# Reverse-Engineering VNA ECal Interface with Cynthion

A project to reverse-engineer a VNA ECal interface using Cynthion. The goal is to create an open-source ECal for an Agilent E8803A VNA. The process involves testing protocol theories with emulation.

http://greatscottgadgets.com/2024/11-13-reverse-engineering-a-vna-ecal-interface-with-cynthion/

Image: http://greatscottgadgets.com/images/ecal-vna.jpg

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#reverse #electronics #vna #calibration

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Created: 2026-10-23T01:49:54.330045+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-23T01:49:54.330045+00:00

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Original source: http://greatscottgadgets.com/2024/11-13-reverse-engineering-a-vna-ecal-interface-with-cynthion/