{"title":"Measuring amplifier noise on a noise source calibration radiometer","authors":"G. Williams","doi":"10.1109/CPEM.1994.333234","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CPEM.1994.333234","url":null,"abstract":"The complex noise parameters of amplifiers and other active devices are measured on radiometers designed to calibrate noise sources. A summary of the method is presented together with a set of results.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":388647,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest","volume":"175 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126954149","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":"Multi-variance analysis: last improvements and practical utilization","authors":"F. Vernotte, G. Zalamansky, E. Lantz","doi":"10.1109/CPEM.1994.333315","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CPEM.1994.333315","url":null,"abstract":"The multi-variance analysis yields a better sensitivity for the measurement of the frequency noise altering the oscillators as well as an estimation of the measurement uncertainties. This method has been improved in order to measure simultaneously drift and noise coefficients and non-equally spaced timing sequences. We defined a new standard of time stability measurement which is used for classical clocks as well as millisecond pulsars.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":388647,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133316921","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}
M. Breton, P. Tremblay, C. Julien, N. Cyr, M. Tetu
{"title":"Study of a 196.0 THz (1529 nm) frequency standard based on an optically pumped rubidium vapor","authors":"M. Breton, P. Tremblay, C. Julien, N. Cyr, M. Tetu","doi":"10.1109/CPEM.1994.333383","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CPEM.1994.333383","url":null,"abstract":"We study the performance-of 196.0 THz (1529 nm) DFB lasers frequency-locked to absorption lines of a rubidium vapor optically pumped at 384 THz (780 nm). We describe a simple theoretical model giving the absorption profile of such a vapor. The measured frequency stability of two DFB lasers frequency-locked to these lines reaches a level of 8/spl times/10/sup -10/.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":388647,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133617054","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 low-current precision DC, AC and DC/AC clamp-on measurement sensor","authors":"S. Ren, Hengchun Ding, S. She","doi":"10.1109/CPEM.1994.333389","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CPEM.1994.333389","url":null,"abstract":"A low-current precision DC, AC and DC/AC clamp-on measurement sensor is described that can be used to make on-line calibration and measurement of DC, AC and DC/AC low-current in industry and laboratory. The sensor features current ratio accuracy grade of better than (5/spl sim/10)/spl times/10/sup -4/ for 10/spl sim/200 amperes current range, current resolution of 0.01 ampere, and transient response time of less than 1/spl times/10/sup -3/ second for the DC, AC and DC/AC clamp-on prototype.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":388647,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest","volume":"97 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134352145","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 self-calibrating standard instrument for current transformer calibration","authors":"I. Zoltán","doi":"10.1109/CPEM.1994.333241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CPEM.1994.333241","url":null,"abstract":"A new current comparator-based self-calibrating instrument for current transformer calibration has been developed. The instrument measures the in-phase and quadrature components of the error by means of a digital vector voltmeter. The built-in ratio matching unit makes it possible to compare current transformers of different ratios. A set of built-in auxiliary windings ensure complete on-site self-testing of the instrument. The ratio matching unit can be tested and calibrated by the anti-offset method. The basic accuracy of the instrument is 2 ppm with 0.1 ppm resolution.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":388647,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest","volume":"199 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133781937","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 review of realizations and comparisons of Josephson array voltage standards","authors":"T. J. Witt","doi":"10.1109/CPEM.1994.333167","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CPEM.1994.333167","url":null,"abstract":"This presentation will review realizations of reference standards of voltage based on arrays of Josephson junctions and efforts to compare the standards of different laboratories.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":388647,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133866125","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 present watt balance: a measure of its resolution","authors":"P. T. Olsen, R. Steiner, G. R. Jones, E. Williams","doi":"10.1109/CPEM.1994.333181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CPEM.1994.333181","url":null,"abstract":"It was possible to operate the watt balance in the normal mode, but with the magnetic field reduced by more than six orders of magnitude. This mode of operation allowed the investigation of possible sources of systematic errors not specifically connected with the magnetic field, but rather with the balance environment. This measurement revealed a general lack of environmental effects and indicated an upper limit of resolution less than thirty parts per billion for a potential watt evaluation.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":388647,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125547944","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 possibility of reducing the effect of interrogation phase noise on the frequency stability in passive frequency standards","authors":"D. Venot, R. Barillet, C. Audoin","doi":"10.1109/CPEM.1994.333405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CPEM.1994.333405","url":null,"abstract":"Due to an intermodulation effect, the local oscillator phase noise may limit the medium term frequency stability of passive frequency standards. A new possibility of reducing this effect is presented. The mathematical approach is confirmed by a simulation of the frequency standard behavior. Optimal demodulation waveforms are given.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":388647,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest","volume":"66 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115841537","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":"Large signal load-pull measurements using six-port reflectometers","authors":"F. Deshours, E. Bergeault, L. Jallet, B. Huyart","doi":"10.1109/CPEM.1994.333395","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CPEM.1994.333395","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes an active load-pull measurement system, using two six-port junctions for nonlinear characterization of power transistors. Load-pull measurements on a 600 /spl mu/m MESFET have been performed at 2 GHz.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":388647,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest","volume":"159 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132562568","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":"Advancements in picosecond resolution time interval measurement techniques","authors":"L. Dobos","doi":"10.1109/CPEM.1994.333311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CPEM.1994.333311","url":null,"abstract":"New, efficient measurement techniques are used to adequately characterize the actual performance of the new generation of programmable equivalent time sequential sampling oscilloscopes. These instruments provide new time interval measurement capabilities with increased repeatability and accuracy. Subpicosecond repeatability for risetime measurements of fast step generators (20 ps transition time) has been observed. A typical timebase related peak error of 3 ps for short time interval measurements (up to tens of ns) has been shown. A brief introduction on the horizontal timebase error sources is followed by the description of the automated measurement techniques. Finally actual measurement results are shown using the described techniques.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":388647,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134383639","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}