RX1, RX2 Noise bridge calculator
This calculator solves for some interesting results
from the measurements using a VK3AQZ RX1 Noise Bridge.
SVN:
Input fields
- R is from the bridge resistance dial;
- C is from the bridge reactance dial;
- Frequency is the frequency at which the null is observed;
- R0 is the nominal characteristic impedance of
the
transmission
line used for calculation of Gamma and VSWR results.
- Rexp is an expander resistor in parallel with Zunknown
to extend the
range,
leave it empty if not used.
Note that the use of an expander resistor (say 200Ω) is popular with
these type of instruments, in fact some have a built in resistor with
switch. Whilst it does enable an expanded measuring range, it does that
at the expense of accuracy. Do a check by varying the inputs a little
in the calculator to determine sensitivity of results to small
measurement errors.
Output fields
- Z
is the series equivalent impedance of
Zunknown in complex Cartesian format;
- Y is the parallel equivalent admittance of
Zunknown in complex Cartesian format;
- Γ is the complex reflection coefficient in polar format (ρ<θ°);
- VSWR is the Voltage Standing Wave Ratio that would occur in a
transmission line with Z0=R0; and
- Reactor is the inductance or capacitance of the equivalent
reactor and circuit Q.
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Owen Duffy 1995, 2021. All rights reserved. Disclaimer.