Title :
Precise calibration of a rotary vane attenuator at 35 GHz using a homodyne network analyser
Author_Institution :
Royal Signals & Radar Establishment, Great Malvern, UK
Abstract :
A calibration technique for a homodyne network analyser, constructed in a waveguide, is described which is suitable for the calibration of the current UK national attenuation standards. The advantages of network analysis techniques over those currently used for attenuator calibrations at national standards level are described in detail.
Keywords :
calibration; microwave measurement; network analysers; waveguide attenuators; 35 GHz; calibration technique; homodyne network analyser; national standards; rotary vane attenuator; waveguide;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19820702
