Review of the accuracy and precision of mm-wave antenna simulations and measurements

Accuracy and precision are important metrics that can be used to validate the quality of the antenna simulation model and antenna measurement with respect to the design criteria of the antenna. Both metrics were applied to identify the influences that caused inaccurate and tolerant results of both simulations and measurements which have been done in the past. Identified influences for simulations are the input parameters like the permittivity and loss tangent, but also the simulation conditions like the port definition. For the measurement these influences are mainly determined by the interconnections, motor backlash and test environment.