About Different Load Configurations for Mixed-Mode Load-Pull Measurements

David Veit; Michael Ernst Gadringer; Erich Leitgeb

About Different Load Configurations for Mixed-Mode Load-Pull Measurements

David Veit, Michael Ernst Gadringer, Erich Leitgeb

Institute of Microwave and Photonic Engineering (4510)

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Abstract

In recent years several distinct methods for mixed-mode load-pull measurements have been proposed. These methods use different ways of connecting impedance tuners to the device under test. In this contribution three types were analysed analytically and compared to each other. One of them is proposed for the first time in this paper. Measurements with a physical device using a passive real mixed-mode load-pull measurement system were carried out to back the analytical findings. The analysis shows the limitations, benefits and disadvantages of each considered method. The new method is able to increase the tuning range of passive load-pull systems in exchange for more complicated tuning.

Original language	English
Number of pages	4
Publication status	Published - 13 May 2019
Event	2019 European Microwave Conference in Central Europe: EuMCE 2019 - Prague Congress Centre, Prague, Czech Republic Duration: 13 May 2019 → 15 May 2019 https://www.eumce.com/

Conference

Conference	2019 European Microwave Conference in Central Europe
Abbreviated title	EuMCE
Country/Territory	Czech Republic
City	Prague
Period	13/05/19 → 15/05/19
Internet address	https://www.eumce.com/

Fields of Expertise

Information, Communication & Computing

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UB Smart - UWB based Smart Access Platform
Steger, C., Gadringer, M. E., Witrisal, K., Veit, D., Leitgeb, E., Gressl, L. A. & Ess, A.
1/02/17 → 29/02/20
Project: Research project

1 Talk at conference or symposium

European Microwave Conference in Central Europe
David Veit (Speaker)
13 May 2019 → 15 May 2019
Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk at conference or symposium › Science to science

2nd Place EuMCE Young Scientist Contest
Veit, David (Recipient), 15 May 2019
Prize: Prizes / Medals / Awards

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2nd Place EuMCE Young Scientist Contest

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