DocumentCode
919875
Title
The Random Component of Mixer-Based Nonlinear Vector Network Analyzer Measurement Uncertainty
Author
Blockley, Peter Stuart ; Scott, Jonathan Brereton ; Gunyan, Daniel ; Parker, Anthony Edward
Author_Institution
Macquarie Univ., Sydney
Volume
55
Issue
10
fYear
2007
Firstpage
2231
Lastpage
2239
Abstract
The uncertainty, due to random noise, of the measurements made with a mixer-based nonlinear vector network analyzer are analyzed. An approximate covariance matrix corresponding to the measurements is derived that can be used for fitting models and maximizing the dynamic range in the measurement setup. The validity of the approximation is verified with measurements.
Keywords
covariance matrices; measurement uncertainty; mixers (circuits); nonlinear network analysis; random noise; approximate covariance matrix; fitting models; measurement uncertainty; mixer-based nonlinear vector network analyzer; random noise; Covariance matrix; Distortion measurement; Dynamic range; Frequency measurement; Measurement uncertainty; Microwave technology; Noise measurement; Phase measurement; Phase noise; Signal analysis; Nonlinear systems; phase measurement; uncertainty;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9480
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TMTT.2007.906515
Filename
4339603
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