Testing S-Parameters on Pulsed Radar Power Amplifier Modules

This Application Note describes testing S-parameters under pulsed conditions with the R&S^®ZVA vector network analyzer and either the ZVAX24 Extension unit with pulse modular option or the R&S^®SMF signal generator with pulse modulator as a signal source.

In addition a constant power level calibration for applications requiring high drive power for test and measurement of device under test (DUT) is also included. A LDMOS S-band radar power transistor is used as example DUT. The pulse profile mode of the R&S®ZVA is used to analyze the time-dependent behavior of the DUT.