VectorStar™ MS464xB Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzer User Interface Reference : Calibration Menus – 4-Port VNAs : Typical Calibration Sub-Menus
 
Typical Calibration Sub-Menus
The menus in this section are example menus for the calibration step procedures. The exact content and presence of each menu is dependent on the settings for each calibration run.
REFL. DEVICE(S) Menu – 4-Port VNAs
Full Name
• REFLECTIVE DEVICE(S) Menu
Typical Configuration
This menu example is a representative menu based on the following configuration:
• VNA is in 4-port mode
• A 4-port calibration
• A SOLT/SOLR calibration method
• A coaxial line type
• A V (f) Connector
Using a different configuration set can change the appearance of the REFL. DEVICE(S) menu.
Previous
• The previous menu can be any of the following manual calibration menus and their associated configuration dialog boxes.
• FOUR PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• THREE PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• TWO PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• ONE PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• TRANS. RESPONSE Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• REFL. RESPONSE Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• The REFL. DEVICE(s) menu controls and functions are also subject to the settings in the following:
• CAL SETUP Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• CAL METHOD Menu – 4-Port VNA
• LINE TYPE Menu – 4-Port VNA
• CAL SETUP Menu – 4-Port VNAs
Similar Menus
• The REFL. DEVICE(S) Port 1 menu is nearly identical to typical REFL. DEVICE(S) Port 2, REFL. DEVICE(S) Port 3, and REFL. DEVICE(S) Port 4 menus.
Navigation
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | [# of Ports] Cal | [NUM OF PORTS] CAL | Port X Reflective Devices | REFL.DEVICE(S) [Port x]
 
REFL. DEVICE(S) Menu – 4-Port VNAs – Typical Example 
A typical REFL. DEVICE(S) menu.
Each button is a completion task button and marked with a checkmark when the calibration task is complete.
Button selection will vary with calibration type.
Port 1 Connector
A read only button showing the configured connector for the indicated port.
Open
In general, prepare the indicated connections and components and then select the button. Starts the open calibration procedure for the indicated port. When the calibration task is completed, the button is marked with a checkmark.
Short
Starts the short calibration procedure for the indicated port. When the calibration task is completed, the button is marked with a checkmark.
For mSSS, the number of shorts listed will match the Number of Shorts (from 3 to 10) selected in the FULL FOUR PORT CAL SETUP (mSSS) dialog. The label also indicates the kit selected, with [S1], [S2], [S3] corresponding to the kit selection for the short. If [Other] is selected, then the offset length is displayed.
Load
Starts the load calibration procedure for the indicated port. When the calibration task is completed, the button is marked with a checkmark.
Sliding Load
If present, selecting this button displays the SLIDING LOADS menu which is described in the section below.
Match
• For mSSS only, the match button will appear if the Use Match checkbox is selected in the FULL FOUR PORT CAL SETUP (mSSS) dialog. Starts the match calibration procedure for the indicated port. When the calibration task is completed, the button is marked with a checkmark.
LINES/MATCHES DEVICE(S) Menu – 4-Port VNAs
Full Name
• LINES/MATCHES DEVICE Menu
Typical Configuration
This menu example is a representative menu based on the following configuration:
• VNA is in 4-port mode
• A 4-port calibration
• A LRL/LRM calibration method
• A coaxial line type
• A V (f) Connector
Using a different configuration set can change the appearance of the LINES/MATCHES menu.
Previous
• The previous menu can be any of the following manual calibration menus and their associated configuration dialog boxes.
• FOUR PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• THREE PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• TWO PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• ONE PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• TRANS. RESPONSE Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• REFL. RESPONSE Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• The LINES/MATCHES menu controls and functions are also subject to the settings in the following:
• CAL SETUP Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• CAL METHOD Menu – 4-Port VNA
• LINE TYPE Menu – 4-Port VNA
• CAL SETUP Menu – 4-Port VNAs
Similar Menus
• The LINES/MATCHES Port 1 menu is nearly identical to typical LINES/MATCHES Port 2, LINES/MATCHES Port 3, and LINES/MATCHES Port 4 menus.
Navigation
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | [# of Ports] Cal | [NUM OF PORTS] CAL | Port X-Y Lines/Matches | LINES/MATCHES [Port X-Y]
 
LINES/MATCHES Menu – 4-Port VNAs – Typical Example 
Typical LINES/MATCHES menu
Each button is a completion task button and marked with a checkmark when the calibration task is complete. The quantity and definition of the buttons appearing on the menu is dependent on the calibration configuration.
Device 1 Line
In general, prepare the indicated connections and components and then select the button. Starts the calibration procedure for the indicated port. When the calibration task is completed, the button is marked with a checkmark.
Device 2 Line
Select the button as above for the calibration procedure.
Device 3 Line
Select the button as above for the calibration procedure.
Device 4 Match (Port 1)
Select the button as above for the calibration procedure.
Device 4 Match (Port 2)
Select the button as above for the calibration procedure.
Device 5 Line
Select the button as above for the calibration procedure.
Device 6 Match (Port 1)
Select the button as above for the calibration procedure.
Device 6 Match (Port 2)
Select the button as above for the calibration procedure.
Device 7 Line
Select the button as above for the calibration procedure.
Device 8 Match (Port 1)
Select the button as above for the calibration procedure.
Device 8 Match (Port 2)
Select the button as above for the calibration procedure.
Device 9 Line
Select the button as above for the calibration procedure.
Device 10 Match (Port 1)
Select the button as above for the calibration procedure.
Device 10 Match (Port 2)
Select the button as above for the calibration procedure.
SLIDING LOADS Menu – 4-Port VNAs
Typical Configuration
This menu example is a representative menu based on the following configuration:
• VNA is in 4-port mode
• A 4-port calibration
• A SOLT/SOLR calibration method
• Sliding loads selected
• A coaxial line type
• A V (f) Connector
Using a different configuration set can change the appearance of the SLIDING LOADS menu.
Previous
• The previous menu can be any of the following manual calibration menus and their associated configuration dialog boxes.
• REFL. DEVICE(S) Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• FOUR PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• THREE PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• TWO PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• ONE PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• TRANS. RESPONSE Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• REFL. RESPONSE Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• The SLIDING LOADREFL. DEVICE(s) menu controls and functions are also subject to the settings in the following:
• CAL SETUP Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• CAL METHOD Menu – 4-Port VNA
• LINE TYPE Menu – 4-Port VNA
Navigation
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | [# of Ports] Cal | [NUM OF PORTS] CAL | Port X Reflective Devices | REFL.DEVICE(S) [Port x] | Sliding Load | SLIDING LOADS
 
SLIDING LOADS Menu – 4-Port VNAs – Typical Example 
A typical SLIDING LOADS menu.
Each button is a completion task button and marked with a checkmark when the calibration task is complete. The number of buttons appearing on the menu is dependent on the calibration settings.
Connector Type
A read only button showing the configured connector for the indicated port.
Sliding Load (Position 1)
In general, prepare the indicated connections and components and then select the button. Starts the sliding load calibration procedure at position 1 for the indicated port. When the calibration task is completed, the button is marked with a checkmark.
Sliding Load (Position 2)
As above for sliding load calibration procedure at position 2.
Sliding Load (Position 3)
As above for sliding load calibration procedure at position 3.
Sliding Load (Position 4)
As above for sliding load calibration procedure at position 4.
Sliding Load (Position 5)
As above for sliding load calibration procedure at position 5.
Sliding Load (Position 6)
As above for sliding load calibration procedure at position 6.
 
When all calibration procedures are complete, use the Back button to return to the REFL DEVICE menu.
THRU/RECIP Menu – 4-Port VNAs
Typical Configuration
This menu example is a representative menu based on the following configuration:
• VNA is in 4-port mode
• A 4-port calibration
• A SOLT/SOLR calibration method
• Sliding loads selected
• A coaxial line type
• A V (f) Connector
Using a different configuration set can change the appearance of the THRU/RECIP menu.
Previous
• The previous menu can be any of the following manual calibration menus and their associated configuration dialog boxes.
• FOUR PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• THREE PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• TWO PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• ONE PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• TRANS. RESPONSE Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• REFL. RESPONSE Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• The THRU/RECIP menu controls and functions are also subject to the settings in the following:
• CAL SETUP Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• CAL METHOD Menu – 4-Port VNA
• LINE TYPE Menu – 4-Port VNA
Navigation
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | [# of Ports] Cal | [NUM OF PORTS] CAL | Thru/Recip | THRU/RECIP |
 
THRU/RECIP Menu – 4-Port VNAs – Typical Example 
A typical THRU/RECIP menu.
Each button is a completion task button and marked with a checkmark when the calibration task is complete.
Thru (Port Pair 1-2)
In general, prepare the indicated connections and components and then select the button. Starts the through calibration procedure for the indicated port pair. When the calibration task is completed, the button is marked with a checkmark.
Thru (Port Pair 1-3)
As above for through calibration at port pair 1-3.
Reciprocal (Port Pair 1-4)
As above for reciprocal calibration at port pair 1-4.
Thru (Port Pair 2-3)
As above for through calibration at port pair 2-3.
Thru (Port Pair 2-4)
As above for through calibration at port pair 2-4.
Thru (Port Pair 3-4)
As above for through calibration at port pair 3-4.
 
When all calibration procedures are complete, use the Back button to return to the REFL DEVICE menu.
ISOLATION (OPTIONAL) Menu
Typical Configuration
This menu example is a representative menu based on the following configuration:
• VNA is in 4-port mode
• A 4-port calibration
• A SOLT/SOLR calibration method
• A coaxial line type
• A V (f) Connector
Using a different configuration set can change the appearance of the THRU/RECIP menu.
Previous
• The previous menu can be any of the following manual calibration menus and their associated configuration dialog boxes.
• FOUR PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• THREE PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• TWO PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• ONE PORT CAL Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• TRANS. RESPONSE Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• REFL. RESPONSE Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• The THRU/RECIP menu controls and functions are also subject to the settings in the following:
• CAL SETUP Menu – 4-Port VNAs
• CAL METHOD Menu – 4-Port VNA
• LINE TYPE Menu – 4-Port VNA
Navigation
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | [# of Ports] Cal | [NUM OF PORTS] CAL |Isolation (Optional) |ISOLATION(S)
 
ISOLATION(S) Menu – 4-Port VNAs – Typical Example 
A typical ISOLATION(S) menu.
Each button is a completion task button and marked with a checkmark when the calibration task is complete.
Isolation (Port Pair 1-2)
In general, prepare the indicated connections and components and then select the button. Starts the optional isolation calibration procedure for the indicated port pair. When the calibration task is completed, the button is marked with a checkmark.
Isolation (Port Pair 1-3)
As above for isolation calibration at port pair 1-3.
Isolation (Port Pair 1-4)
As above for isolation calibration at port pair 1-4.
Isolation (Port Pair 2-3)
As above for isolation calibration at port pair 2-3.
Isolation (Port Pair 2-4)
As above for isolation calibration at port pair 2-4.
Isolation (Port Pair 3-4)
As above for isolation calibration at port pair 3-4.
 
When all calibration procedures are complete, use the Back button to return to the REFL DEVICE menu.