17025 (2017) and meets all requirements
of ANSI/NCSL Z540-1994-1. All CMT VNAs include application and automation support,
and years of our engineering expertise at your disposal.
Copper Mountain Technologies provides a broad range of USB vector network analyzers,
calibration kits, and accessories for 50 Ohm and 75 Ohm impedance. CMT VNAs are
used for RF and Microwave applications from 9 kHz to 110 GHz by engineers in industries
like defense, automotive, materials measurement, medical, broadcasting, and telecommunications.
Copper Mountain Technologies' VNAs include an RF measurement module and a software
application which runs on any Windows PC, laptop or tablet, connecting to the measurement
hardware via USB interface. The user can take advantage of the latest OS, processing
power, larger display, and reliable performance of an external PC, as well as lower
total cost of ownership and simplified maintenance of the analyzer. The result is
a faster, more effective test process that fits into the modern workspace in lab,
production, field and secure testing environments. This creative approach made Copper
Mountain Technologies a leader in the industry and earned them both the 2015 Frost &
Sullivan Global Leadership in Innovation Award and the 2017 Product Leadership Award.
Contact Info
Copper Mountain Technologies 631 East New York Street Indianapolis, IN
46202 | USA Phone: 1-317-222-5400
Web: www.coppermountaintech.com
Posted January 27, 2020
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