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Revision as of 19:47, 18 April 2024
The goal is not to have all of the test equipment, or none, but to have the right test equipment.
Footprint is important. You will want to spend some time thinking about Storage. Try to get equipment that has a digital interface, so that you can automate your setup.
Specific Equipment
Vector Network Analyzers
- https://theamphour.com/533-microwave-measurement-with-joel-dunsmore/ Amp Hour 533 "Cables are Dogs". Dogs, and V**NAs huh...? ugh. There is a book written by this fellow that would be worth reading. As noted in the podcast, the first couple chapters are theory, the second half(?) of the book is solving practical problems with VNAs.
- https://www.eevblog.com/forum/rf-microwave/inexpensive-cal-standards/ - Notes on cals for VNAs.
Tips/Techniques
Consider Digital Interfaces for All Equipment
If you want to get serious work done, you are probably going to want to script or automate your setup. So beware of old Bench DMMs, function gens, and other equipment that doesn't have at least a GPIB interface.
Output of equipment at 0 Volts
Try to Support Local Businesses
If there is a vendor of a tool or TE near you, then buy from them.
