Title :
A Novel Measurement Standard for Nonlinear In-Band Distortion Characterization
Author :
Carvalho, Nuno Borges ; Pedro, José Carlos
Author_Institution :
Instituto de Telecomunica??es ? Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 AVEIRO ? Portugal, e-mail: nborges@ieee.org
Abstract :
This paper proposes a novel measurement standard for nonlinear in-band distortion characterization. Based on a previously established theoretical work, it first identifies the main limitations of noise power ratio figure of merit. Then, an appropriate alternative is proposed, along with its required measurement set-up.
Keywords :
Circuit testing; Distortion measurement; Frequency; Measurement standards; Noise figure; Noise measurement; Nonlinear distortion; Nonlinear systems; Signal to noise ratio; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
ARFTG Conference Digest-Spring, 57th
Conference_Location :
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5686-1
DOI :
10.1109/ARFTG.2001.327476
