Hi:
The most accurate way of characterizing S11 or S22 is to use a scalar network analyzer with a bridge and precision air line. The cal load is a precision load that's just slightly off from 50.0 Ohms but how much off doesn't matter.
It's far more accurate than a VNA. The key idea is that the air line is exactly 50.0 Ohms and the mismatch causes ripple above and below that so the center of the ripples is where the location of 50.0 Ohms.
Have Fun,
Brooke Clarke
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Re: S11 and S22 comparisons on 8753
