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This thesis describes improvements made to an existing Millimeter-Wave Scalar Network Analyzer. The system is automated and can be used to make return and/or insertion loss measurements from 60 to 90 GHz. Measurement data can be printed or plotted on a CRT or thermal printer. Additionally, a high resolution plot with up to 4 colors can be made on an external plotter. Other topics which are discussed include software modification, improved performance in measurement taking, dynamic range of the system, component influence on measurements and comparison of device measurements with those obtained from previous theses and manufacturer specifications.

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This thesis describes improvements made to an existing Millimeter-Wave Scalar Network Analyzer. The system is automated and can be used to make return and/or insertion loss measurements from 60 to 90 GHz. Measurement data can be printed or plotted on a thermal printer. Additionally, a high resolution plot with up to 4 colors can be made on an external plotter. Other topics which are discussed includes software modification, improved performance in measurement taking, dynamic range of the system, component influence on measurements and comparison of device measurements with those obtained from previous theses and manufacturer specifications. Keywords include: Measurement Techniques, Millimeter-Wave, Scalar Network Analyzer, Automated Scalar Network Analyzer.

This thesis describes improvements made to an existing Millimeter-Wave Scalar Network Analyzer. The system is automated and can be used to make return and/or insertion loss measurements from 60 to 90 GHz. Measurement data can be printed or plotted on a thermal printer. Additionally, a high resolution plot with up to 4 colors can be made on an external plotter. Other topics which are discussed includes software modification, improved performance in measurement taking, dynamic range of the system, component influence on measurements and comparison of device measurements with those obtained from previous theses and manufacturer specifications. Keywords include: Measurement Techniques, Millimeter-Wave, Scalar Network Analyzer, Automated Scalar Network Analyzer.

1Lost Stradivarius

By John Meade Falkner

The Lost Stradivarius (1895), by J. Meade Falkner, is a short novel of ghosts and the evil that can be invested in an object, in this case an extremely fine Stradivarius violin. After finding the violin of the title in a hidden compartment in his college rooms, the protagonist, a wealthy young heir, becomes increasingly secretive as well as obsessed by a particular piece of music, which seems to have the power to call up the ghost of its previous owner. Roaming from England to Italy, the story involves family love, lordly depravity, and the tragedy of obsession (Summary by Wikipedia)

2Moonfleet

By John Meade Falkner

The novel is set in a fishing village in Dorset during the mid 18th century. The story concerns a 15 year old orphan boy, John Trenchard, who becomes friends with an older man who turns out to be the leader of a gang of smugglers. One night John chances on the smugglers' store in the crypt beneath the church. He explores but hides behind a coffin when he hears voices. He finds a locket which contains a parchment, in the coffin belonging to Colonel Mohune. Unfortunately after the visitors leave, he finds himself trapped inside, and is only rescued two days later when two of the smugglers, Ratsey, the sexton and Elzevir Block, the innkeeper of the Why Not?, the local pub, investigate his disappearance. His aunt insists he leaves her house and Elzevir Block takes him in to live at the pub. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonfleet)

3Nebuly Coat

By John Meade Falkner

Westray, a young architect, is sent to the town of Cullerne to oversee repairs to the tower of the minster there. He lodges in the town in the house of a gentlewoman who has seen better days. A fellow lodger is Sharnall, the church organist, who is convinced that there is some mystery surrounding the nearby house of Blandamer where a new lord has recently inherited the title. The plot thickens when Sharnall dies suddenly.