Patents by Inventor Michael Katzer

Michael Katzer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11193965
    Abstract: A system for vector network analysis of a device under test, comprising at least two measurement receivers, at least one signal generator device formed separately from the at least two measurement receivers, and at least one data processing unit connected with the measurement receivers. The connection between the data processing unit and at least one of the measurement receivers is flexible so that the position of the measurement receiver is adjustable. Further, a method for vector network analysis of a device under test is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Korbinian Pfaffeneder, Georg Schnattinger, Marcel Thraenhardt, Michael Katzer
  • Patent number: 10838004
    Abstract: Summarizing, the present invention relates to a test arrangement in the test method for acquiring test data in the surrounding of a device under test. At least two measurement devices are arranged in the surrounding of the device under test, wherein the two measurement devices are communicatively coupled for phase locking. At least one of the measurement devices can be moved around the device under test for acquiring measurement data, wherein the measurement devices comprise a measurement antenna and the vectorial measurement receiver. Accordingly, during the measurements, the at least one vectorial measurement receiver is moved around together with the measurement antenna, wherein the spatial relationship between the measurement antenna and the vectorial measurement receiver is remained constant during the movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Georg Schnattinger, Werner Perndl, Michael Katzer, Korbinian Pfaffeneder, Thomas Braunstorfinger, Marcel Thraenhardt
  • Publication number: 20190369150
    Abstract: A system for vector network analysis of a device under test, comprising at least two measurement receivers, at least one signal generator device formed separately from the at least two measurement receivers, and at least one data processing unit connected with the measurement receivers. The connection between the data processing unit and at least one of the measurement receivers is flexible so that the position of the measurement receiver is adjustable. Further, a method for vector network analysis of a device under test is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Korbinian Pfaffeneder, Georg Schnattinger, Marcel Thraenhardt, Michael Katzer
  • Publication number: 20190064262
    Abstract: Summarizing, the present invention relates to a test arrangement in the test method for acquiring test data in the surrounding of a device under test. At least two measurement devices are arranged in the surrounding of the device under test, wherein the two measurement devices are communicatively coupled for phase locking. At least one of the measurement devices can be moved around the device under test for acquiring measurement data, wherein the measurement devices comprise a measurement antenna and the vectorial measurement receiver. Accordingly, during the measurements, the at least one vectorial measurement receiver is moved around together with the measurement antenna, wherein the spatial relationship between the measurement antenna and the vectorial measurement receiver is remained constant during the movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Georg Schnattinger, Werner Perndl, Michael Katzer, Korbinian Pfaffeneder, Thomas Braunstorfinger, Marcel Thraenhardt
  • Patent number: 9568518
    Abstract: A measuring device for measuring a power of a measurement signal comprises an analog-processing unit (1) and a calibration unit (5) for the implementation of a calibration procedure. The analog-processing unit (1) provides two detector diodes (14, 15) connected in an antiparallel manner relative to a signal input (10) and an amplifier (50) for the amplification of signals which are derived from output signals of the detector diodes (14, 15). The analog-processing unit (1) further provides a chopper unit (28) which is connected at two terminals in series between the detector diodes (14, 15) and the amplifier (50). In this context, the calibration unit (5) comprises at least one current source, wherein the current sources (46, 47) is connected to at least one input terminal of the amplifier (50).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Toralf Bratfisch, Michael Katzer, Thomas Reichel
  • Patent number: 9544070
    Abstract: A frequency-converting sensor is provided for generating at least a radio frequency signal parameter, such as an electrical power value. The sensor comprises an analog receiving section configured to convert an input signal into corresponding I/Q components using a local oscillator frequency, an analog to digital converting unit configured to convert the corresponding analog I/Q values into digital I/Q values, and a digital processing unit. The digital processing unit comprises an adjustable filtering unit configured to select a sideband of the digital I/Q values, and a calculating unit configured to calculate the radio frequency signal parameter from the I/Q-values of the selected sideband. A system is further provided for analyzing radio frequency input signal parameters, wherein the system incorporates a device under test, which generates the radio frequency signal, the sensor and a display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Toralf Bratfisch, Michael Katzer, Kurt Schmidt, Marcel Thraenhardt, Thomas Reichel
  • Publication number: 20160099784
    Abstract: A frequency-converting sensor is provided for generating at least a radio frequency signal parameter, such as an electrical power value. The sensor comprises an analog receiving section configured to convert an input signal into corresponding I/Q components using a local oscillator frequency, an analog to digital converting unit configured to convert the corresponding analog I/Q values into digital I/Q values, and a digital processing unit. The digital processing unit comprises an adjustable filtering unit configured to select a sideband of the digital I/Q values, and a calculating unit configured to calculate the radio frequency signal parameter from the I/Q-values of the selected sideband. A system is further provided for analyzing radio frequency input signal parameters, wherein the system incorporates a device under test, which generates the radio frequency signal, the sensor and a display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Toralf BRATFISCH, Michael KATZER, Kurt SCHMIDT, Marcel THRAENHARDT, Thomas REICHEL
  • Patent number: 9239344
    Abstract: A power-measurement device includes a power detector and a tempering device. The power detector is integrated on a monolithic chip as an integrated circuit. It converts a high-frequency test signal into a signal which displays the power of the high-frequency test signal. The power-measurement device further includes a signal input. In this context, the tempering device is arranged outside the monolithic chip on a side of the monolithic chip facing away from the integrated circuit. The signal input is connected to the power detector by a first line on a synthetic substrate. The signal input guides the high-frequency test signal to the power detector by the first line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Werner Perndl, Toralf Bratfisch, Michael Katzer, Thomas Reichel
  • Publication number: 20150346311
    Abstract: A measuring device for measuring a power of a measurement signal comprises an analog-processing unit (1) and a calibration unit (5) for the implementation of a calibration procedure. The analog-processing unit (1) provides two detector diodes (14, 15) connected in an antiparallel manner relative to a signal input (10) and an amplifier (50) for the amplification of signals which are derived from output signals of the detector diodes (14, 15). The analog-processing unit (1) further provides a chopper unit (28) which is connected at two terminals in series between the detector diodes (14, 15) and the amplifier (50). In this context, the calibration unit (5) comprises at least one current source, wherein the current sources (46, 47) is connected to at least one input terminal of the amplifier (50).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Toralf BRATFISCH, Michael KATZER, Thomas REICHEL
  • Patent number: 9194895
    Abstract: A power measurement cell comprises at least one thermoelement (30) and at least two heating elements (20, 21, 25). A first heating element (20, 21) can be heated by a measurement signal. A temperature can be measured by means of the thermoelement (30). The two heating elements (20, 21, 25) have a very small spacing. The at least one thermoelement (30) and the two heating elements (20, 21, 25) have a high thermal coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Reichel, Michael Katzer, Toralf Bratfisch, Werner Perndl, Martin Hassler, Andrea Deutinger
  • Patent number: 9002667
    Abstract: A power meter comprises at least two measurement paths and distribution device. A first measurement path contains at least one pre-amplifier and a first detector. A second measurement path contains at least one direct connection and a second detector. An additional third path alternative to or optional to the second path contains at least one attenuation element and a second or respectively third detector. The distribution device distributes a test signal to the measurement paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Reichel, Toralf Bratfisch, Michael Katzer
  • Publication number: 20130285642
    Abstract: A power-measurement device includes a power detector and a tempering device. The power detector is integrated on a monolithic chip as an integrated circuit. It converts a high-frequency test signal into a signal which displays the power of the high-frequency test signal. The power-measurement device further includes a signal input. In this context, the tempering device is arranged outside the monolithic chip on a side of the monolithic chip facing away from the integrated circuit. The signal input is connected to the power detector by a first line on a synthetic substrate. The signal input guides the high-frequency test signal to the power detector by the first line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Werner Perndl, Toralf Bratfisch, Michael Katzer, Thomas Reichel
  • Publication number: 20120126786
    Abstract: A power measurement cell comprises at least one thermoelement (30) and at least two heating elements (20, 21, 25). A first heating element (20, 21) can be heated by a measurement signal. A temperature can be measured by means of the thermoelement (30). The two heating elements (20, 21, 25) have a very small spacing. The at least one thermoelement (30) and the two heating elements (20, 21, 25) have a high thermal coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Reichel, Michael Katzer, Toralf Bratfisch, Werner Perndl, Martin Hassler, Andrea Deutinger
  • Patent number: 8174254
    Abstract: A measuring device having a detector with at least one detector element and, connected downstream of the detector, a DC voltage amplifier with at least one input (and at least one output. The DC voltage amplifier provides at least one negative-feedback path, which extends from its at least one output to its at least one input, wherein at least one further detector element is disposed in the negative-feedback path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Reichel, Michael Katzer, Toralf Bratfisch
  • Patent number: 8102171
    Abstract: A measuring device for measuring the envelope power and the mean-power value of a high-frequency signal. The measuring device includes a detector for detecting the high-frequency signal and for generating an analog detector signal, an analog/digital converter for generating a digital signal and an evaluation device for evaluating the digital signal. A dither supply device for the supply of a dither signal is disposed between the detector and the analog/digital converter, and a dither elimination device for eliminating the dither signal is disposed between the analog/digital converter and the evaluation device. The dither supply device supplies a different dither signal for the measurement of the envelope power than for the measurement of the mean-power value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Reichel, Toralf Bratfisch, Michael Katzer
  • Publication number: 20110059982
    Abstract: Azaindole derivative compounds are described. The compounds have an optionally substituted azaindole core linked to a carbocyclic ring having at least one nitrogen atom and further bound to an optionally substituted aryl ring. A process for preparing these compounds, compositions comprising them, and methods of using them to treat disorders of the central nervous system are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Timo Heinrich, Michael Katzer
  • Publication number: 20100100340
    Abstract: A power meter comprises at least two measurement paths and distribution device. A first measurement path contains at least one pre-amplifier and a first detector. A second measurement path contains at least one direct connection and a second detector. An additional third path alternative to or optional to the second path contains at least one attenuation element and a second or respectively third detector. The distribution device distributes a test signal to the measurement paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Reichel, Toralf Bratfisch, Michael Katzer
  • Publication number: 20090243592
    Abstract: A measuring device having a detector with at least one detector element and, connected downstream of the detector, a DC voltage amplifier with at least one input (and at least one output. The DC voltage amplifier provides at least one negative-feedback path, which extends from its at least one output to its at least one input, wherein at least one further detector element is disposed in the negative-feedback path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO.KG
    Inventors: Thomas Reichel, Michael Katzer, Toralf Bratfisch
  • Patent number: 7088089
    Abstract: A power detector for measuring the average power, without constant voltage, of modulated or unmodulated high frequency or microwave signals is described. The power detector includes a signal line connected to a high frequency input. A detection line is capacitively and/or inductively coupled to the signal line and, seen in the longitudinal direction, is connected to the signal line. The signal is tapped from the detection line at two or more detection positions which are staggered in the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Rohde & Schware GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Hechtfischer, Michael Katzer
  • Publication number: 20050116701
    Abstract: A power detector for measuring the average power, without constant voltage, of modulated or unmodulated high frequency or microwave signals is described. The power detector includes a signal line connected to a high frequency input. A detection line is capacitively and/or inductively coupled to the signal line and, seen in the longitudinal direction, is connected to the signal line. The signal is tapped from the detection line at two or more detection positions which are staggered in the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Applicant: Rohde& Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Hechtfischer, Michael Katzer