Saluki S3601 Series User manual

S3601 Series Vector Network Analyzer
User Manual
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The manual applies to the vector network analyzers of the following models:
S3601A vector network analyzer (100kHz-3GHz).
S3601B vector network analyzer (100kHz-8.5GHz).
Options of the S3601 series vector network analyzer in addition to standard accessories:
S3601A options
Part No.
Name
Description
S3601A-01
75Ω port impedance
Notes：After choosing this option, the main unit will not
has 50Ω port impedance system.
S3601A-02
N-type testing cable
GORE-OSZKUZKU0240, dual male, 60cm
S3601A-03
N-type testing cable
GORE-OSZKUZKV0240, female male, 60cm
S3601A-05
20205 N-type calibration kit
DC - 3GHz
S3601A-06
20204 N-type 75Ω calibration kit
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S3601A-07
Economical stable phase testing cable
Saluki-N/J.SMA/J.197C-800, N-type to 3.5mm connector,
dual male, 80cm
S3601A-08
Economical stable phase testing cable
Saluki-N/J.N/K.197C-800, N-type connector,
female-male, 80cm
S3601A-09
Economical stable phase testing cable
Saluki-N/J.N/J.197C-800, N-type connector, dual
male, 80cm
S3601A-10
75Ω testing cable
24-0800-51M1-51M1
S3601A-11
20402 Electronic calibration Kit
300kHz - 18GHz, N Type (female to male), 2 port
S3601A-12
20403 Electronic calibration Kit
10MHz - 26.5GHz, 3.5mm (female to male), 2 port
S3601A-13
20405 Electronic calibration Kit
10MHz - 20GHz, 3.5mm (female), 4 port
S3601A-16
Aluminum carrying case
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S3601A-17
Front panel jumper
Supports 4-port extension and receiver through test
S3601A-18
2813A 4-port test equipment
Need option S3656A-17
S3601A-19
Cabinet
Easy to build system

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S3602B Options
Part No.
Name
Description
S3601B-02
N-type testing cable
GORE-OSZKUZKU0240, dual male, 60cm
S3601B-03
N-type testing cable
GORE-OSZKUZKV0240, female-male, 60cm
S3601B-07
Economical stable phase testing cable
Saluki-N/J.SMA/J.197C-800, N-type to 3.5mm connector,
dual male, 80cm
S3601B-08
Economical stable phase testing cable
Saluki-N/J.N/K.197C-800, N-type connector,
female-male, 80cm
S3601B-09
Economical stable phase testing cable
Saluki-N/J.N/J.197C-800, N-type connector, dual
male, 80cm
S3601B-11
20402 Electronic calibration kit
300kHz - 18GHz, N -type (female to male), 2 port
S3601B-12
20403 Electronic calibration kit
10MHz - 26.5GHz, 3.5mm (female to male), 2 port
S3601B-13
20405 Electronic calibration kit
10MHz - 20GHz, 3.5mm (female), 4 port
S3601B-16
Aluminum carrying case
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S3601B-18
2813A 4-port test equipment
Need option S3601B-29
S3601B-19
Cabinet
Easy to build system
S3601B-21
20201 N-type calibration kit
DC - 9GHz
S3601B-22
20202 3.5mm calibration kit
DC - 9GHz
S3601B-23
32111 waveguide calibration kit
1.72GHz - 2.61GHz
S3601B-24
32112 waveguide calibration kit
2.6GHz - 3.95GHz
S3601B-25
32113 waveguide calibration kit
3.94GHz - 6.0GHz
S3601B-26
32114 waveguide calibration kit
4.64GHz - 7.05GHz
S3601B-27
32115 waveguide calibration kit
5.88GHz - 8.17GHz
S3601B-28
32116 waveguide calibration kit
7.0GHz - 10.0GHz
S3601B-29
Front panel jumper
Supports 4-port extension and receiver through test

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Preface
Thanks for choosing S3601 vector network analyzer produced by Saluki Technology Inc. Please read this user manual carefully for
your convenience.
We devote ourselves to meeting your demands, providing you high-quality measuring instrument and the best after-sales service. We
persist with “superior quality and considerate service”, and are committed to offering satisfactory products and service for our clients.
Manual No.
S3601-03-01
Version
Rev03 2019.04
Saluki Technology
Manual Authorization
The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice. The power to interpret the contents of and terms
used in this Manual rests with Saluki.
Saluki Tech owns the copyright of this User Manual which should not be modified or tampered by any organization or individual, or
reproduced or transmitted for the purpose of making profit without its prior permission, otherwise Saluki will reserve the right to
investigate and affix legal liability of infringement.
Product Quality Certificate
The product meets the indicator requirements of the manual at the time of delivery. Calibration and measurement are completed by
the measuring organization with qualifications specified by the state, and relevant data are provided for reference.
Quality/Environment Management
Research, development, manufacturing and testing of the product comply with the requirements of the quality and environmental
management system.
Precautions
"Warning" indicates danger. It reminds the user to pay attention to a certain operation process, operation method or similar situations.
Noncompliance with the rules or improper operation may result in personal injuries. You must fully understand the warning and all the
conditions in it shall be met before the next step
"Attention" indicates important prompts and no danger. It reminds the user to pay attention to a certain operation process, operation
method or similar situations. Noncompliance with the rules or improper operation may result in damage to the instrument or loss of
important data. You must fully understand the caution and all the conditions in it shall be met before the next step.

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Contacts
Service Tel:
886. 909 602 109
Website:
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Email:
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Address:
No. 367 Fuxing N Road, Taipei 105，Taiwan (R.O.C.)

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Content
1. Brief Introduction................................................................................................................................................11
2. Safety Instruction...............................................................................................................................................12
2.1. Device safety............................................................................................................................................. 12
2.2. Precautions on personal safety.............................................................................................................. 12
3. Overview............................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.1. Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................14
3.1.1. Adjust Zone........................................................................................................................................15
3.1.2. Utility Zone......................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1.3. Response Zone.................................................................................................................................16
3.1.4. Trace/Chan Zone..............................................................................................................................17
3.1.5. Stimulate Zone.................................................................................................................................. 18
3.1.6. Mkr/Analysis Zone............................................................................................................................ 19
3.1.7. Entry Zone..........................................................................................................................................19
3.1.8. Soft-keys............................................................................................................................................ 21
3.1.9. USB Interface.................................................................................................................................... 21
3.1.10. Display Screen.................................................................................................................................. 22
3.1.11. 【On/Standby】Key and Indicator Light.......................................................................................22
3.1.12. Measure Ports................................................................................................................................... 23
3.2. Rear Panel Tour.........................................................................................................................................23
3.2.1. 10MHz Reference Connector.........................................................................................................24
3.2.2. GP-IB Connector...............................................................................................................................24
3.2.3. VGA Output Connector....................................................................................................................24
3.2.4. LAN Connector..................................................................................................................................25
3.2.5. USB Connector................................................................................................................................. 25
3.2.6. External Trigger Input Connector...................................................................................................25
3.2.7. External Trigger Output Connector................................................................................................26
3.2.8. Power Socket and Power Switch...................................................................................................26
3.3. Display Screen / User Interface..............................................................................................................26
3.3.1. Front Panel Interface........................................................................................................................26
3.3.2. Mouse Interface................................................................................................................................ 27
3.4. Traces, Channels and Windows.............................................................................................................28
3.4.1. Traces................................................................................................................................................. 28

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3.4.2. Channels............................................................................................................................................ 28
3.4.3. Window...............................................................................................................................................29
4. Measurement Setting....................................................................................................................................... 31
4.1. Resetting Analyzer.................................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.1. Reset state.........................................................................................................................................31
4.1.2. User reset state.................................................................................................................................34
4.1.3. Reset Analyzer.................................................................................................................................. 35
4.2. Selecting Measure Parameter................................................................................................................ 35
4.2.1. S parameter....................................................................................................................................... 35
4.2.2. Arbitrary ratio Measure.................................................................................................................... 36
4.2.3. Non-ratio power Measure................................................................................................................37
4.2.4. Changing Measure Type of Trace..................................................................................................38
4.3. Setting Frequency Range........................................................................................................................41
4.3.1. Setting Frequency Range............................................................................................................... 41
4.4. Setting Signal Power Level..................................................................................................................... 42
4.4.1. Setting Power Level......................................................................................................................... 42
4.4.2. Turning Port Power Off.................................................................................................................... 43
4.5. Sweep Setup..............................................................................................................................................44
4.5.1. Sweep type........................................................................................................................................ 44
4.5.2. Setting of Sweep Type.....................................................................................................................44
4.5.3. Sweep Time....................................................................................................................................... 51
4.6. Selecting Triggering Mode.......................................................................................................................53
4.6.1. Simple Trigger Settings....................................................................................................................53
4.6.2. Detailed Trigger Settings................................................................................................................. 53
4.7. Selecting Data Format and Scale.......................................................................................................... 57
4.7.1. Data Format.......................................................................................................................................57
4.7.2. Setting of Data Format.....................................................................................................................59
4.7.3. Scale................................................................................................................................................... 60
4.8. Observing Multi-Trace and Enabling Multichannel..............................................................................61
4.8.1. Measure Settings for Pre-Configuration....................................................................................... 61
4.8.2. Window Arrangement.......................................................................................................................63
4.8.3. Moving Traces................................................................................................................................... 64
4.9. Setting Analyzer Display.......................................................................................................................... 64
4.9.1. Status Bar.......................................................................................................................................... 64

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4.9.2. Tool Bar.............................................................................................................................................. 65
4.9.3. Tables..................................................................................................................................................67
4.9.4. Measure Display............................................................................................................................... 69
4.9.5. Triggering of Data Trace and Memory Trace Display.................................................................71
4.9.6. Title Bar.............................................................................................................................................. 72
4.9.7. User Configuration Display............................................................................................................. 73
5. Calibration...........................................................................................................................................................74
5.1. Selecting Calibration Type.......................................................................................................................74
5.1.1. Open Response................................................................................................................................ 74
5.1.2. Short Response................................................................................................................................ 74
5.1.3. Through Response...........................................................................................................................74
5.1.4. Through Response and Isolation...................................................................................................74
5.1.5. Enhanced Response Calibration................................................................................................... 75
5.1.6. 1- Port (Reflection)........................................................................................................................... 75
5.1.7. Quick SOLT........................................................................................................................................75
5.1.8. Full Dual-port SOLT..........................................................................................................................76
5.1.9. Full Dual-port TRL............................................................................................................................ 76
5.2. Calibration Setup.......................................................................................................................................77
5.2.1. Starting Calibration...........................................................................................................................77
5.2.2. Calibration User Configuration....................................................................................................... 80
6. Data Analysis..................................................................................................................................................... 81
6.1. Marker......................................................................................................................................................... 81
6.1.2. Moving the marker............................................................................................................................83
6.1.3. Marker Search...................................................................................................................................84
6.1.4. Marker Function................................................................................................................................ 86
6.1.5. Advanced Marker Option Setting...................................................................................................87
6.1.6. Marker Table...................................................................................................................................... 89
6.2. Trace Math and Statistics........................................................................................................................ 90
6.2.1. Trace Math......................................................................................................................................... 90
6.2.2. Trace Statistics..................................................................................................................................92
6.3. Limit Test.....................................................................................................................................................93
6.3.1. Creating and Editing Limit Line...................................................................................................... 93
6.3.2. Setting Limit Test...............................................................................................................................95
6.4. Bandwidth Test.......................................................................................................................................... 97

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6.4.1. Open and set bandwidth test..........................................................................................................97
6.4.2. Display bandwidth test result..........................................................................................................98
6.4.3. Close bandwidth test........................................................................................................................98
6.5. Bandwidth Searching................................................................................................................................99
6.5.1. Open and close bandwidth searching...........................................................................................99
6.5.2. Display bandwidth searching result...............................................................................................99
6.5.3. Filter test.......................................................................................................................................... 100
6.6. Ripple Test................................................................................................................................................101
6.6.1. Create and edit ripple limit line.....................................................................................................102
6.6.2. Set ripple test.................................................................................................................................. 103
6.6.3. Display ripple test result................................................................................................................ 104
6.7. Fixture Simulator.....................................................................................................................................105
6.7.1. Reference impedance conversion of port.................................................................................. 105
6.7.2. Network De-embedding.................................................................................................................106
6.7.3. Matching circuit embedding..........................................................................................................107
6.8. Parameter Transformation.....................................................................................................................110
6.8.1. Parameter transformation..............................................................................................................110
6.8.2. Function type of parameter transformation................................................................................ 110
6.9. Setting Time Domain Transformation Measure..................................................................................111
6.9.1. By mouse or touch screen.............................................................................................................111
6.9.2. By front panel keys—Time Domain Transform Dialog Box..................................................... 112
7. Data Output...................................................................................................................................................... 114
7.1. Saving and Calling back Files...............................................................................................................114
7.1.1. Saving File....................................................................................................................................... 114
7.1.2. Calling back file............................................................................................................................... 115
7.1.3. Data File........................................................................................................................................... 116
7.2. Printing Measure Display.......................................................................................................................119
7.2.1. Setting Print Content...................................................................................................................... 119
7.2.2. Printing Measure Display.............................................................................................................. 121
7.2.3. Printing to File................................................................................................................................. 121
8. Time Domain Measure...................................................................................................................................123
8.1. Principle for Time Domain Measure.................................................................................................... 123
8.2. Resolution and Range of Time Domain Measure............................................................................. 124
8.2.1. Response Resolution.....................................................................................................................124

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8.2.2. Display Resolution..........................................................................................................................125
8.2.3. Measure Range.............................................................................................................................. 126
8.3. Window Filtering......................................................................................................................................127
8.3.1. Advantages of Window Filtering.................................................................................................. 127
8.3.2. Setting Window Value Correctly...................................................................................................128
8.4. Time Domain Gate Filtering.................................................................................................................. 129
8.4.1. How to Use Gate Function............................................................................................................129
8.4.2. Gate Settings...................................................................................................................................129
8.4.3. Gate Form........................................................................................................................................130
8.5. Time Domain Measure Data................................................................................................................. 131
8.5.1. Screening.........................................................................................................................................131
8.5.2. Reflection Measure in Band Pass Mode.................................................................................... 132
8.5.3. Transmission Measure in Band Pass Mode.............................................................................. 133
8.5.4. Fault Location by the Use of Low Pass Mode...........................................................................134
8.5.5. Reflection Measure in Low Pass Mode...................................................................................... 134
8.5.6. Transmission Measure in Low Pass Mode................................................................................ 135
8.6. Band Pass and Low Pass Time Domain Modes............................................................................... 135
8.6.1. Modes Comparison........................................................................................................................135
8.6.2. Mode Selection............................................................................................................................... 136
8.6.3. Frequency Span and Number of Points..................................................................................... 136
8.6.4. Impulse Response and Step Response.....................................................................................136
8.6.5. Useful Data Format........................................................................................................................137
8.7. Setting Time Domain Transformation Measure (Optional).............................................................. 137
8.7.2. By front panel keys—Time Domain Transform Dialog Box.....................................................139