A simple NWA calibration algorithm based on a transfer standard

Abstract

A new two-port network analyzer (NWA) calibration technique is here presented. It uses a single two-port transfer standard plus a known reflectance to perform the calibration process. The transfer standard device has to be previously fully characterized with a traceable NWA. The technique here proposed uses less standards than any other up today calibration algorithm, which, on the contrary, requires at least three different devices. The paper presents the calibration algorithm along with some on-wafer experimental results which compare the new solution with a more traditional technique.