Copper Mountain Technologies’ Indianapolis office will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 7th. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

We're heading to San Francisco for #IMS2025! Catch Copper Mountain Technologies at Booth 926 for live VNA demos:.🔹 New 2-Port Value Series.🔹 Modular VNA solutions.🔹 Sneak peek: 2-Port frequency extension compatible VNA.Our expert engineers will be there—come say hi!

Join us on May 30th for an Online Panel titled OTA Your Way: Modular Chambers and VNAs/Software. We’ll be joined by MilliBox to discuss the OTA Antenna Test Systems for customers needing to make far-field antenna measurements above 18 GHz. Register now:

CMT’s VNA software includes a powerful trace math feature that enables users to compare signal amplitude and phase, assess amplifier stability, perform differential measurement conversions, etc. This article provides a practical guide to using trace math:

Brian Walker’s latest article 'VNA Applications in the Quantum-Computing Hardware Stack' has just been posted by Microwaves & RF. It provides a brief introduction to quantum computing technology and the role of a VNA in system design:

CMT has released the new Value Series VNAs including three 2-Port models: V0402 4.5 GHz, V0602 6.5 GHz, and V0902 9 GHz. They deliver accurate measurements and the ideal feature set for production and field service applications in a cost-effective package:

CMT’s Brian Walker will be doing a technical virtual presentation on Antenna & Cable Measurements with a VNA for the IEEE Milwaukee section on April 10th. Follow the link to register for this event:

Check out the latest episode of the Frequency Matters Podcast featuring Copper Mountain Technologies’ Brian Walker and Subbaiah Pemmaiah, as they discuss Trends in Modular VNAs:

We have a new article titled Making Material Measurements with a VNA appearing in the March addition of Microwave Journal. You can check out the digital version of the article here:

CMT’s 9 GHz Multiport VNAs —available in configurations from 6 to 16 ports— are designed to meet the demands of modern 5G applications. Learn how the Multiport VNAs speed, accuracy, and ease of use compare to a switch matrix:

CMT's Indianapolis office will be closed Monday, February 17th for President's Day.

Join us on February 12th for a joint webinar hosted by Sierra Circuits on How to Design PCB Transmission Lines with Controlled Impedance. In this webinar, you’ll learn the best practices for designing PCB transmission lines with controlled impedance:

This app note from CMT describes useful techniques for VNA measurement of antenna parameters in the near and far fields. Learn how to utilize a VNA to accurately determine antenna gain and optimize your over-the-air RF system design:

Did you catch CMT’s High-Speed PCB Design and VNA Testing webinar presented by Sierra Circuits? This webinar addresses the common challenges when designing PCBs and techniques for how to tackle them. Watch now:

CMT’s office will be closed on December 31st and January 1st for the New Year holiday. We’d like to think everyone who supported Copper Mountain Technologies in 2024. We look forward to serving you again in 2025!

Check out our new app note exploring the impact of thermal variation on the accuracy of VNA measurements. It highlights the influence of temperature changes, offering practical advice on how to mitigate these errors for improved accuracy.

CMT’s offices will be closed for the holidays on December 24th and 25th. We want to wish all our customers and partners a safe and happy holiday season!

As we begin to close the book on 2024 our CEO, Irena Goloschokin, has a message for CMT’s friends and customers highlighting our progress this year and providing some insight into the exciting things to come in 2025. Read now:

With CMT’s Multiport VNA, users can measure dual devices under test (DUTs) with a single setup. This video demonstrates a setup that uses 4-ports to measures a splitter with limit lines while simultaneously measuring a 2-port filter. Watch now:

Did you know it’s possible to make mmWave measurements using a low frequency VNA? This video demonstrates how users can utilize vector mixer calibration to evaluate a mmWave mixer with a 6.5 GHz VNA: