Riding the Microwave

Sample microwave applications
 
  Signal generation
Simplifying radar testing
Digital modulation up to 40 GHz
 
  Power measurement
EIRP measurements
 
  Signal analysis
Power measurements on pulsed radar signals
Noise figure measurement
Scalar analysis with independent generation and spectrum analysis capability

Applications include filter tuning, measurements on frequency-converting DUTs, harmonics and subharmonics (i.e. frequency multiplier and divider).

The system can be enhanced by adding a second generator for testing double mixers or other frequency-converting devices.

Scalar and spectrum analysis
Setup for scalar network analysis in the microwave range using a
Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSP and a Signal Generator R&S SMR
Phase noise measurement – cross-correlation to reduce phase noise
 
  Vector network analysis
Frequency-converting frontend measurement
Antenna measurement with remote mixers