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QUALITY, RELIABILITY & TESTING

Spectrum Microwave’s careful adherence to ISO controlled standard processes guarantees that from conception to design development and into production and final inspection that a Spectrum Microwave team member is providing the proper oversight and monitoring at each stage in the process. Use the following links to learn more:

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Teamwork is center stage for our regional sales managers and inside sales associates

Teamwork is center stage for our regional
sales managers and inside sales associates

Several engineers from multiple disciplines create our team of experts

Several engineers from multiple disciplines
create our team of experts

Simulate outcome, optimize characteristics and reduce lead time and costs

Simulate outcome, optimize characteristics
and reduce lead time and costs

Prototyping & first article inspections are of paramount importance in qualifying a contract manufacturing partner

Prototyping & first article inspections are of
paramount importance in qualifying a contract manufacturing partner

MIL-PRF-38534 product screening and qualification capabilities

MIL-PRF-38534 product screening
and qualification capabilities

Rapid Filter Center

Spectrum Microwave's Rapid Filter Center offers its Bandpass, Lowpass, Highpass & Notch Filter customers an innovative approach to quick-turn filter requirements.

Using high level computer models and a state of the art machine shop which is tied directly to the company's engineering lab, Spectrum Microwave has perfected rapid filter deliveries that its competitors have only dreamed of.

Features:

  • Rapid delivery from 1-3 weeks*
  • Lumped Element designs from 5 to 3000 MHz
  • Cavity Filters from 800 MHz to 20 GHz
  • Capable of handling complex Chebyshev designs up to 12 poles
  • Competitively priced

Available packages include:

  • Surface-mount
  • SMA connectorized
  • Thru-hole housings

Testing & Verification

Integral to finding solutions to frequency control problems is the ability to test for compliance. In order to successfully test these complex designs, we have invested heavily in high-performance test equipment including Agilent PNA network analyzers with calibrated performance to 50 GHz, low-phase noise signal generators, an Agilent ES5500 phase noise measurement system, and additional in-house environmental test equipment.

Using this equipment, we have measured the vibration-induced phase noise modulation performance of systems and components employing narrow-band filtering. Our ability to conduct such a wide range of tests in-house allows for a faster turnaround of your complete design solution.

Unique In-house Testing Capabilities:
  • S-parameter testing
  • Phase noise testing
  • AM noise testing
  • Pulsed RF measurements
  • Noise figure testing
  • Surge testing and power handling
  • EN testing for European requirements
  • All screening performed on-site
  • All group testing performed on-site

MIL-STD-883 Group A
Test Description MIL-STD-883
Method Condition In House
Salt Spray 1001 -  
Moisture Resistance 1002 II  
Mechanical Shock 2004 -
Barometric Pressure 3001 -
Internal Visual 2017 -
Stabilization Bake 1008 24 hrs @ 150°C
Temperature Cycle 1010 -65°C to 150°C
Constant Acceleration 2001 5000 G y1
Hermetic Seal (Fine & Gross) 1014 A and C
Burn In 1015 168 hrs @ 85°C
External Visual 2009 -
Steady State Life 108 D

MIL-STD-202 Group B
Test Description MIL-STD-202
Method Condition
Vibration 204 G
Thermal Shock 107 A-1
Salt Spray 1009 A
Moisture Resistance 106 -
Mechanical Shock 213 I
Barometric Pressure 105 C
Resistance to Solder Heat 210 B
Lead Integrity 2004 B2

MIL-PRF-38534F Group C
Test Method Conditions (PI)
External Visual 2009  
PIND 2020  
Temperature Cycling 1010 C, 20 Cycles
Temperature Cycling 1010 C, 10 Cycles
Mechanical Shock 2002 B, Y1 Direction or 3000 g's, Y1 Direction
Seal (Fine and Gross) 1014  
Visual Examination 1010  
Endpoint Electrical *  
Steady state life 1005 1000 hours at 125°C or equivalent (1005)
Endpoint Electrical *  
Internal Water Vapor 1018  
Internal Visual and Mechanical 2014  
Wire bond strength 2011  
Element Shear 2019  
ESD 3015  
* in accordance with the applicable device specification

MIL-PRF-38534F Group D
Description Method Condition (PI)
Thermal Shock 1011 C
Stabilization Bake 1008 150°C, 1 Hour
Lead Integrity 2004 B2
Seal (Fine and Gross) 1014 A, D
Salt Atmosphere 1009 A, D
Metal Package Isolation 1003 600 V DC , 100 nA Max.

MIL-PRF-38534F Class K
Test Method Conditions (PI)
Preseal Burn-in 1030  
Non-Destructive Bond Pull 2023  
Internal Visual 2017  
Temperature Cycling 1010 C, 10 Cycles
Mechanical Shock or Constant Acceleration 2002/2001 B, (Y1 Direction) 3000 g's, Y1 Direction only
PIND 2020 Condition A shall be used for Class K,
unless otherwise specified.
Pre Burn-in Electrical *  
Burn-in 1015  
Final Electrical Test *  
Seal (Fine and Gross) 1014  
Radiographic** 2012  
External Visual 2009  
 * in accordance with the applicable device specification
** Will be designed to meet requirements, but Radiographic Test Results not included.

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