Download Free Demo VNA Software
One of the easiest ways to get to know Copper Mountain Technologies’ VNAs is to explore the instruments directly. That’s made even easier when you download free demo VNA software below. All our VNA applications contain built-in emulator modes for each supported instrument, which can be enabled during the initial s/w installation (see below) or turned on and off in the System -> Misc Setup menu
Software
Download free VNA software and install it on as many computers as needed which allows multiple users to share the same measurement module, while storing measurement data on each individual PC. The R, TR, S2, and S4 VNA software can run on both Windows and Linux operating systems. The PXIe_S2 software can run on Windows operating systems only. To download previously released versions of the VNA software click here. CMT analyzers include one of the six software applications:
R VNA Software Download
Compatible with 1-Port VNAs
Latest Windows Release 07-16-21 (Version 21.2.2)
Latest Linux Release 02-01-21 (Version 20.3.3)
RNVNA Software Download
RNVNA Software supports a free license for up
to three 1-Port VNAs. This version can be used
as a demo with connected instruments. There is
an additional licensing fee for RNVNA systems
using four or more 1-Port VNAs.
Latest Windows Release 05-04-20 (Version 20.1.2)
TR VNA Software Download
Compatible with 2-Port, 1-Path Compact VNAs
Latest Windows Release 07-16-21 (Version 21.2.3)
Latest Linux Release 07-07-20 (Version 20.2.2)
S2 VNA Software Download
Compatible with 2-Port, 2-Path Compact & Cobalt VNAs
Latest Windows Release 06-14-21 (Version 21.2.4)
Latest Linux Release 02-10-21 (Version 21.1.2)
PXIe_S2 VNA Software Download
Compatible with PXIe-S5090
Latest Windows Release 03-10-21 (Version 21.1.5)
S4 VNA Software Download
Compatible with 4-Port Compact and Cobalt VNAs
Latest Windows Release 10-04-21 (Version 21.3.2)
Latest Linux Release 08-07-19 (Version 19.1.1)
Software releases are provided periodically throughout the year, incorporating bug fixes and feature enhancements, and always at no charge. Release notes provide the summary of new features and fixes for each release. Always install the latest version of software for the highest performance and most complete feature set. When you download free VNA software, it can be configured during or after installation to operate either as a software simulation of any instrument in the family, or to control a specific USB VNA model.
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Programming
We maintain examples for all the most popular automation programming languages, including MATLAB, Python, C++, and Visual Basic (Excel).
Plug-ins
All Copper Mountain Technologies VNAs include support for executable software add-on modules called plug-ins.
Enabling Software Demo Mode
During installation, just tick the box for "Enable Demo Mode":
You can also select which of the supported instruments should be emulated:
The demo mode setting and instrument selection can always be changed after installation. Visit the "System > Misc Setup" menu and choose a preferred VNA model or to disable Demo mode. Upon re-launch, the settings will be in effect.
Demo mode is a great way to explore the VNA's software capability and organization, but for assessing VNA measurement performance, we recognize there's no substitute for a hands-on evaluation. We encourage you to request a Demo instrument evaluation! Please reach out to us today.
And should you have any questions about Demo mode, or if we can help further in any way, please let us know!