{"title":"Design, Construction and Calibration of 18-40 GHz W.G. Network Analyzers Using the HP 8410 and Two Down-Convertors","authors":"R. Lane","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323582","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323582","url":null,"abstract":"Describes the design, construction and calibration of network analyzers using the HP 8410 and two down converters.","PeriodicalId":137724,"journal":{"name":"23rd ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115131303","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":"Verification of System Specifications of a High Performance Network Analyzer","authors":"R. Pollard","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323576","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323576","url":null,"abstract":"The usual way in which a microwave measurement system is specified provides a statement of accuracy under stated conditions. Independently calibrated parts are employed to verify that the system is performing to specification at specific points. This contribution discusses the specification of a network analyser in terms of the effective characteristics of the measurement ports after calibration. It is then possible to calculate the accuracy of measurement possible for a given calibration technique and device under test and to devise a technique for the verification of the specification of the measurement port characteristics.","PeriodicalId":137724,"journal":{"name":"23rd ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130316654","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":"Determining The Measurement Accuracy of the HP 8510 Microwave Network Analyzer","authors":"B. Donecker","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323577","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323577","url":null,"abstract":"Presents methodologies to determine measurement accuracy of the HP Micrwoave Network Analyzer and explains applications for its use.","PeriodicalId":137724,"journal":{"name":"23rd ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"88 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124172003","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":"Let Time Domain Response Provide Additional Insight into Network Behavior","authors":"D. Rytting","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323583","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323583","url":null,"abstract":"Traditional vector network analyzers, measuring magnitude and phase of network characteristics as a function of frequency, have proven invaluable in design, testing, and metrology applications. The ability to now evaluate network responses as a function of time following application of a step or impulse stimulus provides substantial important data for network analysis. This paper describes time-domain testing fundamentals and then presents numerous practical examples of the value of both time-domain measurements and simultaneous time- and frequency-domain testing.","PeriodicalId":137724,"journal":{"name":"23rd ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123601049","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 0.1 TO 50 GHz Automatic Netowrk Analyzer","authors":"J. Benet","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323575","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323575","url":null,"abstract":"An Automatic Network Analyzer (ANA) covering the range from 0.1 to 50 GHz was built at Rockwell International Corporation by modifying a standard Hewlett Packard 8409C Network Analyzer, Basically, the changes involve adding a phase-locked, local oscillator (8 to 18 GHz), an amplifier/switch interface unit, and dual directional millimeter waveguide test sets, which incorporate RF and LO mu1tip1iers, directional couplers, and downconverting mixers. The ANA was designed to measure all four S-parameters at millimeter frequencies with the convenience, accuracy, and dynamic range comparable to the HP8409C at 18 GHz. An elaborate software package was developed which provides a wide range of functional operations using the HP9836 computer. A description of the system and its performance are presented in this paper.","PeriodicalId":137724,"journal":{"name":"23rd ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128893749","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":"WR-22 Millimeter Adapter for HP-8409 VANA","authors":"W. Seal","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323580","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323580","url":null,"abstract":"This concept paper describes a WR-22 (41 - 47 GHz) millimeter wave frequency extension adapter, currently under development. for the HP-8409 series VANA. The adapter uses up and down frequency conversion techniques. The local oscillators are phase locked to the 8409 VTO synthesizer 10 MHz reference osillator, to enable a full coherent system. The adapter wi11 enable full vector-connected measurements using both 8 and 12 term error models. It will also measure transmission characteristics of devices that are not colinear. Operation is identified to the standard 8409 using a waveguide calibration kit at frequencies less than 18.0 GHz. The operational capabilities of the standard 8409 over the 0.1 to 18.0 GHz frequency range are undisturbed. This frequency extension adapter is also hardware compatible with the 8542 and 8510 series VANA's, as well as the manual 8410 network analyzer.","PeriodicalId":137724,"journal":{"name":"23rd ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"285 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132103420","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":"Two-Port Verification Standards in 3.5mm and 7mm for Vector Automatic Network Analyzers","authors":"M. Maury, G. Simpson","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323584","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323584","url":null,"abstract":"Verification standards are required to determine the accuracy of Vector Automatic Network Analyzer (VANA) measurements. This paper deals with \"two-port\" verification standards which are basically beadless air dielectric transmission lines which can be made to provide a wide range of accurately known S-parameters. Standards in 3.5mm and 7mm configurations will be discussed as well as the criticalness of the test port on standards of this type. Construction details, calibration techniques and measurement results are presented. Also covered wi11 be recommendations for verification kits, their configuration and implementation in an in-house metrology program.","PeriodicalId":137724,"journal":{"name":"23rd ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"65 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114300018","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 95 GHz Dual Six-Port Network Analyzer","authors":"M. Weidman","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323578","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323578","url":null,"abstract":"A dual six-port network analyzer operating over the frequency range of 94-96 GHz in WR-10 waveguide is described. The system is used for calibrating one and two-port devices for power, reflection coefficient, attenuation and phase shift.","PeriodicalId":137724,"journal":{"name":"23rd ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123218422","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":"Analysis of Polarimetric-Phased-Array Modeformer Feeds with SNAP","authors":"R. Speciale","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323587","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323587","url":null,"abstract":"A dual circular-polarization modeformer network, designed as a feed for polarimetric-phased-array monopulse antenna systems, has been analyzed using a new, highly portable and vastly expanded version of the general-purpose network scattering analysis program SNAP. The new expanded version of this program is written in Fortran-77 and runs on DEC VAX/VMS 11/780 computers or any similar 32-bit, virtual memory system. The new SNAP version provides unique capabilities suited to the scattering analysis of various types of large-scale phased-array modeformer networks, all having totally different topological configuration and typically including numerous multisection hybrids, phase shifters and auxiliary transmission lines, mutually interconnected in any given way.","PeriodicalId":137724,"journal":{"name":"23rd ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123321814","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":"ARFTG Traveling Experiment Kit Round Robin Program","authors":"Patsy Dea","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323585","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG.1984.323585","url":null,"abstract":"Vector Automatic Network Analyzer (VANA) system measurement uncertainty can be established only by controlled measurements using \" standards\" that have a known value within established limits. This presentation deals with the concept, standards, history, current status, and future plans for the ARFTG Traveling Experiment Kit Round Robin Program. Results of measurements, including the three major generations (8542, 8409, and 8510) of VANA's will be illustrated.","PeriodicalId":137724,"journal":{"name":"23rd ARFTG Conference Digest","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124042063","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}