VectorStar™ MS464xB Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzer Programming Manual : SCPI Commands : :CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential Subsystem – Network Extraction
 
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential Subsystem – Network Extraction
The :CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential subsystem commands provide configuration control and execution for Sequential (Peeling) network extraction functions. The Universal Fixture Extraction option (Option 021) is required for the :CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction commands.
Calibration Option Subsystems
Related calibration option configuration and control subsystems are:
:CALCulate{1-16}:CORRection Subsystem – Adapters/Merge Calibration
:CALCulate{1-16}:EXTRaction Subsystem – Network Extraction
:CALCulate{1-16}:NXN Subsystem
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:GENB Subsystem – Network Extraction
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:MSTD Subsystem – Network Extraction
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:PLOCalized Subsystem – Network Extraction
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential Subsystem – Network Extraction
:SENSe{1-16}:CORRection:COLLect:FLEXible Subsystem
:SENSe{1-16}:CORRection:COLLect:HYBRid Subsystem
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction[:METHod]:SEQuential
Description
Performs Sequential Extraction on the indicated channel.
No query.
At a minimum, the following commands must be sent before performing Sequential network extraction. This assumes that an active cal that contains the appropriate reflection parameter chosen is present and is on.
Set paths for necessary output SNP files:
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:S2P:FILe <string>
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:S4P:FILe <string>
Cmd Parameters
NA
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
NA
Range
NA
Default
NA
Syntax Examples
:CALC1:UFEX:METH:SEQ
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:DEFect:LOCation <NRf>
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:DEFect:LOCation?
Description
Sets the estimated defect location delay for Sequential Extraction on the indicated channel. Note that 0 entry triggers auto-estimation.
Returns the estimated defect location for Sequential Extraction on the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in seconds.
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<NR3> The output parameter is in seconds.
Range
NA
Default
0
Syntax Examples
:CALC1:UFEX:SEQ:DEF:LOC 2.5E-10
:CALC1:UFEX:SEQ:DEF:LOC?
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:DEFect:MODel <char>
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:DEFect:MODel?
Description
Sets the defect model (Shunt Y or Series Z) to be used in Sequential extraction on the indicated channel.
Returns the defect model for Sequential Extraction on the indicated channel.
Note: If a mix-mode reflection parameter (SDDxx) is selected, Crossbar model will be used instead.
Cmd Parameters
<char> SHUNt | SERies
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
SHUN | SER
Range
NA
Default
SHUN
Syntax Examples
:CALC1:UFEX:SEQ:DEF:MOD SER
:CALC1:UFEX:SEQ:DEF:MOD?
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:REFLect:LOCation <NRf>
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:REFLect:LOCation?
Description
Sets the reflect defect location for Sequential Extraction to be used on the indicated channel.
Returns the reflect location for Sequential Extraction on the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in seconds.
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<NR3> The output parameter is in seconds.
Range
MPND
Default
0.000000000E+000
Syntax Examples
:CALC1:UFEX:SEQ:REFL:LOC 2.5e-10
:CALC1:UFEX:SEQ:REFL:LOC?
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:REFLect:MAGNitude <NRf>
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:REFLect:MAGNitude?
Description
Sets the magnitude of the reflection standard for Sequential Extraction to be used on the indicated channel. This is usually between –1 and +1.
Returns the magnitude of the reflection standard for Sequential Extraction on the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is a unitless number.
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<NR3> The output parameter is a unitless number.
Range
MPND
Default
1
Syntax Examples
:CALC1:UFEX:SEQ:REFL:MAGN 1
:CALC1:UFEX:SEQ:REFL:MAGN?
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:REFLect[:STATe] <char>
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:REFLect[:STATe]?
Description
Sets whether to include or not to include a Reflect Standard for Sequential Extraction on the indicated channel.
Returns whether to include a Reflect Standard as part of Sequential Extraction on the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<char> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
1 | 0
Range
NA
Default
0
Syntax Examples
:CALC1:UFEX:SEQ:REFL 1
:CALC1:UFEX:SEQ:REFL?
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:RPARameter <char>
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:RPARameter?
Description
Sets the reflection parameter to be used in the defect isolation for Sequential Extraction on the indicated channel. Note that 0 entry triggers auto-estimation.
The selection available is dependent on the number of VNA ports. The use of mixed mode parameters (SDDxx) is only valid if a full term cal is present and the port pair of the selected mixed-mode parameter is included in the cal.
Returns the selected reflection parameter to be used for the defect isolation in Sequential Extraction on the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
For 4-Port Systems:
<char> S11 | S22 | S33 | S44 | SDD12 | SDD13 | SDD14 | SDD23 | SDD24 | SDD34
For 2-Port Systems:
<char> S11 | S22 | SDD12
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<char> S11 | S22 | S33 | S44 | SDD12 | SDD13 | SDD14 | SDD23 | SDD24 | SDD34
Range
NA
Default
S11
Syntax Examples
:CALC1:UFEX:SEQ:RPAR S22
:CALC1:UFEX:SEQ:RPAR?
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:S2P:FILe <string>
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:S2P:FILe?
Description
Note: The :CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:RPARameter <char> command should precede this command.
Sets the file path location to output the S2P for Sequential Extraction on the indicated channel. This will be used if non-mixed mode is selected for reflect parameter (S11, S22, S33, S44).
Returns the file path location for Sequential Extraction on the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<string> Filename and path in the form: 'x:\directory\filename.s2p', where
x:\directory must exist. See Programming the VectorStar Series VNA, Notational Conventions for more information.
<string> 'c:\nenffiles\myfile1.s2p'
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<string> c:\nenffiles\myfile1.s2p
Range
NA
Default
NA
Syntax Examples
:CALC1:UFEX:SEQ:S2P:FIL 'c:\nenffiles\myfile1.s2p'
:CALC1:UFEX:SEQ:S2P:FIL?
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:S4P:FILe <string>
:CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:S4P:FILe?
Description
Note: The :CALCulate{1-16}:UFEXtraction:SEQuential:RPARameter <char> command should precede this command.
Sets the file path location to output the S4P for Sequential Extraction on the indicated channel. This will be used if mixed mode is selected for reflect parameter (SDD12, SDD13, SDD14, SDD23, SDD24, SDD34 in the 4-port case, or SDD in the 2-port case).
Returns the file path location for Sequential Extraction on the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<string> Filename and path in the form: 'x:\directory\filename.s4p', where
x:\directory must exist. See Programming the VectorStar Series VNA, Notational Conventions for more information.
<string> 'c:\nenffiles\myfile2.s4p'
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<string> c:\nenffiles\myfile2.s4p
Range
NA
Default
NA
Syntax Examples
:CALC1:UFEX:SEQ:S4P:FIL 'c:\nenffiles\myfile1.s4p'
:CALC1:UFEX:SEQ:S4P:FIL?