Abstract
An algorithm is developed for the HP automated network analyzer that can determine the three basic parameters of microwave cavity resonators: the unloaded resonant frequency fo, the unloaded Q-factor Qo, and the coupling coefficient β. The input reflection coefficient of the resonator is measured via the network analyzer, which is driven by an HP desk computer. The graphical techniques (Smith Chart) are replaced by the much faster calculations on the computer using numerical techniques. Stirling and Bessel’s formulas, in conjunction with the central difference interpolation method, are used to interpolate between sampled points to enhance the accuracy of the algorithm.
Experimental results are compared against theoretical calculations for different cavities to support the validity of the algorithm.
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Graduation Date
1986
Semester
Summer
Advisor
Christodoulou, Christos
Degree
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Engineering
Format
Pages
61 p.
Language
English
Rights
Public Domain
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Identifier
DP0020373
STARS Citation
Ayoub, Fadi E., "Automated Q-Factor Measurement Via a Network Analyzer" (1986). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 4962.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/rtd/4962
Contributor (Linked data)
Christodoulou, Christos [VIAF]
University of Central Florida. College of Engineering [VIAF]
Accessibility Status
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