Re: First PCB pictures of the V2
Hi Gabriel, I found that simple ESD foam acts as quite good EMI absorber, give it a try and insert some of it between/above the cans.
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Slawek
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#9338
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Re: First PCB pictures of the V2
Tried a TCM1-63AX (had these in stock), it gave really strange S11 graphs and not good directivity. Might investigate it further. Crosstalk between microstrips or grounded CPW is low in theory, but my
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OwO
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#9337
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Re: Alibaba ordering
EBay has a disputes procedure which I have used many times. Every time I have used it, the case has been resolved to my satisfaction, with either 1) Return item at sellers cost for a full refund. 2)
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Dr. David Kirkby, Kirkby Microwave Ltd
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#9336
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Re: RF Demo Kit Testing tutorial released
I've screenshotted the Number 8 and 10 of the new version (serial LC and L): The capacitive parts at the bottom are good, but the top side isn't it. The measurement with the professional equipment are
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Klaus W?rner
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#9335
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Re: A strange S11 from a amplifier
#circuit
#tutorials
#general_vna
Aha! There is so "matching" if there is a network involving reactive components, regardless of the designer's intent for the operating frequency. Also, if the cable between the DUT's output and the
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Dana Whitlow
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#9334
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Re: Selector switch damaged
The wiki at /g/nanovna-users/wiki/jog_switch has a link to OEM multi-directional switch
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zeev.stadler@...
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#9333
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Re: NanoVNA-Web-Client, problem with Chromebook
This is why I reflashed my Acer chromebook with GalliumOS. Since it's a Linux distro, it isn't dependent on talking to the Internet to function. I still have a newer ASUS Chromebook that does
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Gwen Patton <ardrhi@...>
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#9332
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Re: Measuring resonance from coax far end.
HI Chris, The Smith Chart is a plot of the reflection coefficient, gamma. Gamma is a ratio as follows: The voltage across the transmission line due to the reflected wave divided by the voltage across
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WB2UAQ
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#9331
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Re: A strange S11 from a amplifier
#circuit
#tutorials
#general_vna
The attenuator should be placed at the output of the amplifier, not the input of the VNA. Output attenuation is a technique used to assure an amplifier remains stable throughout its gain/bandwidth
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W0LEV
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#9330
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Re: A strange S11 from a amplifier
#circuit
#tutorials
#general_vna
S21 is likely peaked due to the self resonance of the inductor in the drain/collector. -- *Dave - W?LEV* *Just Let Darwin Work* *Just Think*
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W0LEV
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#9329
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Re: A strange S11 from a amplifier
#circuit
#tutorials
#general_vna
I got so curious that I had to test a 10dB attenuator as David Eckhardt suggested even it is late here. The gain went down 10dB which is good I think, nothing changed much. I noticed that S11 is
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Leif M
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#9328
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Re: Measuring resonance from coax far end.
Hans Your suggestion would work if you know how long the transmission line is in wavelengths. How can you simply measure the impedance at the shack end and know if the impedance you measured is due to
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WB2UAQ
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#9327
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Re: test fixture - how bad can it be? A non-rhetorical question
Oh, I'm lately working at < 10 MHz and am satisfied to get with 10% of expectations. I wish nanoVNA worked at < 10 kHz..
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Oristo
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#9326
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Re: A strange S11 from a amplifier
#circuit
#tutorials
#general_vna
Wow! I'd say that S11 is not the only strange thing here. For example, why is S21 so peaked? When you say "no matching" does this mean that the input is applied directly to the base (or gate) and that
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Dana Whitlow
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#9325
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Re: test fixture - how bad can it be? A non-rhetorical question
Looks *much* better! Now, for results? Dave - W ?LEV -- *Dave - W?LEV* *Just Let Darwin Work* *Just Think*
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W0LEV
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#9324
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Re: test fixture - how bad can it be? A non-rhetorical question
I evolved from Mickey Mouse "tails" to Donald Duck bill:
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Oristo
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#9323
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Re: A strange S11 from a amplifier
#circuit
#tutorials
#general_vna
Thanks I will.
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Leif M
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#9322
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Re: RF Demo Kit Testing tutorial released
There are several SMA board edge connectors on Ebay. There are models for 1.6mm and 1mm thicknessess. And of course normal models for soldering into board.
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Leif M
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#9321
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Re: A strange S11 from a amplifier
#circuit
#tutorials
#general_vna
it looks like oscillation. Connect the output of the amplifier to the VNA through a 6 or 10 dB attenuator and have another look at s11. Dave - W?LEV -- *Dave - W?LEV* *Just Let Darwin Work* *Just
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W0LEV
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#9320
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A strange S11 from a amplifier
#circuit
#tutorials
#general_vna
This is probably not NanoVNA specific. I made a quick and simple amplifier of leaded BF199 and some passive components. Collector is via a coil I happened to have. There is no matching. Input is
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Leif M
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#9319
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