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Spartan Automated Test and Data Management is a value-added software application for automating the measurement and evaluation of electrical performance parameters of RF and microwave components, subsystems and systems. Spartan adds value to the organization through efficient test automation and a built-in data management system.

Although the initial test implementation for Spartan has been S-parameter measurements, its architecture has been designed to serve as a test bed framework that can be expanded to accommodate a wide variety of tests that might be performed on RF and microwave devices. For example, in addition to S-parameter tests, Spartan has implemented a DC attenuation test capability, and passive intermodulation will be added within the next few months. The significance of this capability is that test results for items that are evaluated for a variety of performance parameters can be correlated. Furthermore, if tests are performed at various stages of product development or manufacturing, the results can be compared and variations evaluated. An example of this would be the testing of high reliability devices that are measured before, during and after high temperature burn-in.