Complete Microstrip Trainer

Complete Microstrip Trainer

MST532-1

This trainer uses high precision components to allow students to investigate microstrip technology principles. The Complete Microstrip System, MST532-1, needs no special test equipment, having been designed for use with the digital multimeter and dual dc power supply, provided.

A CD-based manual provides users with detailed background material, theory and structured assignments, whilst avoiding unnecessary mathematical analysis.

The MST532-1 comprises eighteen passive circuit components, three active circuits and all the leads and connectors required to construct a variety of commonly used configurations, many of which incorporate microwave integrated circuits (MICs).

• Features

  • Latest Microwave technology
  • 2.4 to 3.4GHz VCO
  • 2 to 4GHz PIN diode modulator
  • No ancillary test equipment required
  • Safe low power output
  • Components identified with inscribed reference number
  • Supplied in protective case

• Subject Area

  • Power Source and Detector Action
  • Action of a 3-Port Circulator
  • Insertion Loss Measurement on a Low-Pass Filter
  • Measurement of Return Loss
  • Reflection Coefficient and VSWR of a Filter
  • Microstrip and Commercial Matched Loads
  • Matched Investigations: Reflection Coefficient of Unknown Resistive Load and its Matching by 1/4λg Transformer and Shunt Stub
  • Properties of a Power Divider and Rat-Race Coupler
  • Effective Dielectric Constant/Line Loss Measurement with a Ring Resonator
  • DC Biasing and MMIC Amplifier Investigations
  • PIN Diode Modulator Investigations
  • Microwave Radio Link and Antenna Investigations