Title :
Two-port network analyzer calibration using an unknown ´thru´
Author :
Ferrero, Andrea ; Pisani, Umberto
Author_Institution :
Dipartimento di Elettronica, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Abstract :
A procedure performed by using a genuine two-port reciprocal network instead of a standard ´thru´ in a full two-port error correction of an automatic network analyzer is presented. Although it can be applied to any type of waveguide system, the proposed technique is particularly useful with noninsertable coaxial or one-wafer devices. Experimental comparisons show that the suggested procedure provides a great degree of accuracy.<>
Keywords :
S-matrix theory; S-parameters; calibration; error correction; microwave measurement; network analysers; automatic network analyzer; calibration; one-wafer devices; two-port error correction; two-port reciprocal network; waveguide system; Calibration; Coaxial components; Connectors; Error correction; Measurement standards; Performance analysis; Scattering parameters; Testing; Transmission line matrix methods; Waveguide components;
Journal_Title :
Microwave and Guided Wave Letters, IEEE
