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Estimating the Magnitude and Phase Response of a 50 GHz Sampling Oscilloscope Using the "Nose-to-Nose" Method by Hale, Paul D., Clement, Tracy S., Coakley, Kevin J., Wang, C. M., DeGroot, Donald C., Verdoni, Angelo P.

“…We describe estimation of the magnitude and phase response of a sampling oscilloscope with 50 GHz bandwidth using the nose-to-nose method. The measurements are…”
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Analysis of Interconnection Networks and Mismatch in the Nose-to-Nose Calibration by DeGroot, Donald C., Hale, Paul D., vanden Bossche, Marc, Verbeyst, Frans, Verspecht, Jan

“…We analyze the input networks of the samplers used in the nose-to-nose calibration method. Our model demonstrates that the required input network conditions…”
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A Novel Experimental Noise Power Ratio Characterization Method for Multicarrier Microwave Power Amplifiers by Reveyrand, T., Barataud, D., Lajoinie, J., Campovecchio, M., Nebus, J.-M., Ngoya, E., Sombrin, J., Roques, D.

“…The linearity characterization of multicarrier power amplifiers in terms of Noise Power Ratio (NPR) is now well adopted. The use of an analog band pass noise…”
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Comparison of calibrated S-parameters measured under CW and Pulsed RF excitation with a NonLinear Vectorial Network Analyzer by Vael, Philip, Rolain, Yves

“…A nonlinear pulsed rf network analysis setup is proposed based on the nonlinear vectorial network analyzer (NVNA) hardware. Using a phase coherent…”
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Adaptive FeedForward Linearization For RF Power Amplifiers by Stapleton, Shawn P.

“…The design of radio frequency (RF) power amplifiers has become increasingly complex. With modern radio communications systems focusing on ever-higher data…”
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Broadband Determination of Two-Port Transmission (S21, S12) Parameters of PHEMT's Embedded in Transmission Lines by Reynoso-Hernandez, J. Apolinar, Estrada-Maldonado, C. Fabiola

“…A broadband de-embedding method for two-port transmission parameters is presented. This method is based on the computation versus frequency of the monotonous…”
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Accuracy Evaluation of On-Wafer Load-Pull Measurements by Ferrero, Andrea, Teppati, Valeria

“…The paper investigates the residual uncertainties effects in on-wafer load pull test sets. After the systematic error correction, based on traditional…”
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Waveform Measurements - The Load-Pull Aspect by van Raay, F., Kompa, G.

“…An electronic load module (ELM) for a combined waveform and harmonic load-pull measurement system is presented which is based on an IQ modulator concept. A…”
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Nonlinear Noise Measurement on a High Power Amplifier by Muha, M. S., Moulthrop, A. A., Silva, C. P.

“…The common measurements of noise in a communications channel, such as noise figure, are linear measurements. Yet many communications channels are nonlinear…”
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Multiport Noise Characterization and Differential Amplifiers by Randa, J.

“…I address the issue of the definition and measurement of noise figure and parameters to characterize multiport devices, particularly differential amplifiers. A…”
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Noise Behavior of an Amplifier in Compression by Geens, Alain, Rolain, Yves

“…The noise behavior of an amplifier in compression is studied. For an amplifier input consisting of a CW signal and amplified thermal noise, the signal-to-noise…”
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Extraction of Transistor Large Signal Models from Vector Nonlinear Network Analyzers by Curras-Francos, M.C., Tasker, P.J., Fernandez-Barciela, M., Campos-Roca, Y., Sanchez, E.

“…A vector nonlinear network analyzer (VNNA) measurement system, based on the HP Microwave Transition Analyzer (MTA), has recently been developed. This system…”
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Novel Concept for a Modular Millimeterwave Probe Tip by Wollitzer, M., Rosenberger, B., Strasser, W.

“…A novel concept for a probe tip is proposed. The signal path along the probe is fully impe dance controlled, resulting in lowest reflec tions…”
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Ka-Band Quasi-Optical Measurements Using Focused Gaussian Beams by Deckman, Blythe, Rosenberg, James J., Rutledge, David

“…This paper describes the use of focused Gaussian beams in making quasi-optical measurements at Ka-band. Measurement results for a known standard are presented…”
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Verification of Non-Linear MOSFET Models by Intermodulation Measurements Under Loadpull Conditions by Schreurs, D., Vandamme, E., Vandenberghe, S., Carchon, G., Nauwelaers, B.

“…The trend towards system-on-chip realisation tightens the design specifications and consequently imposes high accuracy requirements on device models. Hence,…”
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Measurement driven models of nonlinear electronic components by Tufillaro, Nicholas, Usikov, Daniel, Barford, Lee, Walker, David M., Schreurs, Dominique

“…A modeling method that allows one to rapidly build data driven models for nonlinear components is discussed. The models are constructed from input/output time…”
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Why are Non-Linear Microwave Systems Measurements so Involved? by Rolain, Yves, van Moer, Wendy, Vandersteen, Gerd, Schoukens, Johan

“…Performing nonlinear measurements on microwave devices is a complex task. This paper introduces step by step the key concepts that make the difference between…”
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A New Six-Port Based Time domain Load-pull Measurement Technique by Poire, P., Ghannouchi, F. M., Brassard, G.

“…This paper presents a new method for the measurements of both voltage and current waveforms of a microwave signal. The proposed method uses a characterized…”
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A Systematic Simulation of Large Signal on Chip Amplifier Modules Excited by WCDMA Signals by Mahmoudi, R., Tauritz, J. L.

“…The exponential growth of the mobile communication market is continuing unabated so that more and more demands are being placed on the available spectrum. This…”
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