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A Bi-Directional amplifier (BDA) is a device that locates a wireless signal, amplifies it, and then rebroadcasts it throughout a building or area. The backbone of most range or signal extending technologies is a relatively simple dual amplifier device with an integrated low noise amplifier (LNA) and power amplifier (PA). The Bi-Directional amplifier either enables ..

Waveguides are predominantly constructed entirely with conductive metals, with the exception of pressure windows, some gaskets  and jacketing materials. Generally, this means that waveguides are constructed in machining facilities by technicians knowledgeable in waveguide construction. Some of this knowledge is based in physics, such as the proper bend radius and lengths of bends, and some ..

Phase Shifters are a critical component in many RF and Microwave systems. A phase shift module is a microwave network module which provides a controllable phase shift of the RF signal and are used in phased arrays. Phase shifters are used to change the transmission phase angle of a two-port network. Applications include controlling the ..

As every adapter and termination can introduce unwanted insertion loss and reflections. Carefully choosing the right component can prevent unwanted signal degradation and potential damage to sensitive electronics. Adapters and terminations come in many forms, generally coaxial or waveguide for high power applications. Additionally, adapters can be more complex as the sizes and types of ..

Attenuators are an intrinsic part of many electrical designs, due to their utility in controlling amplitude and ability to improve the voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) of a poorly matched load. Some applications include test set ups that leverage fixed attenuators as protection before test equipment to stay within the dynamic range of the equipment. ..