TNG Antenna Analyzer

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AD8307 Detector Version - Antenna Analyzer Front End

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Cascaded Gain Budget of AD8307 Front End

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Diode Detector Version - Antenna Analyzer Front End

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RF Diode Detector General Information

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Sampling RF Power by W6PQL

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Detector diode datasheets

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Low Pass Filter with Dual Directional Coupler by W6PQL

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Parts needed to test each W6PQL RF negative voltage detector set (2 detector sets required):

HSMS-282C (SOT-323 package) or HSMS-2822 (SOT-23/SOT-143 package) series connected schottky detector diodes

2 - 100 pf ceramic SMT capacitor

2 - .01 uf ceramic SMT capacitor

1 - 560 nH inductor suitable for up to 500 MHz

Attenuator pad as required (Pi shape)

Skyworks RF_Diode_Design_Guide

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Broadcom (Avago) Wireless Semiconductor Selection Guide

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MACOM 2017 RF Product Selection Guide

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MACOM Principles, Applications and Selection of Receiving Diodes

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Linear Technology LTC5507 100kHz to 1GHz RF Power Detector

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M-Pulse Microwave RF Semiconductors

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ASI Semiconductor, Inc RF Semiconductors

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Logarithmic RF Power Detectors

Linear Technology LT5537 - Wide Dynamic Range RF/IF Log Detector

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AD8307 Low Cost, DC to 500 MHz, 92 dB Logarithmic Amplifier

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PIN Diode Switches and Applications

MACOM Application Guide - Design with PIN Diodes

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