微波测量基础CH02_2功率.pdf

2.2 微波功率测量 How Do You Know Your Microwave is Working? Why Not Measure Voltage? DC Low Frequency + Z Z S S 2 V ± R P = IV = V /R R L V L – I I High Frequency Z S • I and V vary with position R L Z • Power is constant O AC component of P powerDC component of V Inc Amplitu power de V Ref t I V • At frequencies below approximately 10MHz, current, voltage, and resistance can be measured and power can be calculated relatively easily. • At higher frequencies, measuring current becomes more difficult but power can be measured “directly.” • Power is measured “directly” using a power meter which includes a power sensor and readout electronics. • The dynamic power range and frequency range of the meter are determined by the sensor design. • Sensors are usually separate and interchangeable. • Power measurements are important in the development, production, and servic