VectorStar™ MS464xB Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzer User Interface Reference : Power Menus – 4-Port VNAs : Attenuators Menu Variants – 4-Port VNAs
 
Attenuators Menu Variants – 4-Port VNAs
ATTENUATORS Menu – Frequency-Based Sweep – 4-Port VNAs
Previous
• POWER Menu – Frequency-Based Sweep – 4-Port VNAs
Navigation
• MAIN | Power | POWER
Prerequisites
• Sweep Type = Frequency-Based Sweep (Linear or Log). See Sweep Setup and Sweep Type Menus. Navigation to Sweep Types menu:
• MAIN | Sweep Setup | SWEEP SETUP | Sweep Type | SWEEP TYPES
ATTENUATORS Menu – Frequency-Based Sweep – 4-Port VNAs
Source Attenuator (Ports 1,2) (dB)
Select displays the Source Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Port 1,2 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Test Attenuator (Ports 1,2) (dB)
Select displays the Test Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Test Port 1,2 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Source Attenuator (Ports 3,4) (dB)
Select displays Source Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Port 3,4 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Test Attenuator (Ports 3,4) (dB)
Select displays the Test Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Test Port 3,4 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
ATTENUATORS Menu – Frequency-Based Sweep – 4-Port VNAs with Option 32
Previous
• POWER Menu – Frequency-Based Sweep – 4-Port VNAs with Option 32
Navigation
• MAIN | Power | POWER
Prerequisites
• Option 32 installed
• Sweep Type = Frequency-Based Sweep (Linear or Log). See Sweep Setup and Sweep Type Menus. Navigation to Sweep Types menu:
• MAIN | Sweep Setup | SWEEP SETUP | Sweep Type | SWEEP TYPES
ATTENUATORS Menu – Frequency-Based Sweep – 4-Port VNAs with Option 32
Source Attenuator (Ports 1,2) (dB)
Select displays the Source Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Port 1,2 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Test Attenuator (Ports 1,2) (dB)
Select displays the Test Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Test Port 1,2 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Source Attenuator (Ports 3,4) (dB)
Select displays Source Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Port 3,4 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Test Attenuator (Ports 3,4) (dB)
Select displays the Test Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Test Port 3,4 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Note: “Port 3,4 source attenuator applies to source 2 redirected out port 1,2 in this mode.” This note appears when Option 32 is installed and SRC2 Out Redirection is toggled ON (via the Power | Other Setup menu).
ATTENUATORS Menu – Segment-Based Sweep – 4-Port VNAs
Previous
• POWER Menu – Segment-Based Sweep – 4-Port VNAs
Navigation
• MAIN | Power | POWER
Prerequisites
• Sweep Type = Segment-Based Sweep (Frequency or Index). See Sweep Setup and Sweep Type Menus. Navigation to Sweep Types menu:
• MAIN | Sweep Setup | SWEEP SETUP | Sweep Type | SWEEP TYPES
ATTENUATORS Menu – Segment-Based Sweep – 4-Port VNAs
Source Attenuator (Ports 1,2) (dB)
Select displays the Source Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Port 1,2 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Test Attenuator (Ports 1,2) (dB)
Select displays the Test Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Test Port 1,2 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Source Attenuator (Ports 3,4) (dB)
Select displays the Source Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Port 3,4 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Test Attenuator (Ports 3,4) (dB)
Select displays the Test Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Test Port 3,4 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
ATTENUATORS Menu – Segment-Based Sweep – 4-Port VNAs with Option 32
Previous
• POWER Menu – Segment-Based Sweep – 4-Port VNAs
Navigation
• MAIN | Power | POWER
Prerequisites
• Option 32 installed
• Sweep Type = Segment-Based Sweep (Frequency or Index). See Sweep Setup and Sweep Type Menus. Navigation to Sweep Types menu:
• MAIN | Sweep Setup | SWEEP SETUP | Sweep Type | SWEEP TYPES
ATTENUATORS Menu – Segment-Based Sweep – 4-Port VNAs
Source Attenuator (Ports 1,2) (dB)
Select displays the Source Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Port 1,2 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Test Attenuator (Ports 1,2) (dB)
Select displays the Test Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Test Port 1,2 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Source Attenuator (Ports 3,4) (dB)
Select displays the Source Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Port 3,4 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Test Attenuator (Ports 3,4) (dB)
Select displays the Test Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Test Port 3,4 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Note: “Port 3,4 source attenuator applies to source 2 redirected out port 1,2 in this mode.” This note appears when Option 32 is installed and SRC2 Out Redirection is toggled ON (via the Power | Other Setup menu).
ATTENUATORS Menu – Power-Based Sweep – 4-Port VNAs
Previous
• POWER SETUP Menu – Power-Based Sweep Menu – 4-Port VNAs
Navigation
• MAIN | Power | POWER | Power Setup | POWER SETUP
Prerequisites
• Sweep Type = Power-Based Sweep (CW Frequency or Swept Frequency). See Sweep Setup and Sweep Type Menus. Navigation to Sweep Types menu:
• MAIN | Sweep Setup | SWEEP SETUP | Sweep Type | SWEEP TYPES
ATTENUATORS Menu – Power-Based Sweep – 4-Port VNAs
Source Attenuator (Ports 1,2) (dB)
Select displays the Source Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Port 1,2 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Test Attenuator (Ports 1,2) (dB)
Select displays the Test Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Test Port 1,2 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Source Attenuator (Ports 3,4) (dB)
Select displays Source Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Port 3,4 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Test Attenuator (Ports 3,4) (dB)
Select displays the Test Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Test Port 3,4 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
ATTENUATORS Menu – Power-Based Sweep – 4-Port VNAs with Option 32
Previous
• POWER SETUP Menu – Power-Based Sweep Menu – 4-Port VNAs with Option 32
Navigation
• MAIN | Power | POWER | Power Setup | POWER SETUP
Prerequisites
• Option 32 installed
• Sweep Type = Power-Based Sweep (CW Frequency or Swept Frequency). See Sweep Setup and Sweep Type Menus. Navigation to Sweep Types menu:
• MAIN | Sweep Setup | SWEEP SETUP | Sweep Type | SWEEP TYPES
ATTENUATORS Menu – Power-Based Sweep – 4-Port VNAs with Option 32
Source Attenuator (Ports 1,2) (dB)
Select displays the Source Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Port 1,2 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Test Attenuator (Ports 1,2) (dB)
Select displays the Test Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Test Port 1,2 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Source Attenuator (Ports 3,4) (dB)
Select displays Source Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Port 3,4 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Test Attenuator (Ports 3,4) (dB)
Select displays the Test Attenuator field toolbar and allows the user to set the Test Port 3,4 attenuation in 10 dB increments.
Note: “Port 3,4 source attenuator applies to source 2 redirected out port 1,2 in this mode.” This note appears when Option 32 is installed and SRC2 Out Redirection is toggled ON (via the Power | Power Setup menu).