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Electro-optic sampling for traceable high-speed electrical measurements
Published
Author(s)
Paul D. Hale, Dylan F. Williams
Abstract
We will describe how the complex frequency response of a high-speed photodiode is calibrated by use of electro-optic sampling. Our uncertainty analysis includes a unique covariance-matrix based method that allows us to transform uncertainties between the time and frequency domains. Once calibrated, the photodiode can be used as a known source, providing traceability to both time- and frequency-domain based equipment, including oscilloscopes, vector signal generators, vector signal analyzers, and large signal network analyzers.
Proceedings Title
IEEE MTT 2010 International Microwave Symposium
Conference Dates
May 23-28, 2010
Conference Location
Anaheim, CA
Conference Title
IEEE MTT 2010 International Microwave Symposium
Workshop WMF "Ultra-high speed microwave and photonic devices and systems: How will they be tested"
Hale, P.
and Williams, D.
(2010),
Electro-optic sampling for traceable high-speed electrical measurements, IEEE MTT 2010 International Microwave Symposium, Anaheim, CA
(Accessed October 15, 2025)