max_gain()

Given a 2 x 2 scattering matrix, this measurement returns the maximum available and stable gain (in dB) between the input and the measurement ports

Syntax
y = max_gain(S)

Arguments

Name	Description	Range	Type	Required
S	scattering matrix of 2-port network	(-∞, ∞)	complex	yes

Examples

y = max_gain(S)

Defined in

$HPEESOF_DIR/expressions/ael/rf_system_fun.ael

See Also

sm_gamma1(), sm_gamma2(), stab_fact(), stab_meas()

Notes/Equations

This function should be used in a stable system, i.e. when the stability factor (k) is greater than 1. The function actually works for both k > 1 and k <= 1. If k > 1, then k is used in the max gain calculations. However, if k <= 1, then k = 1 is used in the max gain calculations.