Applications

High Speed Tuning Vector Receiver Load Pull Measurements NVNA, Time Domain Waveforms and X-Parameter Measurements Behavioral Modeling Linear and Nonlinear Compact Modeling Noise Figure / Noise Parameter Measurements mmW PNA-X Noise Parameter Measurements Active Load Pull and Hybrid-Active Load Pull Measurements Active Wideband-Impedance Load Pull Measurements Millimeter-wave (mmW) Device Characterization Mobile Phone Testing Under Real-World Conditions Amplifier Stability and Ruggedness Testing Pulsed-Bias Pulsed-RF Harmonic Load Pull for GaN and WBG Devices On-Wafer Production Testing Stability Analysis of Microwave Circuits

Products

IVCAD Advanced Measurement and Modeling Software (MT930 series) IVCAD Visualization Suite (MT930B) IVCAD Magic Source Pull (MT930B/C) ATS Automated Tuner Software (MT993 series) AMTS Automated Mobile Test Software (MT910 series) Mixed-Signal Active Load Pull System (MT1000 and MT2000 series) Automated Tuners / Impedance Tuners / Load Pull Tuners Manual Tuners / Impedance Tuners Pulsed IV Systems Noise Receiver Modules (MT7553 series) Transistor Test Fixtures (MT964 series) Low Loss Couplers (LLC series) Precision Low-Loss Multiplexers (DP/TP series) High-Power Low-Loss Pulsed Bias Tees (MBT series)

Products

VNA Calibration Kits (TRL Calibration, SOLT Calibration) Coaxial Calibration Standards Waveguide Calibration Standards Calibration-Grade (Metrology) Adapters VNA Test Port Cable Assemblies Stability™ Microwave/RF Cable Assemblies Metrology Torque Wrenches Connector Gage Kits Noise Calibration Systems and Accessories Stub Tuners

Services

VNA Cal Kit Verification and Calibration Torque Wrench Calibration Warranty & Service

Products

Calibration-Grade (Metrology) Adapters ColorConnect™ Precision Adapters Test Essentials™ Lab Adapters Quick Test Push-On Adapters VNA Test Port Cable Assemblies Stability™ Microwave/RF Cable Assemblies Utility™ Microwave/RF Cable Assemblies Attenuators TW-series Torque Wrenches Connector Gage Kits

Services

System Integration Services Measurement Services Rental, Lease, Finance Services VNA Cal Kit Calibration Torque Wrench Calibration Warranty Service

LXI™-Certified High-Power Automated Tuner

MT981AL/BL/EL/VL Series

Applications & Benefits Overview

The MT981xL series LXI™ controlled automated tuners are optimized for high power in-fixture and on-wafer applications requiring low impedance and low vibration simultaneously. Based on Maury's proven non-contacting probe technology, these high-performance tuners evolve beyond outdated contacting probe technology to deliver high VSWR with superb accuracy and reliability.

An integral component of Maury Device Characterization Solutions, these TCP/IP and USB-interfaced automated tuners are controlled using one of four Maury Software Solutions; Maury's MT930 series IVCAD Advanced Measurement and Modeling Software; Maury's Device Characterization Software suite (ATS version 5 or later); direct ASCII command-and-control, or Maury's DLL environment.

With a tuning resolution in excess of a million impedance points and accuracy better than -40 dB over the entire Smith chart, Maury automated tuners give you the device characterization answers and critical accuracy you need to make engineering decisions with confidence. Typical applications include load pull using CW, GSM/EDGE, CDMA, WCDMA, WiMax, and WiFi stimulus for mobile and infrastructure terminal design, RADAR design, and Sat-Com design.

The MT981 series tuner is ideal for load pull, harmonic load pull, hybrid active load pull and all automated tuner applications.

Embedded LXI™-Certified Controller

LXI™ is the power of Ethernet and the Web applied to Test & Measurement (T&M) offering you new possibilities in test systems - local, remote, distributed, time-aware.

LXI™-Certified tuners have many advanced features including: dual TCP/IP and USB interfaces for simple, fast & reliable Control; direct ASCII commands or DLL environment for automated applications; LXI certified for seamless integration with state-of-the-art instruments; and intuitive web-interface for easy tuning. Click here for more details on the advantages of LXI™-certified tuner technology.

Available Models

Swipeable Content
Model
Frequency Range
(GHz)
Matching Range
Power Capability
Vector Repeatability (Minimum)
Insertion Loss(Maximum)
Dimension
12.0" (30.5cm) x
10.0" (25.4cm) x
Minimum
Typical
MT981AL14
0.227 — 4.0
15:1
25:1
250W CW
2.5 kW PEP
see datasheet
0.3 dB
33.32" (84.6cm)
MT981BL15
0.40 — 2.5
30:1
45:1
23.0" (58.6cm)
MT981BL10
0.40 — 4.0
15:1
25:1
23.0" (58.6cm)
MT981BL18
0.40 — 8.0
10:1
25:1
23.0" (58.6cm)
MT981VL10
0.65 — 3.0
3.0 — 6.0
40:1
30:1
50:1
50:1
19.0" (48.26cm)
MT981EL10
0.80 — 8.0
15:1
30:1
15.9" (40.3cm)

Application Notes and Data Sheets

4T-050G01

Technical Data - MT981 Series - LXI™-Certified High-Gamma and High-Power Automated Tuners™ (HGT™)- 0.225 to 8.0 GHz