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= Theory =
[[Image:Current sensor Transfer impedance Prove.PNG]]
[[Image:Current sensor Transfer impedance Prove.PNG]]


The left impedance is the signal generator which is generating enough power for 1 ampere.


This 1Amp. generates <math>P = I^2*R=50 \ Watt</math> in the right impedance.
The current sensor has 1 ohm transfer impedance, this means 1 ampere generates 1 Volt on the measuring part below.
The power in the lower 50 ohm impedance is <math>P = \frac{U^2}{R} = 20 \ mWatt</math>
= Reference measurement =
[[Image:Current sensor Transfer impedance Ref measurement.PNG]]
[[Image:Current sensor Transfer impedance Ref measurement.PNG]]
= Probe measurement =
[[Image:Current sensor Transfer impedance final measurement.PNG]]
[[Image:Current sensor Transfer impedance final measurement.PNG]]
= Calculation =
<Math>Correction \ factor (dB)= P_{Measured} - P_{Reference} + 33.98</Math>
<Math>P_{Measured}</Math> and <Math>P_{Reference}</Math> in dBm.




{{note|This method is not a replacement for a real calibration.}}
{{note|This method is not a replacement for a real calibration.}}

Revision as of 15:19, 23 January 2009

Theory[edit]

Current sensor Transfer impedance Prove.PNG

The left impedance is the signal generator which is generating enough power for 1 ampere.

This 1Amp. generates in the right impedance.

The current sensor has 1 ohm transfer impedance, this means 1 ampere generates 1 Volt on the measuring part below.

The power in the lower 50 ohm impedance is

Reference measurement[edit]

Current sensor Transfer impedance Ref measurement.PNG

Probe measurement[edit]

Current sensor Transfer impedance final measurement.PNG

Calculation[edit]

and in dBm.


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Note: This method is not a replacement for a real calibration.