Network_Analysis_Basics

Network_Analysis_Basics
Agilent
Network Analyzer Basics
 Abstract
This presentation covers the principles
of measuring high-frequency electrical
networks with network analyzers.
You will learn what kinds of
measurements are made with network
analyzers, and how they allow you to
characterize both linear and nonlinear
behavior of your devices. The session
starts with RF fundamentals such
as transmission lines and the Smith
chart, leading to the concepts
of reflection, transmission and
S-parameters. The next section covers
the major components in a network
analyzer, including the advantages
and limitations of different hardware
approaches. Error modeling, accuracy
enhancement, and various calibration
techniques will then be presented.