Vector network analyzer and measuring method for frequency-converting measurements

US10684317B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

• Martin Leibfritz · Aying, DE
• Werner Held · Pöcking, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 28, 2017
• Grant date: Jun 16, 2020
• Expiry date: Feb 13, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G02F2203/56
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A vector network analyzer for obtaining at least one wave frequency ratio with respect to a frequency-converting device under test is provided. The vector network analyzer comprises a transmitter side configured to be controlled by at least one transmitter side clock signal, a receiver side configured to be controlled by at least one receiver side clock signal, and a central clock configured to generate a central clock signal. The at least one transmitter side clock signal and the at least one receiver side clock signal are based on the central clock signal, the at least one transmitter side clock signal and the at least one receiver side clock signal are generated with a fixed phase relation to each other with the aid of a start pulse.