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Auto-Tuning and Self-Calibration of High-Sensitivity Radio Frequency Interferometers.

IEEE microwave and wireless components letters : a publication of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society · 2016 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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An auto-tuning technique for an RF interferometer using a tunable liquid attenuator is demonstrated, achieving an effective quality factor up to 1×10 at ~5 GHz, reported as ~100× higher than previously reported results. Using a methanol-water solution as the …

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PublicationIEEE microwave and wireless components letters : a publication of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society · 2016
Study typeengineering
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

We demonstrate a technique that automatically tunes the sensitivity of a radio-frequency (RF) interferometer with a tunable liquid attenuator by accurately changing its liquid volume. The obtained effective quality factor ( ) of the interferometer is up to 1×10 at ~5 GHz. The is ~100 times higher than previously reported results. When material-under-test (MUT), i.e., methanol-water solution in this work, is used for the tuning, a self-calibration and measurement process is demonstrated from 2 GHz to 7.5 GHz at a methanol concentration level down to 5×10 mole fraction, which is 100 times lower than previously reported results. Further investigations are needed to achieve better system stability and higher sensitivity.

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Study typeengineering
Effect directionunclear
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF · 5000 MHz
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

An auto-tuning technique for an RF interferometer using a tunable liquid attenuator is demonstrated, achieving an effective quality factor up to 1×10 at ~5 GHz, reported as ~100× higher than previously reported results. Using a methanol-water solution as the material-under-test for tuning, a self-calibration and measurement process is demonstrated from 2 GHz to 7.5 GHz at methanol concentration down to 5×10 mole fraction, reported as 100× lower than previously reported results.

Outcomes measured

  • RF interferometer sensitivity/quality factor (effective Q)
  • Auto-tuning via tunable liquid attenuator (liquid volume control)
  • Self-calibration/measurement performance using methanol-water solution as material-under-test

Limitations

  • Further investigations are needed to achieve better system stability and higher sensitivity.
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DOI: 10.1109/lmwc.2016.2615358
PubMed: 28670206

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