SENSITIVITY IMPROVEMENT IN PHASE NOISE MEASUREMENT
N. Majurec, R. Nagy, J. Bartolic
Abstract:
An automated microwave phase noise measuring system with improved sensitivity is presented. The system is based on two oscillators measuring method. Improvement of sensitivity can be achieved by increasing the power applied to the RF input of the balanced mixer. However, in classical arrangement of the two oscillators method this is not possible due to already high power contained in the signal carrier. In the proposed measuring system, carrier is suppressed by the resonator. In that way, it is possible to significantly increase RF power from oscillator under test. The sensitivity improvement ranges from 20 to 40 dB.
Keywords:
phase noise, measuring sensitivity
Download:
IMEKO-WC-2000-TC4-P143.pdf
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Event details
Event name:
XVI IMEKO World Congress
Title:

Measurement - Supports Science - Improves Technology - Protects Environment ... and Provides Employment - Now and in the Future

Place:
Vienna, AUSTRIA
Time:
25 September 2000 - 28 September 2000
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