UNIT V

MICROWAVE MEASUREMENTS
INTRODUCTION

5.1 VSWR METER

Figure shows VSWR Meter

5.2 SPECTRUM ANALYSER

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Figure Shows Spectrum Analyser

5.3 NETWORK ANALYSER

Figure Shows Schematic block diagram of complex network analyser

Figure Shows Schematic block diagram of harmonic frequency converter

Figure Shows Reflection Transmission test unit

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Figure Shows S parameter test

S 11 , S 21 , S 22 , S12

5.4 POWER MEASUREMENTS

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5.4.1 SCHOTTKY BARRIER DIODE SENSOR

A Zero biased Schottky barrier diode is used as a square law detector whose
output is proportional to the input power, since diode resistance is a strong
function of temperature, the circuit is designed such that input matching is
not affected by diode resistance as shown in the equivalent circuit. The diode
detectors can be used to measure power levels as low as 70dBm

Figure shows Equivalent circuit of Schottky barrier diode sensor

5.4.2 BOLOMETER SENSOR

Figure shows Thermistor mount

5.4.3 POWER METER

Figure shows Principle of power meter bridge circuit a) Single bridge b) Double
bridge for Compensation

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5.4.4 THERMOCOUPLE SENSOR

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5.4.5 HIGH POWER MEASURED BY THE CALORIMETRIC METHOD

Static calorimeters

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Circulating Calorimeters

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Figure Shows Microwave Calorimeter

5.5 INSERTION LOSS AND ATTENUATION MEASUREMENTS

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