
Getting Started
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phase shift of the waves. Both effects impair the accuracy of the S-parameter mea-
surement.
The analyzer provides a wide range of sophisticated calibration methods for all types of
measurements. The calibration method to select depends on the expected system
errors, the accuracy requirements of the measurement, on the test setup and on the
types of calibration standards available.
The following example requires a calibration kit with a male Through standard with
known transmission characteristics for the related test port connector type and gender.
With a single Through, it is possible to perform a transmission normalization, compen-
sating for a frequency-dependent attenuation and phase shift in the signal paths.
Due to the R&S
ZNA's calibration wizard, calibration is a straightforward, guided proc-
ess.
1. Replace the DUT by the Through standard of your calibration kit. Make sure to dis-
connect all calibration units.
2. Select Channel – [Cal] > "Configure/Start Calibration..." to open the calibration
setup dialog.
3. "Delete" all except the first row in the "Cal Settings" table. If the table is empty, use
"Add" to create a calibration setup.
4. Tap on the "Calibration" cell of the first row in the "Cal Settings" table to open the
"Define Calibration" dialog.
5. Select port 1 (P1) and port 2 (P2) and the calibration type "Trans Norm".
Performing Measurements