An envelope domain measurement test setup to acquire linear scattering parameters

In this paper, the functionality of a vector network analyzer VNA is implemented using the concept of software defined measurements (SDM) [1], called SDM-VNA. A general measurement set-up based on a vector signal generator (VSG) and a vector signal analyzer (VSA) is used. The set-up allows complete...

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Published in2008 72nd ARFTG Microwave Measurement Symposium pp. 54 - 57
Main Authors Zenteno, E., Isaksson, M., Wisell, D., Keskitalo, N., Andersen, O.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.12.2008
Subjects
Calibration
Hardware
Radio frequency
Scattering parameters
Signal analysis
Signal generators
Software measurement
Switches
Testing
Vectors
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Summary:In this paper, the functionality of a vector network analyzer VNA is implemented using the concept of software defined measurements (SDM) [1], called SDM-VNA. A general measurement set-up based on a vector signal generator (VSG) and a vector signal analyzer (VSA) is used. The set-up allows complete linear characterization using only one receiver. A calibration procedure to remove the systematic errors is applied to the results and compared with a modern VNA, showing good agreement.
DOI:10.1109/ARFTG.2008.4804287