Automatic Fixture Removal Software
Automatic Fixture Removal (AFR) is an intuitive software program that is used to accurately measure hard to access devices, such as SMD sized components mounted on a fixture by de-embedding the fixture effects. The AFR VNA software plug-in enables the measurement of a wide range of components through comprehensive methods tailored to specific fixture properties. This demo will provide a feel for the intuitive AFR software, which moves the calibration plane towards hard to access DUTs and guides the de-embedding process using either time-gating, filtering, or bisect methods on a 2-port 2xThru or 1xReflect fixture. These methods provide the user with better measurement accuracy and reliability based on the components being tested. The AFR software plug-in is easy to use and is compatible with all CMT’s Advanced series VNAs up to 22 GHz and Select series two-port, two-path VNAs up to 18 GHz.
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Software & Documentation
The Automatic Fixture Removal (AFR) software uses metrology grade de-embedding algorithms to eliminate fixture effects on your DUT. The AFR software is available for use with Copper Mountain Technologies’ VNAs. CMT offers 2xThrough and 1xReflect fixture removal support with three methods that fit different fixture configurations:
- Time-gating approach is ideal for fixtures with long electrical length of leading transmission lines or for higher frequency options.
- Filtering algorithm is useful in cases where signals in both parts of the fixture significantly overlap in time domain.
- Bisect method covers instances with short electrical length of the fixture leading transmission lines and inadequate time domain resolution.
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