Network Analyzers

Refer to the following sections for information about setting up a network analyzer instrument in InstrumentStudio.

Note The RFmx VNA personality is supported for use with network analyzer instruments.

Characterizing RF Devices

Use the Network Analyzer instrument to perform measurements and characterize RF devices.

  1. Create a Network Analyzer instrument by clicking » Network Analyzer.
  2. Click the button to open the settings panel and configure the instrument.
  3. If you have not already done so, calibrate your Network Analyzer and apply corrections before proceeding to the next step. Uncalibrated devices may generate unexpected and inaccurate results when taking measurements.
  4. Connect your DUT, if it is not already connected.
  5. Run the measurement by clicking RUN to measure continuously or SINGLE to capture a single measurement.

Applying Corrections to Network Analyzers

Applying adjustments generated during the calibration process is critical to ensuring accurate measurements.

Make sure you have already performed calibration on your device and saved a calset file before proceeding.
  1. Click Load Calset from File.
  2. Select the calibration data file that corresponds to your current configuration and click Open.
  3. Make sure the Correction Enabled box is checked.
Adjustments will now be automatically applied when using this instrument.