VectorStar™ MS464xB Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzer User Interface Reference : Calibration Menus – 4-Port VNAs : Manual Refl. Freq. Resp. Menus and Dialog Boxes
 
Manual Refl. Freq. Resp. Menus and Dialog Boxes
Calibration Full Name
Reflection Frequency Response Calibration
Menu Full Name
REFLECTION FREQUENCY REPONSEA Menu
Button Name
Reflection Freq. Response
REFL. RESPONSE Menu – 4-Port VNAs
The exact composition of the menu depends on the settings made on the CAL SETUP, CAL METHOD, and LINE TYPE menus and on the resultant TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY REPONSE CAL SETUP dialog box. A representative menu is shown below. The example procedures in this chapter show one example of a TRANS. RESPONSE menu.
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MANUAL CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
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REFL. RESPONSE Menu – 4-Port VNAs – Typical example (1 of 2)
Modify Cal Setup
Select displays the CAL SETUP menu where the Edit Cal Params button provides access to the REFLECTION FREQ. RESPONSE CAL SETUP dialog box for the selected calibration method and line type.
Example reflection frequency response calibration dialog boxes are available at the following links:
A summary table of all reflection frequency response calibration dialog boxes is available here:
Port Selected
Read-only display of the ports selected for the pending calibration.
 
Other Menu Buttons
For this example menu, the buttons below Port Selected to the Isolation (Optional) button each display calibration completion submenus. Once the calibration steps on each submenu are complete, these menu buttons are marked as completed.
Done
This button is unavailable until a successful calibration procedure has been completed. When available, it returns to the CALIBRATION menu where the Cal Status button is set to ON.
Abort Cal
This button stops the current calibration procedure and returns to the CALIBRATION menu.
REFL. FREQ. RESP. CAL SETUP (SOLT/R, Coaxial) Dialog Box
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REFLECTION FREQUENCY RESPONSE CALIBRATION SETUP (SOLT/R, Coaxial) Dialog Box
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REFL. RESPONSE Menu – 4-Port VNAs
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MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | Reflection Freq. Response | REFL. RESPONSE | Modify Cal Setup | CAL SETUP | Edit Cal Params | REFLECTION FREQ. RESPONSE CAL SETUP (SOLT/R, Coaxial) Dialog Box
CAL SETUP must be set to Cal Method = SOLT/R and Line Type = Coaxial.
REFL. FREQ. RESP. CAL SETUP (SOLT/R, Coaxial) Dialog Box
REFLECTION FREQUENCY RESPONSE CALIBRATION SETUP
Reference Impedance
Input the reference impedance.
Input field defaulted to 50 Ohms.
Any numerical value accepted although input values < 0.01 Ohms are converted to 0.01 Ohms.
Test Port Selection Boxes
Allows selection of any combination of Test Port 1, Test Port 2, Test Port 3, or Test Port 4 as long as one port is selected.
If a port is not selected, its buttons and controls are not available.
Test Port 1 Select Cal Component
Select from Open or Short
Test Port 1 DUT Connector
Select the DUT Connector Type from a drop-down menu list with options of:
0.8 mm-Conn (M)
0.8 mm-Conn (F)
W1-Conn (M)
W1-Conn (F)
V-Conn (M)
V-Conn (F)
K-Conn (M)
K-Conn (F)
2.4 mm (M)
2.4 mm (F)
GPC-3.5 (M)
GPC-3.5 (F)
SMA (M)
SMA (F)
N-Conn (M)
N-Conn (F)
N-Conn (75) (M)
N-Conn (75) (F)
GPC-7
7/16 (M)
7/16 (F)
TNC (M) (Kit from Maury Microwave)
TNC (F) (Kit from Maury Microwave)
User-Defined1 (M) through User-Defined32 (M)
User-Defined1 (F) through User-Defined32 (F)
Test Port 1 Connector Standard Info Button
Select displays the STANDARD INFO dialog box with connector calibration coefficients for the selected connector and calibration method. The dialog box contents depend on the selected connector, calibration method, and line type. See the following links for typical examples:
STANDARD INFO (SOLT/R) V-Connector (M) Dialog Box
STANDARD INFO (OFFSET SHORT) W1-Connector (F) Dialog Box
Test Port 2, Test Port 3, and Test Port 4 DUT Connector
Select the DUT Connector Type from a drop-down menu list as shown above in Test Port 1.
Test Port 2, Test Port 3, and Test Port 4 Connector Standard Info Button
Select displays the STANDARD INFO dialog box with connector calibration coefficients for the selected connector and calibration method as described above in Test Port 1.
OK / Cancel
Click OK to accept the changes and return to the CAL SETUP menu.
Click Cancel to abandon any changes and return to the CAL SETUP menu.
REFL. FREQ. RESP. CAL SETUP (SSLT, Microstrip) Dialog Box
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REFLECTION FREQUENCY RESPONSE CALIBRATION SETUP (SSLT, Microstrip) Dialog Box
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REFL. RESPONSE Menu – 4-Port VNAs
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MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | Reflection Freq. Response | REFL. RESPONSE | Modify Cal Setup | CAL SETUP | Edit Cal Params | REFLECTION FREQ. RESPONSE CAL SETUP (SSLT, Microstrip) Dialog Box
CAL SETUP must be set to Cal Method = SSLT and Line Type = Microstrip.
REFL. FREQ. RESP. CAL SETUP (SSLT, Microstrip) Dialog Box
REFLECTION FREQUENCY RESPONSE CALIBRATION SETUP
Reference Impedance
Input the reference impedance.
Input field defaulted to 50 Ohms.
Any numerical value accepted although input values < 0.01 Ohms are converted to 0.01 Ohms.
Test Port Selection Boxes
Allows selection of any combination of Test Port 1, Test Port 2, Test Port 3, or Test Port 4 as long as one port is selected.
If a port is not selected, its buttons and controls are not available.
Test Port 1 Select Cal Component
Select from Offset Short 1 or Offset Short 2
Test Port 1 DUT Connector
Select the DUT Connector Type from a drop-down menu list with options of:
User-Defined1 through User-Defined32
Test Port 1 Connector Standard Info Button
Select displays the USER DEFINED SHORT INFO dialog box with connector calibration coefficients for the selected connector and calibration method. The dialog box contents depend on the selected connector, calibration method, and line type. See the following links for typical examples:
WAVEGUIDE INFO and USER DEFINED WAVEGUIDE Dialog Boxes
USER DEFINED MATCH DEVICES Dialog Box – LRL/LRM
Test Port 2, Test Port 3, and Test Port 4 DUT Connector
Select the DUT Connector Type from a drop-down menu list as shown above in Test Port 1.
Test Port 2, Test Port 3, and Test Port 4 Connector Standard Info Button
Select displays the USER DEFINED SHORT INFO dialog box with connector calibration coefficients for the selected connector and calibration method as described above in Test Port 1.
OK / Cancel
Click OK to accept the changes and return to the CAL SETUP menu.
Click Cancel to abandon any changes and return to the CAL SETUP menu.
REFL. FREQ. RESP. CAL SETUP (SSST, Waveguide) Dialog Box
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REFLECTION FREQUENCY RESPONSE CALIBRATION SETUP (SSST, Waveguide) Dialog Box
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REFL. RESPONSE Menu – 4-Port VNAs
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MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | Reflection Freq. Response | REFL. RESPONSE | Modify Cal Setup | CAL SETUP | Edit Cal Params | REFLECTION FREQ. RESPONSE CAL SETUP (SSST, Waveguide) Dialog Box
CAL SETUP must be set to Cal Method = SSST and Line Type = Waveguide.
REFL. FREQ. RESP. CAL SETUP (SSST, Waveguide) Dialog Box
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REFLECTION FREQUENCY RESPONSE CALIBATION SETUP
Reference Impedance
Input the reference impedance.
Input field defaulted to 50 Ohms.
Any numerical value accepted although input values < 0.01 Ohms are converted to 0.01 Ohms.
Waveguide Kit Selection
Select the Waveguide Kit Type from a drop-down menu list with options of:
User-Defined1 through User-Defined32
Test Port Selection Boxes
Allows selection of any combination of Test Port 1, Test Port 2, Test Port 3, or Test Port 4 as long as one port is selected.
If a port is not selected, its buttons and controls are not available.
Select Test Port 1 Cal Component
Select a cal component from:
Offset short 1
Offset short 2
Offset short 3
Test Port 1 Waveguide Info Button
Select displays the USER DEFINED WAVEGUIDE (SSST) parameters dialog box. The dialog box allows user input of waveguide calibration parameters of:
Waveguide kit label. A user-defined kit label can be input here.
Cutoff frequency (GHz)
Dielectric
Offset short 1 length (mm)
Offset short 2 length (mm)
Offset short 3 length (mm)
A calculator icon provides access to the AIR EQUIVALENT LENGTH CALCULATOR dialog box described in the AutoCal sections above.
AIR EQUIVALENT LENGTH Calculator Dialog Box
The dialog box contents depend on the selected connector, calibration method, and line type. The example in the link below shows a typical standard information dialog box.
WAVEGUIDE INFO and USER DEFINED WAVEGUIDE Dialog Boxes
Test Port 2, Test Port 3, and Test Port 4 Controls
The controls for these test ports are the same as those for Test Port 1.
OK / Cancel
Click OK to accept the changes and return to the CAL SETUP menu.
Click Cancel to abandon any changes and return to the CAL SETUP menu.
Summary of Refl. Freq. Resp. Calibration Setup Dialog Boxes
The table below summarizes the fields and controls in all Reflection Frequency Response calibration setup dialog boxes. If the dialog box is described in greater detail above, a link is provided to that description. To view each dialog box, set the CAL METHOD and LINE TYPE menus to the appropriate settings, and then select the Edit Cal Params button. All reflection frequency response dialog boxes are named “Reflection Freq. Response Cal Setup (Cal Method, Line Type)
Refl. Freq. Resp. Manual Cal Setup Dialog Box Summary – 4-Port VNAs (1 of 3)
Cal Method
Line Type
Dialog Box Input Selections and Controls
SOLT/R
Coaxial
 
Reference Impedance (Ohms)
Select Test Ports: Select any combination of Test Port 1, Test Port 2, Test Port 3, and/or Test Port 4 as long as one port is selected.
Select Test Port Cal Component: For each selected test port, select Open or Short.
Test Port DUT Connector: For each selected test port, select one of the following connectors from a drop-down list: 0.8 mm-Conn (M), 0.8 mm-Conn (F), W1-Conn (M), W1-Conn (F), V-Conn (M), V-Conn (F), K-Conn (M), K-Conn (F), 2.4 mm (M), 2.4 mm (F), 2.4 mm V (M), 2.4 mm V (F), GPC-3.5 (M), GPC-3.5 (F), SMA (M), SMA (F), N-Conn (M), N-Conn (F), N-Conn (75) (M), N-Conn (75) (F), GPC-7, 7/16 (M), 7/16 (F), TNC (M), TNC (F), User-Defined1 (M) through User-Defined32 (M), User-Defined1 (F) through User-Defined32 (F)
DUT Connector Standard Info Button: Select displays the STANDARD INFO dialog box for the selected connector above.
SOLT/R
Non-Dispersive
Same controls and functions as SOLT/R Coaxial
SOLT/R
Waveguide
Same controls and functions as SOLT/R Coaxial with the following changes:
Waveguide Kit: Select User-Defined 1 to User-Defined 32
Waveguide Info button: Depending on the Open/Short component selection above, displays either the USER DEFINED WAVEGUIDE PARAMS or the USER DEFINED WAVEGUIDE SHORT dialog box for the waveguide kit selected above.
SOLT/R Microstrip
Same controls and functions as SOLT/R Coaxial with the following changes:
Microstrip Kit: Select from 10 Mil Kit, 15 Mil Kit, 25 Mil Kit, or User-Defined 1 to User-Defined 32
Microstrip Info button: Displays either the MICROSTRIP INFO or the USER DEFINED MICROSTRIP dialog box for the microstrip kit selected above.
Test Port DUT Connector: Select User-Defined 1 to User-Defined 32
Test Port DUT Connector Standard Info Button: Depending on the Cal Component selected above, displays either the USER DEFINED OPEN or the USER DEFINED SHORT dialog box. See the following links for typical examples:
SSLT Coaxial
Same controls and functions as SOLT/R Coaxial with the following changes:
 
Select Cal Component: Offset short 1 or Offset short 2
Test Port DUT Connector: Select 0.8 mm-Conn (M), 0.8 mm-Conn (F), W1 Conn (F), W1 Conn (M), User-Defined 1 (F) to User-Defined 32 (F), User-Defined 1 (M) to User Defined 32 (M)
Test Port DUT Connector Standard Info Button: Depending on the Cal Component selected above, displays either the STANDARD INFO or the USER DEFINED OFFSET SHORT dialog box. See the following links for typical examples:
SSLT
Non-Dispersive
Same controls and functions as SSLT Coaxial
SSLT
Waveguide
Same controls and functions as SOLT/R Coaxial with the following changes:
 
Waveguide Kit: WR10, WR12, WR15, User-Defined 1 to User-Defined 32
Select Cal Component: Offset short 1 or Offset short 2
Test Port Waveguide Info Button: Depending on the Cal Component selected above, displays either the STANDARD INFO or the USER DEFINED OFFSET SHORT dialog box. See the following links for typical examples:
SSLT Microstrip
 
Same controls and functions as SOLT/R Coaxial with the following changes:
Microstrip Kit: 10 Mil Kit, 15 Mil Kit, 25 Mil Kit, User-Defined 1 to User-Defined 32
Microstrip Info button: Displays MICROSTRIP INFO dialog box for selected calibration method and kit. See the following links for typical examples:
Test Port Cal Component: Offset short 1 or Offset short 2.
Test Port DUT Connector: User-Defined 1 to User-Defined 32
Test Port Connector Standard Info Button: For each port selected above, displays the USER DEFINED STANDARD dialog box for the selected calibration method and connector. See the following links for typical examples:
SSST
Coaxial
Same controls and functions as SOLT/R Coaxial with the following changes:
Test Port Cal Component: Offset short 1 or Offset short 2.
Test Port DUT Connector: Select 0.8 mm-Conn (M), 0.8 mm-Conn (F), W1 Conn (F), W1 Conn (M), User-Defined 1 (F) to User-Defined 32 (F), User-Defined 1 (M) to User Defined 32 (M)
Test Port Connector Standard Info Button: For each port selected above, displays the STANDARD INFO dialog box for the selected calibration method and connector. See the following links for typical examples:
SSST
Non-Dispersive
Same controls and functions as SSST Coaxial above.
SSST Waveguide
Same controls and functions as SSST Coaxial above with the following changes:
Waveguide Kit: User-Defined 1 to User-Defined 32
Test Port Cal Component: Offset short 1, Offset short, Offset short 3.
Waveguide Info button: Displays USER DEFINED WAVEGUIDE INFO dialog box for selected calibration method and kit. See the following links for typical examples:
SSST
Microstrip
 
Same controls and functions as SSST Coaxial above with the following changes:
Microstrip Kit: 10 Mil Kit, 15 Mil Kit, 25 Mil Kit, User-Defined 1 to User-Defined 32
Microstrip Info button: Displays MICROSTRIP INFO dialog box for selected calibration method and kit. See the following links for typical examples:
Test Port DUT Connector: User-Defined 1 to User-Defined 32
Test Port Connector Standard Info Button: For each port, displays the USER DEFINED OFFSET SHORT dialog box for the selected calibration method and connector. See the following links for typical examples:
TRL/TRM
The TRL/TRM calibration method is not available for the Reflection Frequency Response calibrations.
LRL/LRM
The LRL/LRM calibration method is not available for the Reflection Frequency Response calibrations.
mTRL
The mTRL calibration method is not available for Reflection Frequency Response calibrations.
mSSS
The mSSS calibration method is not available for Reflection Frequency Response calibrations.