Title :
A new noise parameter measurement method results in more than 100x speed improvement and enhanced measurement accuracy
Author :
Simpson, Gary ; Ballo, David ; Dunsmore, Joel ; Ganwani, Amar
Author_Institution :
Maury Microwave Corp., Ontario, CA
Abstract :
A new method for noise parameter measurements is introduced, with better than 100times speed improvement over traditional methods. The setup is simple and easy to configure, and the entire calibration and measurement process is very fast, making dense frequency spacing practical. The new method produces smoother data with lower scatter, and the dense frequency spacing eliminates shifts due to aliasing and makes it easier to identify the scatter and outliers.
Keywords :
calibration; electric noise measurement; microwave measurement; calibration; dense frequency spacing; measurement accuracy; microwave measurements; noise parameter measurement; speed improvement; Circuit noise; Equations; Impedance measurement; Microwave measurements; Noise figure; Noise measurement; Optimized production technology; Power measurement; Velocity measurement; Working environment noise; low noise amplifiers; microwave measurements; noise figure; noise parameters;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Measurement Symposium, 2008 72nd ARFTG
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2300-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2300-2
DOI :
10.1109/ARFTG.2008.4804299
