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Method and device for increasing the dynamic range and measuring accuracy of a measuring device for spectrum and/or network analysis

US7313492B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2005
Grant dateDec 25, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R23/173
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and a device for increasing the dynamic range and measuring accuracy of a measuring device for spectrum and/or network analysis images a high-frequency electronic signal within a frequency range into at least two spectra through a first frequency translation by means of a mixer of the measuring device. As a result of the first frequency translation, the spectrum of the high-frequency electronic signal is successively imaged within the resolution bandwidth (ΔFZF) of an intermediate frequency filter of the measuring device. At the same time, through a second frequency translation, every spectral line of interference signals generated in the measuring device comes to be disposed outside the resolution bandwidth (ΔFZF) of the intermediate frequency filter.

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