Methods for Calibrating Standard-Signal Generators

Abstract

An investigation was made of the problems involved in calibrating standard signal generators. Signal leakage and several methods for detecting it were studied, since the determination of this leakage is required for accurate calibration. Although reliable information from a number of sources were compiled, it was concluded that no available single method of calibration was suitable for all instruments. As far as possible, all known methods for calibrating signal generators were studied to determine if any worthwhile improvements in any existing methods appeared possible. Some attempts were made to develop different methods, but no significant results were obtained.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 11, 1951
Accession Number
ADB221948

Entities

People

  • Gustavus A. Morgan Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Amplifiers
  • Attenuation
  • Calibration
  • Coaxial Cables
  • Crystal Rectifiers
  • Electron Tubes
  • Frequency
  • Generators
  • Local Oscillators
  • Measurement
  • Modulation
  • Oscillators
  • Radio Frequency
  • Signal Generators
  • Standards
  • Transmission Lines

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Systems Analysis and Design