•  VectorStar™ MS4640A Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzer Calibration and Measurement
  •  Calibration Overview
    • Manual Scope
    • Chapter Summary
    •  Related Documentation
      • VectorStar MS4640A Series Vector Network Analyzers
      • VectorStar ME7838 Series 2-Port BB/mmW VNA Measurement System
      • VectorStar ME7828A Standard BB/mm Wave VNA Measurement System
      • VectorStar MN4690B Series Multiport VNA Measurement System
      • Calibration, Verification, and System Performance Verification
      • Updates to Manuals
    • Contacting Anritsu
    • VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA Models
    •  Calibration Kits, Verification Kits, and Components
      • Calibration/Verification Equipment Part Numbers and General Specifications
    •  AutoCal® Automatic Calibration Modules
      • Calibrations Available
    • SOLT Kits (3650x and 3654x)
    • LRL Kits (3657/3657-1)
    • Offset Short Waveguide Kits (3655X)
    • Microstrip/Coplanar Waveguide Kits for the UTF (36804-XXX)
    • On-Wafer Calibration Kits
    • Calibration Algorithms
    •  About Calibration
      • Match
      • Directivity
      • Frequency Response
      • Calibration Types
      • Calibration Algorithms
    •  Calibration Setup
      • Frequency Start, Stop, and Number of Points
      • IF Bandwidth, Averaging and Power
    •  Types of Calibrations
      • Full 2 Port
      • Full 1 Port
      • 1 Path 2 Port (Forward or Reverse)
      • Frequency Response (Reflection Response and Transmission Frequency Response)
    • Line Types (Transmission Media)
    •  Preparing a Sliding Load (Termination) Calibration Kit
      • Procedure
    •  Connector Precautions
      • Pin Depth
      • Pin Depth Tolerance
      • Over-Torquing Connectors
      • Teflon Tuning Washers
      • Mechanical Shock
    • Connector Cleaning Instructions
  •  AutoCal Procedures
    • Chapter Overview
    •  Automatic Calibrator (AutoCal) Terms
      • Insertable and Non-Insertable Devices
      • Auto-Sense
      • Characterization File
    •  AutoCal Introduction
      • Transfer Calibration
      • Calibration Accuracy
      • AutoCal Components
      • Connector Care
      • AutoCal Calibration Parameters and Types
      • Adapter Removal
      • Through Options
      • Test Port Left/Right Naming Assignments
      • Typical AutoCal Module Connections
      • Using the AutoCal Module
    •  Available AutoCal Modules and Adapters
      • AutoCal Modules and Adapters
    •  Copying the AutoCal Module Characterization File to the VectorStar
      • Procedure
    •  Loading a Previously Stored AutoCal Characterization File
      • Procedure
    •  Pre-Calibration Instrument Setup
      • Segmented Sweep
      • IF Bandwidth (IFBW) and Averaging
      • Port Power
      • Example Procedure
    •  AutoCal - Full Two Port - Internal Through
      • Required Equipment
      • Procedure
    •  AutoCal - Two Port Cal - True Through
      • Required Equipment
      • Procedure
    •  AutoCal Module Characterization
      • Characterization
    •  Working with Older AutoCal Modules
      • Auto Calibration Units 36581x and 36582x
    •  Adapter Removal - M-M or F-F Reference Plane with a M-F AutoCal
      • Adapter Removal Overview
      • Required Equipment
      • Prerequisites
      • Procedure
  •  SOLT/SOLR Calibration
    • SOLT/SOLR Introduction
    •  Definitions
      • Shorts
      • Opens
      • Loads
      • Thru
      • Reciprocal
    • Setup
    • SOLT/SOLR Calibration
  •  Offset Short (SSLT) Calibration
    • SSLT Introduction
    • SSLT Calibration Example
  •  Triple Offset Short (SSST) Calibration
    • SSST Introduction
    • SSST and Reflectivity Error Terms
    • SSST/SSSR Calibration Example
  •  LRL/LRM Calibration
    • LRL/LRM Introduction
    •  LRL/LRM Comparison
      • LRL - Line-Reflect-Line
      • LMR - Line-Reflect-Match
      • Reflection Offset Length and Reflection Type
      • Load Model/Characterization for ALRM
    •  LRL/LRM Calibration Step-by-Step Example
      • Procedure
  •  Receiver Calibrations
    • Receiver Calibration Overview
    • Receiver Calibration Concepts
    • Setting Up Receiver Calibrations
    • Receiver Calibration Utilities
    •  Receiver Calibration Uncertainties
      • Source Side
      • Receiver Side
  •  Adapter Removal Calibrations and Network Extraction
    • Introduction
    •  Two Related Sets of Reference Planes
      • Caveats and Limitations
    •  Performing an Adapter Removal
      • Example Adapter Removal
    •  Adapter Removal with AutoCal
      • MF AutoCal Unit With M-M or F-F Reference Planes
      • M-M or F-F AutoCal Unit With MF Reference Planes
    •  Network Extraction
      • Type A - Two Full 2-Port Cals
      • Type B - Two Tier Two 1-Port Cals
      • Type C - Inner and Outer Cal
      • Type D - Outer Cals Using the Divide-By-Two Method
    • Network Extraction: Type A
    • Network Extraction: Type B
    • Network Extraction: Type C
    • Network Extraction: Type D
    • Summary
  •  Other Calibration Procedures
    • Overview of Other Calibration Procedures
    • Through (Thru) Update
    • Interpolation
    • Cal Merge
    • Hybrid Calibrations
    • Flexible Calibration
  •  Calibration and Measurement Enhancements
    • Chapter Overview
    •  Embedding/De-embedding (E/DE)
      • Embedding Tasks
      • De-Embedding Tasks
      • Embedding On/Off Control
      • Types of E/DE Networks
      • Entry Mode for Resistive Elements
      • Entry Mode for Transmission Lines
      • Entry Mode for S2P Defined File-Based Networks
      • Saving and Recalling Embedding Network Configuration
    •  Reference Plane Control
      • Auto Button Functions
    • Impedance Transformation
    •  Processing Order
      • Reference Plane Processing Sequence
      • Group Delay Processing Sequence
    • Conversions
  •  Verification
    • Introduction to Verification
    •  Basic Concepts
      • Hardware Level
      • Intermediate System Level
      • Comparison to Known Devices
      • Metric of Comparison
      • Verification Kit Creation Process
    •  Verification Kit Components
      • No Verification with Calibration Kits
    • Verification Kit Software
  •  Measurement Setup Requirements
    • Chapter Overview
    •  Channels and Traces Introduction
      • Channel Concept
      • Trace Concept
    •  Channels and Traces General Concepts
      • Per-System Variables
      • Per-Channel Variables
      • Per-Trace Variables
    •  Channels and the Channel Menu
      • Maximum Number of Points Setup
    •  Traces
      • Per-Trace Variables
      • Complex Trace Setup Example
    • Overview of Limit Lines
    •  Limit Lines
      • Limit Test
      • Test Result Sign
      • Limit Line
      • Limit Fail Signal
      • Limit Ext. Output
      • Editing of Limit Lines
      • Edit Limit Line Menu
    •  External Analog In
      • Overview
      • Response Menu
      • Rear Panel External Analog Input Ports
    • External Analog Out Port
    •  Averaging and Smoothing
      • Overview
  •  Measurement - Time Domain (Option 002)
    • Chapter Overview
    • Introduction
    • Basic Time Domain Modes
    •  General Concepts
      • Chirp-Z Transform
      • Defects as Impulse Functions in the Time Domain
      • One-Way or Round Trip Time
    •  Low Pass Mode
      • Range Setup Menu Functions
      • DC Term Menu
      • Window Shape Menu
    • Bandpass Mode
    •  Gating
      • Gate Menu
      • DUT Example - Gate and Window Nominal
  •  Measurement - Sweep Types
    • Chapter Overview
    • Introduction
    • Setting Up Traditional Frequency Sweeps (Linear and Log)
    •  Setting Up Power Sweeps
      • Gain Compression
    • Frequency-Based Segmented Sweep
    • Index-Based Segmented Sweep
    •  Power Sweep (Swept Frequency)
      • Power-Sweep Swept Frequency Example
  •  Reciprocal Measurements
    • Chapter Overview
    • Introduction
    • Line Length Estimate
    • SOLR Calibration
  •  Broadband / mm-Wave Measurements (Option 007)
    • Overview
    • Introduction to Broadband and Millimeter Wave
    • Physical Setup
    • Main Instrument Setup - BB Mode
    • Modular BB - Physical and Measurement Steps
    • 3739 MM-Wave Modes
    •  Measurement Tips
      • Classical BB Mode
      • Modular BB Approach
  •  Multiple Source Control (Option 007)
    • Overview
    • Introduction
    •  Multiple Source Control Set Up
      • Four External Sources for MS4640A VNAs
      • Frequency Plan Bands
      • Linearly Linked Source Frequencies
      • Band Start Frequency, Band Stop Frequency, and Runner Variable f
      • MULTIPLE SOURCE Menu
      • Defining a Multiple Source Band
      • External Module Control
      • External Module Ctrl = OFF
      • External Module Ctrl = mm-wave (3738)
      • External Module Ctrl = mm-wave (3739)
      • External Module Ctrl= BB/mmWave (3739)
    •  DUT Measurement Example #1 – Mixer
      • Setup
      • Result
    •  DUT Measurement Example #2 – Up Converter
      • Setup
      • Result
    •  Phase Inversion
      • Receiver Source and Receiver Calibrations
    •  Setting Up External Synthesizers
      • External Synthesizer Connections
      • External Sources Power Level
      • External Source Fast Trigger Mode
    • Multiple Source Hints
  •  Noise Figure – Option 041
    • Chapter Overview
    •  Background
      • Hot-Cold or Y-Factor Noise Figure Measurement Method
      • Cold Source Noise Figure Measurement Method
      • Measurement Considerations
      • Linearity
      • LNA DUT Compression Behavior
      • Low Level Compression
      • Noise Power
    • Composite Receiver Component Selection
    •  Measurement Setup and Procedure
      • Noise Figure Measurement Procedure
      • Gain/S-Parameter Data
      • Measurement Example
    • Receiver Cal Offset
    • Uncertainties
    •  Noise Figure Uncertainty Calculator
      • Installation
      • User Interface
      • Uncertainty Calculator Controls
      • Typical Uncertainty Calculator Use Procedure
    • Conclusions
    • References
  •  Mixer Setup and Measurement
    • Chapter Overview
    •  Mixer Theory
      • Up Conversion
      • Down Conversion
    •  Mixer Measurement Definitions
      • Frequency/Power Plan
      • Input Match, Output Match, and LO Match
      • Isolation
      • Conversion Gain/Loss
    •  Mixer Measurements
      • Normalization
      • Enhanced Match
      • Reference Mixer
      • Embedding/De-embedding
      • NxN
    • Active Channel Mixer Guided Setup Controls
    • Using the Active Channel Guided Setup
    •  Typical Required/Recommended Active Channel Mixer Calibrations
      • For Mixer Port Return Loss
      • For Isolation
      • For Conversion Loss
      • For Power Calibration
    • Procedure for a Typical Single Channel Mixer Measurement
    • Multiple Channel Mixer Wizard Controls
    • Using the Multiple Channel Mixer Wizard
    • Typical Required/Recommended Multi-Channel Mixer Calibrations
    • Procedure for a Typical Multiple Channel Mixer Measurement
    •  Tips, Techniques, and Best Practices
      • General Hints and Tips
      • Dealing with Uncertainty Terms
    •  Final Topics
      • Spurs
      • IMD
  •  NxN Application
    • Chapter Overview
    • Introduction
    • Using the NxN Application
  •  Miscellaneous Features
    • Chapter Overview
    •  Frequency Blanking
      • Procedure
  •  Multiport Measurements
    • Introduction to Multiport
    •  VectorStar VNA and Multiport Test Set
      • Cabling Connections
      • Architecture Block Diagram
      • Changing Test Set GPIB Addresses
      • Changing VNA Addresses for the Test Set
      • Power Up Sequence
      • Blocking Test Set Combinations
    • Conventional (Single-Ended) S- and User-Defined Parameters
    •  Mixed-Mode Parameters
      • MIXED MODE Dialog Box
    •  Calibrations
      • Tracking
      • Isolation
      • New Error Model
      • Menus
      • Transmission Tracking
      • Load Match
      • Setting Up the Defined Standards Calibration
      • Selecting Possible Throughs
      • LRL/LRM Calibrations
      • 4-Port LRL/LRM Calibrations
      • Three Port LRL/LRM Calibration
    •  AutoCal Calibrations
      • Thru Update
    •  Uncertainty
      • Uncertainty of Derived Mixed-Mode S-Parameters
    •  Hybrid Calibrations
      • Combination of 1-Port Calibrations
    •  Flexible Calibrations
      • Examples
    •  Network Extraction
      • Type A Network Extraction
      • Type E Network Extraction
      • Type F Network Extraction
      • Type G Network Extraction
    •  Embedding/De-embedding
      • Reassign Ports Options
      • Ignore Terms Options
    • Summary
    • References

VectorStar™ MS4640A Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzer Calibration and Measurement

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