Technical Guides
XGY Selection Guides
Concise engineering guides for matching XGY instruments and custom systems to RF, power, PXIe, semiconductor, THz, quantum, and automated test workflows.
How to Choose an XGY Optical Spectrum Analyzer
Match XOA visible, telecom, and SWIR analyzers to wavelength range, resolution, sensitivity, coupling, and measurement workflow.
How to Choose an XGY Spectrum Analyzer
Compare handheld, USB, and compact networked XGY spectrum analyzers for RF, EMC, field, and automation workflows.
How to Choose an XGY DC Power Test Platform
Compare XGY bidirectional DC supplies, wide-range sources, multi-channel bench supplies, and electronic loads.
How to Choose a PXIe Vector Network Analyzer
Compare XGY PXIe VNA modules by port count, frequency range, slot width, and automated RF test role.
How to Choose an XGY RF Signal Generator
Compare portable, benchtop, PXIe, and fixed-frequency XGY RF signal sources for receiver, radar, semiconductor, and ATE workflows.
How to Choose PXIe Modular Test Instruments
Choose PXIe VNA, VST, converter, AWG, DAQ, DMM, and multifunction modules for automated test racks.
How to Choose THz and mmWave Modules
Compare XGY active waveguide modules, W-band multipliers, and passive waveguide components for mmWave and sub-THz signal chains.
How to Choose RF Test Cables and Accessories
Select phase-stable RF cables, VNA cables, mmWave interconnects, and LISNs for precision RF and EMC benches.
How to Choose a Probe Station and RF Probes
Plan wafer-size, thermal chuck, RF probe, calibration, and instrument choices for semiconductor wafer-level test.
How to Choose an RF Power Amplifier
Check frequency, CW output power, gain, input drive, protection, cooling, and integration needs before selecting an RF amplifier.
How to Choose Cryogenic Quantum Interconnects
Plan cryogenic RF lines, thermal load, frequency range, phase matching, attenuation, and connector choices for quantum systems.
How to Choose an XGY Automated Test System
Plan DUT requirements, instruments, switching, fixtures, safety, software, reporting, and acceptance criteria for an automated test rack.
How to Choose an XGY Test Fixture
Choose fixture architecture by DUT geometry, contact method, RF or power requirements, shielding, interlocks, and production workflow.
How to Choose XGY Test Control and Reporting Software
Scope instrument control, operator workflow, pass/fail limits, traceable reports, dashboards, and MES or PLM integrations.