Uncertainty estimation in noise figure measurements at microwave frequencies

Author

Otegi, N. ; Collantes, J.M. ; Sayed, M.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electricity & Electron., Basque Country Univ., Bilbao

fYear

2005

fDate

13-13 May 2005

Firstpage

84

Lastpage

89

Abstract

In this paper, a specific simulation tool is developed in order to evaluate systematic error and measurement uncertainty associated to different methodologies for noise figure measurement of microwave circuits. The tool is based on Monte-Carlo algorithms and follows the recommendations of the IEC-ISO guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement (GUM). Representative examples are given to illustrate the capabilities of the proposed tool to assist microwave engineers in the selection of the methodology and the measurement setup best suited for their needs

Keywords

IEC standards; ISO standards; Monte Carlo methods; electric noise measurement; measurement errors; measurement uncertainty; microwave circuits; microwave measurement; GUM; IEC-ISO; Monte-Carlo algorithms; measurement uncertainty; microwave circuits; noise figure measurements; systematic error; Circuit simulation; Frequency estimation; Frequency measurement; Measurement uncertainty; Microwave circuits; Microwave frequencies; Microwave measurements; Microwave theory and techniques; Noise figure; Noise measurement;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Advanced Methods for Uncertainty Estimation in Measurement, 2005. Proceedings of the 2005 IEEE International Workshop on

Conference_Location

Niagara Falls, Ont.

Print_ISBN

0-7803-8979-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/AMUEM.2005.1594611

Filename

1594611