Articles - General

Vector Network Analyzer Primer

"Reflectometer Measurements - Revisited"

Twenty-four years ago Wiltron (nor Anritsu) published a Technical Review "Why Tolerate Unnecessary Measurement Errors," long since out of print.  Thousands were printed and it was widely used by test engineers.  This review will include some of the material originally presented in 1975 - as it still very important - and addresses problems that regularly appear in current applications.

"Practical Tips on making WiMax field measurements Part 1"

"Practical Tips on making WiMax field measurements Part 2"

Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) digital communications technology is based on wireless transmission methods defined by the IEEE-802.16 air interface standard. Intended for wireless metropolitan area networks, it provides broadband wireless access up to 30 miles for fixed stations, and 3 to 10 miles for mobile stations. WiMAX has a range of potential uses, including providing high-speed mobile data and telecommunications services (such as 4G), as a wireless alternative to cable and DSL for last mile broadband access, and to connect Wi-Fi hotspots with each other and to other parts of the Internet.

Smart Signal Analyzer Decodes 100 Hz to 8 GHz

An innovative front-end architecture based on a 9.5-to-17.5 GHz LO arms the Signature analyzer to capture modulation bandwidths to 30 MHz with stunning frequency and amplitude accuracy.

Antenna Pattern Measurement: Concepts and Techniques

by Michael D. Foegelle

A-GPS Antenna Performance: Over-the-Air Test Method

Using MET/CAL Plus for RF Calibration

Partner Portal - Precision Measurements

Automating the calibration process with MET/CAL Plus calibration management software can help you manage and calibrate your RF workload efficiently.

The Challenges of Precision Analog Modulation Measurement

Laboratories performing RF calibration report that analog modulation meters and analyzers are a part of their workload that cannot be ignored.

GTEM

Application of GTEM Cells to Wireless Communication Transceiver Designs

By Pink Hui, Nokia Mobile Phones

RF Amplifier Output Voltage, Current, Power, and Impedance Relationship

Articles - General

Testing Telematic Antennas

By Dr. Donald G. Bodnar, Vice President, MI Technologies - May 2002

A Simple Analysis of Near-Field Boresight Error Requirements

By Doren W. Hess

High Accuracy Cross-Polarization Measurements Using a Single Reflector Compact Range

By Christopher A. Rose and James H. Cook, Jr.

An Architectural Framework for a Universal Microwave Measurement Systems

By Syed. I. Tariq

Measured Error Terms for the Three-Antenna Gain-Measurement Technique

By G. Todd Park, David Musser, Don Bodnar, Doug Kremer, Jack Snyder

Precision Positioner Alignment Techniques for Spherical Near Field Antenna Measurements Using Laser Alignment Tools

By Jeffrey A. Fordham, John Proctor, and Douglas Kremer

Accuracy Estimation of Microwave Holography from Planar Near-Field Measurements

By Christopher A. Rose

Wireless Antenna Measurements

By Dr. Donald G. Bodnar

An Introduction to Antenna Test Ranges, Measurements and Instrumentation

By Jeffrey A. Fordham

Accuracy Estimation of Microwave Holography from Planar Near-Field Measurements

By Christopher A. Rose

Completion of a Satellite Antenna Test and Repair Facility Relocation

By Thomas Ondrey, Doug Kremer, Vicki Garcia, Joseph Friedel, and Robert Keyser

A Compact Antenna Test Range Built to Meet the Unique Testing Requirements for Active Phased Array Antennas

By Ron Sauerman and Corne Stoffels

Low Cross-Polarized Compact Range Feeds

By Jeffrey A. Fordham and James H. Cook, Jr.

Principle of the Three-Cable Method for Compensation of Cable Variations

By Doren W. Hess

A Millimeter Compact Range

By James D. Huff and Christopher B. Brechin

A High Speed Microwave Measurement Receiver

By William L. Tuttle

Validation Testing of the Planar Near-Field Range Facility at Spar Aerospace Limited

By W. Keith Dishman and Sidney J. Manning

Prime Focus Feeds for the Compact Range

By John R. Jones

Analysis of Compact Range Reflectors with Serrated Edges

By Kevin Miller and Dr. R.W. Kreutel

The Application of a Small Compact Range to the Testing of Millimeter Antennas

By J.D. Huff and D.W. Hess

Speed and Accuracy for Near-Field Scanning Measurements

By Doren W. Hess, David R. Morehead, and Sidney J. Manning

A Dual-Ported Probe for Planar Near-Field Measurements

By W. Keith Dishman, Doren W. Hess, and A. Renee Koster

High-Speed, Pulsed Antenna Measurements Using the MI Technologies Model 1795P

By O.M. Caldwell

Automated Three-Antenna Polarization Measurements Using Digital Signal Processing

By John R. Jones and Doren W. Hess

Antenna Boresighting

By Doren Hess

Compact Range Phase Taper Effects Due to Phase Center Shift in Wide-Band, Quad-Ridge Feeds

By Jeff Fordham and Todd Park

Applications for Coordinated Motion in Radome Testing

By Scott McBride, Evan Langman and Marion Baggett

An Expanded Approach to Spherical Near-Field Uncertainty Analysis

By Doren Hess

Using a Tracking Laser Interferometer to Characterize the Planarity of a Planar Near-Field Scanner

By Paul R. Rousseau, WIlliam C. Wysock. Carlos M Turano, and John Proctor

A Highly Automated Approach to Obtaining Accurate circularly Polarized Antenna Gain

By Marion C. Baggett

An Augmented Tree-Antenna Probe Calibration Technique for Measuring Probe Insertion Phase

By Aksel Frandsen, Doren W. Hess, Sergey Pivnenko, and Olav Breinbjerg

A Dual-Receiver Method for Simultaneous Measurements of Radome Transmission Efficiency and Beam Deflection

By Robert Luna, Tom Thomas, Dean Darsey, and John Vortmeier

Antenna Pattern Comparison Between and Outdoor Cylindrical Near-Field Test Facility and an Indoor Spherical Near-Field Antenna Test Facility

By Jeffrey Fordham and Mike Scott

Extreme Accuracy Tracking Gimbal for Radome Measurements

By J. Mark Hudgens and George M. Cawthon

Readily Made Comparison Among the Three Near-Field Measurement Geometries Using a Composite Near-Field Range

By Doren W. Hess

Measurement of EIRP and Antenna Response for Active Antennas with Spherical Near-Field Scanning

 By Doren W. Hess

Alignment of a Large Spherical Near-Field Scanner Using a Tracking Laser Interferometer

By Scott Pierce and Charles Liang

A Cylindrical Near-Field vs. Spherical Near-Field Antenna Test Comparison

By Jeffrey Fordham