Handbook of Microwave Component Measurements: with Advanced VNA Techniques

This book provides state-of-the-art coverage for makingmeasurements on RF and Microwave Components, both active andpassive. A perfect reference for R&D and Test Engineers, withtopics ranging from the best practices for basic measurements, toan in-depth analysis of errors, correction methods, and uncertaintyanalysis, this book provides everything you need to understandmicrowave measurements. With primary focus on active and passivemeasurements using a Vector Network Analyzer, these techniques andanalysis are equally applicable to measurements made with SpectrumAnalyzers or Noise Figure Analyzers.

The early chapters provide a theoretical basis for measurementscomplete with extensive definitions and descriptions of componentcharacteristics and measurement parameters.  The latterchapters give detailed examples for cases of cable, connector andfilter measurements; low noise, high-gain and high power amplifiermeasurements, a wide range of mixer and frequency convertermeasurements, and a full examination of fixturing, de-embedding,balanced measurements and calibration techniques. The chapter ontime-domain theory and measurements is the most complete treatmenton the subject yet presented, with details of the underlyingmathematics and new material on time domain gating. As the inventorof many of the methods presented, and with 30 years as adevelopment engineer on the most modern measurement platforms, theauthor presents unique insights into the understanding of modernmeasurement theory.

Key Features:

• Explains the interactions between the device-under-test (DUT)and the measuring equipment by demonstrating the best practices forascertaining the true nature of the DUT, and optimizing the time toset up and measure
• Offers a detailed explanation of algorithms and mathematicsbehind measurements and error correction
• Provides numerous illustrations (e.g. block-diagrams forcircuit connections and measurement setups) and practical exampleson real-world devices, which can provide immediate benefit to thereader
• Written by the principle developer and designer of many of themeasurement methods described

This book will be an invaluable guide for RF and microwaveR&D and test engineers, satellite test engineers, radarengineers, power amplifier designers, LNA designers, and mixerdesigners. University researchers and graduate students inmicrowave design and test will also find this book of interest.

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