Electricity: measuring and testing – Fault detecting in electric circuits and of electric components – Of individual circuit component or element
Patent
1996-11-20
1998-12-29
Ballato, Josie
Electricity: measuring and testing
Fault detecting in electric circuits and of electric components
Of individual circuit component or element
3241581, G01R 3102
Patent
active
058545590
ABSTRACT:
A test system is disclosed that enables the testing of microwave components in a controlled environment without disturbing that environment. The system includes a test fixture which holds the calibration standards and the component being tested, and environmental control chamber, and a microwave switching system. The system provides a coaxial connection to microwave testing equipment, such as an automatic network analyzer (ANA) and facilitates both calibration and testing while maintaining environmental integrity.
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Miranda Felix A.
Toncich Stanley S.
Ballato Josie
Kobert Russell M.
Reinecke Susan D.
Stone Kent N.
The United States of America as represented by the Administrator
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