Title :
Computer-aided noise analysis of linear multiport networks
Author_Institution :
Université de Limoges, Laboratoire de Communications Optiques et Microondes, Limoges, France
Abstract :
The limitations of the noise figure computation algorithm for linear multiports are discussed. The results obtained during analysis of two different circuits were selected to put into evidence the effects on accuracy of both matrix inversions and the `extraction re-embedding¿ procedure.
Keywords :
circuit analysis computing; equivalent circuits; linear network analysis; multiport networks; noise; passive networks; solid-state microwave circuits; computer aided noise analysis; extraction reembedding procedure; linear multiport networks; matrix inversions; microwave circuits; noise figure computation algorithm;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19870259
