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Making Measurements
Measuring Impedance Using the Smith Chart
Constant
Reactance
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System
Figure 3-23. Interpreting the Smith Chart
d. The magnitude, and phase of the reflection coefficient, can be
determined by reading the Smith chart as follows:
= the distance from the measurement point to the center point on
the chart. See Figure 3-24.
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= = the angle between the horizontal axis of the Smith chart
and a line from the center point to the measurement point.
See Figure 3-24.
Summary of Contents for 8712C
Page 1: ...I I User s Guide HP 8712C and HP 8714C RF Network Analyzers I ...
Page 17: ...I 1 Installing the Analyzer ...
Page 35: ...I 2 Getting Started ...
Page 54: ...I 3 Making Measurements ...
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Page 119: ...4 Using Instrument Functions ...
Page 182: ...Using Instrument Functions Customizing the Display Figure 4 24 Expanded Display 4 64 ...
Page 223: ...5 Optimizing Measurements ...
Page 244: ...6 Calibrating for Increased Measurement Accuracy ...
Page 280: ...7 Automating Measurements ...
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Page 362: ...8 Front Rear Panel ...
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Page 386: ... 9 w I Suftkey Reference ...
Page 477: ...I 10 Specifications and Characteristics ...
Page 501: ...11 Safety and Regulatory Information ...
Page 508: ...I 12 preset State and Memory Allocation ...
Page 527: ...Index ...
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