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This site is devoted to teaching the fine art of high precision microwave measurements and is intended for internal use only .
An overview of microwave techniques is available on the Microwaves101 web site . This site includes a Microwave Encyclopedia , Microwave Calculators , and Microwave Acronym Dictionary .
Here are references and links to material that should be understood by all researchers hoping to utilize high frequency measurement methods
Transmission Lines [Basic Principles, Structure and Properties of Transmission Lines, Transmission Line Basics, Wiki Article]
The Impedance Concept [Characteristic Impedance]
Introduction to Network Analysis [NWA Basics, Fundamentals of Network Analysis, Another Intro to Network Analysis, Architecture of NWAs, Scattering Parameters, De-Embedding NWA Measurements, De-Embedding NWA Measurements (Updated), S-parameter measurements with Amplifiers]
Network Analyzer Calibrations [Calibrations, Introduction to VNA Calibration, Verification of Calibration, Manual: X-Band Waveguide Cal, Understanding VNA Calibrations, Advanced Calibration Methods]
Connector Care [Introduction, Agilent Connector Care web site]
Coaxial Connectors [Coaxial Connector Overview, Connector and Impedance, Swiss METAS Connector Bibliography]
Wafer Probe Measurements [Introduction, Dylan Williams' (NIST) page on wafer probe measurements]
Microwave-Bandwidth Oscilloscopes [Sampling Oscilloscopes]
Other Measurements [Attenuation, Digital Modualtion (including I/Q), Noise Measurements, Spectrum Analysis, Dielectric Measurements ]
Numerical Simulations of Maxwell's Equations [Practical Guide to 3D EM Simulation ]
High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) Software [HFSS v10 User Guide, HFSS v10 Online Help, HFSSv9 Seminar, Greg Ruchti Senior Thesis, Marc Pollak Senior Thesis]
Specialized Topics [S-Parameter Measurements in 2.4 mm connectors, Pulsed RF Measurements App Note, Pulsed RF Measurements Tutirial ]
Microwave Superconductivity [Overview of Superconductors and Microwaves, Tutorial on Microwave Superconductivity]
Presentation on Basic Microwave Measurements
RF Measurement Concepts from CERN
Anlage Lab Microwave Equipment
• Agilent E8364C PNA Microwave Network Analyzer covering the range from 45 MHz to 50 GHz [PNA Help (html), PNA Help8 (pdf), Data Sheet, Technical Specs, Config. Guide, Quick Start Guide, App. Note: De-Embedding S-Param Measurements, App. Note: Applying Error Corrections to NWA Measurements, App. Note: Improving NWA Dynamic Range]
• Agilent N5242A PNA-X Vector Network Analyzer covering the range from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz [PNA Help, Quick-Start Guide, PNA-X Configuration Guide, PNA-X Brochure, Specifications, Service Guide, App. Note: TRL* Calibration, App. Note: Accurate Measurement of Packaged Devices, IMD Measurements]
• Agilent N5242B PNA-X 4-port Vector Network Analyzer, 10 MHz – 26.5 GHz. In addition, two sets of Virginia Diodes frequency extenders for the 75 – 100 GHz and 220 – 330 GHz ranges. Full 2-port calibrated S-parameter measurements can be carried out over the entire frequency range. Antennas and quasi-optical components for these frequency ranges. This system can also operate in the time-domain with Virginia Diodes Up-converters and Down-converters. [Virginia Diodes Up/Down Converters Manual]
• Agilent E5062A ENA-L RF Network Analyzer, 300 kHz to 3 GHz [User's Guide, Programming Guide, Configuration Guide, Data Sheet, Support Web Site]
• Agilent 4396B Network / Spectrum / Impedance Analyzer 100 kHz – 1.8 GHz [User's Guide, Task Reference, Programming Guide, GPIB Command Reference, Function Reference, Performance-Test Manual, Configuration Guide]
• Agilent ESA-E Series E4407B Spectrum Analyzer covering the range from 10 kHz to 26.5 GHz. Options A4H, AYX, AYZ, B72, B75, BAB, V1D6 [Data Sheet, Configuration Guide, Spec. Guide, Quick Start Guide, Demonstration Guide, Meas. Guide and Prog. Examples, User's/Program. Ref. Vol. 1, User's/Program. Ref. Vol. 2, Calibration Guide, Preventative Maintenance, Spectrum Analyzer Speed, Optimizing Dynamic Range, Reducing Noise in Spectrum Analyzer Measurements]
• Aaronia SPECTRAN V6 Real-time spectrum analyzer, 10 MHz - 6 GHz []
• Keysight UXR0104A Real-Time Oscilloscope, 25 GHz bandwidth and 128 GS/s, 10-bit resolution [Keysight Infiniium UXR-Series Real-Time Oscilloscopes Users Guide]
• Tektronix AWG 70000 Arbitrary Waveform Generator, 50 GS/s [AWG70000 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Help Document, AWG70000 Programmer Manual]
• Agilent E8267D Vector PSG [Data Sheet, User's Guide, Key Reference, SCPI Command Reference, Configuration Guide, App Note: I/Q Modulation Considerations for PSG, Multi-Tone App Note, PSG Self-Guided Demo]
• HP 83620B 20 GHz microwave synthesizers [User's Guide]
• Agilent E8257C PSG Analog Signal Generator (250 kHz – 40 GHz) [Data Sheet, User's Guide, Configuration Guide, Service Guide, Programming Guide, Key Reference, Error Messages, App Note on flat output power
• Keysight N5173B 32 GHz EXG Analog microwave generator [User's Guide, Configuration Guide, Data Sheet, Getting Started Guide, SCPI Command Reference]
• HP 437B Microwave Power Meter
• HP 8403A Microwave Modulator
• HP 11713A Microwave Switch and Attenuator Driver
• HP 5340A 18 GHz frequency counter
• HP 8349B 0.1 W microwave amplifiers
• HP 87422A 1 Watt microwave amplifier
• Tektronix 494P 21 GHz spectrum analyzer
Agilent Training Materials
Agilent eSeminar: Back to Basics - RF Spectrum Analysis Basics
Anlage Downloadable Publications
Anlage Group Experimental Facilities
The 14th IEE Microwave Measurements Training Course , 2005. (Ref. No. 2005/10870)
RF and Microwave page at the Swiss METAS Metrology organization
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