VectorStar™ MS464xB Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzer Programming Manual : SCPI Commands : :CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence Subsystem
 
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence Subsystem
The :CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter:REFerence subsystem commands configure the types of parameters used for the calibration reference plane. Note that this section pertains to per-trace reference plane extensions. The selection between per-port and per-trace and the per-port commands are covered in the :CALCulate{1-16}:REFerence Subsystem. Emulated instruments have different allowed choices (Lightning only uses per-trace reference plane extensions and HP8510 only uses per-port reference plane extensions), so behaviors may change when a non-native language is used.
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:AUTOmatic
Description
Calculates and applies the Reference Plane extension delay for the indicated trace on the indicated channel.
No query.
Cmd Parameters
NA
Query Parameters
NA
Output
NA
Range
NA
Default
NA
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:AUTO
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:DISTance <NRf>
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:DISTance?
Description
Sets the Reference Plane extension distance in meters for the indicated trace on the indicated channel.
Returns the Reference Plane extension distance in meters for the indicated trace on the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf>
Query Parameters
NA
Output
<NR3>
Range
NA
Default
0
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:DIST <NRf>
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:DIST?
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:FDEPendent:AUTOmatic
Description
Calculates and applies the Reference Plane extension for length and loss for the indicated trace on the indicated channel
No query.
Cmd Parameters
NA
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
NA
Range
NA
Default
NA
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:FDEP:AUTO
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:FDEPendent:EXPonent <NRf>
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:FDEPendent:EXPonent?
Description
Sets the frequency-dependent exponent (the power of the frequency dependence of the loss that will be assumed) for reference plane for the indicated channel and trace. Values are usually between 0.01 to 10)
Returns the frequency-dependent exponent for reference plane for the indicated channel and trace.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is a unitless number
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<NR3> The output parameter is a unitless number
Range
0.1 to 10
Default
0.5
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:FDEP:EXP 5
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:FDEP:EXP?
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:FDEPendent:FREQuency <NRf>
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:FDEPendent:FREQuency?
Description
Sets the frequency-dependent reference frequency for reference plane for the indicated channel and trace. This is the frequency at which loss occurs, 0 denotes constant loss.
Returns frequency-dependent reference frequency for reference plane for the indicated channel and trace.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in Hertz
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<NR3> The output parameter is in Hertz
Range
0 to 99 THz
Default
0
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:FDEP:FREQ 5E9
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:FDEP:FREQ?
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:FDEPendent:LOSS <NRf>
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:FDEPendent:LOSS?
Description
The command sets the frequency-dependent reference loss for the indicated channel and trace. Usually greater than 0.
The query outputs frequency-dependent reference loss for the indicated channel and trace.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in dB.
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<NR3> The output parameter is in dB
Range
– 1000 to 1000
Default
0
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:FDEP:LOSS 5
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:FDEP:LOSS?
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:FDEPendent:MSUPpression <char>
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:FDEPendent:MSUPpression?
Description
Sets on/off the mismatch suppression for reference plane for the indicated channel and trace. When on, ensures that even on mismatch ripple peaks, the result will not show gain.
Returns the on/off status of the mismatch suppression for reference plane for the indicated channel and trace.
Cmd Parameters
<char> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<char> 1 | 0
Range
NA
Default
0
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR2:REF:EXT:FDEP:MSUP OFF
:CALC1:PAR2:REF:EXT:FDEP:MSUP?
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:LOSS <NRf>
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:LOSS?
Description
Sets the Reference Plane extension loss in dB for the indicated trace on the indicated channel.
Returns the Reference Plane extension loss in dB for the indicated trace on the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in dB.
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<NR3> The output is in dB.
Range
–1000 to 1000
Default
0
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:LOSS 10
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:LOSS?
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:PHAse <NRf>
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:PHAse?
Description
Sets the Reference Plane extension phase offset in degrees for the indicated trace on the indicated channel.
Returns the Reference Plane extension phase offset in degrees for the indicated trace on the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in degrees.
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<NR3> The output is in degrees.
Range
–360 to 360
Default
0
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:PHA 70
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:PHA?
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:TERMinator <char>
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:TERMinator?
Description
Sets the terminator selection for reference plane extension for the indicated channel and trace.
Returns the terminator selection for reference plane extension for the indicated channel and trace.
Cmd Parameters
<char> GENeral | OPEN | SHORt
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<NR3> GEN | OPEN | SHOR
Range
NA
Default Value
GEN
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:TERM OPEN
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:TERM?
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:TIMe <NRf>
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:REFerence:EXTension:TIMe?
Description
Sets the Reference Plane extension time in seconds for the indicated trace on the indicated channel.
Returns the Reference Plane extension time in seconds for the indicated trace on the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in seconds.
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<NR3> The output is in seconds.
Range
NA
Default
0
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:TIM <NRf>
:CALC1:PAR1:REF:EXT:TIM?