Title :
Error Minimization in Network Analyzer Measurement of Varactor Quality (Short Papers)
Author :
Benson, Walter S., Jr. ; Uhlir, Arthur, Jr.
fDate :
4/1/1977 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Errors are minimized in the four-bias measurement of varactor quality by a holder designed so that Rs/Z0 ≈ 1.5/√ Q. The optimum intermediate biases depend upon the expected error in reflection coefficient measurements.
Keywords :
Bandwidth; Capacitance; Circuit testing; Diodes; Extraterrestrial measurements; Frequency measurement; Observatories; Q factor; Radio astronomy; Varactors;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMTT.1977.1129097