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Multipactor effect measurement device using phase noise

US5180985A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 1991
Grant dateJan 19, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R29/26
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for measuring a multipactor effect in microwave systems includes a first coupler, a vacuum enclosure where a sample under test is enclosed, and a second coupler, all in series between an input which receives incident power and an output which delivers output power. The device also includes a mixer operated as a phase detector having a first input connected to an output of the first coupler to sample part of the input power via a first attenuator and a phase-shifter and a second input connected to an output of the second coupler to sample a part of the output power via a second attenuator. The output of the mixer is connected to a noise measuring device.

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