Improving the Performance of a Millimeter-Wave Scalar Network Analyzer.

Abstract

This thesis describes improvements made to an existing Millimeter-Wave Scalar Network Analyzer. The system is automated and can be used to make return and/or insertion loss measurements from 60 to 90 GHz. Measurement data can be printed or plotted on a thermal printer. Additionally, a high resolution plot with up to 4 colors can be made on an external plotter. Other topics which are discussed includes software modification, improved performance in measurement taking, dynamic range of the system, component influence on measurements and comparison of device measurements with those obtained from previous theses and manufacturer specifications. Keywords include: Measurement Techniques, Millimeter-Wave, Scalar Network Analyzer, Automated Scalar Network Analyzer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA175265

Entities

People

  • David E. Falkner

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Analyzers
  • Classification
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Dynamic Range
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • High Resolution
  • Insertion Loss
  • Losses
  • Measurement
  • Millimeter Waves
  • Schottky Diodes
  • Specifications
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • 5G