Part 1 of this FAQ was a basic introduction to the context and concept of S-parameters. Part 2 looks at their measurement, application, and relationship to the time domain. Q: How do you actually measure S-parameters? A: In general, except for approximate measurements, you cannot use a spectrum analyzer alone for this frequency-domain test. Instead, […]
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Electrical noise, Part 2: Additional perspectives
In Part 1, we looked at some facets of noise: sources, external versus internal (intrinsic) noise, and equations. Part 2 goes further into noise specifics. Q: What are some of the types of noise? A: It’s a long list. The same noise may have different names depending on the perspective of the person describing it, […]