VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
Copper Mountain Technologies’ VNA Master Class Webinar Series hosted by Senior RF Engineer SME Brian Walker, features high-level technical content regarding various aspects of VNA use. This series combines valuable RF theory with relevant measurement demonstrations to provide a complete understanding of complex topics. Viewer submitted questions are answered throughout each webinar.
Automation Techniques for VNA Measurement
VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
On-Demand Webinar
April 12, 2023, 10 AM ET
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Examine use of SCPI command language for VNA Automation
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Demonstration of command sequences being pulled into Python for simplified program generation
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Q & A
Offset Frequency Measurements with a VNA
VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
On-Demand Webinar
February 23, 2023, 10 AM ET
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Make measurements where stimulus and frequency differ
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Live demonstration of two measurement methods
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Q & A
Effects of Random Factors on the Metrology of VNA Measurement
VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
On-Demand Webinar
December 7, 2022, 1 PM ET
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Examine sources of measurement and residual errors
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Methods for mitigating random errors will be covered
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Q & A
VNA Tests for 5G Automotive Applications
VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
On-Demand Webinar
October 20, 2022, 10 AM ET
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Address challenges of multiple RF systems in vehicles
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Measurement solutions for mmWave radar
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Q & A
The Metrology of VNA Measurements, Errors, and Uncertainties
VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
On-Demand Webinar
August 17, 2022
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Review Error Components
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Discuss understanding the uncertainty of VNA measurements
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Q & A
Balanced Measurements with a 2-Port VNA
VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
On-Demand Webinar
June 8, 2022
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Show options for using a 2-port VNA for balanced measurements
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Great for cable testing in automotive industry
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Q & A
Pulsed Mode Measurements
VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
On-Demand Webinar
April 13, 2022
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Measure high-power RF amplifiers
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Utilize pulse measurements to effectively and accurately measure
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Q & A
Non-Destructive Microwave Evaluation of Radome Performance
VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
On-Demand Webinar
February 23, 2022
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Presented by Compass Technology Group, experts in material measurement
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More accurate diagnostic radome testing
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Demostration of robotic system
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Q & A
Full 2-port VNA Calibration Math Explained
VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
On-Demand Webinar
November 10, 2021
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Review 12 Term error correction
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Explain 2-port calibration and possible pitfalls
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Q & A
Time Domain Measurement and Time Domain Gating
VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
On-Demand Webinar
September 16, 2021
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Evaluate Return Loss over distance on a cable
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Eliminate far-field reflections from an antenna using gating
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Live demonstration
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Q & A
Making mmWave Measurements with a VNA
VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
On-Demand Webinar
July 14, 2021
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Discuss principle architecture of the system
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Applications for mmWave measurements
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Live demonstration
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Q & A
Full 1-Port VNA Calibration Math with Python Code
VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
On-Demand Webinar
May 12, 2021
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Simple Python code performed
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Determine error codes
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Calculate corrected data from raw data
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Demonstration of results on a VNA
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Q & A
Important VNA Performance Parameters
VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
On-Demand Webinar
March 23, 2021
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Review important VNA parameters
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Learn how to compare VNAs by key parameters
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Q&A
Materials Measurement at 5G Frequencies
VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
On-Demand Webinar
January 20, 2021
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Free space measurement description
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Example measurements & dielectric calculation
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Q & A
WATCH WEBINAR
Webinar featuring John Shultz from Compass Technology Group
Effective Use of VNA “Channels” for Efficient Measurement and Analysis
VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
On-Demand Webinar
December 15, 2020
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Allocating traces vs allocating channels
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Setting up multiple channels
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Calibration
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Demonstration of simultaneous frequency and power sweep
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Q & A
VNA Calibration, Kits, Error Terms and Calculation
VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES
On-Demand Webinar
November 19, 2020
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Examine one- and two-port calibration of VNAs
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Discuss properties of SOLT Calibration Kits
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Analyze one-port, three term error model
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Analyze two-port, twelve term error model
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Highlight the process for using more than three calibration standards for an over-determined calibration