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Rectangular-Waveguide Vector-Network-Analyzer Calibrations With Imperfect Test Ports

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Author(s)

Dylan F. Williams

Abstract

We present a strategy for correcting for imperfect interfaces between the test ports of a vector network analyzer, the calibration standards and the devices under test. This corrects for the inconsistencies in calibrations introduced by using flush thrus and flat shorts as calibration standards. The approach is based on equivalent standard definitions that are easy to implement in conventional network analyzers. We present analytic formulas for these definitions and demonstrate them in WR-90 rectangular waveguide.
Proceedings Title
76th ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference
Conference Dates
November 30-December 3, 2010
Conference Location
Clearwater Beach, FL
Pub Type
Conferences

Download Paper

https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG76.2010.5700048

Keywords

Rectangular Waveguide, Test port, Vector Network Analyzer

Citation

Williams, D. (2010), Rectangular-Waveguide Vector-Network-Analyzer Calibrations With Imperfect Test Ports, 76th ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL, [online], https://doi.org/10.1109/ARFTG76.2010.5700048 (Accessed April 24, 2024)

Created November 30, 2010, Updated November 10, 2018