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RF devices are active elements in the RF signal chain and are used in almost all RF systems with exception of purely passive systems. Active RF devices are distinguished from passive RF devices in that electrical power or electrical control signals are used to energize the device and change its performance. In many cases, active ..

RF passive components are used in virtually every RF assembly and system for communications, sensing, and test and measurement applications. Hence, testing RF passives is critical to all applications. RF passives testing may be for characterization, quality control/verification, or maintenance/troubleshooting depending on the use case of the RF passive and if it is under development, ..

Conductors, semiconductors, and insulators are the main building blocks of virtually all RF/microwave electronics. Insulators have dielectric properties that impact the electric fields that pass through them. In order to design an RF component or device, detailed knowledge of the dielectric properties of the insulators used in the construction of the component/device is essential. The ..