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RF signal theory
Sampling techniques
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Understanding Important Parameters
Technologies effected by Power Measurements
DC and low-frequency
measurements can be
calculated by the formula: V RL
P=U2/R.
I
Amplitude
Power stays the same at every point.
t
Amplitude
cos() = phase angle between t
V and I
V I
Note:
Frequency of power is double the AC frequency
Power Units (W, dBm)
Amplitude
A logarithmic (decibel) scale is
often used to compare power
levels:
Relative Power t
P(dB) = 10 log (P/Pref)
Absolute Power
P(dBm) = 10 log (P/1mW)
Power Meters Measure Power Envelope
Rsource
RL 50 Ohms C Vout
Vsource ~
Dual-Diode Sensors
Rsource
RL C
Vsource ~
Vout
C
Fast Diode Sensors
Ccpl Ri
Rsource
RL C RC
Vsource ~
Vout
C RC
Ri
VSWR
Frequency
Bandwidth
Example: a 1900 MHz signal with a bandwidth of 5 MHz would require a sampling frequency of
just above 10 MHz to provide a sufficient number of data points to fully reconstruct the signal.
Sampling Techniques
Sampling
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3)
Product Specification Examples
Boonton Power Meters (excerpt)
Frequency: 40 GHz*
* Sensor dependent
47dBm
90dB
Frequency: up to 40 GHz
RF signal theory
Sampling techniques