VectorStar™ MS4640A Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzers : Calibration Menus - 4-Port VNAs : Manual Calibration General Dialog Boxes
 
Manual Calibration General Dialog Boxes
These are general information dialog boxes that can be linked to from most manual calibration procedures. A representative typical of dialog box contents are shown below:
• AIR EQUIVALENT LENGTH Calculator Dialog Box
• MICROSTRIP KIT INFO and USER DEFINED MICROSTRIP Dialog Boxes
• STANDARD INFO (OFFSET SHORT) W1-Connector (F) Dialog Box
• STANDARD INFO (SOLT/R) V-Connector (M) Dialog Box
• STANDARD INFO (TRIPLE OFFSET SHORT) W1-Connector (M) Dialog Box
• THRU INFO Dialog Box - 4-Port VNAs
• USER DEFINED MATCH DEVICES Dialog Box - LRL/LRM
• WAVEGUIDE INFO and USER DEFINED WAVEGUIDE Dialog Boxes
 
 
AIR EQUIVALENT LENGTH Calculator Dialog Box
Use the AIR EQUIVALENT LENGTH calculator dialog box to speed configuration of a through line by entering its length in picoseconds (ps) and its dielectric constant. The calculator returns the air equivalent length in millimeters (mm).
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• The AIR EQUIVALENT LENGTH dialog box can be accessed from multiple locations.
• THRU INFO Dialog Box - 4-Port VNAs
Navigation
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | AutoCal | AUTOCAL | Modify Cal Setup | MODIFY AUTOCAL SETUP Dialog Box | Thru Info | THRU INFO Dialog Box | Calculator Icon | AIR EQUIVALENT LENGTH Dialog Box
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AIR EQUIVALENT LENGTH CONVERSION CALCULATOR Dialog Box
Using the Calculator
1. Use the Enter length in ps (picoseconds) to input a length.
• For example, enter a value of 250 ps.
2. Use the Enter constant to change the dielectric constant as required.
• For example, change the dielectric constant to 1.2.
3. Click the Calculate Air Equivalent Length button.
4. The required value appears in the Air Equivalent Length in mm field.
• Using the examples above, an air equivalent length of 68.465319... appears in the field.
5. Click OK.
6. The Thru Info dialog box reappears with the calculated value in the Length (mm) field.
7. Using the examples above, the Length (mm) field displays 68.4653 mm.
• THRU INFO Dialog Box - 4-Port VNAs
8. Click OK on the Thru Info dialog box.
9. The Modify AutoCal Setup dialog box reappears.
• MODIFY 4-PORT AUTOCAL SETUP Dialog Box
• MODIFY 2-PORT AUTOCAL SETUP Dialog Box - 4-Port VNAs
• MODIFY 1-PORT AUTOCAL SETUP Dialog Box - 4-Port VNAs
MICROSTRIP KIT INFO and USER DEFINED MICROSTRIP Dialog Boxes
Dialog Box Name Changes
The exact names of these dialog boxes change depending on the calibration method and connector type selected.
• This dialog box can be linked to from a multiple dialog sources. The links below are for dialogs that appear in this chapter.
• TWO PORT CAL SETUP (SOLT/R, MICROSTRIP) Dialog Box.
• TWO PORT CAL SETUP (LRL/LRM, MICROSTRIP) Dialog Box.
• TRANS. FREQ. RESP. CAL SETUP (SSST, MICROSTRIP) Dialog Box.
• REFL. FREQ. RESP. CAL SETUP (SSLT, MICROSTRIP) Dialog Box.
Navigation
• This dialog box can be linked to from a multiple dialog sources. The links below are for dialogs that appear in this chapter.
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | 3-Port Cal | THREE PORT CAL | Modify Cal Setup | CAL SETUP | Cal Method = SSLT | Line Type = Microstrip | Edit Cal Params | THREE PORT CAL SETUP (SSLT, MICROSTRIP) Dialog Box
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | 2-Port Cal | TWO PORT CAL | Modify Cal Setup | CAL SETUP | Cal Method = SOLT/R | Line Type = Microstrip | Edit Cal Params | TWO PORT CAL SETUP (SOLT/R, MICROSTRIP) Dialog Box
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | 2-Port Cal | TWO PORT CAL | Modify Cal Setup | CAL SETUP | Cal Method = LRL/LRM | Line Type = Microstrip | Edit Cal Params | TWO PORT CAL SETUP (LRL/LRM, MICROSTRIP) Dialog Box
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | Trans. Freq. Resp.| TRANS. RESP. | Modify Cal Setup | CAL SETUP | Cal Method = SSST | Line Type = Microstrip | Edit Cal Params | TRANSMISSION REFLECTION RESPONSE SETUP (SSST, MICROSTRIP) Dialog Box
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | Refl. Freq. Resp. | REFL. RESP. | Modify Cal Setup | CAL SETUP | Cal Method = SSLT | Line Type = Microstrip | Edit Cal Params | REFLECTION RESPONSE SETUP (SSLT, MICROSTRIP) Dialog Box
 
MICROSTRIP INFO and USER DEFINED MICROSTRIP Dialog Boxes
1. At right MICROSTRIP INFO for 10 Mil Kit.
2. At right USER DEFINED MICROSTRIP Input Dialog Box
STANDARD INFO (OFFSET SHORT) W1-Connector (F) Dialog Box
The figure below shows a typical connector standard information dialog box. The box format and contents depending on the calibration method, the calibration line type, and the calibration connectors and genders used. Anritsu-provided dialogs provide read-only information. User-defined dialogs allow user input of parameters and names.
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• This dialog box can be linked to from a multiple dialog sources. The links below are for dialogs that appear in this chapter.
• FULL FOUR PORT CAL SETUP (SSLT, COAXIAL) Dialog Box.
• FULL FOUR PORT CAL SETUP (SSST, COAXIAL) Dialog Box.
• FULL FOUR PORT CAL SETUP (LRL/LRM, COAXIAL) Dialog Box.
Navigation
• This dialog box can be linked to from a multiple dialog sources. The links below are for dialogs that appear in this chapter.
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | 4-Port Cal | FOUR PORT CAL | Modify Cal Setup | CAL SETUP | Cal Method = SSLT | Line Type = Coaxial | Edit Cal Params | FULL FOUR PORT CAL SETUP (SSLT, COAXIAL) Dialog Box | DUT Connector = W1-Conn (F) | Standard Info | STANDARD INFO (OFFSET SHORT, W1-CONN (F)) Dialog Box
 
STANDARD INFO (OFFSET SHORT) W-1Conn (F)
Representative Standard Information Dialog Box
 
STANDARD INFO (SOLT/R) V-Connector (M) Dialog Box
The figure below shows a typical connector standard information dialog box. The box format and contents depending on the calibration method, the calibration line type, and the calibration connectors and genders used. Anritsu-provided dialogs provide read-only information. User-defined dialogs allow user input of parameters and names.
Previous
• This dialog box can be linked from multiple dialog sources. The links below are for dialogs that appear in this chapter.
• FULL FOUR PORT CAL SETUP (SOLT/R, COAXIAL) Dialog Box.
• FULL FOUR PORT CAL SETUP (SSLT, COAXIAL) Dialog Box.
• FULL FOUR PORT CAL SETUP (SSST, COAXIAL) Dialog Box.
• FULL FOUR PORT CAL SETUP (LRL/LRM, COAXIAL) Dialog Box.
Navigation
• This dialog box can be linked to from a multiple dialog sources. The links below are for dialogs that appear in this chapter.
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | 4-Port Cal | FOUR PORT CAL | Modify Cal Setup | CAL SETUP | Cal Method = SOLT/SOLR | Line Type = Coaxial | Edit Cal Params | FULL FOUR PORT CAL SETUP (SOLT/R, COAXIAL) Dialog Box | DUT Connector = V-Conn (M) | Standard Info | STANDARD INFO (SOLT/R, V-CONN(M))
 
STANDARD INFO (SOLT/R) V-Conn (M)
Representative Standard Information Dialog Box
 
 
STANDARD INFO (TRIPLE OFFSET SHORT) W1-Connector (M) Dialog Box
The figure below shows a typical connector standard information dialog box. The box format and contents depending on the calibration method, the calibration line type, and the calibration connectors and genders used. Anritsu-provided dialogs provide read-only information. User-defined dialogs allow user input of parameters and names.
Previous
• This dialog box can be linked from multiple dialog sources. The links below are for dialogs that appear in this chapter.
Navigation
• This dialog box can be linked to from a multiple dialog sources. The links below are for dialogs that appear in this chapter.
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | 4-Port Cal | FOUR PORT CAL | Modify Cal Setup | CAL SETUP | Cal Method = SSST | Line Type = Coaxial | Edit Cal Params | FULL FOUR PORT CAL SETUP (SSST, COAXIAL) Dialog Box | DUT Connector = W1-Conn (M) | Standard Info | STANDARD INFO (TRIPLE OFFSET SHORT, W1-CONN(M))
 
STANDARD INFO (TRIPLE OFFSET SHORT) W1-Conn (M)
Representative Standard Information Dialog Box
 
 
THRU INFO Dialog Box - 4-Port VNAs
Use the THRU INFO dialog to update the thru information for most calibration types. The dialog includes access to the AIR EQUIVALENT LENGTH calculator function dialog box to speed configuration.
The dialog box name includes the port-pair being configured.
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• The THRU INFO dialog box can be accessed from multiple locations.
• MODIFY 4-PORT AUTOCAL SETUP Dialog Box
• MODIFY 2-PORT AUTOCAL SETUP Dialog Box - 4-Port VNAs
• MODIFY 1-PORT AUTOCAL SETUP Dialog Box - 4-Port VNAs
Navigation
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | AutoCal | AUTOCAL | Modify Cal Setup | MODIFY AUTOCAL SETUP Dialog Box | Thru Info | THRU INFO Dialog Box
 
THRU INFO (Thru/Reciprocal Ports 1-2 Setup) Dialog Box
 
Overview
The THRU INFO dialog box is available for all possible through combinations for all 4-port, 3-port, and 2-port calibrations. Each box is labeled with the port pair it represents.
Thru Information Parameters and Calculator
The Thru Info dialog box allows user input field for the thru connection parameters of:
• Length (mm). If needed, click the Calculator icon to display the Air Equivalent Length Conversion Calculator dialog box.
• AIR EQUIVALENT LENGTH Calculator Dialog Box
• Line Loss (dB/mm)
• Line Impedance (Ω or Ohms)
• @ Frequency (GHz)
 
 
USER DEFINED MATCH DEVICES Dialog Box - LRL/LRM
Previous
• This dialog box can be linked to from multiple dialog sources. The links below are for dialogs that appear in this chapter.
• FULL FOUR PORT CAL SETUP (LRL/LRM, COAXIAL) Dialog Box.
• THREE PORT CAL SETUP (LRL/LRM, COAXIAL) Dialog Box.
• TWO PORT CAL SETUP (LRL/LRM, MICROSTRIP) Dialog Box.
Navigation
• This dialog box can be linked to from a multiple dialog sources. The links below are for dialogs that appear in this chapter.
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | 4-Port Cal | FOUR PORT CAL | Modify Cal Setup | CAL SETUP | Cal Method = LRL/LRM | Line Type = Coaxial | Edit Cal Params | FULL FOUR PORT CAL SETUP (LRL/LRM, COAXIAL) | Band 1, Device 2 (Match) | Match Info | USER DEFINE MATCH DEVICES Dialog Box
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | 3-Port Cal | THREE PORT CAL | Modify Cal Setup | CAL SETUP | Cal Method = LRL/LRM | Line Type = Coaxial | Edit Cal Params | THREE PORT CAL SETUP (LRL/LRM, COAXIAL) | Band 1, Device 2 (Match) | Match Info | USER DEFINE MATCH DEVICES Dialog Box
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | 2-Port Cal | TWO PORT CAL | Modify Cal Setup | CAL SETUP | Cal Method = LRL/LRM | Line Type = Coaxial | Edit Cal Params | THREE PORT CAL SETUP (LRL/LRM, COAXIAL) | Band 1, Device 2 (Match) | Match Info | USER DEFINE MATCH DEVICES Dialog Box
 
USER DEFINED MATCH DEVICES Dialog Box - LRL/LRM
 
 
WAVEGUIDE INFO and USER DEFINED WAVEGUIDE Dialog Boxes
Dialog Box Name Changes
• The exact title of this dialog box varies depending on the selected calibration method and waveguide kit. See section immediately below.
Previous
• This dialog box can be linked to from a multiple dialog sources. The links below are for dialogs that appear in this chapter.
• FULL FOUR PORT CAL SETUP (SSST, WAVEGUIDE) Dialog Box.
• ONE PORT CAL SETUP (SSLT, WAVEGUIDE) Dialog Box.
Navigation
• This dialog box can be linked to from a multiple dialog sources. The links below are for dialogs that appear in this chapter.
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | 4-Port Cal | FOUR PORT CAL | Modify Cal Setup | CAL SETUP | Cal Method = SSST | Line Type = Waveguide | Edit Cal Params | FULL FOUR PORT CAL SETUP (SSST, WAVEGUIDE) Dialog Box
• MAIN | Calibration | CALIBRATION | Calibrate | CALIBRATE | Manual Cal | MANUAL CAL | 1-Port Cal | ONE PORT CAL | Modify Cal Setup | CAL SETUP | Cal Method = SSLT | Line Type = Waveguide | Edit Cal Params | FULL ONE PORT CAL (SSLT, WAVEGUIDE) | Waveguide Info Button | WAVEGUIDE INFO (SSLT) Dialog Box
 
WAVEGUIDE INFO and USER DEFINED WAVEGUIDE Dialog Boxes
1. At left, USER DEFINED WAVEGUIDE Input Dialog Box.
2. At right WAVEGUIDE INFO for WR10 Connector.