Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Testing system – Of circuit
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-07
2007-08-07
McElheny, Jr., Donald E. (Department: 2863)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Testing system
Of circuit
C324S601000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11110264
ABSTRACT:
A calibration system is provided for calibrating frequency domain reflectometers in the field by using both the scattering parameters of the multi-port junction determined at the factory and changing the offset and gain terms used in generating a complex reflection coefficient by using internal calibrated loads so that heavy, cumbersome external calibrated transmission lines are not required. In one embodiment the internal calibrated loads include RLC circuits and in another embodiment the internal calibrated loads include attenuators. Further, retesting or recalibration does not necessitate reconnecting the cable under test, which may remain connected to the reflectometer's test port throughout the procedure.
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Lande Mark
Niedzwiecki Joshua D.
Taylor Matthew A.
BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration INC.
Long Daniel J.
McElheny Jr. Donald E.
Taylor Victor J.
Tendler Robert K.
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