S-parameters matrices are a convenient way to characterize devices, but it isn’t possible to multiply them for cascaded devices. Fortunately, S-parameters can be transformed into transfer parameters, which can then be multiplied in the usual way. The conversion is:
And the inverse formula is:
See this and more important radio frequency charts and formulas in this comprehensive application note.
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