VectorStar™ MS464xB Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzer User Interface Reference : Application Menus – Overview : APPLICATION Menu Overview
 
APPLICATION Menu Overview
The top level APPLICATION menu structure is shown in Figure: APPLICATION Menu – Transmission/Reflection App Selected – IMDView App through Figure: APPLICATION Menu – Advanced Fast CW App Selected. The number and location of buttons available on the Application menu depend on the VNA model and installed options. The appearance of the Application menu and availability of submenus change depending on the options installed and which option is activated on the Application menu:
APPLICATION Menu
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MAIN Menu
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MAIN | Application | APPLICATION.
Application Menu with Transmission/Reflection Selected, Showing IMDView Setup
Transmission Reflection selected: See Figure: APPLICATION Menu – Transmission/Reflection App Selected – IMDView App
IMDView – See Figure: APPLICATION Menu – Transmission/Reflection App Selected – IMDView App
APPLICATION Menu – Transmission/Reflection App Selected – IMDView App
Application Menu with Noise Figure Selected
See:
RCVR CONFIG Menu
NOISE FIGURE SETUP Menu
MIXER Menu
APPLICATION Menu – Noise Figure App Selected (Option 41)
Application Menu with Differential Noise Figure Selected
See
RCVR CONFIG Menu
DIFFERENTIAL NOISE FIGURE SETUP Menu
MIXER Menu
APPLICATION Menu – Differential Noise Figure App Selected (Option 48)
Application Menu with PulseView Selected
See
RCVR CONFIG Menu
PULSEVIEW SETUP Menu
MIXER Menu
APPLICATION Menu – PulseView App Selected
Application Menu with Advanced Fast CW Selected
Note that when Advanced Fast CW application is selected, the PulseView Setup button is replaced with the Advanced Fast CW Setup button.
See
RCVR CONFIG Menu
FAST CW SETUP Menu
MIXER Menu
MULTIPLE SOURCE Menu
APPLICATION Menu – Advanced Fast CW App Selected
Application Menu with Spectrum Analysis Selected
See
SPECTRUM ANALYSIS SETUP Menu
MULTIPLE SOURCE Menu
APPLICATION Menu – Spectrum Analysis App Selected
 
APPLICATION Menu Instrument Mode Controls
The instrument application mode button selection group consists of the Transmission/Reflection, Noise Figure, PulseView, Advanced Fast CW, IMDView, and Spectrum Analysis modes, and their respective buttons. In general, access to application specific controls require that the relevant application is first selected; otherwise, some controls may be unavailable.
Transmission/Reflection
All instrument models. This shows the instrument mode set to Transmission/Reflection measurement. This setting changes the CALIBRATION menu name to CALIBRATION [TR].
Calibration Menus – 2-Port VNAs
Calibration Menus – 4-Port VNAs
If Option 41 (Noise Figure) or Option 48 (Differential Noise Figure) is installed, selection of the Noise Figure mode de-selects the Transmission/Reflection button, and enables the Noise Figure Setup button lower on the menu. Note that when Noise Figure mode is selected, the normal calibration menus are not available.
Noise Figure
Available on all VNA instruments equipped with Option 41 (Noise Figure) or Option 48 (Differential Noise Figure) and Option 51, 61, or 62. If the instrument is in another mode and the Noise Figure button is selected, an entry dialog provides the opportunity to save the current configuration before proceeding. Similarly, if the VNA is in Noise Figure mode, and another mode is selected, an exit dialog provides the opportunity to save the current Noise Figure configuration before exiting. For an overview of the menus, see:
NOISE FIGURE SETUP Menu
DIFFERENTIAL NOISE FIGURE SETUP Menu
For detailed information, see:
Noise Figure (Option 41) for Option 41
Differential Noise Figure (Option 48) for Option 48
PulseView
Available on 2-port VNA instruments equipped with Options 35 and 42. If the instrument is in another mode and the PulseView button is selected, an entry dialog provides the opportunity to save the current mode configuration before proceeding. Similarly, if the VNA is in PulseView mode and another mode is selected, an exit dialog provides the opportunity to save the current configuration before exiting. For an overview of the menu, see:
PULSEVIEW SETUP Menu
For detailed information, see:
PulseView™
 
Advanced Fast CW
Available on all VNA instruments equipped with Option 35 and Option 46. For an overview of the menu, see:
FAST CW SETUP Menu
For detailed information, see:
Advanced Fast CW
IMDView
Available on VNA instruments equipped with Option 44 and Transmission/Reflection mode activated. IMDView is disabled in 100K-point mode.
If the instrument is in another mode and the IMDView button is selected, an entry dialog provides the opportunity to save the current mode configuration before proceeding. Similarly, if the VNA is in IMDView mode and another mode is selected, an exit dialog provides the opportunity to save the current configuration before exiting. For an overview of the menu, see:
IMDView SETUP Menu
For detailed information, see:
IMDView™
Spectrum Analysis
Available on all VNA instruments equipped with Option 7 and Option 49.
If the instrument is in another mode and the Spectrum Analysis button is selected, an entry dialog provides the opportunity to save the current mode configuration before proceeding. Similarly, if the VNA is in Spectrum Analysis mode and another mode is selected, an exit dialog provides the opportunity to save the current configuration before exiting. For an overview of the menu, see:
For an overview of the menu, see:
SPECTRUM ANALYSIS SETUP Menu
For detailed information, see:
Spectrum Analysis
 
APPLICATION Menu – Receiver Configuration
The buttons in this menu group are mutually exclusive and selecting one button de-selects all others.
The RCVR CONFIG application is not available when using the Spectrum Analysis application.
RCVR CONFIG Menu
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APPLICATION Menu
Prerequisites
See definitions below.
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MAIN | Application | APPLICATION | Rcvr Config | RCVR CONFIG
RCVR CONFIG Menu (1 of 2)
Standard
Sets the Standard receiver configuration and de-selects all other receiver configurations and their respective selection buttons.
Multiple Source
Requires the installation of Option 7 – Receiver Offset. Select sets the Multiple Source receiver configuration and de-selects all other receiver configurations and their respective selection buttons.
If selected, use the Rcvr Setup section of the menu (Multiple Source setup) described below to configure the multiple sources, including external sources. For detailed information, see:
mmWave (3738 Test Set)
This button name appears on MS4642B, 44B, or 45B VNAs with Option 7. Sets the receiver configuration as mmWave (3738 Test Set). Use the Rcvr Setup section of the menu (mmWave (3738 Test Set) to set up this receiver configuration.
BB/mmWave (3738 Test Set)
This button name (shown in screen shot) appears on MS4647B VNAs with Option 7. Sets the receiver configuration as BB/mmWave (3738 Test Set). Use the Rcvr Setup section of the menu (BB/mmWave (3738 Test Set) to set up this receiver configuration.
mmWave (3739 Test Set)
This button name appears on MS4642B, 44B, or 45B VNAs with Option 7 and a compatible Option 8x. Sets the receiver configuration as mmWave (3739 Test Set). Use the Rcvr Setup section of the menu (mmWave (3739 Test Set) to set up this receiver configuration.
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BB/mmWave (3739 Test Set)
This button name (shown in screen shot) appears on MS4647B VNAs with Option 7 and a compatible Option 8x. Sets the receiver configuration as BB/mmWave (3739 Test Set). Use the Rcvr Setup section of the menu (mmWave (3739 Test Set) to set up this receiver configuration.
Receiver Setup Section:
Multiple Source Setup
Available on all VNAs. Select displays the MULTIPLE SOURCE SETUP menu. Use this button if the Multiple Source Receiver Configuration was selected above.
mmWave (3738 Setup)
Only available on MS4642B, 44B, or 45B VNAs with Option 7. Select displays the 3738 SETUP menu. Use this button for configuration if the mmWave (3738 Test Set) was selected above.
BB/mmWave (3738 Setup)
Available on MS4647B VNAs with Option 7. Select displays the 3738 SETUP menu. Use this button for configuration if the BB/mmWave (3738 Test Set) was selected above.
mmWave (3739 Setup)
Available on MS4642B, 44B, or 45B VNAs with Option 7 and a compatible Option 8x. Select displays the 3739 SETUP menu. Use this button for configuration if the mmWave (3739 Test Set) was selected above.
BB/mmWave (3739 Setup)
Available on MS4647B VNAs with Option 7 and a compatible Option 8x. Select displays the 3739 SETUP menu. Use this button for configuration if the BB/mmWave (3739 Test Set) was selected above.
APPLICATION Menu – True Mode Stimulus Setup
The buttons in this menu group are mutually exclusive and selecting one button de-selects all others.
TRUE MODE STIMULUS SETUP Menu
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APPLICATION Menu
Prerequisites
Options 031 and 043 installed on VNA
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MAIN | Application | APPLICATION | True Mode Stimulus Setup | TRUE MODE SETUP
TRUE MODE STIMULUS SETUP Menu
For detailed information, see DifferentialView™ (True Mode Stimulus)
Topology
Identifies the stimulus configuration that is set in the True Mode Stimulus Configuration dialog box. The following topologies and port assignments are available in 4-port instruments:
Port Select
Identifies the port selection that is set in the True Mode Stimulus Configuration dialog box. Differential port pair selection of (1:2) or (3:4) is not valid when in TMS mode.
Stimulus
Identifies the stimulus that is set in the True Mode Stimulus Configuration dialog box.
True Mode Stimulus Config
Opens the DifferentialView – True Mode Stimulus dialog to select and configure a differential stimulus measurement.
Ref. To Port
Opens a dialog to select the frequency and phase offset reference port (can be any port 1 through 4).
TMS Phase Offset
Sets the fixed phase offset that is applied to the true differential drive for situations that require stimulus compensation.
TMS Power Offset
Sets the fixed power offset (in dB) that is applied to the true differential drive for situations that require stimulus compensation.
Phase Start
Sets the starting phase offset (± 3600°) in phase sweep configuration (CW only).
Phase Stop
Sets the starting phase offset (± 3600°) in phase sweep configuration (CW only).
APPLICATION Menu – Noise Figure Setup
NOISE FIGURE SETUP Menu
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APPLICATION Menu
Prerequisites
Option 41 is installed on the VNA.
The DUT S-Parameter Data file has been stored and is available on the VNA as an S2P or TXT file.
The APPLICATION menu mode is set to Noise Figure mode.
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MAIN | Application | APPLICATION | Noise Figure Setup | NF SETUP
NOISE FIGURE SETUP Menu
For detailed information, see Noise Figure (Option 41)
Noise Figure Configuration
Select displays the NF CONFIG menu.
Advanced
Select displays the NF ADVANCED menu.
Get DUT S-Param Data
Select displays the DUT S-PARAM DATA dialog box.
Receiver Cal
Select displays the NF RECEIVER CAL menu.
Noise Cal
Select displays the NF NOISE CAL menu.
APPLICATION Menu – Differential Noise Figure Setup
DIFFERENTIAL NOISE FIGURE SETUP Menu
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APPLICATION Menu
Prerequisites
Option 48 is installed on the VNA.
The DUT S-Parameter Data file has been stored and is available on the VNA as an SnP or TXT file.
The APPLICATION menu mode is set to Noise Figure mode.
Navigation
MAIN | Application | APPLICATION | Noise Figure Setup | Diff. NF SETUP
DIFFERENTIAL NOISE FIGURE SETUP Menu
For detailed information, see Differential Noise Figure (Option 48)
1. DUT Configuration
Selects 2-port or 4-port DUT configuration.
2. Noise Figure Configuration
Select displays the NF CONFIG menu.
3. Advanced
Select displays the NF ADVANCED menu.
4. Get DUT S-Param Data
Select displays the DUT S-PARAM DATA dialog box.
5. Receiver Cal
Select displays the NF RECEIVER CAL menu.
6. Noise Cal
Select displays the NF NOISE CAL menu.
7. Noise Cal Method (Only available for 4-Port DUT Configuration)
Select displays the DIFF. NF METHODS menu.
 
APPLICATION Menu – PulseView Setup
The buttons in this menu group are mutually exclusive and selecting one button de-selects all others.
PULSEVIEW SETUP Menu
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APPLICATION Menu
Prerequisites
Options 035 and 042 Installed and system is 2-Port VNA (PulseView menus are disabled when a 4-port test set is connected).
Navigation
MAIN | Application | APPLICATION | PulseView Setup | PULSEVIEW SETUP
PULSEVIEW SETUP Menu 
For detailed information, see PulseView™
PulseView Configuration
Opens the PulseView Configuration Dialog Box.
PRI
Pulse Repetition Interval – Sets the primary clock synch pulse period in units of time.
PRF
Pulse Repetition Frequency – Sets the primary clock synch pulse repetition rate in units of hertz.
Mode
Opens the Pulse Mode menu to select the pulse mode.
# of Points
Sets the number of measurement points from the Start to the Stop time settings.
# of Pulses
Sets the number of pulse measurements to acquire.
Receiver
Selects a receiver channel to configure.
Measurement Width
Sets the measurement width time (aperture).
Start Time
Time to wait relative to T0 before measuring a pulse.
Stop Time
Time relative to T0 at which the measurement should stop.
Delay
Time relative to T0 before starting the measurement.
Resolution
Defines the minimum time resolution.
APPLICATION Menu – Advanced Fast CW Setup
The buttons in this menu group are mutually exclusive and selecting one button de-selects all others.
FAST CW SETUP Menu
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APPLICATION Menu
Prerequisites:
Options 35 and 46 Installed
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MAIN | Application | APPLICATION | Advanced Fast CW | ADVANCED FAST CW
Fast CW SETUP Menu (1 of 2)
For detailed information on this application menu, see Advanced Fast CW
Mode
Toggles the mode between Point by Point and Full Time Record. Note that depending on the mode selected, the time parameters change from Delay (for PBP) to Start/Stop (for FTR).
Synch Interval
Synchronization Interval – Sets the synch interval in units of time.
Capture Duration
Sets the amount of data (in terms of time) that will be collected.
Measurement Width
Sets the width of the time window that will be used in transforming to the frequency domain. The wider the measurement width, the lower the effective processing IF bandwidth.
Delay (Point by Point mode only)
Sets the delay time from the synch interval beginning (whether that is internally or externally generated) to the time when a measured width-worth of data will be analyzed.
Start Time (Full Time Record mode only)
Sets the beginning of the portion of the collected time record that will be analyzed.
Stop Time (Full Time Record mode only)
Sets the end of the portion of the time record that will be analyzed.
 
 
# of Points
Sets the number of measurement points from the Start to the Stop time settings.
Trigger Source
Displays the trigger source that is selected from Other Setup (Addl.FCW Setup) menu. This becomes active as a manual trigger button when the Trigger source is set to Manual.
Other Setup
Select opens the Addl.FCW Setup menu for more Fast CW setup parameters.
 
APPLICATION Menu – IMDView Setup
The buttons in this menu group are mutually exclusive and selecting one button de-selects all others.
Note 
In the Application menu, IMDView Setup button is disabled unless Option 44 is installed on the VNA, and Transmission/Reflection mode is activated. IMDView is also disabled in 4-port systems and if in 100K-point mode.
IMDView SETUP Menu
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APPLICATION Menu
Prerequisites
Option 44 is installed on the VNA, and Application menu Transmission/Reflection mode activated.
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MAIN | Application | APPLICATION | IMDView Setup | IMDVIEW SETUP
IMDVIEW SETUP Menu
Note: The IMDVIEW SETUP menu selections vary depending on the IMD Mode selection. For detailed information on the IMDVIEW SETUP menu, see IMDView™
IMDView ON/OFF
Toggles the IMDView Application on or off.
IMD Mode
Opens the IMD MODE SELECT menu. Choices are Swept Frequency or SpectrumView.
IMDView Configuration
Opens the IMDVIEW CONFIGURATION dialog box.
Center Frequency Start
Sets the center frequency (fc) start.
Center Frequency Stop
Sets the center frequency (fc) stop.
Tone Delta
Sets the spacing between the main tones. In other literature, it is sometimes called “offset” or “tone spacing”.
Tone 1 Power
Sets the IMD measurement Tone 1 power level.
Tone 2 Power
Sets the IMD measurement Tone 2 power level.
APPLICATION Menu – Mixer Setup
Use this menu to set up the receiver configurations above.
MIXER Menu
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APPLICATION Menu
Prerequisites
For Mixer Setup (Active Channel) and Mixer Setup (Multi-Channels) buttons to be active, VNA must be in 2-Port mode.
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MAIN | Application | APPLICATION | Mixer | MIXER
MIXER Menu 
Mixer Setup (Active Channel)
Displays the single channel version of the mixer setup, the MIXER SETUP [SWEEP TYPE] dialog boxes. The setup allows setting the sweep type, the port correspondence to RF and IF, and the signal source for the LO. There are separate setup configurations for frequency-based sweep and power-based sweep.
Note: Mixer Setup (Active Channel) button is active in 2-Port mode.
Mixer Setup (Multi-Channels)
Displays the MIXER SETUP CONFIGURATION dialog boxes. The mixer setup dialogs provide setup guidance for different mixer types, and supports measurement of various parameters on different channels. Once the mixer configuration and measurement requirements are input, the system responds with the necessary calibrations required. The mixer measurement configuration can be saved and recalled.
Note: Mixer Setup (Multi-Channels) is active in 2-Port mode.
NxN
Select displays the NXN SOLUTION USING S2P FILES dialog box.
NxN
APPLICATION Menu – Spectrum Analysis Setup
SPECTRUM ANALYSIS SETUP Menu
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APPLICATION Menu
Prerequisites
Options 7 and 49 are installed on the VNA.
The APPLICATION menu mode is set to Spectrum Analysis mode.
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MAIN | Application | APPLICATION | Spectrum Analysis Setup | SPA SETUP
SPECTRUM ANALYSIS SETUP Menu
VNA-like Mode
Classical Mode
For detailed information, see Spectrum Analysis
Spectrum Analysis Setup
Select displays the SPECTRUM ANALYSIS SETUP dialog.
Frequency
Select displays the FREQUENCY menu.
Scaling
Select displays the SCALE menu.
Averaging
Select displays the AVERAGING menu.
Marker
Select displays the MARKERS [1] menu.
Sweep Mode
Select toggles between VNA-like mode and Classical mode.
Detection Mode
Select displays the DETECTION MODE menu.