Specifications

Optional electronic calibration (ECal) modules for

easy, accurate calibration

Unlike the traditional mechanical calibration technique, Agilent's ECal modules only require

one set of connections to perform full 2-, 3-, or 4-port calibration. Controlled through the

front panel USB port, and requiring only one set of connections, ECal drastically simplifies

the calibration process for non-technical operators.

An ENA or PNA controls the ECal module to perform the entire calibration, providing:

• faster calibration and reduced complexity

• reduced chance of operator error

• reduced wear on connectors

Sweep and data analysis

Total measurement speed can be divided into several different components such as sweep

speed, display processing, data analysis, and data transfer. In low-volume manufacturing, the

data analysis and display speeds are unimportant. After the measurement, a limit test or a

marker function is typically used. Conversely, in high-volume manufacturing the sweep

speed and data analysis speed are important. In many cases, analysis needs to be done

quickly using internal programming capability or waveform analysis commands, and the ana-

lyzer must send pass/fail results to an automated system. In both cases, the sweep speed

can be maximized using segment sweep. For automation, you can choose from a variety of

Windows-compatible programming environments like VBA, VB or Agilent VEE. In case you

want to transfer all data to an external computer quickly, COM/DCOM provides a seamless

environment between your instruments and external computers.

Communication interfaces

It is becoming more common to have a LAN interface in test and measurement instruments.

A LAN is convenient to send data from your manufacturing line to your office, or to

monitor measurement status, or have a central data server, or use network printers.

For high-volume automation applications, fast communication with an automated handler

system is important. A parts handler interface is commonly used for this purpose. It has a

dedicated pin assignment in the I/O interface so that triggers measurement-end status,

and limit-test results are communicated quickly between the instrument and the automated

handler system.

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