RF Components & Infrastructure

Passive components, active modules, RF test matrices, and PIM testers — the building blocks of an RF test lab.

Understanding the Test Setup

Beyond dedicated test systems, a working RF/EMC lab needs supporting infrastructure to route, condition, and switch signals reliably through the test chain.

Passive components — dividers, combiners, and filters that route and condition RF power between amplifiers, antennas, and test equipment without adding gain or noise.
Active modules — amplifier building blocks for engineers integrating amplification into a larger custom RF system or satcom payload, rather than a standalone instrument.
RF test matrices & signal sources — automated signal routing, switching, and attenuation control for multi-channel, MIMO, and beamforming test systems.
PIM testers — a distinct RF/telecom discipline that identifies passive intermodulation faults in connectors and cables, most relevant to telecom infrastructure rather than general product EMC compliance.