Focus Microwaves - Manual Tuners
Focus offers a complete range of manual tuners. The MMT series use the same RF technology and precision as a comparable automatic tuner.
They are available in octave and multi-octave bands between 400 MHz and 18 GHz and provide high VSWR at DUT reference plane with a high reliability.
For harmonic tuning requirements, the MMT series can be enhanced, referring to as option –H2 and –H23, using a similar concept as Focus’ harmonic rejection tuners (PHT).
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Model |
Min Frequency |
Max Frequency |
Type |
Datasheets |
| MMT304 | 0.4 GHz | 3.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT306 | 0.6 GHz | 3.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT308 | 0.8 GHz | 3.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT316 | 1.6 Ghz | 3.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT606 | 0.6 GHz | 6.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT704 | 0.4 GHz | 7.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT708 | 0.8 GHz | 7.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT716 | 1.6 GHz | 7.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT808 | 0.8 GHz | 8.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT1804 | 0.4 GHz | 18.0 GHz | Manual | |
| MMT1808 | 0.8 GHz | 18.0 GHz | Manual |
More Product Information
- The LL137 Series provides a focused line of illumination in a passively cooled design.
- Provides a medium intensity level of 280kLux (working distance of 75mm)
- Pre-engineered for expandability in 6” (152mm) increments up to 96” (2.44m).
- Available intensity control provides illuminance adjustability for every 6″ increment via a 0 – 10v input
Note: If only looking for white illumination, our LL167 Series provides a 74% brighter beam in a similar package.
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Re-configurable for DC, RF, mmW, FA, WLR and more
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Thermal range: -60˚C to 300˚C available
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Upgrade path to meet your future needs
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Stable and repeatable measurements over a wide thermal range
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Moisture-free, light-tight and EMI-shielded test environment with MicroChamber® technology
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Advanced EMI-shielding with PureLine with AttoGuard technologies
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Best solution for low-noise and 1/f measurements
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Minimize AC and spectral noise
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Minimizes settling times for efficient measurements, without compromising accuracy over full thermal range
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Locking roll-out stage
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Innovative microscope remote control
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Intuitive ergonomic stage controls
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Quick, safe, and comfortable wafer access
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Easy on-wafer navigation
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Fast setup and test data gathering
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Dedicated Velox version for manual probe stations
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AugmentedAlign tool with on screen markers for improved RF measurement accuracy
Focus recommends TRL Calibration Kits for applications such as load pull & noise parameters. Due to high reflection and low loss, tuner S-parameter measurements represent a challenge for VNA’s, because of error term determination and coupler directivity. Long experience has taught us not to rely on other calibration techniques than TRL (Thru-Reflect-Line). The popular SOLT technique is conditionally useable, but not guaranteed, up to 4GHz. The much convenient ECal method has provided questionable and inconsistent results. Our Customers are advised to be very careful with VNA calibrations, because the whole measured data depends on that.
Because of this, and to save our customers time and doubt, Focus has developed and offers a set of precise and reliable TRL calibration kits from 0.03 to 110 GHz with the following connector types: 7/16, N, APC-7, 3.5mm, 2.9mm, 2.4mm, 1.85mm, WR-15, WR-10. Our calibration kits are compatible with all commercial network analyzers.
For more information on TRL Calibration Kits, please read the following paper on TRL Versus SOLT
DC, RF and Optical Probe Positioning for Highest Accuracy Measurements
FormFactor offers a wide variety of manual and motorized probe positioners for any application from DC to terahertz measurements and beyond.
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Infinity Probe: best for Al (Si)
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ACP Probe: best for AU (III-Vs)
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|Z| Probe: robust solution (long lifetime)
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RF chuck ±3 μm surface planarity
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Unique 500 μm platen contact/ separation stroke with ≤± 1 μm accuracy for repeatable contact
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Exclusive 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-port on-wafer calibration algorithms
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Automated calibration monitoring
See more Key Features on Specifications & Details tab
- Boost performance by up to 3x over its precursor thanks to an Intel x6000 series embedded processor
- Capture high-resolution images at high speed through a choice of CMOS sensors from two to 16 Megapixels
- Deploy in dirty, humid, or harsh industrial environments by way of a compact IP67-rated design
- Communicate actions and results to other automation and enterprise equipment via real-time digital I/Os, and Ethernet (TCP/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic, EtherNet/IP™2, Modbus® , PROFINET® , and native robot interfaces)
- Handle Human-Machine Interface (HMI) function by way of VGA and USB connectivity
- Simplify vision setup and upkeep via integrated lens focusing and illumination intensity control
- Synchronize to the manufacturing line through the support for incremental rotary encoders
- Solve machine vision applications efficiently with Aurora Design Assistant by constructing flowcharts instead of writing program code
- Maintain control and independence through the ability to code custom flowchart steps
- Tackle machine vision applications with utmost confidence using field-proven tools for analyzing, locating, classifying, measuring, reading, and verifying
- Leverage deep learning for visual inspection through image classification and segmentation tools
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High SNR mode (up to 24 dB better signal-to-noise ratio)
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Low-noise binning mode
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Smear reduction
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Shading correction
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Area of interest (AOI), separate AOI for auto features
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Binning
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Decimation
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Auto gain (manual gain control: 0 to 24 dB)
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Auto exposure (27 µs to 67 s)
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Auto white balance
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Look-up table (LUT)
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Hue, saturation, color correction
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Reverse X
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Deferred image transport
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Trigger programmable, level, single, bulk, programmable delay
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Sequence mode (changes the camera settings on the fly)
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SIS (secure image signature, time stamp for trigger, frame count)
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Storable user sets
Image optimization features:
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Auto gain (manual gain control: 0 to 32 dB)
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Auto exposure (manual exposure control: 35 µs to 26.8 s)
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Auto white balance (GT4907C only)
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Binning (horizontal and vertical)
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Color correction, hue, saturation (GT4907C only)
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Column defect masking
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Decimation X/Y
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Gamma correction
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Three look-up tables (LUTs)
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Region of interest (ROI), separate ROI for auto features
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Reverse X/Y
Camera control features:
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EF lens control (order option -18)
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Event channel
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Image chunk data
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IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
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RS232
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Storable user sets
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StreamBytesPerSecond (bandwidth control)
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Stream hold
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Sync out modes: Trigger ready, input, exposing, readout, imaging, strobe, GPO
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Tap mode switchable in Vimba Viewer 2.0 or later (four-tap, one-tap)
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Temperature monitoring (main board and sensor board)
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Trigger over Ethernet (ToE) Action Commands
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High SNR mode (up to 24 dB better signal-to-noise ratio)
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Low-Noise Binning Mode
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Smear reduction
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Shading correction
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Area of interest (AOI), separate AOI for auto features
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Binning
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Decimation
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Auto gain (manual gain control: 0 to 32 dB)
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Auto exposure (39 µs to 67 s)
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Auto white balance
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Look-up table (LUT)
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Hue, saturation, color correction
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Reverse X
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Deferred image transport
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Trigger programmable, level, single, bulk, programmable delay
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Sequence mode (changes the camera settings on the fly)
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SIS (secure image signature, time stamp for trigger, frame count)
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Storable user sets
Focus Microwaves
Focus Microwaves is a pioneering engineering company, built around the innovations of its founder Dr. Christos Tsironis who developed his first manual tuner in 1973 and is the inventor of most existing electro-mechanical tuner families. The success of Focus is based on the engineering and manufacturing skills of its highly motivated and experienced team of engineers and technicians, who have been trained and encouraged to develop new technologies. In addition, listening to our customers needs and insights helps us discover and develop new and measurement methods on an ongoing basis, relentlessly pushing the limits of what is possible.
From humble beginnings in 1988, Focus has become the main supplier of advanced Load Pull and Noise Tuner Systems. Our mission is to provide effective, reliable and innovative solutions for non-50 Ohm testing (Noise and Load Pull) of RF microwave transistors, thus enabling our customers to compete in the marketplace with better designs and to advance the understanding and knowledge of the field.
Contact Details
Focus Microwaves Inc. Main Head Office
4555 Chem. du Bois-Franc, Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 1A8, Canada
Phone: +1-514-684-4554
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