Network Analyzer

12 Metrology, Inspection & Characterization

Notation VNA

Definition

An RF/microwave measurement instrument that applies a calibrated stimulus and measures a device's transmission and reflection response, commonly expressed as magnitude, phase, impedance, or S-parameters.

Application

Used to characterize RF semiconductor devices, packages, interconnects, and components during development, validation, and production test.

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