[ANN] scikit-rf v0.23.0 released

[Julien Hillairet]

Dear scikit-rf users,

Version 0.23 of scikit-rf has been released and includes a lot of improvements (non exhaustive list!):

• a new feature: the Quality factor class Qfactor, which allows determining the loaded and unloaded quality factors of a Network

• Easier initializing of Network with different parameters
  
• More accurate Coaxial resistance model
  
• Improved numerical accuracy of network parameters transformations (s2z, z2s, s2y and y2s)
  
• Improved consistency of Network handling with different scattering parameter definitions (power waves, pseudo-waves or travelling waves)
  
• Refactored CPW and MLine Medias with results similar to Qucs or ADS

• Fixed NanoVNA backend configuration for PyVISA-py and compatibility with python 3.10

• Add NetworkSet.write_mdif() method to export NetworkSet to a generalized MDI

• LRRM support for unsymmetrical Thru and non-iterative lc fit
  
• IEEE P370 de-embedding standard improvements and additional documentation
• Add forced_z11x to IEEEP370_SE_NZC_2xThru

• Vector Fitting Improvements

• New example: how to define SOLT calibration kit standards.
• Three Receivers Calibration: clarification of SOLT procedures and source port
• Explain Isolation Calibration in SOLT calibration tutorial and example
  
• Add higher number of ports examples to se2gmm

and also many bug fixes.

The development activity of scikit-rf continues to grow! The scikit-rf development team has been consolidated with additional collaborators: @Ttl , @mhuser, @FranzForstmayr and @Vinc0110. Welcome and thank you!

You will find the complete changelog here:

https://github.com/scikit-rf/scikit-rf/releases/tag/v0.23.0

Best regards,

Julien Hillairet