Numerous customers use Solartron frequency response analyzers (FRAs) in electronic testing. These tests generally require measurement of transfer function and group delay. FRAs provide a wide dynamic range, coupled with high frequency resolution to enable a system's attenuation characteristics to be defined.
Development of technologies such as compact disc/DVD control systems and robotics have all used Solartron FRAs in their design.
Telecommunications and Power Supply Testing
Leading the way in telecoms design, Solartron FRAs have been utilised for analyzing analog switches, studying amplifier design and switch mode power supplies. New handset and microphone circuitry has also benefitted from transfer function analysis, i.e. sound input to electrical output and alternatively, electrical input to sound output.
Devices Tested
- Filters/hybrid ICs - filters (ceramics/crystal/mechanical/LC), hybrids, crystal oscillators, power supplies, attenuators, antennas
- Electronic circuits/semiconductors - video circuits/TVs, transmission circuits in telecoms applications, audio circuits in hi-fi equipment, power supply circuits, amplifiers/IV converters, semiconductor devices, MOSFETs/IGFETs, magnetic materials research
- Electronic components - resonators (crystal, ceramic, supersonic), magnetic head (audio, video) delay lines, capacitors/varistors/resistors, piezo/ferroelectric materials, communication cables
Frequency Response Analyzers/Impedance Analyzers
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1260A Impedance/Gain-Phase Analyzer |
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1255A Frequency Response Analyzer |
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1255B Frequency Response Analyzer |
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1253A Frequency Response Analyzer |
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1250 Frequency Response Analyzer |
