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Vector Network Analyzers for Cable and Antenna Measurements

A review of measurement techniques and equipment used for cable and antenna measurements

Cable Measurement:

What can we measure with a VNA?

What do the measurements tell us about the cabling system?

What is the impact of a bad measurement?

How do we interpret measurements from one end of the coax?

Side Bar - What is Characteristic Impedance?

What is Time Domain Measurement and how is it useful?

How do you make this measurement on the VNA?

Demonstration of Cable measurement, IL, RL, Time Domain

Antenna Measurement:

How do we set up an Antenna measurement?

Do we use RL or VSWR? How are they related?

What does the measurement tell us?

Does the effect of the cable impact the Antenna measurement?

What is a good strategy for Preventative Maintenance?

How do I measure a “Hot” antenna?

Biography:

Presenter bio: Brian Walker

Brian Walker is the Senior RF Engineer, SME at Copper Mountain Technologies. He helps customers resolve technical issues and develops new solutions for VNA applications in test and measurement. Previously, he was the Manager of RF design at Bird Electronics, where he directed a team of RF Designers and created new and innovative products. Prior to that, he worked for the Motorola Component Products Group and was responsible for the design of ceramic comb-line filters for communications devices. Brian is a Senior Member of the IEEE, graduated from the University of New Mexico, has 40 years of RF Design experience, and has authored 3 U.S. Patents.

Copper Mountain Technologies (CMT) is a US-owned Certified Small Business based in Indianapolis, IN, with an R&D office and service center in Cyprus, and sales offices in Singapore, London, and Miami. CMT manufactures metrology-grade Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and has enabled RF engineers to extend their reach by accessing lab grade testing at affordable prices since 2011. CMT produces various VNA models ranging from 1.3GHz to 44GHz broadband and up to 330GHz with frequency extension. CMT differentiates its products through unparalleled technical support, going above and beyond to address customer concerns and provide guidance. www.coppermountaintech.com

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