High-Frequency Multiport Vector Network Analysis Methodology Using Port Extension Across Multiple VNAs

Löffler J, Koch M, Breun S, Weigel R (2024)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Conference contribution

Publication year: 2024

Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

Pages Range: 960-963

Conference Proceedings Title: 2024 54th European Microwave Conference (EuMC)

Event location: Paris FR

ISBN: 9782874870774

DOI: 10.23919/EuMC61614.2024.10732150

Abstract

This paper presents a novel methodology that enables 8-port vector network analysis measurements with high magnitude and phase accuracy using two individual commercially available network analyzers. A maximum phase error of 0.2 degrees and a magnitude error below 0.4 up to 40 GHz is demonstrated, with a multi-port setup using two Keysight PNA-X VNAs in comparison to a standard 4-port setup. The paper shows the required hardware interconnects, as well as the proposed software and calibration algorithms. The achieved accuracy and dynamic range prove to be suitable for the 8-port characterization of crosstalk in highly dense signal routing environments, such as Tbit/s chip-to-chip interfaces, up to a higher frequency range than commercially available.

Authors with CRIS profile

Jens Löffler Lehrstuhl für Intelligente Technische Elektronik und Systeme Manuel Koch Lehrstuhl für Intelligente Technische Elektronik und Systeme Sascha Breun Lehrstuhl für Intelligente Technische Elektronik und Systeme Robert Weigel Technische Fakultät

Additional Organisation(s)

FAU Profilzentrum Licht.Materie.Quantentechnologien (FAU LMQ)

Related research project(s)

Erforschung und Evaluation von organischen Laminaten für Verbindungskonzepte in Multi-Chip-Modulen (EVOLVE) Jan. 1, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2024

How to cite

APA:

Löffler, J., Koch, M., Breun, S., & Weigel, R. (2024). High-Frequency Multiport Vector Network Analysis Methodology Using Port Extension Across Multiple VNAs. In 2024 54th European Microwave Conference (EuMC) (pp. 960-963). Paris, FR: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc..

MLA:

Löffler, Jens, et al. "High-Frequency Multiport Vector Network Analysis Methodology Using Port Extension Across Multiple VNAs." Proceedings of the 54th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2024, Paris Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024. 960-963.

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