Glossary¶
- switch terms¶
Described in 1 by Roger Marks, switch-terms account for the fact that the 8-term (aka error-box ) model is overly simplified. The two error networks change slightly depending on which port is being excited. This is due to the internal switch within the VNA.
- port impedance¶
The impedance of a given port on a microwave Network. Frequently this is the same as the characteristic impedance of a given transmission line mode, but may be arbitrarily set. terminating a port with any impedance other than its port impedance will cause reflections.
- characteristic impedance¶
Ratio of voltage to current, for a single traveling wave along a transmission line.
- 1
R.B. Marks, “Formulations of the Basic Vector Network Analyzer Error Model including Switch-Terms,” in ARFTG Conference Digest-Fall, 50th, 1997, vol. 32, pp. 115-126.
- 2