Mini-Circuits: RF Test & Measurement Solutions

RF Test & Measurement Solution Overview

Mini-Circuits offers a wide range of test and measurement solutions, including RF switches, programmable attenuators, signal generators, and power sensors. These solutions can be used individually, or built as modular or custom systems to support various RF test environments, from research and development to mass production testing.

By combining flexible signal switching, signal level control, signal generation, and measurement functions, we support improved test efficiency, optimized capital investment, and the construction of automated test systems. Furthermore, we support automation using GUIs and various APIs, realizing the optimal RF test platform tailored to customer requirements.

Why Mini-Circuits is the preferred choice for RF test and measurement solutions.

Mini-Circuits leverages its long-standing expertise and extensive product lineup in the RF test and measurement field to support customers in building their test environments. Offering flexible solutions ranging from standard products to custom systems, Mini-Circuits is used in a wide range of applications, from research and development to mass production testing.

■ Flexible
Based on a wide product lineup ranging from DC to 67GHz, we offer flexible system configurations combining switches, attenuators, and measuring instruments. We offer not only standard products but also customization to suit your specific application.

■ Reliability
Since its founding in 1968, the company has accumulated extensive experience in the RF and microwave industry over more than 50 years. All components and systems are evaluated and verified under rigorous quality control.

■ Cost-effectiveness (Affordable)
By designing the system to focus on essential functions, you can build a test environment while minimizing excessive capital investment. It allows you to expand and automate testing capabilities while utilizing existing equipment.

■ Fast response
Leveraging our in-house manufacturing and supply system, we provide speedy support for both standard products and custom systems. We support rapid system setup and evaluation environment construction.

Product lineup for RF test and measurement solutions

Mini-Circuits offers a wide range of products to meet the needs of RF test environments, including signal switching, control, generation, measurement, and distribution, as well as system integration and custom development. From research and development to mass production testing and automated test systems (ATE), we can build flexible RF test environments tailored to your specific applications and requirements.

Switching & Routing

This product line performs RF signal switching and routing. It is used for controlling connections between measuring instruments and multiple DUTs (devices under test), and for switching signal paths in automated test systems.

■ Product Lineup
Mechanical switch Box
Modular switch system
Mechanical switch array
Solid-state switches
Solid-state switch rack
Switch matrix

Signal Conditioning & Attenuators

This product line controls RF signal levels. It is used for simulating transmission loss, reproducing fading environments, and evaluating receiver sensitivity.

■ Product Lineup
• Standard programmable attenuator
• Multi-channel attenuator
Rack-mount attenuation system

Modular Test Systems

This is a highly scalable test platform built by combining modules such as switches and attenuators. It can flexibly accommodate system changes and future feature additions.

■ Main Features
• Expandability through the addition of modules
- Centralized management via a common GUI/API
• Easy integration into automated testing systems

Measurement

This is a measuring instrument used for measuring and evaluating RF signals. Despite its compact configuration, it provides a highly accurate measurement environment.

■ Product Lineup
• Power sensor
• Signal generator

Integrated Amplifiers

This amplifier solution is built for RF test and measurement applications. It supports multi-channel configurations and systems with gain control functions, allowing for flexible configurations to suit various evaluation environments.

Signal Distribution

This system distributes reference clocks and test signals to multiple measurement systems with high precision. It is suitable for building large-scale automated test systems and synchronous measurement systems.

Panel-mounted structures

This product line is designed for system integration, supporting the organization of in-rack wiring and stabilizing signal quality. It contributes to improved maintainability and the creation of highly reproducible measurement environments.

■ Product Lineup
Patch panel
• Passive component panel

Custom Systems

We offer custom development services, including specification definition, design, prototyping, and evaluation, for special test requirements that cannot be met with standard products. Leveraging Mini-Circuits' extensive suite of RF components, you can build a test system optimized for your specific application.

■ Examples of responses
Cellular handover testing system
Mesh network testing system
• High-power testing system
• Systems supporting special interfaces
- Meeting the requirements for ultra-high isolation

Lab Accessories

This is a range of peripheral equipment and accessories that support daily RF measurement operations. They contribute to maintaining measurement accuracy and improving work efficiency.

■ Product Lineup
• High-frequency test cable
• Conversion adapter
Termination device
Torque wrench

Software and Engineering Support

Mini-Circuits' RF test and measurement solutions provide ready-to-use standard GUI software, allowing for easy control of various devices via USB and Ethernet. They support a wide range of applications, from manual operation to automated test sequences, streamlining the setup of evaluation environments. Furthermore, APIs and programming manuals for Python, LabVIEW®, MATLAB®, C#, C++, and VB are provided, enabling integration into your own automated test systems. Compatibility with Windows and Linux environments ensures flexible integration with existing systems.

In addition to providing products, Mini-Circuits also offers engineering support for system construction. We provide consistent support from the design stage to post-implementation operational support, according to the customer's requirements, to help build the optimal RF test environment.

■ Engineering Support Process
System Definition
・Design
Assembly
• Testing and Characterization
Integration Support
• After-sales service and technical support

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