Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Measurements and Uncertainty Assessment

This book describes vector network analyzer measurements and uncertainty assessments, particularly in waveguide test-set environments, in order to establish their compatibility to the International System of Units (SI) for accurate and reliable characterization of communication networks. It proposes a fully analytical approach to measurement uncertainty evaluation, while also highlighting the interaction and the linear propagation of different uncertainty sources to compute the final uncertainties associated with the measurements. The book subsequently discusses the dimensional characterization of waveguide standards and the quality of the vector network analyzer (VNA) calibration techniques. The book concludes with an in-depth description of the novel verification artefacts used to assess the performance of the VNAs. It offers a comprehensive reference guide for beginners to experts, in both academia and industry, whose work involves the field of network analysis, instrumentation and measurements.

Includes in-depth descriptions of the quality of the vector network analyzer calibrations and the performance assessment that will be useful for the acquisition of accurate measurements Demonstrates how precise and accurate measurements from the VNAs can be derived at very high frequencies Helps readers understand the interaction and propagation of different uncertainty sources through the analytical treatment of vector network analyzer measurement uncertainty Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
General Introduction.- Waveguide Measurement Uncertainty.- VNA Calibration Comparison.- VNA Connection Repeatability Investigation.- VNA Verication Artefacts.- Conclusions.