INST202 - Introduction to the Vector Network Analyzer

This is an introductory course on the vector network analyzer. The vector network analyzer (VNA) has as its basic function the measurement of S-parameters. It can make a number of other related measurements as well. In this course we review the concept of S-parameters, talk about the basics of the use and calibration of the VNA, and some of its applications.

• Introduction
• S-parameter review
• The Basic Network Analyzer Block Diagram
• Error Models and Calibration
  • One-Port Calibrations
  • Two-Port Calibrations
• Measurement Preliminaries
  • Connector Care
  • Cables
  • Calibration
  • Verification
• Types of Calibration
  • Short-Open-Load-Thru (SOLT)
  • Through-Reflect-Line (TRL)
  • Adapter Removal Calibrations
  • Waveguide Calibrations
  • E-cal Modules
• Applications
  • Reflection Measurements
  • Transmission Measurements
  • Trace Math
  • Phase Shifter Measurements
  • Coupler Measurements
  • Antenna Measurements
  • Time-Domain Measurements
• The Measurement Process
• Summary

Familiarity with basic RF and microwave measurement concepts is assumed, as well as some knowledge of algebra and complex numbers.

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