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Noise Calibration Systems

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Introduction (continued)

Calibration of the hot/cold noise temperatures at the output connector of the NCS is provided at a number of frequencies. Each NCS model is calibrated at specific standard frequencies. Typically, waveguide units will be calibrated at the band edges and the arithmetic center frequency of the waveguide. Coaxial units are generally calibrated at four frequencies as indicated in the table that follows. The user has the option of specifying substitute or additional calibration frequencies at additional cost. Note that the noise temperatures are not critical as long as they are accurately known.

Table 1 (below) shows the typical output temperatures and noise temperature uncertainties of the MT7098B dual-load, 7mm coaxial NCS.

Typical Models

Table 2 (below) shows a sample of the NCS available from Maury. Each model is a complete system made up of the appropriate terminations assembled on a mounting plate, the MT155J controller and the interconnecting cable. All dual-load systems shown consist of cold (LN2) and heated terminations. The tri-load system (MT7208J) includes an ambient termination as well.

Please consult the factory if you do not see a noise calibration system in the table suitable for your application or if you would like more detailed information on any of these systems.

Calibration
Frequency (GHz)

Hot Noise
Temperature
1
Cold Noise
Temperature
1
Temperature
Uncertainty

3.95

371K
83K

±1.0K

7.50

369K
88K

±1.2K

12.40

366K
95K

±1.5K

18.00

365K
98K

±2.0K

Table 1.

1 Nominal, these will vary from unit to unit.
2 Mates with the appropriate CPR and CMR flanges.
3 Mates with the appropriate military (UG) and CPR flanges.
4 Mates with most standard military and industrial flanges in this band.
5 CE certified.


The model MT155J controller for Maury noise calibration systems can be located up to 25 ft (7.6 meters) away from the NCS mounting plate.

Model

Frequency
Range (GHz)

Transmission
Line
Output Connector
or Flange
Type
MT7092C

3.7 - 4.2

WR229

MPF229 2

Dual-load
MT7091B

10.0 - 12.4

WR90

MPF90 3

MT7093B

10.0 - 15.0

WR75

MPF75B 4

MT7094

15.0 - 22.0

WR51

MPF51B 4

MT7095

18.0 - 26.5

WR42

UG595/U

MT7097

33.0 - 50.0

WR22

UG383/U

MT7098B

DC - 18.0

Coaxial

7mm (APC7)

MT7149

75.0 - 110.0

WR10

UG385/U

MT7208J5

DC - 18.0

Coaxial

7mm (APC7)

Tri-load

Table 2.


Product Data Sheets (click the links below to download PDF* copies):
4E-008 ( __ KB) Technical Data - Model MT7098B - Noise Calibration System
5C-028 ( __ KB) Application Note - Applications of the Maury Noise Calibration Systems; Accuracy & Convenience in Noise Measurement
5C-042 ( 84 KB) Application Note - Theory of Noise Measurement

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