As the speed of digital communications increases, radiofrequency and microwave components must perform at ever higher data transmission rates. Achieving increased speeds relies on the reliable characterisation of new component configurations during design development and prototype testing. Vector Network Analysers are used for this purpose.
The newly revised EURAMET calibration guideline no. 12 on the ‘Evaluation of Vector Network Analysers (VNA)’ gives advice on how to measure the reflection and transmission of guided electromagnetic waves with a vector network analyser in accordance with best measurement practices.
Source: News – EURAMET
