Large-Signal Network Analysis for Over-the-Air Test of Up-Converting and Down-Converting Phased Arrays

Published

June 1, 2019

Author(s)

Alec Weiss, Dylan Williams, Jeanne Quimby, Rod Leonhardt, Thomas Choi, Zihang Chen, Kate Remley, andreas Molisch, Ben Jamroz, Jake Rezac, Peter Vouras

Abstract

We explore large-signal network analysis for the over-the-air test of up-converting and down-converting phased arrays. The approach first uses a vector network analyzer to calibrate the impulse response of an over-the-air test system at RF. The vector network analyzer is then power- and phase-calibrated and utilized with the over-the-air test system for the measurement of up-converting and down-converting phased arrays with an IF input or output. We illustrate the approach with measurements of a down-converting phased array.

Proceedings Title

International Microwave Symposium

Conference Dates

June 2-7, 2019

Conference Location

Boston, MA, US

Pub Type

Conferences

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Keywords

large-signal network analysis, over-the-air test, upconverter, down-converter, phased array, phase calibration, vector network analyzer.

Citation

Weiss, A. , Williams, D. , Quimby, J. , Leonhardt, R. , Choi, T. , Chen, Z. , Remley, K. , Molisch, A. , Jamroz, B. , Rezac, J. and Vouras, P. (2019), Large-Signal Network Analysis for Over-the-Air Test of Up-Converting and Down-Converting Phased Arrays, International Microwave Symposium, Boston, MA, US, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=927315 (Accessed November 23, 2024)