Book on VNA?

[tkamiya]

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.

[Bud]

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

[eb4eqa]

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

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

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

[DaJMasta]

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

[tkamiya]

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!

[Keysight DanielBogdanoff]

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

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

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
"

[tkamiya]

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.

[xaxaxa]

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

[tkamiya]

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