Table 2.
Detailed information, specifications, and features of the main RF components and equipment employed in configuring the exposure system.
| Equipment | Technical Specifications | Frequency Range | Features, Additional Notes, and Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna | A-infomw Spot-Focusing Lens Horn Antenna | 26–40 GHz | Wave guide: WR28 Polarisation: Linear |
| Signal generator | HP 8673B Synthesised signal generator | 2–26 GHz | Max frequency: 26 GHz Minimum Frequency: 2 GHz Modulation: AM-FM-PULSE Max Output level: 8 dBm Min output level: −100 dBm Resolution: 1 kHz |
| Amplifier | MI-WAVE 955 Series Power Amplifier | 26.5–31 GHz | Gain: 35∼40 dB Psat output: 43 dBm Input power for saturated output: 5–10 dBm Bias: 21 V∼24 V @ 5 A Input/Output: 2.92 mm(F) |
| Power meter 1 | HP 436A | 100 kHz–110 GHz | Display readings in Watts, dBm or dB relative eliminating measurement conversion Peaking meter for analogue adjustments Cal factor to compensate each sensor for improved accuracy Power Range: −70 to +44 dBm Power Accuracy: ±0.5% Power Reference: Internal 50 MHz oscillator Type-N output |
| Power meter 2 | HP Agilent Keysight E4416A EPM-P Series Single-Channel | Max. Frequency: depends on power sensor | Channels: 1 Max. power: depends on power sensor Measure: Average Peak |
| IR thermal imaging camera | VEVOR (Resolution 240 × 180, 2.8′ Screen, −4 to 662F temperature range) | N/A | Thermal sensitivity ≤ 0.04C |