{"title":"In Search of an Impedance Standard for Microwave Frequencies","authors":"G. Engen","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323617","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323617","url":null,"abstract":"F i r s t , i t i s necessary t o c a r e f u l l y review t h e measurement ob jec t ives , which u s u a l l y i nc lude ob ta in ing values f o r t h e parameters o r p roper t i es of c e r t a i n hardware items. To t h e ex ten t t h a t these parameters are l oose ly o r i l l d e f i n e d , a l i m i t a t i o n w i l l be imposed on t h e meaningful accuracy one can c l a i m f o r t h e network analyzer, i r r e s p e c t i v e o f i t s own i n t e r n a l characteri s t i c s . I n t h i s context it i s impor tant t o r e c a l l t h a t microwave c i r c u i t theory owes i t s ex is tence t o t h e form taken by t h e s o l u t i o n o f Maxwell 's equations i n an assumed un i fo rm propagat ing s t r u c t u r e (e.g., waveguide), and t h i s i n t u r n prov ides t h e bas is f o r t h e usual d e f i n i t i o n o f impedance a t microwave frequencies. Although one's i n a b i l i t y t o completely r e a l i z e t h e un i fo rm i t y cond i t i on may be p a r t i a l l y compensated i n coax ia l systems (prov ided t h a t t h e rad ius i s small i n comparison t o t h e wavelength), t h e usual r e s u l t i s t h a t t h e impedance, which i s a common measurement ob jec t ive , i s not p r e c i s e l y de f i ned .","PeriodicalId":101637,"journal":{"name":"25th ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"62 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1985-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129480417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Coherent (VQ) Detector Error Analysis Software","authors":"Kenneth Bradley","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323631","url":null,"abstract":"Software for analysis and alignment of I/Q Detectors is described using the results developed by Kyle in \" Precision Alignment of I/Q Detectors Using Fourier Transforms\". The relationship of the continuous and discrete Fourier transforms is described. The measurement technique uses two locked synthesizers to provide sinusoidal responses at the outputs, I and Q, of the detector. Measurement data acquisition uses sampling techniques to obtain time sequences of the detector I and Q outputs. The sampling process is performed by a Tektronix 390AD giving 2048 values (10 bits each) for each input. The 390AD data is processed to give floating point time samples of the I and Q response. Availability of the time response sequences permits use of digital signal processing techniques for detector characteristics analysis. Discrete Fourier Transforms are introduced and compared with the continuous tranforms. The FFT of the time sequences i (t), q (t) are performed resulting in frequency domain (spectrum) sequences I (n) and Q (n). The spectral coefficients are identified for the input signal and analyzed to determine ka, the detector amplitude balance, and ¿, the detector phase error. The power spectrum is developed and Image Rejection is evaluated. The power spectrum is plotted with the amplitude balance, phase error, and image rejection shown. Finally window functions are shown to provide equivalent results for the non-ideal i (t) and q (t) sequences. The technique is shown to provide fast-accurate results of the determination of I/Q detector characteristics.","PeriodicalId":101637,"journal":{"name":"25th ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1985-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116756097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Characterization of Load-Dependent Devices","authors":"V. Adamian","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323621","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323621","url":null,"abstract":"For frequencies above 1500 MHz it is necessary to down convert as for conventional noise figure measurements. The supplied software includes instrument calibration using a standard 50 ohm noise source, short, open and through connections. True available gain is computed for all programmed source impedances. Graphic output of Noise and Available Gain circles is provided as well as tabular data which show the error of the fit of the well-known noise figure and gain equations 141 .","PeriodicalId":101637,"journal":{"name":"25th ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1985-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124118644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"\" A Microstrip Chip Carrier and Insert for the Transistor Test Fixture\"","authors":"G. Simpson, R. Lane","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323626","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323626","url":null,"abstract":"A microstrip insert is being developed for the Transistor Test Fixture (TTF) to provide accurate and convenient measurement of chip transistors up to 18 GHz. Chips are mounted on drop-in microstrip carriers. Calibration is done at a microstrip reference plane using drop-in calibration standards. This paper is a progress report and will discuss methods of calibration, actual measured data on chip transistors, and some pitfalls and their solutions.","PeriodicalId":101637,"journal":{"name":"25th ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1985-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127046628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Calibration and Automation of Transmission Line Discriminators for FM Noise Measurement","authors":"J. Ashley","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323616","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323616","url":null,"abstract":"The use of a calibrated noise source is shown to be an improved method for calibrating the simple transmission line discriminator for FM noise measurements. The value for excess noise in the source, a simple power measurement, and a frequency read from the baseband spectrum analyzer can be used to determine discriminator slope and all of the other calibration factors. The the theory and operation of the new methods are discussed.","PeriodicalId":101637,"journal":{"name":"25th ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"67 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1985-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126264070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Semi Automated Scalar-Vector Setup for Load and Source Pull Measurement","authors":"M. Avasarala","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323622","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323622","url":null,"abstract":"A semi automated scalar vector measurement setup for the characterization of a GaAs power FET is described. Input and output impedances of a power FET can be measured as a function of a scalar parameter such as Pout, gain, efficiency, AM/PM, etc. Computer control enables quick, accurate and repeatable measurements right up to the chip device plane. Results of a single stage Internally Matched power FET designed using measurements from the above setup are given.","PeriodicalId":101637,"journal":{"name":"25th ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"111 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1985-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129456905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Precision Alignment of I/Q Detectors Using Fourier Transforms","authors":"Robert Kyle","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323630","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323630","url":null,"abstract":"Solid state microwave power devices used in phased array radars are approaching peak pulse powers that only allow characterization under pulsed conditions. This type measurement is necessary because of excessive thermal stress when the devices are operated in CW mode. Pulsed characteriztion is also desired if pulse width is less than the thermal time constant of the device. New techniques for measuring pulsed microwave S-parameters have become necessary as a result of this trend in GaAs MMIC and discrete GaAs FETs. This paper describes the coherent detection process used in a pulsed test set designed to characterize active phased array modules. Both the analytical and measurement approach to precision alignment of the I/Q detectors to achieve output errors of less than 0.1 dB and 0.1 degrees are detailed. The fundamental approach is to inject an offset frequency into the I/Q detector, digitize the results and perform FFTs on the complex time domain results yielding an image rejection value of the offset frequency. This image level is directly related to the phase and amplitude imbalance of the I/Q detector.","PeriodicalId":101637,"journal":{"name":"25th ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1985-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122129846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Automatic Calibration System for Diode Power Detectors","authors":"B. Herscher, R. Britton","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323618","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323618","url":null,"abstract":"An automated system for the calibration of low-barrier Schottky diode detectors used in microwave power measurements is presented. A computer-controlled calibrator circuit is employed to generate precise calibration data using a simple thermal power meter as a reference. This permits diode detectors to be used for absolute power measurements with the accuracy generally associated with thermistor power meters.","PeriodicalId":101637,"journal":{"name":"25th ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1985-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124798419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"De-Embedded Measurements Using the HP 8510 Microwave Network Analyzer","authors":"Glenn E Elmore","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323625","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323625","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a. technique for modifying the error coefficients used inside the HP 8510A to provide a measurement vantage point different from that which normal calibration and measurement techniques will allow. Such modification enables the HP 8510A to display data as though it had been calibrated at a measurement plane separated from the actual calibration plane by an embedding network. This technique, called de-embedding, enables direct device measurement at measurement planes for which suitable calibration standards are unavailable or inconvenient to use. While not totally general, the technique can accommodate many fixturing applications (the same ones to which conventional calibration techniques apply), particularly if certain attributes are included in the design and fabrication of the fixture. The technique may be easily extended to allow embedding the device under test in a hypothetical network to allow viewing the device as though it were actually in a circuit with such a. network. Some examples are given which demonstrate the measurement of a packaged transistor in a. fixture with various amounts of de-embedding. Finally, tile same transistor is shown de-embedded from the entire fixture and with a matching/filter network embedded allowing real time observation of the \"finished amplifier\" performance as a function of bias conditions. author has been with HP since 1972. The majority of that time was spent as a member of a lab team developing swept microwave sources, including the HP 8350 family of broadband plug-ins. Since 1981, he has been involved with the development of the HP 8511-8515 test sets for the HP 8510 and most recently was responsible for the development of the hardware and algorithms used as part of tile HP 85014A Active Device Measurements Pac.","PeriodicalId":101637,"journal":{"name":"25th ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1985-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130174757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Simpler Calibration Method for Six-Port Automatic Network Analyzers","authors":"L. Kaliouby, R. Bosisio","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323615","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1985.323615","url":null,"abstract":"Six-Port automatic network analyzers are increasingly used to measure the scattering matrix of active devices under test. However, tne calibration of such six-port junctions is often a lengthy and complex procedure. In this paper, a simple calibration method for this purpose is developed.","PeriodicalId":101637,"journal":{"name":"25th ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"48 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1985-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127940806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}