A Network Analyzer Incorporating Two Six-Port Reflectometers

Hoer, C.A.

doi:10.1109/tmtt.1977.1129276

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“…The simple power detection approach makes SPR an attractive candidate for developing an on-chip vector network analyzer (VNA) [5], which is promising for broadband dielectric spectroscopy analysis in micro total analysis systems (lTAS) [1]. However, CMOS processes have limited chip area and large process variations (e.g., up to 25% of resistance variation for resistors in addition to parasitic capacitance).…”

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A novel six-port circuit based on four quadrature hybrids

Zhang

Wang

2009

Int J RF and Microwave Comp Aid Eng

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A novel six-port circuit is proposed and demonstrated. The circuit is based on four quadrature hybrids. A prototype circuit is fabricated and characterized with microstrip lines. Reflection coefficients for a few loads are measured with the fabricated circuit to evaluate its performance. The results agree with those from an HP8510C network analyzer reasonably well. Using active inductors and varactors, the six-port circuit is also designed with a 0.13 lm CMOS process. The simulation results show that the operating frequency is tunable from 1 to 6.8 GHz.

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A novel six-port circuit based on four quadrature hybrids

Zhang

Wang

2009

Int J RF and Microwave Comp Aid Eng

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“…By using two six-port reflectometers in a dual six-port configuration, C. A. Hoer has shown in 1977 the possibility to measure all of the S-parameters of any linear reciprocal or nonreciprocal, passive or active two-port network [17]. Since then, extensive works have been made to develop automated dual six-port network analyzers to compete with commercial conventional solutions [18][19][20].…”

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One Decade Microwave Forward Network Analyzer Based on the Multi-Port Technique

Haddadi¹,

Lasri²

2012

PIER C

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Abstract-This paper presents a one decade low-cost forward network analyzer based on a modified six-port technique. An instrumentation integrating the hardware and software resources offering advantages such as robustness and compactness is developed. The microwave part of the system is fabricated in planar technology. Associated to this system, a one-step calibration procedure is implemented on an 8-bits microcontroller. The performance, in term of measurement accuracy, is evaluated by comparing the results obtained from the system proposed to those given by a conventional network analyzer in the frequency band 1-10 GHz.

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“…Recent work with new measurement devices based on six-port techniques [4][5][6][7] have indicated that complex signal ratios (including magnitude and phase information) can be determined with suitably designed six-port network analysers. Such networks feature low cost, good accuracy and stability and can easily be Paper 5637H (Ell), first designed to operate in a dynamic range of 50 dB.…”

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“…To date, phase-locked heterodyne receivers have been extensively employed in antenna pattern measurement applications. These devices are, however, based on complicated and expensive electronics and therefore are a major investment cost in any antenna measurement system.Recent work with new measurement devices based on six-port techniques [4][5][6][7] have indicated that complex signal ratios (including magnitude and phase information) can be determined with suitably designed six-port network analysers. Such networks feature low cost, good accuracy and stability and can easily be Paper 5637H (Ell), first designed to operate in a dynamic range of 50 dB.…”

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“…A number of six-port network configurations have already been devised to measure the full set of scattering parameters of a two-port network. Single as well as dual sixport network devices have been described [5][6][7][8]. In general, the single six-port configurations require the two ports of the device under test to be reversed during measurements and are therefore inconvenient for antenna tests.…”

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Design and analysis off a six-port receiver for use in near-field antenna measurements

Bialkowski

Woods

1987

IEE Proc. H Microw. Antennas Propag. UK

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The configuration, analysis and calibration of a six-port based receiver for near-field antenna measurements is described. The receiver operates in an approximate manner in which the transmission coefficient is obtained from a single measurement. Design rules are given which keep the operational errors of the device smaller than those introduced by the approximations inherent in the near-field measurement theory. Tests show that the receiver is accurate and stable when operated in a dynamic range of approximately 50 dB.The suitability of the six-port receiver in nearfield measurement systems is demonstrated through the measurement of radiation patterns of horn antennas. IntroductionWith the increasing development of new antenna systems there is a growing need for fast and accurate measurements of the radiation patterns of newly developed antennas. The two most popular antenna radiationpattern measurement techniques are the far-field range and the more recent near-field range with its associated near-to far-field zone transformation [1-3]. Far-fields measurements have the advantage that the required fields are measured directly. The results can, however, be influenced by external factors including the surrounding terrain and the imposed weather conditions. By contrast near-field systems feature a controlled environment but usually require a computer for scan control, data storage and finally post processing of results. A common requirement of both near-field and far-field ranges is the need for a stable combination of RF source and receiver. To date, phase-locked heterodyne receivers have been extensively employed in antenna pattern measurement applications. These devices are, however, based on complicated and expensive electronics and therefore are a major investment cost in any antenna measurement system.Recent work with new measurement devices based on six-port techniques [4][5][6][7] have indicated that complex signal ratios (including magnitude and phase information) can be determined with suitably designed six-port network analysers. Such networks feature low cost, good accuracy and stability and can easily be Paper 5637H (Ell), first designed to operate in a dynamic range of 50 dB. The six-port network analysers are therefore a potentially attractive alternative to conventional receivers used in near-field measurements. They may also be suited to farfield ranges if a 50 dB dynamic range is sufficient.During antenna testing it is necessary to measure the characteristics of two-port networks formed by the connection of the test and probe antennas, respectively. A number of six-port network configurations have already been devised to measure the full set of scattering parameters of a two-port network. Single as well as dual sixport network devices have been described [5][6][7][8]. In general, the single six-port configurations require the two ports of the device under test to be reversed during measurements and are therefore inconvenient for antenna tests. Dual six-port networks overcome this drawback but at t...

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A Network Analyzer Incorporating Two Six-Port Reflectometers

Cited by 140 publications

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A novel six-port circuit based on four quadrature hybrids

A novel six-port circuit based on four quadrature hybrids

One Decade Microwave Forward Network Analyzer Based on the Multi-Port Technique

Design and analysis off a six-port receiver for use in near-field antenna measurements

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