A method for precise RF admittance measurement

摘要

An improvement in the theory of the dual admittance bridge with self-calibration ability for precise RF measurement is described. The approach to the bridge function analysis extends utilization of its high resolution and accuracy in immittance standardization into the UHF range. No detailed information about the bridge's internal structure is needed for the theory, which describes it as a multiport device. Thus, the theory has not only contributed to bridge arrangement, but also enables simple and efficient calibration of measurement equipment based on the classical twin-T admittance bridge. Improvement in the accuracy and frequency range of the calibrated equipment should be expected. The theory has been verified on a special coaxial bridge circuit at 100 and 1000 MHz.