Modular microwave subsystems for downsized ATE

Author

Shandas, Meppalli K. ; Basawapatna, Ganesh R.

Author_Institution

Microsource Inc., Santa Rosa, CA, USA

fYear

1990

fDate

17-21 Sep 1990

Firstpage

303

Lastpage

308

Abstract

The authors examine the feasibility of designing microwave subsystem such as frequency synthesizers and wideband receiver front ends that can be used in the VXI and the MMS (modular measurement system) systems being promoted for downsized ATE (automatic test equipment). Typical examples of proven hardware are presented along with electrical and mechanical specifications to show that realization of modular microwave subsystems and instruments in either the MMS or the VXI standard is practical. Packaging techniques, power supply considerations, and RFI/EMI (radio frequency interference/electromagnetic interference) aspects are emphasized. Guidelines are suggested for arriving at a successful module design

Keywords

automatic test equipment; frequency synthesizers; microwave measurement; modules; packaging; radio receivers; radiofrequency interference; solid-state microwave circuits; MMS; RFI/EMI; VXI standard; downsized ATE; electrical specifications; frequency synthesizers; mechanical specifications; microwave downconvertor; modular microwave subsystems; packaging; power supply; wideband receiver; Automatic test equipment; Electromagnetic interference; Frequency measurement; Frequency synthesizers; Hardware; Instruments; Microwave devices; Microwave measurements; Radiofrequency interference; Wideband;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

AUTOTESTCON '90. IEEE Systems Readiness Technology Conference. 'Advancing Mission Accomplishment', Conference Record.

Conference_Location

San Antonio, TX

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/AUTEST.1990.111528

Filename

111528