How do I test the functionality of an RF circuit, say an oscillator that has been designed and the circuit diagram is available. Now I want to check the open loop gain of the circuit and the corresponding frequency response, with different values of components, if it is less than 1, replace a component and test it again. For these , when I used a breadboard, it proved to be very troublesome, and gave erroneous answers. The resonant frequency peak would rise no more than a MHz, when the intended frequency was 27 MHz. I have <100pF capacitances and sub uH inductors in my circuit.
So is there any way out to do this task before I come up with a good working circuit and do the pcb design?
Would dot boards (perf) be a good idea ? But the components go waste everytime they are soldered.
Any inputs please ?
So is there any way out to do this task before I come up with a good working circuit and do the pcb design?
Would dot boards (perf) be a good idea ? But the components go waste everytime they are soldered.
Any inputs please ?