Abstract: A data processing system for use in a measuring instrument having a keyboard with a plurality of numeric keys for entering numeric values and a plurality of terminator keys for indicating the completion of the entering of numeric values. Each of the terminator keys has associated therewith a pair of reciprocal exponents to indicate the weight to be applied to the numeric value. A processor is coupled to the terminator keys for automatically selecting one of the reciprocal exponents. That selection is deduced by the processor from the nature of the calculation.

Abstract: A data processing system for processing measurement instrument data is disclosed having a processor for digitally manipulating the measurement instrument data, a memory for storing the digitally manipulated data, and a display. In one preferred embodiment, the display simultaneously displays side by side two traces of the data, so as to provide two independent side by side displays. The displays can be either real time or can be recovered from memory, and a plotter can be used to produce hard copy. In another embodiment, the display provides a trace of the data with a plurality of markers. The user can then choose one of the markers as a reference and the processor will automatically provide the value of the trace at each of the other markers relative to the value of the reference marker. In another embodiment, the system includes a keyboard having a value key for entering into the processor the current value of a marker on the data trace.

Abstract: A wide bandwidth R. F. vector bridge is provided which is made up of a housing and a microcircuit contained therein. The microcircuit includes a substrate having two opposing faces, and a patterned layer of conductive material on each face defining a reflection port area, a reference port area, and a test port area. A first impedance means provides a first impedance between the reflection port area and the reference port area, and a second impedance means provides a second impedance between the reflection port area and the test port area. Also included are a reflection port means for coupling the reflection port area to other electrical components, a reference port means for coupling the reference port area to a reference load, and a test port means for coupling the test port area to a device under test.

Abstract: A precision vector network analyzer which is suitable for a wide range of applications including both laboratory and automated production measurements and testing is disclosed. New measurement capabilities, greater ease of use, and nearly complete automation are provided. Contributions include fully coordinated communications between subsystem modules; real time, two channel, precision vector measurements with complete, internal error correction; wide frequency capability from RF to millimeter bands; combined time and frequency domain analysis and display; measurements either in the swept or step frequency modes; and user definable test functions and calibration device sets.

Abstract: A precision vector network analyzer which is suitable for a wide range of applications including both laboratory and automated production measurements and testing is disclosed. New measurement capabilities, greater ease of use, and nearly complete automation are provided. Contributions include fully coordinated communications between subsystem modules; real time, two channel, precision vector measurements with complete, internal error correction; wide frequency capability from RF to millimeter bands; combined time and frequency domain analysis and display; measurements either in the swept or step frequency modes; and user definable test functions and calibration device sets.

Abstract: Provided is a design for a terminated R.F./microwave Wheatstone bridge and a precision termination which can be used therewith.