Title :
Impedance synthesis algorithms for hybrid harmonic load pull
Author :
Hosein, Bryan ; Beauchamp, Timothy
Author_Institution :
Focus Microwaves, Dollard des Ormeaux, QC, Canada
Abstract :
This document presents a hybrid harmonic load pull system and the associated impedance synthesis algorithms. Specifically, these algorithms are used to combine passive harmonic impedance synthesis using electromechanical tuners with open loop active injection to present a combined hybrid load impedance to a device under test (DUT). The key advantage of said algorithms is that they allow any DUT impedance to be matched with a minimum of injected power.
Keywords :
integrated circuit testing; DUT impedance; device under test; electromechanical tuner; hybrid harmonic load pull; hybrid load impedance; impedance synthesis algorithm; open loop active injection; passive harmonic impedance synthesis; Harmonic analysis; Impedance; Microwave amplifiers; Microwave measurement; Microwave transistors; Tuners; active injection; electromechanical tuner; harmonic impedance synthesis; load pull; open loop; virtual load;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference (EuMC), 2013 European
Conference_Location :
Nuremberg