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Method for measuring system parameter of linear multiport and measuring method using vector network analyzer

US8725442B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2010
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R35/005
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a novel measurement method for system parameters of a 5-port junction used in a VNA (Vector Network Analyzer). A VNA is a device for measuring amplitude ratios and phase differences (S-parameters: scattering matrix elements) between incident waves and reflected waves of a DUT (Device Under Test), or between input waves and transmitted waves. What has been newly discovered is that for 5 ports, S-parameters can be expressed by a linear coupling using H and power difference ratios ({P(S)/P(0)}−1). It is possible to easily calculate parameter H using a minimum of three already known standards, and amount of calculation can be reduced compared to conventionally.

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