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Dominant Uncertainty in Traceable Millimeter-Wave Modulated Signal Source for OTA Calibration

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Author(s)

Rob Horansky, Diogo Ribeiro, Jeffrey Jargon, Kate Remley

Abstract

In the 5G, millimeter-wave frequency region, over-the-air testing is integral to verifying communications systems. Calibration of these vector systems will benefit from a traceable modulated-signal in the free-field for verification. We present the steps to providing this calibration signal by summarizing our work to create a traceable vector source, extending the traceability path through antenna characterization, and tracking correlations in uncertainties. We will present our study of the dominant uncertainties in the source with the goal of streamlining the calibration process.
Proceedings Title
2020 International Workshop on Antenna Technology (iWAT)
Conference Dates
February 25-28, 2020
Conference Location
Bucharest, RO
Pub Type
Conferences

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Keywords

millimeter-wave communications, wireless systems, QAM, Monte Carlo, Sensitivity, over-the-air, calibration, measurement uncertainty
Electrical / electromagnetic metrology

Citation

Horansky, R. , Ribeiro, D. , Jargon, J. and Remley, K. (2020), Dominant Uncertainty in Traceable Millimeter-Wave Modulated Signal Source for OTA Calibration, 2020 International Workshop on Antenna Technology (iWAT), Bucharest, RO, [online], https://doi.org/10.1109/iWAT48004.2020.1570609812 (Accessed October 10, 2025)

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Created May 4, 2020, Updated December 22, 2023
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