Book on VNA? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: tkamiya
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 19, 2018, 08:27:12 pm
content: 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.

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 19, 2018, 08:43:24 pm
content: 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

author: eb4eqa
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 19, 2018, 08:53:49 pm
content: 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/3939837067And this other is a lot simpler but far more practical, and enough for me:https://www.sdr-kits.net/Guided-measurements-book-informationEven 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

author: DaJMasta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 19, 2018, 09:20:10 pm
content: 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

author: tkamiya
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 19, 2018, 10:25:03 pm
content: 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!

author: Keysight DanielBogdanoff
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 19, 2018, 10:54:31 pm
content: 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.htmlThis 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.pdfIf 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"

author: tkamiya
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 19, 2018, 11:26:42 pm
content: 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.

author: xaxaxa
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 20, 2018, 01:20:33 am
content: This is my go-to document for understanding calibration algorithms:

author: tkamiya
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 20, 2018, 01:25:42 am
content: Maybe this stuff should copied to a library. Such a valuable document!