Microwave Amplifier Figure of Merit Measurement

Cerovecki, D.; Malaric, K.

doi:10.2478/v10048-008-0024-9

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Microwave Amplifier Figure of Merit Measurement

Measurement Science Review

Volume 8 (2008): Issue 4 (August 2008)

By: D. Cerovecki and K. Malaric

Open Access

|Aug 2008

Abstract

In this paper, the figure of merit of microwave amplifiers is measured. They are gain, 1 dB compression point and two tone third- order intercept products. The measurement setup as well as the method of measurement are shown. The measured amplifier can be used for student laboratory exercise as well as for appropriate scientific research.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10048-008-0024-9 | Journal eISSN: 1335-8871

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Language: English

Page range: 104 - 107

Published on: Aug 27, 2008

Published by: Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Measurement Science

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: Volume open

Keywords:

microwave amplifier,

figure of merit,

gain,

third-order intercept point,

1db compression point

Related subjects:

Engineering,

Electrical engineering,

Control engineering, metrology and testing

© 2008 D. Cerovecki, K. Malaric, published by Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Measurement Science
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons License.

Volume 8 (2008): Issue 4 (August 2008)