Title :
Characterization of RF–DC Transfer Difference for Thermal Voltage Converters With Built-in Tees in the Frequency Range 1 MHz to 1 GHz
Author :
Free, George M. ; Lipe, Thomas E. ; Kinard, Joseph R. ; Sims, June E.
Author_Institution :
Electromagn. Div., National Inst. of Stand. & Technol., Boulder, CO
fDate :
4/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We describe the construction of thermal voltage converters (TVCs) with built-in tees and the characterization of their RF-dc differences in terms of power and impedance using thermistor mounts at frequencies greater than 100 MHz and in terms of conventional TVCs at lower frequencies. We also present a description of the measurement system and an uncertainty analysis
Keywords :
UHF measurement; convertors; measurement uncertainty; transfer standards; voltage measurement; 1 to 1000 MHz; AC-DC difference; RF-DC difference; RF-DC transfer difference; TVC; built-in tees; measurement system; thermal voltage converters; uncertainty analysis; Attenuators; Connectors; Frequency conversion; Impedance; Integrated circuit measurements; Radio frequency; Resistors; Thermal resistance; Thermistors; Voltage; Ac–dc difference; RF–dc difference; thermal converter; thermal voltage converter (TVC);
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIM.2007.890814
