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Title: Book on VNA?
Post by: tkamiya on October 19, 2018, 08:27:12 pm

Hello,

I would like to read up on Vector Network Analyzers as I have never used one.  I know, very roughly, what they do but that's the extent of my knowledge.  Can anyone recommend me a good book on the subject?  I understand phase of a signal but so far, all of my work was done on scaler measurement only.

Thank you.

Title: Re: Book on VNA?
Post by: Bud on October 19, 2018, 08:43:24 pm

https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Microwave-Component-Measurements-Techniques/dp/1119979552/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539981748&sr=8-1&keywords=joel+dunsmore  (https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Microwave-Component-Measurements-Techniques/dp/1119979552/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539981748&sr=8-1&keywords=joel+dunsmore)

Title: Re: Book on VNA?
Post by: eb4eqa on October 19, 2018, 08:53:49 pm

This one is probably a lot better than I would ever be able to understand:

https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-of-Vector-Network-Analysis/dp/3939837067 (https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-of-Vector-Network-Analysis/dp/3939837067)

And this other is a lot simpler but far more practical, and enough for me:

https://www.sdr-kits.net/Guided-measurements-book-information (https://www.sdr-kits.net/Guided-measurements-book-information)

Even if you don't have the VNWA, the second option is a logical first step. If you are brave enough and you have the math skills, the first one hast to be one of the best books available on the matter.

Roberto

Title: Re: Book on VNA?
Post by: DaJMasta on October 19, 2018, 09:20:10 pm

There are probably other sources for the document, but HP/Agilent commonly had primers on what is and how to use certain classes of equipment:
http://anlage.umd.edu/Microwave%20Measurements%20for%20Personal%20Web%20Site/Agilent%20NWA%20Basics%205965-7917E.pdf (http://anlage.umd.edu/Microwave%20Measurements%20for%20Personal%20Web%20Site/Agilent%20NWA%20Basics%205965-7917E.pdf)

Title: Re: Book on VNA?
Post by: tkamiya on October 19, 2018, 10:25:03 pm

Thanks everybody.  I almost forgot how expensive engineering books can be!  I thumbed through Amazon preview and decided on Bud's recommendation.  Math is right at my level and explanation seems to be complete. 

Thanks again!

Title: Re: Book on VNA?
Post by: Keysight DanielBogdanoff on October 19, 2018, 10:54:31 pm

Hi tkamiya,

I talked with our VNA guy, Matt Campbell, and here's where he pointed me:

"
I have a few suggestions for network analyzer resources in order of increasing complexity.

For a short overview of network analyzers and what they do, this web page summarizes the basics:
https://www.keysight.com/us/en/solutions/measurement-fundamentals/network-analysis.html (https://www.keysight.com/us/en/solutions/measurement-fundamentals/network-analysis.html)

This paper is an updated version of the primer that @DaJMasta shared. It goes more into the basic math behind vector network analysis:
http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5965-7707E.pdf (http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5965-7707E.pdf)

If you want to dive deeper into the math and get a primer on advanced topics, I’ve found this book to be a good stepping stone into advanced knowledge without being technically overwhelming:
https://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Network-Measurements-Electromagnetics-Radar/dp/1613530145 (https://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Network-Measurements-Electromagnetics-Radar/dp/1613530145)
"

Title: Re: Book on VNA?
Post by: tkamiya on October 19, 2018, 11:26:42 pm

FREE is GOOD!  Thank you.  I actually went ahead and started reading what DajMasta suggested.  I will switch over to the newer version.

I have a feeling I might end up all of the materials suggested here. 

I have access to a pair of professional and all sorts of mostly HP equipment.  So I can have fun with the actual gear.

Thanks again.

Title: Re: Book on VNA?
Post by: xaxaxa on October 20, 2018, 01:20:33 am

This is my go-to document for understanding calibration algorithms:

Title: Re: Book on VNA?
Post by: tkamiya on October 20, 2018, 01:25:42 am

Maybe this stuff should copied to a library.  Such a valuable document!