Large Signal RF Measurement Systems and Implementation of a Tuned Receiver System

Abstract: This report shows a survey of sate of the art different large signal RF measurement systems. Such measurement systems are discussed in detail with respect to their architecture, method of measurement, calibration, accuracy, dynamic range and bandwidth. Finally, a RF measurement system for large signal was designed and implemented. This measurement system was based on a tuned receiver. Harmonic distortion type measurements were taken by this system and time domain waveforms were reconstructed using external software.