Measurement Module S parameters for vector network analyzer

Author

Bianco, Federica ; Naldini, G. ; Amado, J. ; Gonzalez, F. ; Chiale, S.

Author_Institution

Univ. Nac. de Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina

Volume

11

Issue

1

fYear

2013

fDate

Feb. 2013

Firstpage

236

Lastpage

241

Abstract

The most frequently used to characterize RF devices is the Vector Network Analyzer (VNA). A VNA is constituted by a RF generator, measurement modules and multiple receivers. This work focuses on the implementation of the module S-parameter measurement, for cellular mobile bands from 0.8 to 2 GHz addition to complying with the characteristics of a VNA this module with the generator is an instrument independently for use in laboratory measurements, calibration and production lines in the electronics industry. We designed and implemented the distribution system of the signal, Directional Couplers, Radio Frequency Switching for Keys, Programmable Attenuators steps and a control system based on Micro controller.

Keywords

S-parameters; calibration; directional couplers; network analysers; RF devices; RF generator; RF switching; S-parameters measurement modules; VNA; calibration; cellular phone bands; control system; directional couplers; distribution system; electronics industry; frequency 0.8 GHz to 2 GHz; laboratory measurements; microcontroller; multiple receivers; production lines; programmable attenuators steps; vector network analyzer; Biomedical imaging; Instruments; Materials; Radio frequency; Scattering parameters; Sea measurements; Software; Module; Phase; Sweeper; VNA;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Latin America Transactions, IEEE (Revista IEEE America Latina)

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1548-0992

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TLA.2013.6502809

Filename

6502809