October 2026 – Cal Lab Magazine

Selecting the Right Calibration Method for VNA Measurement

October 20, 2026 Office

By Brian Walker, Senior Scientist, RF Applications Introduction Calibration is the foundation of accurate vector network analyzer measurement. Raw VNA data include systematic errors from the instrument, test cables, connectors, adapters, and transitions. Calibration characterizes […]

The 28th Meeting of the CGPM

October 16, 2026 Office

The CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) wrapped up its 28th meeting this week. The conference is where Member States, Associate Members, and International Liaison Organizations of the BIPM (Bureau International des Poids et […]

What Calibration Evidence Can—and Cannot—Tell You When Buying Used Test Equipment

October 2, 2026 Office

by Oleksii Udod, Founder, LotCaliper A used instrument appears in an auction listing with a clean enclosure, an illuminated display, and a calibration sticker showing a recent date. For a buyer, each of those is […]