Title :
The Random Component of Mixer-Based Nonlinear Vector Network Analyzer Measurement Uncertainty
Author :
Blockley, Peter Stuart ; Scott, Jonathan Brereton ; Gunyan, Daniel ; Parker, Anthony Edward
Author_Institution :
Macquarie Univ., Sydney
Abstract :
The uncertainty, due to random noise, of the measurements made with a mixer-based nonlinear vector network analyzer are analyzed. An approximate covariance matrix corresponding to the measurements is derived that can be used for fitting models and maximizing the dynamic range in the measurement setup. The validity of the approximation is verified with measurements.
Keywords :
covariance matrices; measurement uncertainty; mixers (circuits); nonlinear network analysis; random noise; approximate covariance matrix; fitting models; measurement uncertainty; mixer-based nonlinear vector network analyzer; random noise; Covariance matrix; Distortion measurement; Dynamic range; Frequency measurement; Measurement uncertainty; Microwave technology; Noise measurement; Phase measurement; Phase noise; Signal analysis; Nonlinear systems; phase measurement; uncertainty;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMTT.2007.906515
