Title :
Network analyzer calibration using offset shorts
Author :
Scalzi, G.J. ; Slobodnik, A.J., Jr. ; Roberts, G.A.
Author_Institution :
Electromagn. Directorate, Rome Air Dev. Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, USA
fDate :
6/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Microwave network analyzer accuracy enhancement by offset shorts is investigated. Usable calibration bandwidth and accuracy limitations are determined by applying a previously published model by L.A. Glasser (1978) to the case of a reference short and two offset shorts. Data necessary to emulate the HP 8510 scalar network analyzer are derived and used in the model to provide realistic projections. Convenient techniques for optimizing experimental accuracy and for obtaining an estimate of the uncertainty in actual short circuit and offset short calibration standards are also presented
Keywords :
calibration; measurement standards; microwave measurement; network analysers; HP 8510 scalar network analyzer; accuracy enhancement; bandwidth; calibration; emulation; microwave network analyser; offset shorts; standards; Calibration; Coaxial components; Diodes; Ferrites; Microstrip; Microwave theory and techniques; Notice of Violation; Phase shifters; Rectangular waveguides; Remanence;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
