Equivalent Circuit Models for Coaxial OSLT Standards

We use a general description of transmission lines to develop analytic descriptions for offset OSLT (Open-Short-Load-Thru) standards used to calibrate vector network analyzers. We then formulate approximations for coaxial standards that implement the equivalent circuit parameters in common use. A comparison of calibrated verification device measurements demonstrates that our representations agree well with the models used in commercial instruments.

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