Full 2-Ports & Absolute Power Calibration

Application

Used to calibrate a 2-ports system for small and large signal measurements in Forward and Reverse modes:
Calibration steps:
  • Vector calibration of the Vector network analyzer is performed at the DUT reference plane. The user can choose from different calibration methods (TRL, SOLT, SOLR ...).
  • Coaxial Calibration: Power Sensor Standard is connected to the source or load port to calibrate the absolute power if using connectorized DUT
  • On-Wafer Calibration:
    • 1-Port calibration using SHORT, OPEN, LOAD to shift the reference plane to a coaxial connector (custom plane)
    • Power Sensor Standard is connected to a custom plane to calibrate the absolute power if using on-wafer DUT

Setup Editor Requirement

In IQSTAR, the calibration wizard is linked to the Setup Editor configuration. In order to get access to a full 2-Ports with absolute power calibration wizard, the following conditions have to be respected:

Calibration Wizard

To start a new calibration, select Calibrations tab and click on ‘New Calibration’. Select 'Vectorial VNA calibration' and 'Full 2-Ports and absolute power calibration'.

Then choose the calibration type: Coaxial Calibration or On-Wafer Calibration.