SD3201

SD3201 MW Circuit Experimental System is mainly designed for RF/Microwave Application in Education, which can help students to understand the measurements of communication instruments. Modules mode is convenient for students combining and testing. This experimental system can be used as experiment training system to carry out special experiment courses in high college for students major in application electronic technology, communication engineering, microwave technology, microwave (electronic) measurement, electronic information and so on.

Applications

• Education and Teaching (Fundamental & Advanced)
  

These systems are the backbone of electronics and telecommunications curricula in universities and technical colleges.

Basic Microwave Theory: They are used to teach fundamental concepts such as transmission line theory, impedance matching, and Smith chart applications. Students can visually observe electromagnetic wave propagation and signal characteristics.

Instrument Operation: A key application is training students to use professional test equipment, primarily Vector Network Analyzers (VNA). Students learn calibration techniques and how to measure S-parameters.

Circuit Assembly and Debugging: Students use these systems to physically assemble and debug passive microwave circuits (like filters and couplers), bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical engineering skills.

Advanced Concepts: Systems are also used to teach complex topics like polarization (linear, circular, RHCP/LHCP), phased array beam scanning, and MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) technology used in 5G.

• Research and Development (R&D)

In research labs and corporate R&D departments, these systems are used to design and prototype new technologies.

Wireless Power Transmission (WPT): Experimental systems are designed to demonstrate and research microwave energy transfer. For example, systems using phased array antennas can transmit energy to mobile targets (like drones or robots) and convert the received microwave energy back into DC power.

Component Design: Engineers use these systems to design and simulate active and passive components (amplifiers, oscillators, mixers) for wireless communication front-ends.

Simulation Software Integration: Modern systems integrate with software like ADS (Advanced Design System) and HFSS for electromagnetic simulation, allowing for a complete workflow from software design to physical PCB (Printed Circuit Board) testing.

• Electronic Warfare and Component Reliability Testing

This application focuses on the robustness of electronics in extreme environments.

High-Power Microwave (HPM) Effects: Specialized automated testing systems are used to study how semiconductor devices (like Low-Noise Amplifiers - LNAs) fail or degrade when exposed to high-power microwave pulses.

Failure Analysis: By synchronizing time-domain and frequency-domain measurements, researchers can pinpoint the damage threshold of components. This is vital for developing "damage resilience" in military and aerospace electronics to protect against electromagnetic pulses or electronic weapons.

• Specialized Scientific Applications

Oceanography and Remote Sensing: Large-scale microwave experimental systems are used to simulate "star-to-earth" environments. For instance, they can be used to observe ocean dynamics, simulate sea surface conditions, and verify marine equipment in a controlled laboratory setting (often combining anechoic chambers with simulation pools).