Note InstrumentStudio supports the RFmx VNA personality for network analyzer instruments.

Characterize RF Devices

Use the network analyzer panel to perform measurements on and to characterize RF devices.

  1. Create a network analyzer panel by clicking New (An icon of a plus sign with a dropdown menu that creates new instrument panels in InstrumentStudio.) » Network Analyzer.
  2. Configure your instrument. Click the An icon of three horizontal dots. icon to open the Network Analyzer Settings window.
    Note
    If you did not do so previously, calibrate your network analyzer instrument. Uncalibrated instruments might generate unexpected and inaccurate results when you take measurements. To calibrate your instrument, complete the following steps:
    1. Open the Network Analyzer Settings window.
    2. Select the Calibration tab.
    3. Choose a calibration method.
    4. Apply the corrections. For more information, see Apply Corrections to Network Analyzers.
  3. Connect your DUT if it is not already connected.
  4. Run the measurement by selecting one of the following options:
    • Click RUN to measure continuously.
    • Click SINGLE to capture a single measurement.

Apply Corrections to Network Analyzers

To ensure accurate measurements, you must apply the corrections that the calibration process generates.

Before you begin, ensure the following:
  • You already calibrated your device.
  • You saved a calset (.ncst) file.
  1. Click the + button next to the Active Calset setting.
  2. Select the calibration data file that corresponds to your current configuration.
  3. Click Open.
  4. Ensure that the Correction setting is set to ON.
Adjustments are now automatically applied when you use this instrument.