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11-10 Chapter 11

Error Terms

Full Two-Port Error-Correction Procedure

Source Match (E

and E

)

Description Source match is a measure of test port connector match, as well as the

match between all components from the source to the test port. These are the forward and

reverse uncorrected source match terms of the driven port.

Significant System Components

• load calibration kit device

• open calibration kit device

• short calibration kit device

•bridge

• test port connectors

•bias tees

• step attenuator

• transfer switch

• test port cables

Affected Measurements Reflection and transmission measurements of highly

reflective devices are most affected by source match errors.

Figure 11-3 Typical E

without and with Cables