3.9 Nonlinear Measurements
This section is divided into the following subsections:
3.9.1 Compression
3.9.2 Compression Measurements Using a Network Analyzer
3.9.3 2-Tone Third-Order Intercept (TOI)
3.9.3.1 Measurement Procedure
3.9.3.2 Tips
3.9.4 References
Two measurements that are often performed to characterize the linearity of a device are the 1-dB gain compression point and Third-Order Intercept (TOI).
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