Title :
The multiple-N-method for the calibration of vector network analyzer
Author :
Rolfes, I. ; Schiek, B.
Author_Institution :
RF&Microwave Eng. Inst., Ruhr-Univ., Bochum, Germany
Abstract :
The multiple-N-method is a new self-calibration technique for vector network analyzers. N represents a reciprocal, reflection symmetrical network. In contrast to the TRL-method (Through Reflect Line), the calibration circuits of the multiple-N-method are of equal length. Like the TRL-method, the multiple-N-method only needs three calibration circuits.
Keywords :
calibration; microwave measurement; network analysers; calibration circuits; microwave measurement; multiple-N-method; reciprocal reflection symmetrical network; self-calibration technique; vector network analyzer; Bandwidth; Calibration; Distributed parameter circuits; Equations; Frequency; Measurement errors; Propagation constant; Stripline; Symmetric matrices; Transmission line matrix methods;
Conference_Titel :
Precision Electromagnetic Measurements, 2002. Conference Digest 2002 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7242-5
DOI :
10.1109/CPEM.2002.1034754
