Copper Mountain Technologies PLANAR TR1300/1 User manual

PLANAR TR1300/1,
TR5048 and TR7530
Vector Network Analyzer
Operating Manual
Softwareversion:16.2.0
June,2016

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................6
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................7
1GENERALOVERVIEW ...........................................................................................9
1.1Description .......................................................................................................... 9
1.2Specifications....................................................................................................... 9
1.3MeasurementCapabilities .................................................................................. 9
1.4PrincipleofOperation ....................................................................................... 16
2PREPARATIONFORUSE .....................................................................................18
2.1GeneralInformation.......................................................................................... 18
2.2SoftwareInstallation ......................................................................................... 18
2.3FrontPanel ........................................................................................................ 20
2.3.1TestPorts .................................................................................................... 21
2.3.2PowerSwitch .............................................................................................. 21
2.4RearPanel ......................................................................................................... 22
2.4.1PowerCableReceptacle ............................................................................. 23
2.4.2ExternalTriggerSignalInputConnector.....................................................23
2.4.3ExternalReferenceFrequencyConnector.................................................. 23
2.4.4USB2.0HighSpeed..................................................................................... 23
2.4.5EarthTerminal ............................................................................................ 23
3GETTINGSTARTED .............................................................................................24
3.1AnalyzerPreparationforReflectionMeasurement.......................................... 25
3.2AnalyzerPresetting ........................................................................................... 25
3.3StimulusSetting................................................................................................. 25
3.4IFBandwidthSetting ......................................................................................... 26
3.5NumberofTraces,MeasuredParameterandDisplayFormatSetting............ 27
3.6TraceScaleSetting ............................................................................................ 29
3.7AnalyzerCalibrationforReflectionCoefficientMeasurement.........................29
3.8SWRandReflectionCoefficientPhaseAnalysisUsingMarkers .......................32
4MEASUREMENTCONDITIONSSETTING..............................................................33
4.1ScreenLayoutandFunctions ............................................................................ 33
4.1.1SoftkeyMenuBar ....................................................................................... 33
4.1.2MenuBar .................................................................................................... 35
4.1.3InstrumentStatusBar ................................................................................. 35
4.2ChannelWindowLayoutandFunctions ........................................................... 37
4.2.1ChannelTitleBar......................................................................................... 38
4.2.2TraceStatusField........................................................................................ 38
4.2.3GraphArea.................................................................................................. 41
4.2.4Markers....................................................................................................... 42
4.2.5ChannelStatusBar...................................................................................... 43
4.3QuickChannelSettingUsingMouse ................................................................. 45
4.3.1ActiveChannelSelection ............................................................................ 45
4.3.2ActiveTraceSelection................................................................................. 45

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4.3.3MeasuredDataSetting ............................................................................... 45
4.3.4DisplayFormatSetting................................................................................ 46
4.3.5TraceScaleSetting ...................................................................................... 46
4.3.6ReferenceLevelSetting .............................................................................. 46
4.3.7MarkerStimulusValueSetting ................................................................... 46
4.3.8SwitchingbetweenStart/CenterandStop/SpanModes ...........................47
4.3.9Start/CenterValueSetting.......................................................................... 47
4.3.10Stop/SpanValueSetting ........................................................................... 47
4.3.11SweepPointsNumberSetting .................................................................. 48
4.3.12SweepTypeSetting................................................................................... 48
4.3.13IFBandwidthSetting................................................................................. 48
4.3.14PowerLevel/CWFrequencySetting .......................................................49
4.4ChannelandTraceDisplaySetting.................................................................... 49
4.4.1ChannelWindowAllocating........................................................................ 49
4.4.2NumberofTracesSetting ........................................................................... 50
4.4.3Trace/ChannelActivating............................................................................ 53
4.4.4ActiveChannelWindowMaximizing .......................................................... 53
4.5StimulusSetting................................................................................................. 55
4.5.1SweepTypeSetting..................................................................................... 55
4.5.2SweepSpanSetting..................................................................................... 56
4.5.3SweepPointsSetting .................................................................................. 56
4.5.4StimulusPowerSetting............................................................................... 57
4.5.5PowerSlopeFeature................................................................................... 57
4.5.6CWFrequencySetting................................................................................. 58
4.5.7RFOutFunction .......................................................................................... 58
4.5.8SegmentTableEditing ................................................................................ 58
4.5.9MeasurementDelay ................................................................................... 61
4.6TriggerSetting ................................................................................................... 62
4.7MeasurementParametersSetting.................................................................... 63
4.7.1S‐Parameters............................................................................................... 63
4.7.2S‐ParameterSetting.................................................................................... 64
4.7.3AbsoluteMeasurements............................................................................. 64
4.7.4AbsoluteMeasurementSetting.................................................................. 65
4.8FormatSetting................................................................................................... 65
4.8.1RectangularFormats................................................................................... 66
4.8.2PolarFormat ............................................................................................... 68
4.8.3SmithChartFormat..................................................................................... 69
4.8.4DataFormatSetting.................................................................................... 71
4.9ScaleSetting ...................................................................................................... 73
4.9.1RectangularScale........................................................................................ 73
4.9.2RectangularScaleSetting ........................................................................... 73
4.9.3CircularScale............................................................................................... 74
4.9.4CircularScaleSetting .................................................................................. 75
4.9.5AutomaticScaling ....................................................................................... 75
4.9.6ReferenceLevelAutomaticSelection ......................................................... 75
4.9.7ElectricalDelaySetting ............................................................................... 76
4.9.8PhaseOffsetSetting.................................................................................... 76
4.10MeasurementOptimizing ............................................................................... 77
4.10.1IFBandwidthSetting................................................................................. 77

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4.10.2AveragingSetting ...................................................................................... 77
4.10.3SmoothingSetting..................................................................................... 79
4.10.4MaxHoldfunction .................................................................................... 79
5CALIBRATIONANDCALIBRATIONKIT.................................................................80
5.1GeneralInformation.......................................................................................... 80
5.1.1MeasurementErrors................................................................................... 80
5.1.2SystematicErrors ........................................................................................ 81
5.1.3ErrorModeling............................................................................................ 83
5.1.4AnalyzerTestPortsDefining....................................................................... 85
5.1.5CalibrationSteps ......................................................................................... 85
5.1.6CalibrationMethods ................................................................................... 87
5.1.7CalibrationStandardsandCalibrationKits .................................................89
5.2CalibrationProcedures...................................................................................... 92
5.2.1CalibrationKitSelection.............................................................................. 92
5.2.2ReflectionNormalization ............................................................................ 93
5.2.3TransmissionNormalization ....................................................................... 96
5.2.4FullOne‐PortCalibration ............................................................................ 98
5.2.5One‐PathTwo‐PortCalibration ................................................................ 100
5.2.6ErrorCorrectionDisabling ........................................................................ 101
5.2.7ErrorCorrectionStatus ............................................................................. 102
5.2.8SystemImpedanceZ0 ............................................................................... 102
5.2.9PortExtension........................................................................................... 103
5.3CalibrationKitManagement ........................................................................... 104
5.3.1CalibrationKitSelectionforEditing ..........................................................104
5.3.2CalibrationKitLabelEditing...................................................................... 105
5.3.3PredefinedCalibrationKitRestoration.....................................................105
5.3.4CalibrationStandardEditing ..................................................................... 105
5.4AutomaticCalibrationModule........................................................................ 107
5.4.1AutomaticCalibrationModuleFeatures ..................................................108
5.4.2AutomaticCalibrationProcedure .............................................................110
5.4.3ConfidenceCheckProcedure.................................................................... 111
6MEASUREMENTDATAANALYSIS .....................................................................112
6.1Markers........................................................................................................... 112
6.1.1MarkerAdding .......................................................................................... 114
6.1.2MarkerDeleting ........................................................................................ 114
6.1.3MarkerStimulusValueSetting .................................................................115
6.1.4MarkerActivating ..................................................................................... 115
6.1.5ReferenceMarkerFeature........................................................................ 116
6.1.6MarkerProperties..................................................................................... 117
6.1.7MarkerPositionSearchFunctions ............................................................ 121
6.1.8MarkerMathFunctions ............................................................................ 123
6.2MemoryTraceFunction .................................................................................. 127
6.2.1SavingTraceintoMemory ........................................................................ 128
6.2.2MemoryTraceDeleting ............................................................................128
6.2.3TraceDisplaySetting................................................................................. 129
6.2.4MathematicalOperations......................................................................... 130
6.3FixtureSimulation ........................................................................................... 131
6.3.1PortZConversion...................................................................................... 131

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6.3.2De‐embedding .......................................................................................... 132
6.3.3Embedding ................................................................................................ 133
6.4TimeDomainTransformation ......................................................................... 135
6.4.1TimeDomainTransformationActivating.................................................. 136
6.4.2TimeDomainTransformationSpan.......................................................... 137
6.4.3TimeDomainTransformationType .......................................................... 138
6.4.4TimeDomainTransformationWindowShapeSetting ............................. 138
6.4.5FrequencyHarmonicGridSetting............................................................. 140
6.5TimeDomainGating........................................................................................ 141
6.5.1TimeDomainGateActivating ................................................................... 142
6.5.2TimeDomainGateSpan ........................................................................... 143
6.5.3TimeDomainGateType ........................................................................... 143
6.5.4TimeDomainGateShapeSetting ............................................................. 144
6.6S‐ParameterConversion ................................................................................. 145
6.7LimitTest ......................................................................................................... 147
6.7.1LimitLineEditing....................................................................................... 148
6.7.2LimitTestEnabling/Disabling.................................................................... 149
6.7.3LimitTestDisplayManagement ............................................................... 150
6.7.4LimitLineOffset ........................................................................................ 150
6.8RippleLimitTest .............................................................................................. 151
6.8.1RippleLimitEditing ................................................................................... 151
6.8.2RippleLimitEnabling/Disabling ................................................................ 153
6.8.3RippleLimitTestDisplayManagement .................................................... 153
7ANALYZERDATAOUTPUT................................................................................154
7.1AnalyzerState ................................................................................................. 154
7.1.1AnalyzerStateSaving................................................................................ 155
7.1.2AnalyzerStateRecalling............................................................................ 155
7.2TraceDataCSVFile.......................................................................................... 157
7.2.1CSVFileSaving .......................................................................................... 157
7.3TraceDataTouchstoneFile............................................................................. 158
7.3.1TouchstoneFileSaving ............................................................................. 159
7.3.2TouchstoneFileRecalling ......................................................................... 160
8SYSTEMSETTINGS............................................................................................161
8.1AnalyzerPresetting ......................................................................................... 161
8.2GraphPrinting ................................................................................................. 161
8.3UserInterfaceSetting ..................................................................................... 163
8.4ReferenceFrequencyOscillatorSelection ......................................................166
8.5SystemCorrectionSetting............................................................................... 167
9MAINTENANCEANDSTORAGE ........................................................................168
9.1MaintenanceProcedures ................................................................................168
9.1.1InstrumentCleaning ................................................................................. 168
9.1.2FactoryCalibration.................................................................................... 168
9.2StorageInstructions ........................................................................................ 169
Appendix1—DefaultSettingsTable .................................................................170

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INTRODUCTION
This Operating Manual contains design, specifications, functional overview, and
detailed operation procedures for the Network Analyzer, to ensure effective and
safe use of its technical capabilities by the user.
Maintenance and operation of the Analyzer should be performed by qualified
engineers with basic experience in operating of microwave circuits and PC.
The following abbreviations are used in this Manual:
PC – Personal Computer
DUT – Device Under Test
IF – Intermediate Frequency
CW – Continuous Wave
SWR – Standing Wave Ratio

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read the following safety instructions before putting the Analyzer into
operation. Observe all the precautions and warnings provided in this Manual for
all the phases of operation, service, and repair of the Analyzer.
The Analyzer should be used only by skilled and thoroughly trained personnel
with the required skills and knowledge of safety precautions.
The Analyzer complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II as well as POLLUTION
DEGREE 2 as defined in IEC61010–1.
The Analyzer is a MEASUREMENT CATEGORY I (CAT I) device. Do not use the
Analyzer as a CAT II, III, or IV device.
The Analyzer is for INDOOR USE only.
The Analyzer has been tested as a stand-alone device and in combination with the
accessories supplied by Copper Mountain Technologies, in accordance with the
requirements of the standards described in the Declaration of Conformity. If the
Analyzer is integrated with another system, compliance with related regulations
and safety requirements are to be confirmed by the builder of the system.
Never operate the Analyzer in an environment containing flammable gasses or
fumes.
Operators must not remove the cover or any other part of the housing. The
Analyzer must not be repaired by the operator. Component replacement or
internal adjustment must be performed by qualified maintenance personnel only.
Never operate the Analyzer if the power cable is damaged.
Never connect the test ports to A/C power mains.
Electrostatic discharge can damage the Analyzer whether connected to or
disconnected from the DUT. Static charge can build up on your body and damage
sensitive internal components of both the Analyzer and the DUT. To avoid damage
from electric discharge, observe the following:
Always use a desktop anti-static mat under the DUT.
Always wear a grounding wrist strap connected to the desktop anti-static
matvia daisy-chained 1 MΩresistor.
Connect the post markedОшибка! Объект не может быть создан из кодов
полей редактирования.on the body of the Analyzer to the body of the
DUT before you start operation.
Observe all general safety precautions related to operation of electrically
energized equipment.

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The definitions of safety symbols used on the instrument and in the Manual are
listed below.
Refer to the Manual if the instrument is marked with this
symbol.
On (Supply).
Off (Supply).
A chassis terminal; a connection to the instrument’s chassis,
which includes all exposed metal surfaces.
CAUTION
This sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure,
practice, or condition that, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part
or all of the instrument.
Note This sign denotes important information. It calls attention to
a procedure, practice, or condition that is essential for the
user to understand.

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1GENERAL OVERVIEW
1.1 Description
The Planar TR1300/1, TR5048 and TR7530 Network Analyzers are designed for
use in the process of development, adjustment and testing of various electronic
devices in industrial and laboratory facilities, including operation as a component
of an automated measurement system. The Analyzers is designed for operation
with an external PC, which is not supplied with the Analyzers.
1.2 Specifications
The specifications of each Analyzer model can be found in its corresponding
datasheet.
1.3 Measurement Capabilities
Measured parameters S11, S21
Number of
measurement
channels
Up to 9 logical channels. Each logical channel is
represented on the screen as an individual
channel window. A logical channel is defined by
such stimulus signal settings as frequency range,
number of test points, power level, etc.
Data traces Up to 8 data traces can be displayed in each
channel window. A data trace represents one of
the following parameters of the DUT: S-
parameters, response in time domain, input power
response.
Memory traces Each of the 8 data traces can be saved into
memory for further comparison with the current
values.
Data display formats Logarithmic magnitude, linear magnitude, phase,
expanded phase, group delay, SWR, real part,
imaginary part, Smith chart format and polar
format.

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Sweep setup features
Sweep type Linear frequency sweep, logarithmic frequency
sweep, and segment frequency sweep, when the
stimulus power is a fixed value; and linear power
sweep when frequency is a fixed value.
Measured points per
sweep
From 2 to 200001.
From 2 to 16001 (Planar TR1300/1)
Segment sweep A frequency sweep within several user-defined
segments. Frequency range, number of sweep
points, source power, and IF bandwidth should be
set for each segment.
Power settings Source power from -55 dBm to +5 dBm
(from -55 dBm to +3 dBm Planar TR1300/1)
with resolution of 0.05 dB. In frequency sweep
mode the power slope can be set to up to 2
dB/GHz to compensate high frequency attenuation
in cables.
Sweep trigger Trigger modes: continuous, single, hold.
Trace display functions
Trace display Data trace, memory trace, or simultaneous data
and memory traces.
Trace math Data trace modification by math operations:
addition, subtraction, multiplication or division of
measured complex values and memory data.
Autoscaling Automatic selection of scale division and
reference level value to have the trace most
effectively displayed.
Electrical delay Calibration plane compensation for delay in the
test setup, or for electrical delay in a DUT during
measurements of deviation from linear phase.
Phase offset Phase offset in degrees.