Abstract Load-pull systems are today widely accepted as fundamental tools for non-linear performance evaluation, from device design and modeling in R&D labs to MMIC production testing. This paper presents an overview of the recent innovations in load-pull measurements. After a brief introduction on novelties regarding passive set-ups, the survey deals with technological advances for active systems. Finally, a realization of a modular broadband system for on-wafer measurements in the 0.5-18 GHz frequency range is described. S-parameter capability up to 26.5 GHz is also integrated, and the system is easily configurable for harmonic source-pull measurements.

Recent technological advances for modular active harmonic load-pull measurement systems / Ferrero, ANDREA PIERENRICO; Madonna, Gian Luigi; Pisani, Umberto. - STAMPA. - (1999), pp. 403-406. (Intervento presentato al convegno GAAS, Gallium Arsenide Applications Symposium tenutosi a Munich (Germany) nel 4-5 October 1999).

Recent technological advances for modular active harmonic load-pull measurement systems

FERRERO, ANDREA PIERENRICO;MADONNA, Gian Luigi;PISANI, Umberto
1999

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Abstract Load-pull systems are today widely accepted as fundamental tools for non-linear performance evaluation, from device design and modeling in R&D labs to MMIC production testing. This paper presents an overview of the recent innovations in load-pull measurements. After a brief introduction on novelties regarding passive set-ups, the survey deals with technological advances for active systems. Finally, a realization of a modular broadband system for on-wafer measurements in the 0.5-18 GHz frequency range is described. S-parameter capability up to 26.5 GHz is also integrated, and the system is easily configurable for harmonic source-pull measurements.
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