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Multiline TRL Revealed

Published

Author(s)

Donald C. DeGroot, Jeffrey Jargon, Roger Marks

Abstract

We reveal the techniques behind a successful implementation of the Multiline TRL calibration for vector network analyzers (VNAs). For the first time, this paper describes the inner workings of NIST's Multical software, an evolved, automated implementation of the Multiline TRL calibration method. We describe the sequence of events in MultiCal for the Multiline TRL calibration and show how the program operates more likea state-machnine than just a solver of simultaneous equations in estimating the transmission line propagation constant and correction coefficients.
Conference Dates
December 5-6, 2002
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Title
ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference
Pub Type
Conferences

Keywords

calibration, multilineTRL, propagation constant, software, vector network analyzer
Electrical / electromagnetic metrology

Citation

DeGroot, D. , Jargon, J. and Marks, R. (2002), Multiline TRL Revealed, ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference, Washington, DC, USA (Accessed December 1, 2023)

Created December 4, 2002, Updated October 12, 2021