{"id":1938,"date":"2021-10-07T08:00:37","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T12:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.pasternack.com\/?p=1938"},"modified":"2021-10-05T09:36:39","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T13:36:39","slug":"uses-for-matching-pads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/matching-pads\/uses-for-matching-pads\/","title":{"rendered":"Uses for Matching Pads"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The terms Impedance Matching Pads, resistive impedance transformers, or minimum loss pads all refer to the same RF components that solve a relatively common problem in some applications that have equipment, components, and devices at different standard impedances. For example, many broadcast, TV, and military communication systems use 75 ohms as a standard characteristic impedance, where the bulk of RF test equipment and many other components\/devices are at 50 Ohm standards. There are also 93 Ohm standards that often need interconnection with 50 Ohm systems.<\/p>\n

Generally, impedance matching pads are coaxial adapters that have a resistive impedance matching network from one impedance standard to another, such as 50 Ohm to 75 ohm. These matching pads may also have connectors that readily connect with common connectors used at the given impedance standards, such as N-type for 50 Ohm and F type for 75 Ohm.<\/p>\n

Key Impedance Matching Pad Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n