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Selecting Your Next Oscilloscope: Why Vertical Resolution Matters

Selecting Your Next Oscilloscope: Why Vertical Resolution Matters

See how oscilloscope architecture can uncover low-level ripple, transient glitches and EMI behavior before hidden signal problems lead to redesigns or production failures.


DisplayPort: Compliance and Signal Integrity Debugging

DisplayPort: Compliance and Signal Integrity Debugging

As DisplayPort data rates and bandwidth requirements continue to increase, comprehensive PHY compliance testing is essential to verify signal integrity and interoperability. This application note outlines the key measurement methodologies for validating DisplayPort source transmitters and passive cables, including oscilloscope-based compliance testing, signal integrity analysis, and VNA-based S-parameter characterization.


Understanding Voltage Controlled Oscillators

Understanding Voltage Controlled Oscillators

Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) are at the core of modern RF systems, enabling everything from 5G and radar to satellite communications and high-speed digital interfaces. Discover why understanding VCO fundamentals and characterization is essential for designing and testing reliable, high-performance electronic systems.


A 100 kW Bidirectional DC Fast Charger: Architecture, Design, and Performance

A 100 kW Bidirectional DC Fast Charger: Architecture, Design, and Performance

Explore the architecture and measured performance of a modular 100 kW bidirectional charger designed for EVs, commercial fleets, and high-voltage platforms.


Beyond Speed — Your Guide to Wi-Fi 8

Beyond Speed — Your Guide to Wi-Fi 8

Building reliable Wi-Fi 8 products requires more than understanding the new standard — it demands robust verification. This guide provides an overview of the key PHY and MAC features introduced in IEEE 802.11bn, explains how they improve network reliability, and highlights the RF testing challenges associated with signal quality, receiver sensitivity, spectrum analysis and end-to-end performance validation. An ideal resource for engineers designing, testing and validating next-generation wireless devices.


Mastering the Electromagnetic Spectrum: Maneuvering in Modern Electronic Warfare

Mastering the Electromagnetic Spectrum: Maneuvering in Modern Electronic Warfare

Learn how electronic warfare teams turn RF signals and sensor data into an operational advantage.


Passing EMI Compliance Testing the First Time: The Physics of Low-Emissions PCB Design

Passing EMI Compliance Testing the First Time: The Physics of Low-Emissions PCB Design

Find out why EMI happens at the physics level and what it means for cleaner PCB design and first-pass compliance.


Millimeter Wave Measurements with Vector Network Analyzers

Millimeter Wave Measurements with Vector Network Analyzers

Learn how VNAs and mmWave converters simplify complex device characterization, from setup and calibration to linear and nonlinear measurements.


Automating PCIe 5.0/6.0 Cable and Connector Compliance Testing

Automating PCIe 5.0/6.0 Cable and Connector Compliance Testing

Automate PCIe 5.0/6.0 cable and connector compliance testing with scalable VNA-based measurements, deembedding, and pass/fail reporting.


A Faster Approach to Advanced Eye Diagram Analysis

A Faster Approach to Advanced Eye Diagram Analysis

See how eye diagram analysis can speed compliance testing and provide deeper insight into signal quality issues in high-speed interfaces.


An Introduction to EMC Amplifiers

An Introduction to EMC Amplifiers

Reliable EMC immunity testing depends on more than amplifier power. Learn which RF amplifier parameters help ensure accurate, stable and safe test performance.


Powering Tomorrow: The Rising Power Demands of Modern Data Centers

Powering Tomorrow: The Rising Power Demands of Modern Data Centers

As AI data centers race to meet exploding power demands, traditional sensing and power delivery methods are hitting their limits — learn how advanced magnetic current sensors and high-voltage gate drivers are enabling the efficiency, protection, and power density that next-generation architectures require.


Testpoint Manager

Testpoint Manager

Design for test with confidence using Altium Testpoint Manager, a centralized solution for assigning and managing PCB testpoints with speed and precision. Explore how to improve test coverage, reduce debugging time and streamline the path from design to production. Read the guide to learn more.


Enabling High-Speed Galvanic Isolation in Smart Grids and Power Modules with Firecomms Optical Transmitter and Receiver Devices

Enabling High-Speed Galvanic Isolation in Smart Grids and Power Modules with Firecomms Optical Transmitter and Receiver Devices

Download this technical paper to learn how Firecomms optical transmitter and receiver solutions can help you achieve robust galvanic isolation, simplify system design, and improve performance and reliability in next‑generation Smart Grid and power module applications.


Accelerate Automotive ADAS Validation with Hardware in the Loop

Accelerate Automotive ADAS Validation with Hardware in the Loop

Discover a practical approach to automotive radar evaluation that improves repeatability, supports safety validation, and reduces road test effort.


Master GNSS Fundamentals and Advanced Testing Techniques

Master GNSS Fundamentals and Advanced Testing Techniques

Get a clear introduction to satellite navigation, including GNSS signals, accuracy enhancement methods, receiver design, and test strategies for dependable PNT performance.


Testing RF Power Amplifier Designs

Testing RF Power Amplifier Designs

See how RF power amplifier designs are verified from early development through production using methods that improve performance, consistency, and throughput.


Poster: Automotive Test Solutions for the Entire Vehicle

Poster: Automotive Test Solutions for the Entire Vehicle

Discover the components and structure of automotive electronic systems and how innovative test products and systems from Rohde & Schwarz address the entire vehicle.


20 GHz Direct Sampling: All in One Nyquist—Part 1: Challenges and Approaches

20 GHz Direct Sampling: All in One Nyquist—Part 1: Challenges and Approaches

Discover how 20 GHz direct sampling enables wideband RF capture in a single Nyquist zone, simplifying receiver design while addressing key performance and architectural challenges.


How to Select the Best ADC for Radar Phased Array Applications

How to Select the Best ADC for Radar Phased Array Applications

Learn how to choose the right ADC for radar phased arrays by balancing resolution, sample rate, noise, and power for stronger overall system performance.