Title :
A vector network analyzer-based near field scanner for MM-wave and THz receivers
Author :
Davis, Kyle ; Groppi, Chris ; Mani, Hamdi ; Wheeler, Caleb ; Walker, Coral
Author_Institution :
Arizona State Univ., Tempe, AZ, USA
Abstract :
Here we present the methodology and initial results for a new near-field antenna measurement system for sub-millimeter and terahertz receivers. The system is based on a 4-port VNA with two internal sources, which offers reduced complexity and cost when compared to previous systems.
Keywords :
measurement systems; millimetre wave receivers; network analysers; 4-port VNA; MM-wave receivers; THz receivers; internal sources; near field scanner; near-field antenna measurement system; submillimeter receivers; terahertz receivers; vector network analyzer; Antenna measurements; Complexity theory; Educational institutions; Extraterrestrial measurements; Generators; Receivers; Vectors;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz waves (IRMMW-THz), 2014 39th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Tucson, AZ
DOI :
10.1109/IRMMW-THz.2014.6956133
