DocumentCode
1850487
Title
A Novel Method for Characterizing RF Automated Tuners
Author
Spirito, M. ; Alk, P.V. ; Mahmoudi, R. ; deKok, M. ; Tauritz, J.L.
Author_Institution
Laboratory of ECTM/DIMES, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Volume
40
fYear
2001
fDate
Nov. 2001
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
6
Abstract
A two-step method that avoids cumbersome and lengthy search procedures is described for efficiently calibrating automated load pull tuner systems. The calibration procedure is designed to ensure that the data points are homogeneously spread over the complete Smith chart covering all impedance conditions. The software package developed is adaptable to various types of automated tuners, is applicable to different measurement software systems e.g. Agilent VEE (Unix, Windows NT), Lab View, etc, and is useful in minimizing wear and tear on the tuners.
Keywords
Assembly; Calibration; Flowcharts; Impedance; Laboratories; Probes; Radio frequency; Software measurement; Software packages; Tuners; Automated tuners; Load Pull; calibration procedure;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
ARFTG Conference Digest-Fall, 58th
Conference_Location
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN
0-7803-5686-1
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ARFTG.2001.327492
Filename
4120195
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