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Large-Signal Network Analyzer Measurements

J. A. Jargon, R. B. Marks, and D. F. Williams, "Coaxial line-reflect-match calibration," Asia-Pacific Microwave Conf. Proc., pp. 86-89, Oct., 1995.

J. A. Jargon and R. B. Marks, "Two-tier multiline TRL for calibration of low-cost network analyzers," 46th ARFTG Conf. Dig., pp. 1-8, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 1995.

D. C. DeGroot, D. K. Walker, and R. B. Marks, "Impedance mismatch effects on propagation constant measurements," IEEE 5th Topical Meeting on Electrical Performance of Electronics Packaging, pp. 141-143, Oct. 28-30, 1996.

R. B. Marks, J. A. Jargon, and J. R. Juroshek, "Calibration comparison method for vector network analyzers," 48th ARFTG Conf. Dig., pp. 38-45, Dec., 1996.

D. C. DeGroot, R. B. Marks, and J. A. Jargon, "A method for comparing vector network analyzers," 50th ARFTG Conference Digest, pp. 107-114, Dec. 4-5, 1997.

R. B. Marks, J. A. Jargon, and D. K. Rytting, "Accuracy of lumped-element calibrations for four-sampler vector network analyzers,", IEEE MTT-S Internat. Microwave Symp. Dig., pp. 1487-1490, Jun., 1998.

J. A. Jargon, R. B. Marks, and D. K. Rytting, "Robust SOLT and Alternative Calibrations for Four-Sampler Vector Network Analyzers," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol. 47, pp. 2008-2013, Oct. 1999.

D. C. DeGroot, K. L. Reed, and J. A. Jargon, "Equivalent Circuit Models for Coaxial OSLT Standards," 54th ARFTG Conference Digest, pp. 103-115, Dec. 2-3, 1999. [ARFTG Best Paper Award]

D. F. Williams, K. A. Remley, D. C. DeGroot, "Nose-to-Nose Response of a 20-GHz Sampling Circuit," 54th ARFTG Conference Digest, pp. 64-70, Dec. 2-3, 1999.

K. A. Remley, D. F. Williams, and D. C. DeGroot, "Realistic sampling-circuit model for a Nose to-Nose simulation," 2000 IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symp. Dig., June 13, 2000.

P. D. Hale, T. S. Clement, K. S. Coakley, C. M. Wang, D. C. DeGroot, and A. P. Verdoni, "Estimating the magnitude and phase response of a 50 GHz sampling oscilloscope using the "Nose-to-Nose" method," 55th ARFTG Conf. Dig., pp. 35-42, June 16, 2000

D. C. DeGroot, P. D. Hale, M. Vanden Bossche, F. Verbeyst, and J. Verspecht, "Analysis of interconnection networks and mismatch in the Nose-to-Nose calibration," 55th ARFTG Conf. Dig., pp. 116-121, June 16, 2000. [ARFTG Best Poster Paper Award]

J. A. Jargon, K. C. Gupta, and D. C. DeGroot, "Artificial neural network modeling for improved on-wafer OSLT calibration standards," Int. J. RF Microwave Computer-Aided Eng., vol. 10, no. 5, pp. 319-328, Sep., 2000.

J. A. Jargon, P. Kirby, K. C. Gupta, L. Dunleavy, and T. Weller, "Modeling Load Variations with Artificial Neural Networks to Improve On-Wafer OSLT Calibrations," 56th ARFTG Conference Digest, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2000.

J. A. Jargon and K. C. Gupta, "Artificial neural network modeling for improved coaxial line-reflect-match calibrations," Int. J. RF Microwave Computer-Aided Eng., vol. 11, no. 1, pp. pp. 33-37, Jan., 2001.

K. A. Remley, D. F. Williams, D. C. DeGroot, J. Verspecht, and J. Kerley, “Effects of nonlinear diode junction capacitance on the nose-to-nose calibration,” IEEE Microwave and Wireless Comp. Lett., vol. 11, pp. 196-198, May 2001.

K. A. Remley, D. C. DeGroot, J. A. Jargon, and K. C. Gupta, “A method to compare vector nonlinear network analyzers,” IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symp. Dig., pp. 1667-1670, May 2001.

D. F. Williams and K. A. Remley, “Analytic sampling-circuit model,” IEEE Trans. Microwave Theory Tech., vol. 49, pp. 1013-1019, June 2001.

J. A. Jargon and K. C. Gupta, "Artificial neural network modeling for improved on-wafer line-reflect-match calibrations," 31st European Microwave Conference Proceedings, vol. 2, pp. 229-232, Sep., 2001.

J. A. Jargon, K. C. Gupta, and D. C. DeGroot, "Applications of artificial neural networks to RF and microwave measurements," Int. J. RF Microwave Computer-Aided Eng., vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 3-24, Jan., 2002.

K. A. Remley, "Nose-to-nose oscilloscope calibration phase error inherent in the sampling circuitry," 60th ARFTG Conference Digest, pp. 85-97, Washington, D.C., Dec., 2002.

D. C. DeGroot, J. A. Jargon, and R. B. Marks, "Multiline TRL Revealed," 60th ARFTG Conference Digest, pp. 131-155, Washington, D.C., Dec., 2002.

J. C. Booth, K. Leong, S. A. Schima, J. A. Jargon, and D. C. DeGroot, "Design and characterization of a superconducting nonlinear reference device," 62nd ARFTG Conference Digest, pp. 61-70, Boulder, CO, Dec., 2003.

J. A. Jargon, D. C. DeGroot, and D. F. Vecchia, "Repeatability study of commercial harmonic phase standards measured by a nonlinear vector network analyzer," 62nd ARFTG Conference Digest, pp. 243-258, Boulder, CO, Dec., 2003. [ARFTG Best Poster Paper Award]

J. A. Jargon, J. D. Splett, D. F. Vecchia, and D. C. DeGroot, "Modeling Warm-Up Drift in Commercial Harmonic Phase Standards," 2004 Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest, pp. 612-613, London, ENGLAND, Jul. 2004.

D. C. DeGroot, Y. Rolain, R. Pintelon, and J. Schoukens, "Corrections for nonlinear vector network analyzer measurements using a stochastic multi-line/reflect method," 2004 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest, pp. 1735-1738, June, 2004.

Y. Rolain, W. Van Moer, and D. DeGroot, "A first step towards a wave-based 'stochastic' calibration for multi-port vectorial network analyzers," 63rd ARFTG Conference Digest, pp. 151-156, June, 2004.

Measurements for Design

L. Rouault, B. Verbaere, D. DeGroot, D. LeGolvan, and R. Marks, "Measurements and models of a power amplifier suitable for 802.16.1," IEEE 802.16.1p-00, Sep. 13 2000.

J. A. Jargon, K. C. Gupta, D. Schreurs, K. A. Remley, and D. C. DeGroot, "A method for developing frequency-domain models for nonlinear circuits based on large-signal measurements," 58th ARFTG Conference Digest, pp. 35-48, Nov., 2001.

J. A. Jargon, K. C. Gupta, and D. C. DeGroot, "Applications of artificial neural networks to RF and microwave measurements," Int. J. RF Microwave Computer-Aided Engin., vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 3-24, Jan., 2002.

J. A. Jargon, K. A. Remley, D. C. DeGroot, and D. Schreurs, "Artifical neural network model for HEMTs constructed from large-signal time-domain measurements," 59th ARFTG Conference Digest, pp. 31-36, Jun., 2002.

J. A. Jargon, K. C. Gupta, D. Schreurs, and D. C. DeGroot, "Developing frequency-domain models for nonlinear circuits based on large-signal measurements," Proceedings of the XXVIIth General Assembly of the International Union of Radio Science, CD-ROM A1.0.6, Maastricht, the Netherlands, Aug., 2002.

J. A. Jargon, D. C. DeGroot, K. C. Gupta, and A. Cidronali, "Calculating ratios of harmonically related complex signals with application to nonlinear large-signal scattering parameters," 60th ARFTG Conference Digest, pp. 113-122, Dec., 2002.

A. Cidronali, K. C. Gupta, J. Jargon, K. A. Remley, D. DeGroot, and G. Manes, "Extraction of conversion marices for P-HEMTs based on vectorial large-signal measurements," 2003 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest, pp. 777-780, Philadelphia, PA, June, 2003.

J. Jargon, K. C. Gupta, A. Cidronali, and D. DeGroot, "Expanding definitions of gain by taking harmonic content into account," Int. J. RF Microwave Computer-Aided Engin., vol. 13, no. 5, pp. 357-369, Sep., 2003.

A. Cidronali, G. Loglio, J. A. Jargon, K. A. Remley, I. Magrini, D. C. DeGroot, D. Schreurs, K. C. Gupta, and G. Manes, "RF and IF mixer optimum matching impedances extracted by larg-signal vectorial measurements," Proc. 2003 Europ. GaAs & Other Compound Semicond. App. Symp., Munich, GERMANY, Oct., 2003.

J. A. Jargon, K. C. Gupta, and D. C. DeGroot, "Nonlinear Large-Signal Scattering Parameters: Theory and Applications," 63rd ARFTG Conference Digest, pp. 157-174, Fort Worth, TX, Jun. 2004.

M. Camprini, A. Cidronali, C. Accillaro, I. Magrini, G. Loglio, G. Collodi, J. A. Jargon, and G. Manes, "Identification of a Strongly Nonlinear Device Compact Model Based on Large Signal Measurements," Proc. 2004 Europ. GaAs & Other Compound Semicond. App. Symp., Amsterdam, the NETHERLANDS, Oct. 2004.

Passive Intermodulation Measurements

J. A. Jargon, D. C. DeGroot, and K. L. Reed, "NIST Passive Intermodulation Measurement Comparison for Wireless Base Station Equipment," 52nd ARFTG Conference Digest, pp. 128-139, Dec. 3-4, 1998.

J. A. Jargon and D. C. DeGroot, "Comparison of Passive Intermodulation Measurements for the U.S. Wireless Industry," NIST Tech. Note 1515, Oct. 1999.

J. A. Jargon and D. C. DeGroot, "NIST unveils status of PIM testing," Microwaves & RF, Jan. 2000.

J. A. Jargon, "Measurement Comparison of a Low-Intermodulation Termination for the U.S. Wireless Industry," NIST Tech. Note 1521, Jul. 2001.

Time-Domain Network Analysis

R. B. Marks, L. A. Hayden, J. A. Jargon, and F. Williams, "Time domain network analysis using the multiline TRL calibration," 44th ARFTG Conference Digest, pp. 47-55, Dec. 1-2, 1994.

R. B. Marks, D. C. DeGroot, and J. A. Jargon, "High-speed interconnection characterization using time domain network analysis," Advancing Microelectronics, vol. 22, no. 6, pp. 35-39, Nov./Dec., 1995.

D. C. DeGroot and R. B. Marks, "Optimizing time-domain network analysis," 46th ARFTG Conference Digest, pp. 19-28, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 1995.

J. A. Jargon and M. D. Janezic, "Measuring complex permittivity and permeability using time domain network analysis," 1996 IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symp. Dig., pp. 1407-1410, June 17-21, 1996.

D. C. DeGroot and J. A. Jargon, "Long term stability in a calibrated time-domain network analyzer," presented at Measurement Science Conference, Pasadena, Calif., Feb. 5-6, 1998.

D. DeGroot and J. Jargon, "Taking rf and microwave device measurements with a digital sampling oscilloscope," Instrumentation Newsletter, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. T1-T2, Winter, 1997/1998.

D. C. DeGroot, Time-Domain Network Analysis Bibliography, Oct. 19, 1998.

D. C. DeGroot and D. F. Williams, "National Institute of Standards and Technology programs in electrical measurements for electronic interconnections," IEEE 7th Topical Meeting on Electrical Performance of Electronic Packaging, pp. 45-49, Oct. 26-28, 1998.

Related Publications

M. D. Janezic, and J. A. Jargon, "Complex permittivity determination from propagation constant measurements," IEEE Microwave Guided Wave Lett., vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 76-68, Feb., 1999.

V. Milanovic, M. Ozgur, D. C. DeGroot, J. A. Jargon, M. Gaitan, M. E. Zaghloul, "Characterization of broad-band transmission for coplanar waveguides on CMOS silicon substrates," IEEE Trans. Microwave Theory Tech., vol. 46, no. 5, pp. 632-640, May 1999.

T. Silva, P. Kabos, D. DeGroot, L. Webb, and M. Even, "Design and performance of an inductive current probe integrated into the trace suspension assembly," Digest Intermag 2000, p. HP-04, Apr. 9-13, 2000.

A. B. Kos, T. J. Silva, P. Kabos, M. R. Pufall, D. C. DeGroot, L. Webb, and M. Even, "Design and performance of an inductive current probe for integration into the trace suspension assembly," IEEE Trans. Mag., vol. 38, no. 1, pp. 50-54, Jan., 2002.

Last Revised: October 7, 2005