Is DIY Calibration Kit Accurate?

The DIY calibration kit is a very good option for pigtail calibration up to 2 GHz, but its accuracy may be severely compromised already at BT/Wi-Fi frequencies.
VNA Calibration Accuracy Test using T-Check

When building calibration standards and kits, we were actively seeking test cases that would validate (or invalidate) the accuracy of the methods we develop. A straightforward test is measurement of an open-ended pigtail after calibration.
Understand and control parasitics at high-frequency measurements

Jaakko Juntunen explores various factors that complicate impedance matching at frequencies over 4 GHz.
What is Dicaliant Ltd?

Dicaliant stands for Diagnosis and Calibration of Antenna Measurements. It was established to tackle the confusions around measuring antenna impedance, which is an enduring topic, despite automated instruments existing for decades.
Workshop at EuCAP 2025

Phase-accurate on-board S-parameter measurements using pigtails up to 8.5 GHz
Website Launched!

Welcome to Dicaliant.com