Abstract: A near field probe for testing installed components of an electromagnetic radiating system on a missile. The probe design comprises a diode antenna with a balun. The probe utilizes a dual diode arrangement which provides approximately twice the output voltage as the previous probe. The probe may then be placed further away from the radiating system under test.

Abstract: In an apparatus for measuring a specific absorption rate (SAR) for use in a radio apparatus, a first near magnetic field of a radio wave radiated from a reference radio apparatus is measured in free space, and an SAR of the radio wave radiated from the reference radio apparatus by using a predetermined phantom according to a predetermined measurement method. A transformation factor ? is calculated by dividing the measured SAR by a square value of the measured first near magnetic field, and a second near magnetic field of a radio wave radiated from a radio apparatus to be measured is measured in free space. Then an SAR of the radio wave radiated from the radio apparatus to be measured is estimated and calculated by multiplying a square value of the measured second near magnetic field by the calculated transformation factor ?.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a radio frequency (RF) power meter operates according to a variable loop bandwidth according to the nature of the RF signal to be measured. The RF power meter comprises: a first switch that switchably provides one of a first signal and a second signal, wherein the first signal is the RF signal to be measured; a first signal path for detecting an output signal from the first switch and for providing a first comparison signal according to a first bandwidth, a second signal path for detecting an output from the first switch and for providing a second comparison signal according to a second bandwidth, and a second switch that switchably provides one of the first comparison signal and the second comparison signal to the first switch to complete a closed-loop for the RF power meter.

Abstract: Flexible multilayer microwave or mm-wave circuits and sensors are provided having at least (a) a first metallization layer, at least a portion of the first metallization layer being adapted for operation at a frequency ranging from 20 GHz to 100 GHz; (b) a second metallization layer, at least a portion of the second metallization layer being adapted for operation as a ground plane; (c) a dielectric substrate layer, the dielectric substrate layer being disposed between the first and second metallization layers; and (d) a plurality of conductive vias extending through the dielectric substrate layer and electrically connecting portions of the first and second metallization layers.

Abstract: An exemplary coupler detector circuit comprises a coupler, a detector circuit, and a harmonic tank. The coupler has a transmission line electromagnetically coupled to a coupled line, and the coupled line has an isolated node and a coupled node. The transmission line may, for example, be a 50 ohm RF line for transmitting RF energy. The detector circuit is connected to the coupled node and is configured to detect a power transmitted along the transmission line. The harmonic tank is connected to the coupled node, and is configured to short to ground at least one harmonic signal transmitted along the coupled node.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for accessing a Network Interface Device of a telecommunications network. The apparatus has a main body having a first end, a second end, and an interior cavity. The interior cavity is open at the first end and extends into an interior region of the main body. The interior cavity is bound by a side wall and terminates within the main body at an end wall. The second end of the main body has at least one of a square drive, a socket, and a screwdriver bit, with the square drive for attaching conventional sockets, extensions, and other tools. The second end of the main body thus allows for engagement with various types and sizes of fasteners.

Abstract: A probe for measuring radio frequency/electromagnetic interference (RF/EMI) is used in combination with a spectrum analyzer or oscilloscope (measuring equipment) to measure and/or test for EMI in electronic equipment. The RF/EMI probe has high dielectric transformer isolation between the input of the measuring equipment and the circuit under test so as to prevent damaging the measuring equipment if a high voltage or current is encountered in the circuit being tested. The RF/EMI probe comprises a measurement tip connected to a shielded sense line, the shielded sense line is electro-magnetically coupled to a toroid forming a RF transformer, a high impedance termination load is connected to the shielded sense line, a shielded coaxial cable having a center conductor connected to a secondary winding on the toroid transformer, the shielded coaxial cable being adapted for connection to an input of the measuring equipment.

Abstract: Power measuring receiver (PMR) methods and apparatus for measuring power of signals are provided in which a high frequency measuring circuit (HFMC), a conversion measuring circuit (CMC), and an intermediate frequency measuring circuit (IFMC) work in conjunction with each other to measure a wide power range of signals. The HFMC may measure relatively high power signals at high frequency. The CMC may convert the high frequency signal into an intermediate frequency signal so that both the CMC and the IFMC can accurately measure low power signals. The CMC may also set the minimum noise bandwidth associated with gain stages in the IFMC. The intermediate frequency may provide the IFMC with the ability to perform low power measurements at a reduced DC power consumption.

Abstract: An RF detector (15) is formed to compress the output voltage at two different rates depending on the value of the output voltage. Using two different rates of compression reduces saturation of the output voltage and reduces distortion. The RF detector (15) also provides temperature compensation in the output voltage to reduce output voltage variations due to temperature changes.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring live electrical equipment at high or medium voltage includes a sensor unit placed on the equipment having a first radio antenna, a sensor for producing a digital signal related to a determined physical parameter at a point to be monitored, and an amplitude-modulator connected to the sensor and to the first antenna, and activated by the energy received by said antenna; a transceiver unit placed outside the equipment and having a second radio antenna for illuminating the first antenna, a power supply source, and a signal processor connected to the second antenna; and the first antenna retransmitting towards the second antenna the radio wave that has been transmitted thereby, while simultaneously amplitude-modulating it in response to the output signal of the sensor, and the processor being arranged to provide a signal related to said parameter.

Abstract: A power sensor for measuring the average power of modulated or non-modulated high-frequency or microwave signals across a wide dynamic range is disclosed, in which a combination of the following features are used: a) the signal power to be measured is delivered to a first sensor branch for measuring said signal power in a lower power measuring range (−70 to −16 dBm), b) the sensor branch has several spatially separate measuring points on a connecting line between the input and a power splitter connected downstream; and, c) at the same time, the signal power to be measured is delivered to at least two other sensor branches by means of the power splitter with a largely load-independent synchronous output, via attenuators, in order to measure the signal power in at least two other power measuring ranges (−22 to +4 dBm or −2 to +20 dBm).

Abstract: A field distribution measuring method for measuring a spatial distribution of an electric field or a magnetic field at a plurality of sampling points. The method includes the steps of continuously sweeping the sampling points by a probe, in which, based on spurious spectra generated by offsets between positions of the probe and measuring timings, a shift amount of the sampling points is computed, and, taking into account the shift amount, a distribution of electric fields or magnetic fields is measured. The method further includes a step of removing the measured noises generated due to the offsets between sweeping positions of the probe and the measuring timings.

Abstract: A self-balancing impedance bridge circuit apparatus includes a sensor device and an electrical element providing a selectable impedance value such that the impedance of the sensor device corresponds to the temperature of the sensor device remaining within acceptable limits.

Abstract: A microwave power sensor and a method for manufacturing the same. The microwave power sensor includes a semiconductor substrate with a nitride or oxide film formed thereon. A membrane which is a portion of the nitride or oxide film is floated by removing a portion of the semiconductor substrate. First and second thermocouple groups are formed to be symmetrically spaced apart from each other on the membrane. An RF input end is formed on the nitride or oxide film. A heating resistor is formed on the membrane to be connected with the RF input end. First and second ground plates are formed on the nitride or oxide film at both sides of the RF input end. A third ground plate is formed on the nitride or oxide film to be connected with the heating resistor and electrically connected with the first and second ground plates. The first and second output terminals are formed on the semiconductor substrate to be connected with the first and second thermocouple groups, respectively.

Abstract: A wide-band RF signal power detecting element includes, on an insulating substrate (21), at least one thin-film resistor (22a) for absorbing the power of a signal to be measured and generating heat, first and second ground electrodes (27, 28) formed by thin-film conductors, a first thin-film connecting portion (24) for electrically connecting the first ground electrode (27) to the thin-film resistor (22a), a second thin-film connecting portion (25) for electrically connecting the second ground electrode (28) to the thin-film resistor (22a) and narrowing the gap between the first and second thin-film connecting portions (24, 25) toward the thin-film resistor (22a), and an input electrode (26) formed between the first and second ground electrodes (27, 28) and electrically connected to the thin-film resistor (22a).

Abstract: A test apparatus comprises an input for receiving a test signal from a test signal source, wherein a signal line with a predefined characteristic wave impedance can be connected to the input. The test apparatus further comprises branching means with a first and a plurality of second terminals, the first terminal being connected to the input. The test apparatus further comprises a plurality of distribution lines, wherein each distribution line is connected to one of the plurality of second terminals of branching means, wherein one of the devices under test can be connected to each distribution line at the output side, each distribution line having a characteristic wave impedance, which is substantially equal to the product of the predefined characteristic wave impedance of the signal line and the number of distribution lines. Thus, a signal matching is given at the branching point, so that no amplitude or signal rise time distortions of the excitation signals occur at the inputs of the devices under test.

Abstract: An inexpensive RF test probe provides consistent monitoring of an RF signal while having minimal effect on the circuit under test. In one embodiment, an RF test probe comprises a return conductor and a probing conductor. The probing conductor is positioned within an insulator and a termination such as a 50 ohm resistor is electrically positioned between the ground conductor and probing conductor. The probe is used by placing a portion of the insulating material surrounding the probe conductor in contact with a circuit such as an RF microstrip carrying an RF signal to be monitored.

Abstract: A wide-band RF signal power detecting element includes, on an insulating substrate (21), at least one thin-film resistor (22a) for absorbing the power of a signal to be measured and generating heat, first and second ground electrodes (27, 28) formed by thin-film conductors, a first thin-film connecting portion (24) for electrically connecting the first ground electrode (27) to the thin-film resistor (22a), a second thin-film connecting portion (25) for electrically connecting the second ground electrode (28) to the thin-film resistor (22a) and narrowing the gap between the first and second thin-film connecting portions (24, 25) toward the thin-film resistor (22a), and an input electrode (26) formed between the first and second ground electrodes (27, 28) and electrically connected to the thin-film resistor (22a).

Abstract: A temperature controlled high voltage regulator for automatically adjusting the high voltage applied to a radiation detector is described. The regulator is a solid state device that is independent of the attached radiation detector, enabling the regulator to be used by various models of radiation detectors, such as gas flow proportional radiation detectors.

Abstract: A technique provides a radio frequency probe. The technique involves obtaining a surface mount connector having a flat-faced side that includes (i) a central region, (ii) a conductive outer region that extends along a periphery of the flat-faced side, and (iii) a conductive intermediate region disposed between the central region and the conductive outer region. The conductive outer region and the conductive intermediate region are electrically connected with each other. The technique further involves forming a cavity within the surface mount connector through the conductive intermediate region of the flat-faced side of the surface mount connector, and installing an end of a ground post within the cavity formed within the surface mount connector.

Abstract: A technique for measuring the current, voltage and phase of a radio frequency (RF) power wave to an RF load, accounts for the finite length of the voltage and current pickups, and corrects for effects of standing wave components of voltage and current. Voltage and current are computed as complex functions of the voltage pickup signal and the current pickup signal, based on coefficients precalibrated for radio frequency. Alternatively, a corrected current value can be based on the corrected voltage value and complex load impedance. The correction coefficients can be obtained, for each of a plurality of calibrating radio frequencies within an RF range, from voltage and current pickup signals under conditions of (a) open circuit load, (b) short circuit load, (c) fixed known impedance load; and (d) one of voltage and current being applied at a precise input level to a know load from an RF calibration source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a circuitry for detecting the power of a RF signal (7) comprising a FET transistor (1) connected in parallel to two inputs (2, 2′) for supplying the RF signal and two outputs (13, 13′) for detecting the power of the RF signal (7). The circuitry has a resistor (9) having a resistance larger than the drain-source resistance of the FET transistor (1). This resistor (9) is connected between one of the outputs and the source (14) of the FET transistor (19. Further a capacitor (10) is connected between one of the input and the source of the FET transistor. The gate (8) of the FET transistor is connected to ground.

Abstract: Second-order harmonic tuning of an active device, such as a transistor used in a radio frequency (RF) power amplifier circuit, is accomplished by positioning a quarter-wavelength stub along a transmission line coupled to an output of the device, such that the output is presented with a desired impedance for the second harmonic.

Abstract: A shorting element, preferably a resonant inductor-capacitor circuit, is inserted in parallel with a sense transistor, which itself is in parallel with a power transistor. The use of the shorting element in combination with the sense transistor, provides a technique to have a monotonic power detection. The shorting element eliminates extraneous currents caused by inherent collector-base and collector-substrate diodes of sense transistor, and also eliminates the extraneous collector voltage swing of the sense transistor caused by mutual coupling between inductors connected to the power and sense transistors.

Abstract: A circuit board includes (i) a section of circuit board material having a signal conductor, a ground conductor, and dielectric material that separates the signal conductor and the ground conductor, and (ii) a signal launch. The signal launch includes a signal via that contacts the signal conductor and the dielectric material of the section of circuit board material, a first set of ground vias and a second set of ground vias. The ground vias contact the ground conductor and the dielectric material of the section of circuit board material. The first set of ground vias is disposed a first radial distance from the signal via. The second set of ground vias is disposed a second radial distance from the signal via. A coaxial connector mounts to the signal launch of the circuit board in order to provide electrical access to the signal and ground conductors.

Abstract: A leakage detector includes a receiver front end having an input for connection with an antenna and a signal path including circuitry for passing a signal from the input without amplification; an IF stage connected with the receiver front end for producing an IF signal therefrom; a detector for producing an AM detected output signal in response to the IF signal; a leak processor for passing only a synchronizing signal of the AM detected output signal, along with harmonic frequencies of the synchronizing signal and DC signals, the synchronizing signal having a peak level, and the signal processor providing an output corresponding to the peak level of the synchronizing signal of the AM detected output signal; a display; and a processing unit connected with the leak processor and the display for displaying leakage data in response to the output signal from the leak processor.

Abstract: Power measuring receiver (PMR) methods and apparatus for measuring power of signals are provided in which a high frequency measuring circuit (HFMC), a conversion measuring circuit (CMC), and an intermediate frequency measuring circuit (IFMC) work in conjunction with each other to measure a wide power range of signals. The HFMC may measure relatively high power signals at high frequency. The CMC may convert the high frequency signal into an intermediate frequency signal so that both the CMC and the IFMC can accurately measure low power signals. The CMC may also set the minimum noise bandwidth associated with gain stages in the IFMC. The intermediate frequency may provide the IFMC with the ability to perform low power measurements at a reduced DC power consumption.

Abstract: A dual-directional coupler for measuring true RF power apparent at a radiating element. Incident and reflected power are detected by a pair of detectors. The difference between the two detected voltages is amplified by a differential amplifier to generate a voltage proportional to the true transmitted power.

Abstract: A coupler circuit for sampling an output power of a signal from an output power source has at least one first sampling element for sampling a first portion of the signal and at least one second sampling element for sampling a second portion of the signal. The first sampling element and the second sampling element are separated by an output matching network defined by a set of S-parameters. A processor coupled to the at least one first and second sampling elements determines the output power based on at least the first portion of the signal and the second portion of the signal. A detector may be coupled to the processor to measure whether the first and second portion of the signal or the output power determined by the processor.

Abstract: A method for establishing a low loss microwave link between load-pull tuners and microwave wafer probes is presented. This link consists of an extension of the coaxial airline of the tuner, an extension of the tuner slab line or a co-planar waveguide tuner extension that connects directly to wafer probes, a separate airline section or a separate prematching module.

Abstract: A wide-band RF signal power detecting element includes, on an insulating substrate (21), at least one thin-film resistor (22a) for absorbing the power of a signal to be measured and generating heat, first and second ground electrodes (27, 28) formed by thin-film conductors, a first thin-film connecting portion (24) for electrically connecting the first ground electrode (27) to the thin-film resistor (22a), a second thin-film connecting portion (25) for electrically connecting the second ground electrode (28) to the thin-film resistor (22a) and narrowing the gap between the first and second thin-film connecting portions (24, 25) toward the thin-film resistor (22a), and an input electrode (26) formed between the first and second ground electrodes (27, 28) and electrically connected to the thin-film resistor (22a).

Abstract: The invention concerns a microwave level measuring device for measuring of material levels in containers, suitable for operation at extreme container conditions, comprising high temperatures, high pressures, and/or chemically aggressive substances.

Abstract: A wide-band RF signal power detecting element includes, on an insulating substrate (21), at least one thin-film resistor (22a) for absorbing the power of a signal to be measured and generating heat, first and second ground electrodes (27, 28) formed by thin-film conductors, a first thin-film connecting portion (24) for electrically connecting the first ground electrode (27) to the thin-film resistor (22a), a second thin-film connecting portion (25) for electrically connecting the second ground electrode (28) to the thin-film resistor (22a) and narrowing the gap between the first and second thin-film connecting portions (24, 25) toward the thin-film resistor (22a), and an input electrode (26) formed between the first and second ground electrodes (27, 28) and electrically connected to the thin-film resistor (22a).

Abstract: A power meter includes components to measure RMS power over an 84 dB range or greater using the I-V square-law relation of a diode for measurements. The power meter includes multiple diodes along with a power distribution manifold which includes power dividers to distribute an input signal to the diodes. In one embodiment, a first power divider (202) distributes power to a first one of the diodes (203), and to the second power divider (204) which distributes power to the second (210) and third (212) diodes. The first power divider (202) is connected without attenuation to the first diode (203). The second power divider (204) is connected to the second diode (210) through a 11 dB attenuator (206), and to the third diode (212) through a 28 dB attenuator (208).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a communication circuit arrangement (1) providing a testing functionality. A switch (10) couples internal circuit nodes of a transmission path (2) and a receiver path (3) of an interface communication circuit (1), thereby providing a test signal loop. By feeding a test signal (A) into an input terminal (11) of a transmission path (2) and comparing this original signal (A) with a received signal (B) from output terminal (14) of receiver path (3), functional faults of the circuit are revealed at early development stages. The test method is preferably applicable in communication devices.

Abstract: Power measuring receiver (PMR) methods and apparatus for measuring power of signals are provided in which a high frequency measuring circuit (HFMC), a conversion measuring circuit (CMC), and an intermediate frequency measuring circuit (IFMC) work in conjunction with each other to measure a wide power range of signals. The HFMC may measure relatively high power signals at high frequency. The CMC may convert the high frequency signal into an intermediate frequency signal so that both the CMC and the IFMC can accurately measure low power signals. The CMC may also set the minimum noise bandwidth associated with gain stages in the IFMC. The intermediate frequency may provide the IFMC with the ability to perform low power measurements at a reduced DC power consumption.

Abstract: A system for sensing RF amplifier output power includes an amplifier transistor and a sampling transistor that is physically smaller than the amplifier transistor. The sampling transistor is configured to sample the same RF input signal that is amplified by the amplifier transistor. A bias circuit associated with the transistors includes a selection of components based upon operating parameters as well as actual physical sizes of the transistors. The selection of component values in association with transistor sizes is used to enable generation of a current sensing signal that is proportional to the power level of the RF output signal generated by the amplifier transistor.

Abstract: A system for measuring electromagnetic emissions from electronic devices includes an semi-anechoic chamber, a computer, an EMI receiver, and a multi-device controller. The chamber houses devices being tested and test equipment for automated emissions scanning. The computer receives emissions data from test equipment housed within and outside the chamber and operates a multi-device controller which controls the test equipment. The method includes wide-band measurements of emissions, narrow-band measurements of emissions chosen from the wide-band measurement, determining a maximum quasi-peak value for optimal cable and wiring position, and communicating results to a word-processing program to report measured values against testing limits.

Abstract: A test apparatus comprises an input for receiving a test signal from a test signal source, wherein a signal line with a predefined characteristic wave impedance can be connected to the input. The test apparatus further comprises branching means with a first and a plurality of second terminals, the first terminal being connected to the input. The test apparatus further comprises a plurality of distribution lines, wherein each distribution line is connected to one of the plurality of second terminals of branching means, wherein one of the devices under test can be connected to each distribution line at the output side, each distribution line having a characteristic wave impedance, which is substantially equal to the product of the predefined characteristic wave impedance of the signal line and the number of distribution lines. Thus, a signal matching is given at the branching point, so that no amplitude or signal rise time distortions of the excitation signals occur at the inputs of the devices under test.

Abstract: A wide-band RF signal power detecting element includes, on an insulating substrate (21), at least one thin-film resistor (22a) for absorbing the power of a signal to be measured and generating heat, first and second ground electrodes (27, 28) formed by thin-film conductors, a first thin-film connecting portion (24) for electrically connecting the first ground electrode (27) to the thin-film resistor (22a), a second thin-film connecting portion (25) for electrically connecting the second ground electrode (28) to the thin-film resistor (22a) and narrowing the gap between the first and second thin-film connecting portions (24, 25) toward the thin-film resistor (22a), and an input electrode (26) formed between the first and second ground electrodes (27, 28) and electrically connected to the thin-film resistor (22a).

Abstract: Second-order harmonic tuning of an active device, such as a transistor used in a radio frequency (RF) power amplifier circuit, is accomplished by positioning a quarter-wavelength stub along a transmission line coupled to an output of the device, such that the output is presented with a desired impedance for the second harmonic.

Abstract: A power sensing RF termination comprising a calibration means allows the user to correct for part-to-part variation, miss match loss and output offset. The power sensing RF termination comprises a first and second temperature sensitive resistors connected at a first common junction, a switching means for connecting either an RF input or a DC power reference to the first common junction, a first switch for connecting either a DC voltage source or a first current detecting resistor to the first temperature sensitive resistor, and a second current detecting resistor connected to the second temperature sensitive resistor. A first output terminal is connected to the junction between the first switch and the first temperature sensitive resistor. A second output terminal is connected to the first common junction. A third output terminal is connected to the junction between the second temperature sensitive resistor and the second current detecting resistor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring an electric current (1) that flows through a strip conductor (1). The inventive device comprises a measuring conductor (3) which extends along the current flow direction and in the proximity of a measuring section (2) of the strip conductor (1). The one end of said measuring conductor is directly and electrically connected to the one end of the measuring section (2). The remaining end of said measuring conductor is provided with a first measured value tap (4). The device comprises a second measured value tap (5) which is electrical connected to the remaining end of the measuring section (2). The aim of the invention is to freely select the dimensions of the strip conductor (1) and the measuring conductor (3) and especially to use a conventional strip conductor (1) and to better use said device and have a greater measuring accuracy at the same time. According to the invention, the measuring section (2) is rectilinear.

Abstract: A sensor for detecting RF current flowing in a conductor includes a layer 10 of insulating material with a hole 16 for the passage of the RF conductor 18 in a direction normal to the layer. A plurality of conductive tracks 20, 22 (FIG. 3) on the opposite major surfaces of the layer are selectively joined by a plurality of through-holes each containing conductive material. The conductive material selectively connects the conductive elements 20, 22 to form a plurality of loops (FIG. 4) disposed non-parallel to the layer 10 for inductive coupling to the RF conductor 18.

Abstract: A radiation detection device for locally detecting radiation of RF energy emissions from close proximity direct line-of-sight electromagnetic fields emitted by a wireless transmit/receive electronic equipment antenna 22 or body 21 such as a cellular telephone, in miniature/planar design form with suitable embedding form-factoring fashioned arrangement capability joined with radiation shielding devices. Said radiation detection device operates without prerequisite need for a battery or external power source, operationally self-powered by the embodiments of this invention when exposed to electromagnetic field radiation of predetermined thresholding energy level setting for the user's own personal alerting verification and assessment means of suitable predetermined radiation detection measurement tester coupling to radiation shielding devices to encompass an overall shield effectiveness system solution in real-time monitoring response fashion operation.

Abstract: Flexible multilayer microwave or mm-wave circuits and sensors are provided having at least (a) a first metallization layer, at least a portion of the first metallization layer being adapted for operation at a frequency ranging from 20 GHz to 100 GHz; (b) a second metallization layer, at least a portion of the second metallization layer being adapted for operation as a ground plane; (c) a dielectric substrate layer, the dielectric substrate layer being disposed between the first and second metallization layers; and (d) a plurality of conductive vias extending through the dielectric substrate layer and electrically connecting portions of the first and second metallization layers.

Abstract: A power sensing RF termination comprising a calibration means allows the user to correct for part-to-part variation, miss match loss and output offset. The power sensing RF termination comprises a first and second temperature sensitive resistors connected at a first common junction, a switching means for connecting either an RF input or a DC power reference to the first common junction, a first switch for connecting either a DC voltage source or a first current detecting resistor to the first temperature sensitive resistor, and a second current detecting resistor connected to the second temperature sensitive resistor. A first output terminal is connected to the junction between the first switch and the first temperature sensitive resistor. A second output terminal is connected to the first common junction. A third output terminal is connected to the junction between the second temperature sensitive resistor and the second current detecting resistor.

Abstract: A conductor is disposed within an area where electric coupling and magnetic coupling take place between the conductor and a device-under-test (DUT) in at least a portion of frequency band width, and the value of composite currents that is outputted in a plurality of directions different from each other against the DUT, is measured. Based on the measured plurality of values of the composite currents, the first electric current due to electric coupling between the DUT and the conductor and the second electric current due to magnetic coupling between the DUT and the conductor are calculated. From these first and second electric current values, electric field intensity and magnetic field intensity are calculated.

Abstract: The invention is directed to techniques for connecting to a signal launch using a radio frequency (RF) probe having a flat-faced side with a ground post extending from a non-peripheral region (e.g., an intermediate region between a central region and a peripheral region of the flat-faced side). The use of such a probe alleviates the need to use many RF connectors permanently mounted to signal launches on a circuit board since the probe of the invention can be temporarily connected to the signal launches without such connectors. Furthermore, the ground post of the invention probe can be configured (e.g., positioned relative to a signal post) to avoid large inductance loops thus preserving signal integrity. One arrangement of the invention is directed to an RF probe for connecting to a signal launch. The RF probe includes a cabling portion for coupling to a cable, and a base portion attached to the cabling portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a microwave oven with a magnetic field detecting device. The microwave oven includes a magnetron for generating microwaves and a wave guide for guiding the microwaves to a cooking chamber. A detection opening is formed in one side of the wave guide to allow a magnetic field generated by standing waves formed in the wave guide to be discharged from the wave guide. The magnetic field detecting device is formed on a board mounted on the wave guide to detect the magnetic field discharged through the detection opening.