Determination of the uncertainties of reflection coefficient measurements of a microwave network analyzer
A method that calculates the residual uncertainties of a microwave network analyzer for the frequency range of 300 kHz to 50 GHz is described. The method utilizes measurements on NIST-certified standards (such as an airline or load) plus additional measurements to estimate the combined standard uncertainties for measurements using the network analyzer. The uncertainties of the standards are incorporated by means of a Monte Carlo technique. The uncertainties assigned to a network analyzer then provide the basis for estimating the uncertainties assigned to devices measured using a network analyzer. The results of this method for characterizing network analyzer uncertainties are presented for several connector types.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 650263
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-97-2748C; CONF-980721-; ON: DE98004954; TRN: AHC2DT04%%176
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: National conference of standards laboratories (NCSL) 1998 workshop and symposium, Albuquerque, NM (United States), 19-23 Jul 1998; Other Information: PBD: Apr 1998
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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