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S-Parameters An Introduction: Author: Jean Burnikell Presented: Martyn Gaudion
S-Parameters An Introduction: Author: Jean Burnikell Presented: Martyn Gaudion
An introduction
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a resistor,
a transmission line
or an integrated circuit.
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Note :
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I have seen S-parameters described as S11, S21, etc. Can you explain?
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I have seen S-parameters described as S11, S21, etc. Can you explain?
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I have seen S-parameters described as S11, S21, etc. Can you explain?
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I have seen S-parameters described as S11, S21, etc. Can you explain?
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I have seen S-parameters described as S11, S21, etc. Can you explain?
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I have seen S-parameters described as S11, S21, etc. Can you explain?
S11 = b1 / a1
S12 = b1 / a2
S21 = b2 / a1
S22 = b2 / a2
Note again how the subscript follows the parameters in the ratio (S11=b1/a1, etc...)
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the real and imaginary parts (or the modulus and the phase angle)
of each of the four complex scattering parameters.
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How much gain (or loss) you get is usually more important than how much
the signal has been phase shifted.
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i.e.
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i.e.
In the Si9000e
if the load impedance is changed, the S-parameters change. S-parameters are
quoted with source and load
if the source impedance is changed, the S-parameters change.
impedances of 50 Ohms
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i.e.
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A little math…
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A little math…
In the case of a 2-port network, that means that S21 = S12 and interchanging
the input and output ports does not change the transmission properties.
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A little math…
In the case of a symmetrical 2-port network, that means that S21 = S12 and
interchanging the input and output ports does not change the transmission
properties.
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A little math…
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A little math…
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Larger networks:
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Larger networks:
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Larger networks:
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Larger networks:
For the S-parameter subscripts “ij”, “j” is the port that is excited (the input port)
and “i” is the output port.
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Larger networks:
Yes i for output j for input
A Network may have any number of ports. — logical ;-)
For the S-parameter subscripts “ij”, “j” is the port that is excited (the input port)
and “i” is the output port.
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Larger networks:
For the S-parameter subscripts “ij”, “j” is the port that is excited (the input port)
and “i” is the output port.
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Sum up…
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Further reading:
Agilent papers
http://www.sss-mag.com/pdf/an-95-1.pdf
http://www.sss-mag.com/pdf/AN154.pdf
Other links:
http://www.sss-mag.com
http://www.microwaves101.com/index.cfm
http://www.reed-electronics.com/tmworld/article/CA187307.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-parameters