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Accurate RF voltage measurements using a sampling voltage tracker

Journal Article · · IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/19.192325· OSTI ID:5202696
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  1. National Inst. of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD (USA)

The authors discuss the RF voltage measurement capability of an equivalent-time sampling system investigated over the frequency range of 1-100 MHz. The system is easily calibrated from step response measurements, independent of thermal transfer standards. Comparison measurements made with NBS-calibrated thermal converters show agreement generally within the stated uncertainties presently provided by NBS for such calibrations. The system offers several advantages over conventional thermal transfer techniques: ac/dc transfers are not required, loading and transmission line problems are reduced, and direct measurement of voltages from 2 V to as low as 10 mV are possible.

OSTI ID:
5202696
Journal Information:
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement; (USA), Journal Name: IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement; (USA) Vol. 38:2; ISSN IEIMA; ISSN 0018-9456
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English