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12-17-02-RF-network-analysis-Yates_791-1mbRF Network Analysis Basics

May 24, 2001
presented by:

Doug Yates

RF Network Analysis Basics
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HP 416A Signal Ratio Meter 1955

HP 8410 Network Analyzer 1967

Agilent Vector Network Analyzer 2001
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What is Network Analysis?
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Networks are analog circuits, not computer communication paths. Testing filters, attenuators, splitters, couplers, amplifiers, receivers, duplexers, mixers, and many more device types Network analysis is the characterization of a device, circuit, or
system derived by comparing a signal coming out of the device with a signal applied to the device.
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Network vs Signal Analysis
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