Aldoumani et al., 2013 - Google Patents
Operation and calibration of VNA-based large signal RF IV waveform measurements system without using a harmonic phase reference standardAldoumani et al., 2013
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- Aldoumani A
- Tasker P
- Saini R
- Bell J
- Williams T
- Lees J
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- 81st ARFTG microwave measurement conference
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A new approach is presented that allows a Vector Network Analyzer to be operated as a Large Signal Network Analyzer without the need for a harmonic phase reference generator. The mode of operation exploits the architecture of a Rohde and Schwarz ZVA-67, which …
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