{"title":"Investigations of connection repeatability for waveguides with different size apertures","authors":"M. Horibe, R. Kishikawa","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737353","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737353","url":null,"abstract":"Connection repeatability is mainly dependant on flange tolerances and aperture misalignment. A waveguide flange design establishing precise connections has been developed for use at millimeter and sub-millimeter wave frequencies up to 1.1 THz [1, 2]. Other research groups have investigated the misalignment effect of waveguide apertures on electromagnetic performance at the interface [3]. This paper describes simulation results of connection repeatability for waveguide TRL “through” line standards with two different sizes of aperture, undersized and about the same size when compared to a test-port aperture, in the WM-864 (WR-3, 220 GHz-330 GHz) frequency band. Comparisons between simulations and measurements are described.","PeriodicalId":290319,"journal":{"name":"82nd ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference","volume":"197 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123398382","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":"Digital predistortion method based on dynamic X-parameters","authors":"J. Verspecht, D. Root, T. Nielsen","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737338","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737338","url":null,"abstract":"An original way is presented to predistort signals for microwave components that show modulation-induced baseband memory effects. The method is based on the recently introduced dynamic X-parameter modeling technique for power amplifiers.","PeriodicalId":290319,"journal":{"name":"82nd ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference","volume":"95 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121553482","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":"Residual errors determination for vector network analyzer at a low resolution in the time domain","authors":"A. Savin, V. G. Guba, Benjamin D. Maxson","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737335","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737335","url":null,"abstract":"A method is introduced for determination of a vector network analyzer's calibration residual errors for measurement of the reflection coefficient. The method utilizes unscented Kalman filtering and spline interpolation time domain techniques. All three residual errors are calculated by processing the measured reflection coefficient of a single verification device, such as an air line terminated with a short or open network. The proposed method shows particular advantages when the use of a long verification line is impractical (e.g. at the wafer-level), or for measurements at low frequency ranges or similar cases when the resolution of conventional time domain methods is low. Experimental studies were conducted for two frequency ranges and in coaxial and on-wafer measurement environment. The proposed algorithm is a good candidate for a wide range of practical applications especially for measurement uncertainty estimation of cost-effective vector network analyzers.","PeriodicalId":290319,"journal":{"name":"82nd ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133448272","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}
W. Choi, S. Nelson, D.W. Ferwalt, R. Mongia, H. Shichijo, K. O. Kenneth
{"title":"Three-harmonic time-domain load-pull measurement system with the 40-GHz maximum third order harmonic frequency for nonlinear device characterization","authors":"W. Choi, S. Nelson, D.W. Ferwalt, R. Mongia, H. Shichijo, K. O. Kenneth","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737344","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737344","url":null,"abstract":"A three-harmonic time-domain load-pull measurement system, which operates up to 40 GHz for the highest harmonic, is demonstrated. The system uses a 50-GHz nonlinear vector network analyzer. The load generator is comprised of three synchronized signal generators and a harmonic combining network using cascaded broadband diplexers, as well as an optional mechanical tuner. Load-pull measurements are validated up to 16-GHz fundamental frequency by comparing the source impedance measured using a network analyzer and the Γopt measured using the load-pull measurement system. Measurements of a 0.25-μm GaN HEMT at 6-GHz fundamental frequency and a 0.5-μm InP HBT at 10-GHz fundamental frequency suggest that the power efficiency of amplifiers using the devices can be improved by 3-6% using the measurement results.","PeriodicalId":290319,"journal":{"name":"82nd ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126900733","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}
N. Shoaib, M. Sellone, A. Ferrero, L. Oberto, L. Brunetti
{"title":"Error propagation with different VNA calibration techniques at millimeter frequencies","authors":"N. Shoaib, M. Sellone, A. Ferrero, L. Oberto, L. Brunetti","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737351","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737351","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes the scattering parameters magnitude measurement and uncertainty comparison using different vector network analyzer (VNA) calibration algorithms at millimeter frequencies with WR10 (75 to 110 GHz) waveguides. The state of the art two port calibration algorithms Thru-Reflect-Line (TRL) and Quick Short-Open-Load-Thru (QSOLT) are considered in this comparison. The dimensional measurements for Shim WR10 are also carried out.","PeriodicalId":290319,"journal":{"name":"82nd ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference","volume":"92 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130707208","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}
I. Elshafiey, A. Sheta, M. Aldhaeebi, Mohammed A. Alzabidi, Z. Siddiqui
{"title":"Optimization of UWB applicator for hyperthermia treatment of human head","authors":"I. Elshafiey, A. Sheta, M. Aldhaeebi, Mohammed A. Alzabidi, Z. Siddiqui","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737363","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737363","url":null,"abstract":"An Ultra-Wideband (UWB) applicator for hyperthermia treatment of human head is developed. The system depends on the design of an array of small foot-print horn elements to allow the construction of large sized-array to surround the human-head. A waveform optimization tool is developed based on genetic algorithms to localize the energy into the tumor location. Computational analysis is performed using CST and experimental measurements are obtained using DASY5 system. Results of the field and SAR image distributions within the human head phantom illustrate the promising performance of this applicator design.","PeriodicalId":290319,"journal":{"name":"82nd ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129381914","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":"Improvements in high power LDMOS amplifier efficiency realized through the application of mixed-signal active loadpull","authors":"T. Barbieri, B. Noori","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737345","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737345","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the results of experimental large-signal characterization of a high power LDMOS amplifier using a mixed-signal active load pull system. The architecture of the system provides the freedom to present unique and independent reflection coefficients at multiple different frequencies. In this case the fundamental frequency, and the 2nd harmonic frequency were chosen, and the reflection coefficients presented to the output terminal of the transistor were captured at these two frequencies. A high voltage LDMOS power amplifier from Freescale Semiconductor was studied and the results will demonstrate that a distinct improvement in drain efficiency is realized through careful magnitude and phase selection of the reflection coefficient at the 2nd harmonic frequency while keeping the refection coefficient presented at the fundamental frequency at a constant optimized value.","PeriodicalId":290319,"journal":{"name":"82nd ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121688129","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}
Aaron T. Pereira, S. Albahrani, A. Parker, M. Heimlich, N. Weste, L. Dunleavy, S. Skidmore
{"title":"Trap model for GaN RF HEMT power switch","authors":"Aaron T. Pereira, S. Albahrani, A. Parker, M. Heimlich, N. Weste, L. Dunleavy, S. Skidmore","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737339","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737339","url":null,"abstract":"RF GaN HEMTs were characterized as power switches using pulsed IV system. The devices exhibited current collapse and ON resistance modulation. These trap effects were highly dependent on off state quiescent drain bias voltages. At higher switch voltages, the output power was reduced due increase in the ON resistance and collapse of drain current. Traps located on the surface between gate and drain caused RON modulation while the traps in the bulk beneath the gate plate caused current collapse. A power HEMT model incorporating traps was developed and simulations correctly predicted knee walk out due to increase in the ON resistance and current collapse due to bulk traps.","PeriodicalId":290319,"journal":{"name":"82nd ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116997303","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":"Non-contact probe calibration for THz-frequency device characterization","authors":"C. Caglayan, G. Trichopoulos, K. Sertel","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737357","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737357","url":null,"abstract":"We present a non-contact, on-wafer, broadband device and component testing methodology scalable to the THz band. The “contactless” probe setup is based on radiative coupling of vector network analyzer test ports onto the coplanar waveguide environment of monolithic devices and integrated circuits. Efficient power coupling is achieved via planar, broadband, antennas that act as the “virtual” probe-tips on the chip under test. For accurate S-parameter measurements, repeatable errors in the setup are calibrated. In this paper, we demonstrate for the first time experimental validation of the calibration of the new non-contact probes for the 325-500 GHz band (using WR 2.2 frequency extenders and a standard vector network analyzer as the backend). This non-contact probe setup is accurate, low-cost and is readily scalable down to the mmW band and up to the THz band (60GHz-3THz).","PeriodicalId":290319,"journal":{"name":"82nd ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference","volume":"61 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115530748","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 new technique for vector network analyzer calibration verification using a single reconfigurable device","authors":"Stergios Papantonis, N. Ridler, S. Lucyszyn","doi":"10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737352","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG-2.2013.6737352","url":null,"abstract":"A novel technique for verifying the calibration of systems, such as vector network analyzers, used for measuring air-filled metal-pipe rectangular waveguides is presented. The key aspect of the proposed method is that the verification device can be reconfigured to enable its characteristics to be changed by known amounts. The device introduces relative changes in its reflected and transmitted waves and is insensitive to errors introduced by waveguide flange misalignments. These errors would normally become increasingly more significant as frequency increases from the microwave to terahertz frequency ranges. A suitably modified WR-15 waveguide, operating in the 50 to 75 GHz frequency range, is presented as a proof-of-concept verification device and experimentally validated.","PeriodicalId":290319,"journal":{"name":"82nd ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115214948","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}