Patent ID: 8319504
Filing Date: 2012-11-27
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A method for characterizing a tuner, the method comprising the steps of: measuring scattering parameters for a plurality of characterization points that are non-uniformly distributed across a Smith chart, wherein the plurality of characterization points include first characterization points in a central region of the Smith chart that are distributed at a non-zero first average density, second characterization points in an intermediate region of the Smith chart between the central region and a peripheral region that are distributed at a non-zero second average density, and third characterization points in the peripheral region of the Smith chart that are distributed at a non-zero third average density, and wherein the first average density is higher than the second average density, and the third average density is higher than the second average density; and storing the scattering parameters in a tuner characterization file.