Title :
Transmission response measurements of frequency translating devices
Author :
Clark, C.J. ; Moulthrop, A.A. ; Muha, M.S. ; Silva, C.P.
Author_Institution :
Aerosp. Corp., Los Angeles, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper presents two methods for accurately determining the transmission response of frequency translating devices: an inferred response technique using a vector network analyzer, and a direct response technique utilizing a microwave transition analyzer. Tradeoffs between these two approaches are presented along with results for a 20 GHz downconverter. The emphasis here is on single-sideband converters, but the application to double-sideband converters is also described briefly.
Keywords :
calibration; microwave frequency convertors; microwave measurement; microwave mixers; network analysers; 20 GHz; direct response technique; double-sideband converters; downconverter; frequency translating devices; inferred response technique; microwave transition analyzer; single-sideband converters; transmission response measurements; vector network analyzer; Attenuators; Band pass filters; Distortion measurement; Error correction; Frequency measurement; Mixers; Phase distortion; Phase measurement; Phase shifters; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1996., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3246-6
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1996.512171
