THMA15: ZIF based SDR Transceiver as a new solution for Test, Measurement and Radar applications

Abstract
There is an ever-increasing need for improved RF performance, lower power consumption and increased digital integration in test, instrumentation, and radar applications. In this session, we will dive into the suitability of 3 new ZIF based SDR Transceivers to support these needs - ranging from 2 to 8 channels, up to 400MHz BW, up to 7.125GHz tuning range, and with DPD / CFR integrated. We will walk through each of these device architectures, discuss the differences of a ZIF based approach versus the classic Direct RF approach, and outline best design approaches to maximize the performance of these new products.