<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 3.2//EN"><HTML><HEAD><META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><META NAME="Generator" CONTENT="MS Exchange Server version 6.5.7232.46"><TITLE>PNA SMC LO source power cal question</TITLE></HEAD><BODY><!-- Converted from text/rtf format --><P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Hello fellow VRF'ers</FONT><BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.<BR><BR>Can it be done this way, and if so how?</FONT><BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Thanks,</FONT><BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Steve Estrin</FONT><BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Sr Test Engineer</FONT><BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">M/A-COM San Jose</FONT><BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?<BR></FONT></P><BR>---<BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: rsb@soco.agilent.com<BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body.<BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to<BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/".</BODY></HTML>
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 3.2//EN"><HTML><HEAD><META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><META NAME="Generator" CONTENT="MS Exchange Server version 6.5.7232.46"><TITLE>PNA SMC LO source power cal question</TITLE></HEAD><BODY><!-- Converted from text/rtf format --><P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Hello fellow VRF'ers</FONT><BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.<BR><BR>Can it be done this way, and if so how?</FONT><BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Thanks,</FONT><BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Steve Estrin</FONT><BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Sr Test Engineer</FONT><BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">M/A-COM San Jose</FONT><BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?<BR></FONT></P><BR>---<BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: rsb@soco.agilent.com<BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body.<BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to<BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/".</BODY></HTML>
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"><HTML><HEAD><TITLE>PNA SMC LO source power cal question</TITLE><META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2802" name=GENERATOR></HEAD><BODY><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006>>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?</SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>It would be strange, if it were true, but:</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example: </FONT><P><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html</FONT></U></FONT></A></P><P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): <A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/</A> for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:</FONT></SPAN></P><P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html</A> such as:</FONT></SPAN></P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Basic Instrument Control</FONT></A> </B> This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter. <BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Reading and Charting Trace Data</FONT></A> </B> This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data. <BR><BR></LI></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Saving and Recalling Cal Sets</FONT></A> </B> This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.<BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Determining End of Averaging</FONT></A> </B> This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging. <BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Using Events with PNA</FONT></A> </B> This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included. <BR></LI></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Finally, try the new agilent forum <A href="http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum">www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum</A> to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best regards, Joel</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><BR><DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><HR tabIndex=-1><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV><DIV></DIV><!-- Converted from text/rtf format --><P><FONT face="Times New Roman">Hello fellow VRF'ers</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.<BR><BR>Can it be done this way, and if so how?</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Thanks,</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Steve Estrin</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Sr Test Engineer</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">M/A-COM San Jose</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?<BR></FONT></P><BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: joel_dunsmore@agilent.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>---<BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: rsb@soco.agilent.com<BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body.<BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to<BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/".</BODY></HTML>
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"><HTML><HEAD><TITLE>PNA SMC LO source power cal question</TITLE><META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2802" name=GENERATOR></HEAD><BODY><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006>>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?</SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>It would be strange, if it were true, but:</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example: </FONT><P><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html</FONT></U></FONT></A></P><P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): <A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/</A> for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:</FONT></SPAN></P><P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html</A> such as:</FONT></SPAN></P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Basic Instrument Control</FONT></A> </B> This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter. <BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Reading and Charting Trace Data</FONT></A> </B> This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data. <BR><BR></LI></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Saving and Recalling Cal Sets</FONT></A> </B> This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.<BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Determining End of Averaging</FONT></A> </B> This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging. <BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Using Events with PNA</FONT></A> </B> This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included. <BR></LI></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Finally, try the new agilent forum <A href="http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum">www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum</A> to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best regards, Joel</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><BR><DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><HR tabIndex=-1><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV><DIV></DIV><!-- Converted from text/rtf format --><P><FONT face="Times New Roman">Hello fellow VRF'ers</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.<BR><BR>Can it be done this way, and if so how?</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Thanks,</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Steve Estrin</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Sr Test Engineer</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">M/A-COM San Jose</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?<BR></FONT></P><BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: joel_dunsmore@agilent.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>---<BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: rsb@soco.agilent.com<BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body.<BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to<BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/".</BODY></HTML>
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"><HTML><HEAD><TITLE>PNA SMC LO source power cal question</TITLE><META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2883" name=GENERATOR></HEAD><BODY><DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=307253220-05052006>I should know better than to make blanket statements like that, but in my defense none of the PNA's we have in house have the version of the help file that has VEE examples, and that is what I was basing my statement on. My apologies to Dr. Joel and Dara, who along with many others at Agilent have been most helpful to me. </SPAN></FONT></DIV><BR><DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><HR tabIndex=-1><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 11:19 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV><DIV></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006>>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?</SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>It would be strange, if it were true, but:</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example: </FONT><P><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html</FONT></U></FONT></A></P><P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): <A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/</A> for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:</FONT></SPAN></P><P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html</A> such as:</FONT></SPAN></P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Basic Instrument Control</FONT></A> </B> This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter. <BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Reading and Charting Trace Data</FONT></A> </B> This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data. <BR><BR></LI></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Saving and Recalling Cal Sets</FONT></A> </B> This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.<BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Determining End of Averaging</FONT></A> </B> This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging. <BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Using Events with PNA</FONT></A> </B> This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included. <BR></LI></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Finally, try the new agilent forum <A href="http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum">www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum</A> to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best regards, Joel</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><BR><DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><HR tabIndex=-1><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV><DIV></DIV><!-- Converted from text/rtf format --><P><FONT face="Times New Roman">Hello fellow VRF'ers</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.<BR><BR>Can it be done this way, and if so how?</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Thanks,</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Steve Estrin</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Sr Test Engineer</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">M/A-COM San Jose</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?<BR></FONT></P><BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: joel_dunsmore@agilent.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>---<BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: rsb@soco.agilent.com<BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body.<BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to<BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/".</BODY></HTML>
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"><HTML><HEAD><TITLE>PNA SMC LO source power cal question</TITLE><META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2883" name=GENERATOR></HEAD><BODY><DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=307253220-05052006>I should know better than to make blanket statements like that, but in my defense none of the PNA's we have in house have the version of the help file that has VEE examples, and that is what I was basing my statement on. My apologies to Dr. Joel and Dara, who along with many others at Agilent have been most helpful to me. </SPAN></FONT></DIV><BR><DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><HR tabIndex=-1><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 11:19 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV><DIV></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006>>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?</SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>It would be strange, if it were true, but:</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example: </FONT><P><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html</FONT></U></FONT></A></P><P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): <A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/</A> for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:</FONT></SPAN></P><P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html</A> such as:</FONT></SPAN></P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Basic Instrument Control</FONT></A> </B> This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter. <BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Reading and Charting Trace Data</FONT></A> </B> This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data. <BR><BR></LI></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Saving and Recalling Cal Sets</FONT></A> </B> This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.<BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Determining End of Averaging</FONT></A> </B> This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging. <BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Using Events with PNA</FONT></A> </B> This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included. <BR></LI></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Finally, try the new agilent forum <A href="http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum">www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum</A> to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best regards, Joel</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><BR><DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><HR tabIndex=-1><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV><DIV></DIV><!-- Converted from text/rtf format --><P><FONT face="Times New Roman">Hello fellow VRF'ers</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.<BR><BR>Can it be done this way, and if so how?</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Thanks,</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Steve Estrin</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Sr Test Engineer</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">M/A-COM San Jose</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?<BR></FONT></P><BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: joel_dunsmore@agilent.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>---<BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: rsb@soco.agilent.com<BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body.<BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to<BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/".</BODY></HTML>
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"><HTML><HEAD><TITLE>PNA SMC LO source power cal question</TITLE><META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2883" name=GENERATOR></HEAD><BODY><DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=307253220-05052006>I should know better than to make blanket statements like that, but in my defense none of the PNA's we have in house have the version of the help file that has VEE examples, and that is what I was basing my statement on. My apologies to Dr. Joel and Dara, who along with many others at Agilent have been most helpful to me. </SPAN></FONT></DIV><BR><DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><HR tabIndex=-1><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 11:19 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV><DIV></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006>>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?</SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>It would be strange, if it were true, but:</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example: </FONT><P><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html</FONT></U></FONT></A></P><P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): <A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/</A> for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:</FONT></SPAN></P><P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html</A> such as:</FONT></SPAN></P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Basic Instrument Control</FONT></A> </B> This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter. <BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Reading and Charting Trace Data</FONT></A> </B> This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data. <BR><BR></LI></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Saving and Recalling Cal Sets</FONT></A> </B> This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.<BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Determining End of Averaging</FONT></A> </B> This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging. <BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Using Events with PNA</FONT></A> </B> This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included. <BR></LI></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Finally, try the new agilent forum <A href="http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum">www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum</A> to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best regards, Joel</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><BR><DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><HR tabIndex=-1><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV><DIV></DIV><!-- Converted from text/rtf format --><P><FONT face="Times New Roman">Hello fellow VRF'ers</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.<BR><BR>Can it be done this way, and if so how?</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Thanks,</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Steve Estrin</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Sr Test Engineer</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">M/A-COM San Jose</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?<BR></FONT></P><BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: joel_dunsmore@agilent.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>---<BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: rsb@soco.agilent.com<BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body.<BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to<BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/".</BODY></HTML>
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"><HTML><HEAD><TITLE>PNA SMC LO source power cal question</TITLE><META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2883" name=GENERATOR></HEAD><BODY><DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=307253220-05052006>I should know better than to make blanket statements like that, but in my defense none of the PNA's we have in house have the version of the help file that has VEE examples, and that is what I was basing my statement on. My apologies to Dr. Joel and Dara, who along with many others at Agilent have been most helpful to me. </SPAN></FONT></DIV><BR><DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><HR tabIndex=-1><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 11:19 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV><DIV></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006>>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?</SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>It would be strange, if it were true, but:</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example: </FONT><P><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html</FONT></U></FONT></A></P><P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): <A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/</A> for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:</FONT></SPAN></P><P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html</A> such as:</FONT></SPAN></P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Basic Instrument Control</FONT></A> </B> This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter. <BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Reading and Charting Trace Data</FONT></A> </B> This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data. <BR><BR></LI></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Saving and Recalling Cal Sets</FONT></A> </B> This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.<BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Determining End of Averaging</FONT></A> </B> This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging. <BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Using Events with PNA</FONT></A> </B> This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included. <BR></LI></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Finally, try the new agilent forum <A href="http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum">www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum</A> to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best regards, Joel</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><BR><DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><HR tabIndex=-1><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV><DIV></DIV><!-- Converted from text/rtf format --><P><FONT face="Times New Roman">Hello fellow VRF'ers</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.<BR><BR>Can it be done this way, and if so how?</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Thanks,</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Steve Estrin</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Sr Test Engineer</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">M/A-COM San Jose</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?<BR></FONT></P><BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: joel_dunsmore@agilent.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>---<BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: rsb@soco.agilent.com<BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body.<BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to<BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/".</BODY></HTML>
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"><HTML><HEAD><TITLE>PNA SMC LO source power cal question</TITLE><META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2802" name=GENERATOR></HEAD><BODY><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=533201422-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>No need to apologize, but really, you'll be better off keeping your firmware up to date. But hold off a little, we're coming out with a new rev in about 2 weeks (first release candidate came out today), that has a cool new feature: equation editor; and several bug fixes.</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=533201422-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=533201422-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Joel</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR><DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><HR tabIndex=-1><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 1:40 PM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV><DIV></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=307253220-05052006>I should know better than to make blanket statements like that, but in my defense none of the PNA's we have in house have the version of the help file that has VEE examples, and that is what I was basing my statement on. My apologies to Dr. Joel and Dara, who along with many others at Agilent have been most helpful to me. </SPAN></FONT></DIV><BR><DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><HR tabIndex=-1><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 11:19 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV><DIV></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006>>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?</SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>It would be strange, if it were true, but:</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example: </FONT><P><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html</FONT></U></FONT></A></P><P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): <A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/</A> for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:</FONT></SPAN></P><P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html</A> such as:</FONT></SPAN></P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Basic Instrument Control</FONT></A> </B> This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter. <BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Reading and Charting Trace Data</FONT></A> </B> This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data. <BR><BR></LI></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Saving and Recalling Cal Sets</FONT></A> </B> This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.<BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Determining End of Averaging</FONT></A> </B> This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging. <BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Using Events with PNA</FONT></A> </B> This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included. <BR></LI></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Finally, try the new agilent forum <A href="http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum">www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum</A> to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best regards, Joel</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><BR><DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><HR tabIndex=-1><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV><DIV></DIV><!-- Converted from text/rtf format --><P><FONT face="Times New Roman">Hello fellow VRF'ers</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.<BR><BR>Can it be done this way, and if so how?</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Thanks,</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Steve Estrin</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Sr Test Engineer</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">M/A-COM San Jose</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?<BR></FONT></P><BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: joel_dunsmore@agilent.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: joel_dunsmore@agilent.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>---<BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: rsb@soco.agilent.com<BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body.<BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to<BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/".</BODY></HTML>
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"><HTML><HEAD><TITLE>PNA SMC LO source power cal question</TITLE><META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2802" name=GENERATOR></HEAD><BODY><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=533201422-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>No need to apologize, but really, you'll be better off keeping your firmware up to date. But hold off a little, we're coming out with a new rev in about 2 weeks (first release candidate came out today), that has a cool new feature: equation editor; and several bug fixes.</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=533201422-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=533201422-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Joel</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR><DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><HR tabIndex=-1><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 1:40 PM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV><DIV></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=307253220-05052006>I should know better than to make blanket statements like that, but in my defense none of the PNA's we have in house have the version of the help file that has VEE examples, and that is what I was basing my statement on. My apologies to Dr. Joel and Dara, who along with many others at Agilent have been most helpful to me. </SPAN></FONT></DIV><BR><DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><HR tabIndex=-1><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 11:19 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV><DIV></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006>>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?</SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>It would be strange, if it were true, but:</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example: </FONT><P><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html</FONT></U></FONT></A></P><P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): <A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/</A> for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:</FONT></SPAN></P><P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html</A> such as:</FONT></SPAN></P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Basic Instrument Control</FONT></A> </B> This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter. <BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Reading and Charting Trace Data</FONT></A> </B> This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data. <BR><BR></LI></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Saving and Recalling Cal Sets</FONT></A> </B> This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.<BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Determining End of Averaging</FONT></A> </B> This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging. <BR><BR><LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Using Events with PNA</FONT></A> </B> This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included. <BR></LI></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Finally, try the new agilent forum <A href="http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum">www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum</A> to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best regards, Joel</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><BR><DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><HR tabIndex=-1><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV><DIV></DIV><!-- Converted from text/rtf format --><P><FONT face="Times New Roman">Hello fellow VRF'ers</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.<BR><BR>Can it be done this way, and if so how?</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Thanks,</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Steve Estrin</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Sr Test Engineer</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">M/A-COM San Jose</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?<BR></FONT></P><BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: joel_dunsmore@agilent.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: joel_dunsmore@agilent.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>---<BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: rsb@soco.agilent.com<BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body.<BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to<BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/".</BODY></HTML>
Hello fellow VRF'ers I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how? Thanks, Steve Estrin Sr Test Engineer M/A-COM San Jose Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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Hello fellow VRF'ers I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how? Thanks, Steve Estrin Sr Test Engineer M/A-COM San Jose Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles? It would be strange, if it were true, but: Â Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx; Â Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example:Â
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html
And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/Â for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html such as:
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"Basic Instrument Control  This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"Reading and Charting Trace Data  This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data.
 HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"Saving and Recalling Cal Sets  This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"Determining End of Averaging  This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"Using Events with PNA Â This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included.
Finally, try the new agilent forum HYPERLINK "http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum"www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.  Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"  Best regards, Joel   Â
 _____ Â
From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM To: VRF Subject: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
Hello fellow VRF'ers I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how? Thanks, Steve Estrin Sr Test Engineer M/A-COM San Jose Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles? It would be strange, if it were true, but: Â Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx; Â Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example:Â
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html
And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/Â for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html such as:
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"Basic Instrument Control  This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"Reading and Charting Trace Data  This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data.
 HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"Saving and Recalling Cal Sets  This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"Determining End of Averaging  This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"Using Events with PNA Â This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included.
Finally, try the new agilent forum HYPERLINK "http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum"www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.  Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"  Best regards, Joel   Â
 _____ Â
From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM To: VRF Subject: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
Hello fellow VRF'ers I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how? Thanks, Steve Estrin Sr Test Engineer M/A-COM San Jose Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"><HTML><HEAD><META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"><TITLE>PNA SMC LO source power cal question</TITLE><META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2802" name=GENERATOR></HEAD><BODY><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Guys,</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006> <FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>What about example programs in VBA for Excel. I do most of my programming that way. Previously I would install the IntuiLink toolbar and set up an automation server object to interface with my analyzers. This has worked well for the 8753s and E5071s. I have a basic program that gets the PNAs *IDN string through VBA. However, I have been looking for some other more elaborate examples, such as measuring CH1 parameter data or something of that nature. Thanks. </FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Brian Bauer</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Test Engineer</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 2:19 PM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006>>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?</SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>It would be strange, if it were true, but:</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example: </FONT> <P><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html</FONT></U></FONT></A></P> <P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): <A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/</A> for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:</FONT></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html</A> such as:</FONT></SPAN></P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Basic Instrument Control</FONT></A> </B> This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter. <BR><BR> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Reading and Charting Trace Data</FONT></A> </B> This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data. <BR><BR></LI></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Saving and Recalling Cal Sets</FONT></A> </B> This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.<BR><BR> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Determining End of Averaging</FONT></A> </B> This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging. <BR><BR> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Using Events with PNA</FONT></A> </B> This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included. <BR></LI></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Finally, try the new agilent forum <A href="http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum">www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum</A> to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best regards, Joel</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><BR> <DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left> <HR tabIndex=-1> <FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV> <DIV></DIV><!-- Converted from text/rtf format --> <P><FONT face="Times New Roman">Hello fellow VRF'ers</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.<BR><BR>Can it be done this way, and if so how?</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Thanks,</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Steve Estrin</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Sr Test Engineer</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">M/A-COM San Jose</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?<BR></FONT></P><BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: joel_dunsmore@agilent.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: brian.bauer@rfsworld.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>---<BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: rsb@soco.agilent.com<BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body.<BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to<BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/".</BODY></HTML>
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"><HTML><HEAD><META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"><TITLE>PNA SMC LO source power cal question</TITLE><META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2802" name=GENERATOR></HEAD><BODY><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Guys,</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006> <FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>What about example programs in VBA for Excel. I do most of my programming that way. Previously I would install the IntuiLink toolbar and set up an automation server object to interface with my analyzers. This has worked well for the 8753s and E5071s. I have a basic program that gets the PNAs *IDN string through VBA. However, I have been looking for some other more elaborate examples, such as measuring CH1 parameter data or something of that nature. Thanks. </FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Brian Bauer</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Test Engineer</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 2:19 PM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006>>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?</SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>It would be strange, if it were true, but:</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example: </FONT> <P><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html</FONT></U></FONT></A></P> <P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): <A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/</A> for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:</FONT></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html</A> such as:</FONT></SPAN></P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Basic Instrument Control</FONT></A> </B> This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter. <BR><BR> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Reading and Charting Trace Data</FONT></A> </B> This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data. <BR><BR></LI></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Saving and Recalling Cal Sets</FONT></A> </B> This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.<BR><BR> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Determining End of Averaging</FONT></A> </B> This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging. <BR><BR> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Using Events with PNA</FONT></A> </B> This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included. <BR></LI></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Finally, try the new agilent forum <A href="http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum">www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum</A> to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best regards, Joel</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><BR> <DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left> <HR tabIndex=-1> <FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV> <DIV></DIV><!-- Converted from text/rtf format --> <P><FONT face="Times New Roman">Hello fellow VRF'ers</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.<BR><BR>Can it be done this way, and if so how?</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Thanks,</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Steve Estrin</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Sr Test Engineer</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">M/A-COM San Jose</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?<BR></FONT></P><BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: joel_dunsmore@agilent.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: brian.bauer@rfsworld.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>---<BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: rsb@soco.agilent.com<BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body.<BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to<BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/".</BODY></HTML>
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"><HTML><HEAD><META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"><TITLE>PNA SMC LO source power cal question</TITLE><META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2802" name=GENERATOR></HEAD><BODY><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Guys,</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006> <FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>What about example programs in VBA for Excel. I do most of my programming that way. Previously I would install the IntuiLink toolbar and set up an automation server object to interface with my analyzers. This has worked well for the 8753s and E5071s. I have a basic program that gets the PNAs *IDN string through VBA. However, I have been looking for some other more elaborate examples, such as measuring CH1 parameter data or something of that nature. Thanks. </FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Brian Bauer</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Test Engineer</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 2:19 PM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006>>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?</SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>It would be strange, if it were true, but:</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example: </FONT> <P><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html</FONT></U></FONT></A></P> <P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): <A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/</A> for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:</FONT></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html</A> such as:</FONT></SPAN></P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Basic Instrument Control</FONT></A> </B> This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter. <BR><BR> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Reading and Charting Trace Data</FONT></A> </B> This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data. <BR><BR></LI></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Saving and Recalling Cal Sets</FONT></A> </B> This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.<BR><BR> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Determining End of Averaging</FONT></A> </B> This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging. <BR><BR> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Using Events with PNA</FONT></A> </B> This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included. <BR></LI></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Finally, try the new agilent forum <A href="http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum">www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum</A> to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best regards, Joel</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><BR> <DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left> <HR tabIndex=-1> <FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV> <DIV></DIV><!-- Converted from text/rtf format --> <P><FONT face="Times New Roman">Hello fellow VRF'ers</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.<BR><BR>Can it be done this way, and if so how?</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Thanks,</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Steve Estrin</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Sr Test Engineer</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">M/A-COM San Jose</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?<BR></FONT></P><BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: joel_dunsmore@agilent.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: brian.bauer@rfsworld.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>---<BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: rsb@soco.agilent.com<BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body.<BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to<BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/".</BODY></HTML>
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"><HTML><HEAD><META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"><TITLE>PNA SMC LO source power cal question</TITLE><META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2802" name=GENERATOR></HEAD><BODY><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Guys,</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006> <FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>What about example programs in VBA for Excel. I do most of my programming that way. Previously I would install the IntuiLink toolbar and set up an automation server object to interface with my analyzers. This has worked well for the 8753s and E5071s. I have a basic program that gets the PNAs *IDN string through VBA. However, I have been looking for some other more elaborate examples, such as measuring CH1 parameter data or something of that nature. Thanks. </FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Brian Bauer</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Test Engineer</FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN class=275275618-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 2:19 PM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006>>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?</SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>It would be strange, if it were true, but:</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example: </FONT> <P><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial size=2>http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html</FONT></U></FONT></A></P> <P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): <A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/</A> for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:</FONT></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html">http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html</A> such as:</FONT></SPAN></P><SPAN class=922540418-05052006> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Basic Instrument Control</FONT></A> </B> This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter. <BR><BR> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Reading and Charting Trace Data</FONT></A> </B> This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data. <BR><BR></LI></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Saving and Recalling Cal Sets</FONT></A> </B> This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.<BR><BR> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Determining End of Averaging</FONT></A> </B> This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging. <BR><BR> <LI><B><A href="http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"><FONT color=#0085d5>Using Events with PNA</FONT></A> </B> This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included. <BR></LI></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Finally, try the new agilent forum <A href="http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum">www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum</A> to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best regards, Joel</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=922540418-05052006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><BR> <DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left> <HR tabIndex=-1> <FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM<BR><B>To:</B> VRF<BR><B>Subject:</B> [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question<BR></FONT><BR></DIV> <DIV></DIV><!-- Converted from text/rtf format --> <P><FONT face="Times New Roman">Hello fellow VRF'ers</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.<BR><BR>Can it be done this way, and if so how?</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Thanks,</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Steve Estrin</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Sr Test Engineer</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">M/A-COM San Jose</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman">Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as<U><B> the</B></U><B></B> test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?<BR></FONT></P><BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: joel_dunsmore@agilent.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". <BR>--- <BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: brian.bauer@rfsworld.com <BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body. <BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to <BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com". <BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/". </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>---<BR>You are currently subscribed to vrf as: rsb@soco.agilent.com<BR>To subscribe please send an email to: "vrf-request@lists.it.agilent.com" with the word subscribe in the message body.<BR>To unsubscribe send a blank email to "leave-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>To send messages to this mailing list, email "vrf@agilent.com". <BR>If you need help with the mailing list send a message to<BR>"owner-vrf@it.lists.it.agilent.com".<BR>Search the "unofficial vrf archive" at "www.oswegosw.com/vrf_archive/".</BODY></HTML>
Guys, Â Â Â What about example programs in VBA for Excel. I do most of my programming that way. Previously I would install the IntuiLink toolbar and set up an automation server object to interface with my analyzers. This has worked well for the 8753s and E5071s. I have a basic program that gets the PNAs *IDN string through VBA. However, I have been looking for some other more elaborate examples, such as measuring CH1 parameter data or something of that nature. Thanks. Â Brian Bauer Test Engineer Â
-----Original Message----- From: DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 2:19 PM To: VRF Subject: RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles? It would be strange, if it were true, but: Â Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx; Â Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example:Â
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html
And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/Â for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html such as:
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"Basic Instrument Control  This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"Reading and Charting Trace Data  This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data.
 HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"Saving and Recalling Cal Sets  This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"Determining End of Averaging  This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"Using Events with PNA Â This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included.
Finally, try the new agilent forum HYPERLINK "http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum"www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.  Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"  Best regards, Joel   Â
 _____ Â
From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM To: VRF Subject: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
Hello fellow VRF'ers I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how? Thanks, Steve Estrin Sr Test Engineer M/A-COM San Jose Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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Guys, Â Â Â What about example programs in VBA for Excel. I do most of my programming that way. Previously I would install the IntuiLink toolbar and set up an automation server object to interface with my analyzers. This has worked well for the 8753s and E5071s. I have a basic program that gets the PNAs *IDN string through VBA. However, I have been looking for some other more elaborate examples, such as measuring CH1 parameter data or something of that nature. Thanks. Â Brian Bauer Test Engineer Â
-----Original Message----- From: DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 2:19 PM To: VRF Subject: RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles? It would be strange, if it were true, but: Â Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx; Â Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example:Â
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html
And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/Â for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html such as:
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"Basic Instrument Control  This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"Reading and Charting Trace Data  This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data.
 HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"Saving and Recalling Cal Sets  This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"Determining End of Averaging  This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"Using Events with PNA Â This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included.
Finally, try the new agilent forum HYPERLINK "http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum"www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.  Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"  Best regards, Joel   Â
 _____ Â
From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM To: VRF Subject: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
Hello fellow VRF'ers I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how? Thanks, Steve Estrin Sr Test Engineer M/A-COM San Jose Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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I should know better than to make blanket statements like that, but in my defense none of the PNA's we have in house have the version of the help file that has VEE examples, and that is what I was basing my statement on. My apologies to Dr. Joel and Dara, who along with many others at Agilent have been most helpful to me.
 _____ Â
From: DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 11:19 AM To: VRF Subject: RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles? It would be strange, if it were true, but: Â Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx; Â Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example:Â
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html
And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/Â for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html such as:
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"Basic Instrument Control  This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"Reading and Charting Trace Data  This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data.
 HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"Saving and Recalling Cal Sets  This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"Determining End of Averaging  This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"Using Events with PNA Â This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included.
Finally, try the new agilent forum HYPERLINK "http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum"www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.  Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"  Best regards, Joel   Â
 _____ Â
From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM To: VRF Subject: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
Hello fellow VRF'ers I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how? Thanks, Steve Estrin Sr Test Engineer M/A-COM San Jose Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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I should know better than to make blanket statements like that, but in my defense none of the PNA's we have in house have the version of the help file that has VEE examples, and that is what I was basing my statement on. My apologies to Dr. Joel and Dara, who along with many others at Agilent have been most helpful to me.
 _____ Â
From: DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 11:19 AM To: VRF Subject: RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles? It would be strange, if it were true, but: Â Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx; Â Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example:Â
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html
And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/Â for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html such as:
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"Basic Instrument Control  This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"Reading and Charting Trace Data  This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data.
 HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"Saving and Recalling Cal Sets  This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"Determining End of Averaging  This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"Using Events with PNA Â This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included.
Finally, try the new agilent forum HYPERLINK "http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum"www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.  Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"  Best regards, Joel   Â
 _____ Â
From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM To: VRF Subject: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
Hello fellow VRF'ers I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how? Thanks, Steve Estrin Sr Test Engineer M/A-COM San Jose Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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No need to apologize, but really, you'll be better off keeping your firmware up to date. But hold off a little, we're coming out with a new rev in about 2 weeks (first release candidate came out today), that has a cool new feature: equation editor; and several bug fixes.  Joel
 _____ Â
From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 1:40 PM To: VRF Subject: RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
I should know better than to make blanket statements like that, but in my defense none of the PNA's we have in house have the version of the help file that has VEE examples, and that is what I was basing my statement on. My apologies to Dr. Joel and Dara, who along with many others at Agilent have been most helpful to me.
 _____ Â
From: DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 11:19 AM To: VRF Subject: RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles? It would be strange, if it were true, but: Â Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx; Â Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example:Â
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html
And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/Â for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html such as:
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"Basic Instrument Control  This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"Reading and Charting Trace Data  This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data.
 HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"Saving and Recalling Cal Sets  This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"Determining End of Averaging  This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"Using Events with PNA Â This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included.
Finally, try the new agilent forum HYPERLINK "http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum"www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.  Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"  Best regards, Joel   Â
 _____ Â
From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM To: VRF Subject: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
Hello fellow VRF'ers I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how? Thanks, Steve Estrin Sr Test Engineer M/A-COM San Jose Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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No need to apologize, but really, you'll be better off keeping your firmware up to date. But hold off a little, we're coming out with a new rev in about 2 weeks (first release candidate came out today), that has a cool new feature: equation editor; and several bug fixes.  Joel
 _____ Â
From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 1:40 PM To: VRF Subject: RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
I should know better than to make blanket statements like that, but in my defense none of the PNA's we have in house have the version of the help file that has VEE examples, and that is what I was basing my statement on. My apologies to Dr. Joel and Dara, who along with many others at Agilent have been most helpful to me.
 _____ Â
From: DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 11:19 AM To: VRF Subject: RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles? It would be strange, if it were true, but: Â Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx; Â Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example:Â
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html
And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/Â for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html such as:
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"Basic Instrument Control  This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"Reading and Charting Trace Data  This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data.
 HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"Saving and Recalling Cal Sets  This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"Determining End of Averaging  This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"Using Events with PNA Â This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included.
Finally, try the new agilent forum HYPERLINK "http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum"www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.  Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"  Best regards, Joel   Â
 _____ Â
From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM To: VRF Subject: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
Hello fellow VRF'ers I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how? Thanks, Steve Estrin Sr Test Engineer M/A-COM San Jose Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how?
Thanks,
Steve Estrin
Sr Test Engineer
M/A-COM San Jose
Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how?
Thanks,
Steve Estrin
Sr Test Engineer
M/A-COM San Jose
Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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It would be strange, if it were true, but:
Â
Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;
Â
Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example:Â
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html
And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/Â for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html such as:
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"Basic Instrument Control  This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"Reading and Charting Trace Data  This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data.
Â
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"Saving and Recalling Cal Sets  This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"Determining End of Averaging  This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"Using Events with PNA Â This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included.
Finally, try the new agilent forum HYPERLINK "http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum"www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.
Â
Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"
Â
Best regards, Joel
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From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM
To: VRF
Subject: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
Hello fellow VRF'ers
I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how?
Thanks,
Steve Estrin
Sr Test Engineer
M/A-COM San Jose
Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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It would be strange, if it were true, but:
Â
Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;
Â
Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example:Â
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html
And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/Â for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html such as:
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"Basic Instrument Control  This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"Reading and Charting Trace Data  This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data.
Â
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"Saving and Recalling Cal Sets  This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"Determining End of Averaging  This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"Using Events with PNA Â This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included.
Finally, try the new agilent forum HYPERLINK "http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum"www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.
Â
Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"
Â
Best regards, Joel
Â
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 _____ Â
From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM
To: VRF
Subject: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
Hello fellow VRF'ers
I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how?
Thanks,
Steve Estrin
Sr Test Engineer
M/A-COM San Jose
Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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   What about example programs in VBA for Excel. I do most of my programming that way. Previously I would install the IntuiLink toolbar and set up an automation server object to interface with my analyzers. This has worked well for the 8753s and E5071s. I have a basic program that gets the PNAs *IDN string through VBA. However, I have been looking for some other more elaborate examples, such as measuring CH1 parameter data or something of that nature. Thanks.
Â
Brian Bauer
Test Engineer
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-----Original Message-----
From: DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 2:19 PM
To: VRF
Subject: RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
It would be strange, if it were true, but:
Â
Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;
Â
Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example:Â
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html
And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/Â for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html such as:
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"Basic Instrument Control  This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"Reading and Charting Trace Data  This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data.
Â
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"Saving and Recalling Cal Sets  This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"Determining End of Averaging  This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"Using Events with PNA Â This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included.
Finally, try the new agilent forum HYPERLINK "http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum"www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.
Â
Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"
Â
Best regards, Joel
Â
Â
Â
 _____ Â
From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM
To: VRF
Subject: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
Hello fellow VRF'ers
I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how?
Thanks,
Steve Estrin
Sr Test Engineer
M/A-COM San Jose
Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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   What about example programs in VBA for Excel. I do most of my programming that way. Previously I would install the IntuiLink toolbar and set up an automation server object to interface with my analyzers. This has worked well for the 8753s and E5071s. I have a basic program that gets the PNAs *IDN string through VBA. However, I have been looking for some other more elaborate examples, such as measuring CH1 parameter data or something of that nature. Thanks.
Â
Brian Bauer
Test Engineer
Â
-----Original Message-----
From: DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 2:19 PM
To: VRF
Subject: RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
It would be strange, if it were true, but:
Â
Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;
Â
Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example:Â
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html
And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/Â for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html such as:
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"Basic Instrument Control  This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"Reading and Charting Trace Data  This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data.
Â
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"Saving and Recalling Cal Sets  This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"Determining End of Averaging  This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"Using Events with PNA Â This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included.
Finally, try the new agilent forum HYPERLINK "http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum"www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.
Â
Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"
Â
Best regards, Joel
Â
Â
Â
 _____ Â
From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM
To: VRF
Subject: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
Hello fellow VRF'ers
I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how?
Thanks,
Steve Estrin
Sr Test Engineer
M/A-COM San Jose
Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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From: DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 11:19 AM
To: VRF
Subject: RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
It would be strange, if it were true, but:
Â
Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;
Â
Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example:Â
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html
And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/Â for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html such as:
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"Basic Instrument Control  This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"Reading and Charting Trace Data  This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data.
Â
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"Saving and Recalling Cal Sets  This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"Determining End of Averaging  This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"Using Events with PNA Â This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included.
Finally, try the new agilent forum HYPERLINK "http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum"www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.
Â
Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"
Â
Best regards, Joel
Â
Â
Â
 _____ Â
From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM
To: VRF
Subject: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
Hello fellow VRF'ers
I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how?
Thanks,
Steve Estrin
Sr Test Engineer
M/A-COM San Jose
Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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From: DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 11:19 AM
To: VRF
Subject: RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
It would be strange, if it were true, but:
Â
Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;
Â
Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example:Â
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html
And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/Â for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html such as:
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"Basic Instrument Control  This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"Reading and Charting Trace Data  This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data.
Â
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"Saving and Recalling Cal Sets  This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"Determining End of Averaging  This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"Using Events with PNA Â This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included.
Finally, try the new agilent forum HYPERLINK "http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum"www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.
Â
Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"
Â
Best regards, Joel
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From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM
To: VRF
Subject: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
Hello fellow VRF'ers
I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how?
Thanks,
Steve Estrin
Sr Test Engineer
M/A-COM San Jose
Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 1:40 PM
To: VRF
Subject: RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
I should know better than to make blanket statements like that, but in my defense none of the PNA's we have in house have the version of the help file that has VEE examples, and that is what I was basing my statement on. My apologies to Dr. Joel and Dara, who along with many others at Agilent have been most helpful to me.
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From: DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 11:19 AM
To: VRF
Subject: RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
It would be strange, if it were true, but:
Â
Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;
Â
Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example:Â
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html
And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/Â for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html such as:
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"Basic Instrument Control  This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"Reading and Charting Trace Data  This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data.
Â
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"Saving and Recalling Cal Sets  This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"Determining End of Averaging  This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"Using Events with PNA Â This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included.
Finally, try the new agilent forum HYPERLINK "http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum"www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.
Â
Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"
Â
Best regards, Joel
Â
Â
Â
 _____ Â
From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM
To: VRF
Subject: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
Hello fellow VRF'ers
I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how?
Thanks,
Steve Estrin
Sr Test Engineer
M/A-COM San Jose
Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 1:40 PM
To: VRF
Subject: RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
I should know better than to make blanket statements like that, but in my defense none of the PNA's we have in house have the version of the help file that has VEE examples, and that is what I was basing my statement on. My apologies to Dr. Joel and Dara, who along with many others at Agilent have been most helpful to me.
 _____ Â
From: DUNSMORE,JOEL (A-Sonoma,ex1) [mailto:joel_dunsmore@agilent.com]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 11:19 AM
To: VRF
Subject: RE: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
>>Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
It would be strange, if it were true, but:
Â
Look in: C:Program FilesAgilentVEE Pro 7.5examplesInstrumentIOInstrManagerIntegrated for files starting with AG83xxx;
Â
Look in the PNA help file (find it online here) for another example:Â
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/help/index.html
And look at the PNA support page (always a handy reference): http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/Â for the programming examples link where you'll find these handy examples:
http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/vee.html such as:
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/basiccontrol_com_v.zip"Basic Instrument Control  This example shows basic instrument control and is great for those just starting out with PNA control. Windows and traces are controlled, the PNA stimulus settings are changed and all four S paramenters are measured. The user can enter desired marker frequencies which will then be used to read out the current marker amplitude values. With a one line change (documented in the code) this program can be changed from using 2 traces in one window to one trace in two windows. When run, try entering different frequencies into the marker entry area, the click on the Update button. Both forward and reverse measurements can be made. The program assumes the use of a 177MHz bandpass filter.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/chartdata_com_v.zip"Reading and Charting Trace Data  This example demonstrates one method of reading trace data from the PNA. The data read can be from any of the 4 S-parameters. The data type measured can be log, phase, raw, memory, or sdata (real & imag.) If sdata or raw is chosen, the program displays two charts with the upper chart being the real data.
Â
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/calsettest_com_v.zip"Saving and Recalling Cal Sets  This example shows how to properly save and recall cal sets. Improper programming of this can easily result in overwriting an existing cal, which results in invalid measurements. Also shows how to programatically do a full 2-port cal as well as a response cal. User is instructed to make 3 cals, presumably using different external conditions (e.g. use different attenuators.) User can then recall these cals in any order.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/averaging_com_v.zip"Determining End of Averaging  This very simple example shows how to detect the end of averaging.
HYPERLINK "http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/programming/vee/com_events_eos_v.zip"Using Events with PNA Â This simple example shows how to detect the end of sweep using COM Events. This frees up the CPU for other processing while waiting for a sweep to complete. A ReadMe file is included.
Finally, try the new agilent forum HYPERLINK "http://www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum"www.agilent.com/find/agilent_forum to ask specific questions on programming, go to the programming topic.
Â
Now...it may not have what you want, but you can't really say we "...don't provide ANY programming examples"
Â
Best regards, Joel
Â
Â
Â
 _____ Â
From: Estrin, Stephen [mailto:ESTRINS@tycoelectronics.com]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:43 AM
To: VRF
Subject: [vrf] PNA SMC LO source power cal question
Hello fellow VRF'ers
I plan to use the E8362B PNA to make two stage Fixed Output Frequency SMC measurements with the LO1 source slaved to the PNA and for right now the fixed LO2 source not controlled by the PNA. Using VEE I worked thru the VB example 'Create and Cal an SMC Measurement'. But it doesn't address how to make the LO source power calibration. Obviously it can be done manually thru the front panel LO source setup wizard, but I would like to be able to trigger and control it programmatical like the SMC cal.
Can it be done this way, and if so how?
Thanks,
Steve Estrin
Sr Test Engineer
M/A-COM San Jose
Also does anyone else find it strange that Agilent is trying to sell VEE as the test programming solution yet they don't provide any VEE examples for any of the PNA principles?
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