INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Practical RF Engineering Insights
Practical guidance for RF power amplifier selection, testing, integration, reliability, and real-world applications.
10/16/2026
Space-limited C-UAS cabinets may fit RF PAs on paper but restrict airflow, cable bends, DC distribution and service access. See what the layout must prove.
10/15/2026
When an unexpected spur appears at an RF PA output, the amplifier is not automatically the cause. This article shows how to compare the source baseline, analyzer behavior, matched PA input/output reference planes, controlled drive changes, and setup-sensitive coupling before assigning the fault.
10/15/2026
A temporary C-UAS RF chain may change after reassembly. See what to retest, which evidence can be reused, and what must be verified before site release.
10/14/2026
Two RF amplifier reports can show equal watts while describing different output quantities. Compare waveform identity, average and peak power, PAPR windows, measurement capability and thermal conditions to determine which acceptance requirements the records support and what evidence is still missing.
10/14/2026
RF amplifier power control resolution may look precise at 0.5 dB. Check actual Pout steps, repeatability, and test conditions before final RF PA approval.
10/14/2026
Airport RF PA requirements go beyond 100% duty cycle. Check standby, cabinet heat, remote alarms, loaded DC power, and test evidence before choosing a module.