Microwave Devices Lab
Courses Using this Lab
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Overview of ECE 5324 Labs
Overview of Lab Equipment
For classes in microwave device design and characterization, microstripline circuits, and microwave circuit analysis.
Equipment includes: HP 85070M Dielectric Probe, HP 8720C Network Analyzer, Agilent’s ADS software, HP 8720D Network Analyzer, Agilent E4404B ESA-E Series Spectrum Analyzer and E4438C Vector Signal Generator. There are various stations with a PC and software for controlling the instruments. The PCs are connected to the department network.
Some experiments require equipment beyond that mounted in the benches; this equipment may be checked out from a well-equipped stockroom. The Microwave lab is located in room 2275 of MEB.
Equipment Resources
HP 85070M Dielectric Probe
Calibration - PDF DOC
Data Sheet
User's Manual
HP 8720C Network Analyzer
1 Port Calibration - PDF DOC
ADS Data Capture Tutorial
Operating Manual
HP 8720D Network Analyzer
2 Port Calibration - PDF DOC
Data Sheet
Agilent E4404B ESA-E Series Spectrum Analyzer
Calibration - PDF DOC
Data Sheet
Agilent E4438C Vector Signal Generator
Calibration - PDF DOC
Data Sheet
Other Tutorials
Automated Design System (ADS)
NEC Software Tutorial (pdf)
NEC Software Example Files
XFDTD Format transfer