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 Vector Network Analyzers Using CMT VNA Software

Getting Started

Analyzer Calibration for Reflection Coefficient Measurement

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Calibration of the entire measurement setup — which includes the Analyzer, cables, and adapters involved for the DUT connection — greatly enhances the accuracy of the measurement.

To perform full one-port calibration, prepare the kit of calibration standards: OPEN, SHORT, and LOAD. To perform proper calibration, select the correct kit type in the software. This kit contains a description and specifications of the standards

To perform full one-port calibration, connect calibration standards to the test port one after another and perform the measurement, as shown below.

Full one-port calibration 1port

Full one-port calibration circuit

 

To select the calibration kit, use the following softkeys:

Calibration > Edit Kits

Use the "..." on the right-hand side of the window that opens to enable/favorite the desired cal kit(s), or use the search bar in the top left to search for the desired kit and then use the "..." to enable the kit.

You must enable a kit in order for it to show up in the Quick Calibration Wizard.

Calibration kits list

Calibration kits list

To perform full one-port calibration (SOL), execute measurements of the three standards in turn. After completion, the table of calibration coefficients will be calculated and saved into the memory of the Analyzer. Before starting calibration, disconnect the DUT from the Analyzer.

quick calibration r140b example

To perform full one-port calibration, use the following softkeys:

Calibration > Open Wizard

Select the desired calibration kit and set the gender of the DUT on Port 1. Then click Start.

Connect a SHORT standard and click Measure.

Connect an OPEN standard and click Measure.

Connect a LOAD standard and click Load.

To complete the calibration procedure and calculate the table of calibration coefficients, click the Apply softkey.

Connect the DUT to the calibrated Analyzer port again after calibration is done.

 

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