NOTICE: Due to a lapse in annual appropriations, most of this website is not being updated. Learn more.

Form submissions will still be accepted but will not receive responses at this time. Sections of this site for programs using non-appropriated funds (such as NVLAP) or those that are excepted from the shutdown (such as CHIPS and NVD) will continue to be updated.

U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

PUBLICATIONS

Investigating the Effects of IF Bandwidth and Averaging on Calibrated Scattering-Parameter Measurements

Published

Author(s)

Jeffrey Jargon, Amanda Koepke, Paul D. Hale

Abstract

We investigate the effects of IF (intermediate-frequency) bandwidth and averaging on calibrated scattering-parameter measurements made with a vector network analyzer. We begin by examining the sweep times and noise-floor levels for various combinations of the two settings. Then, we study how these settings influence calibrated measurements and compare the results to uncertainties due to systematic and random effects for devices with varying insertion-loss values.
Proceedings Title
93rd ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference
Conference Dates
June 7, 2019
Conference Location
Boston, MA, US
Pub Type
Conferences

Download Paper

Local Download

Keywords

averaging, bandwidth, calibration, intermediate frequency, measurements, scattering parameters, vector network analyzer
Electrical / electromagnetic metrology

Citation

Jargon, J. , Koepke, A. and Hale, P. (2019), Investigating the Effects of IF Bandwidth and Averaging on Calibrated Scattering-Parameter Measurements, 93rd ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference, Boston, MA, US, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=927361 (Accessed October 22, 2025)

Issues

If you have any questions about this publication or are having problems accessing it, please contact [email protected].

Created June 6, 2019, Updated April 14, 2022
Was this page helpful?