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Performing Mixer Measurements With The Vector Network Analyzer ZVA + ZVA-K4 Frequency Conversion Option
January 22, 2010
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•Application Note: Performing Mixer Measurements With The Vector Network Analyzer ZVA + ZVA-K4 Frequency Conversion Option
•Application Note: Performing Mixer Measurements With The Vector Network Analyzer ZVA + ZVA-K4 Frequency Conversion Option
By Rohde & Schwarz
This document is designed to be a guide to help point the user in the right direction for configuring the ZVA and ZVT Vector Network Analyzers to make relevant measurements on mixers.
Conversion Loss (or Gain) is a measure of the power change when the Mixer is converting the RF frequency to the IF frequency. It is defined as the ratio between the Pout (IF) level and the Pin (RF) level and is expressed in dB.
Conversion measurements can be performed as a function of both frequency and amplitude.
Typical Conversion measurements on a mixer include:
- Conversion Loss / Gain over frequency range of interest.
- Mixer dynamic range / compression of the RF input signal.
- Conversion Loss / Gain as a function of LO power level.
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•Application Note: Performing Mixer Measurements With The Vector Network Analyzer ZVA + ZVA-K4 Frequency Conversion Option
