Title :
Comparison of Single Diode Vs. Dual Diode Detectors for Microwave Power Detection
fDate :
May 31 1983-June 3 1983
Abstract :
In this article we review basic diode detection as it pertains to microwave power measurements. The detected voltage as a function of input voltage is derived for the single diode detector, and several of the limitations and drawbacks are explored. The concept of a balanced detector is then explored and its advantages examined. A family of curves is given showing the worst case errors due to harmonics for both the single diode and the balanced detector.
Keywords :
Conductors; Dynamic range; Envelope detectors; Equations; Leakage current; Microwave measurements; Power measurement; Radio frequency; Schottky diodes; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1983 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1983.1130912
