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- | ======Using the Network Analyzer====== | + | ====== Using the Network Analyzer ====== |
~~TechArticle~~ | ~~TechArticle~~ | ||
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===== Introduction ===== | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
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===== Prerequisites ===== | ===== Prerequisites ===== | ||
* A Digilent Test & Measurement Device with Analog Input and Output Channels: | * A Digilent Test & Measurement Device with Analog Input and Output Channels: | ||
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Plug in the Test & Measurement Device, then start WaveForms and make sure the device is connected. | Plug in the Test & Measurement Device, then start WaveForms and make sure the device is connected. | ||
- | If no device is connected to the host computer when WaveForms launches, the **Device Manager** will be launched. Make sure that the device is plugged in and turned on, at which point it will appear in the Device Manager' | + | If no device is connected to the host computer when WaveForms launches, the **Device Manager** will be launched. Make sure that the device is plugged in and turned on, at which point it will appear in the Device Manager' |
**Note:** //" | **Note:** //" | ||
- | **Note:** //The Device Manager can be opened by clicking on the " | + | **Note:** //The Device Manager can be opened by clicking on the " |
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Once the Welcome page loads, in the instrument panel at the left side of the window, click on the **Network** button to open the //Network Analyzer// instrument. | Once the Welcome page loads, in the instrument panel at the left side of the window, click on the **Network** button to open the //Network Analyzer// instrument. | ||
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===2.1 Hardware Setup=== | ===2.1 Hardware Setup=== | ||
- | Connect the Test & Measurement device' | + | Connect the Test & Measurement device' |
- | When using a device | + | /*The Analog Input channels can be used with BNC Cables. For more information, see the [[reference: |
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+ | When using a device with MTE cables, such as the Analog Discovery 3 for analog inputs and outputs, Wavegen channel 1 is a yellow wire and Oscilloscope channel 1 is an orange wire on the MTE cable. | ||
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+ | For devices that use differential input channels, with MTE cables, make sure to connect the Oscilloscope channel 1 negative | ||
/*The Analog Input channels can be used with BNC Cables. For more information, | /*The Analog Input channels can be used with BNC Cables. For more information, | ||
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===2.2 Run the Network Analyzer=== | ===2.2 Run the Network Analyzer=== | ||
- | By default, the //Network Analyzer// uses the Test & Measurement Device' | + | By default, the //Network Analyzer// uses the Test & Measurement Device' |
- | While sweeping, the Run button ({{learn:instrumentation: | + | While sweeping, the Run button ({{reference:test-and-measurement: |
- | With the Wavegen connected to the scope channel | + | With the Wavegen connected to the scope channel |
- | To view channel 1 phase plot decreasing | + | With the phase reference set to channel 1, the phase of channel 2 is correspondingly shown to decrease |
When using a device with more than two channels, these channels are also present in the plot panes and have their own configuration options. | When using a device with more than two channels, these channels are also present in the plot panes and have their own configuration options. | ||
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+ | When using a device with BNC cables, make sure to set the attenuation of the oscilloscope probes in the channel options ({{learn: | ||
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- | When using a device with BNC cables, make sure to set the attenuation of the oscilloscope probes in the channel options (gear button). | ||
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By default, the top pane displays the magnitude response of the circuit network in decibels (from +10dB to -90dB) and the bottom pane displays the phase response of the circuit network in degrees (from +180° to -180°). These respective values are on the left side vertical axis and are adjusted using the configuration panel. | By default, the top pane displays the magnitude response of the circuit network in decibels (from +10dB to -90dB) and the bottom pane displays the phase response of the circuit network in degrees (from +180° to -180°). These respective values are on the left side vertical axis and are adjusted using the configuration panel. | ||
- | The bottom axis is shared by both plots and by default displays every frequency in the sweep range (1kHz to 1MHz). The range can be adjusted using the Control Bar. Alternately, | + | The bottom axis is shared by both plots and by default displays every frequency in the sweep range (1 kHz to 1 MHz). The range can be adjusted using the Control Bar. Alternately, |
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===2.4 Data Cursors=== | ===2.4 Data Cursors=== | ||
- | To take a quick measurement of the plotted magnitude and phase at a given frequency, click the Quick Measure: Vertical button ({{learn:instrumentation:tutorials:waveforms-buttons: | + | To take a quick measurement of the plotted magnitude and phase at a given frequency, click the Quick Measure: Vertical button ({{reference:test-and-measurement:guides:measure-vertical.png? |
To place one or more normal or delta cursors, click the Add Cursor button in the bottom left pane. The first click will generate a normal cursor and repeated clicks will generate additional delta cursors referenced to the first cursor. To change the delta cursors to a normal cursor, click the arrow icon on that cursor' | To place one or more normal or delta cursors, click the Add Cursor button in the bottom left pane. The first click will generate a normal cursor and repeated clicks will generate additional delta cursors referenced to the first cursor. To change the delta cursors to a normal cursor, click the arrow icon on that cursor' | ||
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//This section walks through the wide variety of controls and features present in the //Network Analyzer// instrument.// | //This section walks through the wide variety of controls and features present in the //Network Analyzer// instrument.// | ||
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===3.1 Control Bar=== | ===3.1 Control Bar=== | ||
- | The Control Bar can be found above the plot pane. The control bar contains the Single and Run acquisition buttons, as well as several settings that control the frequency sweep used to probe the circuit under test, accessible via either drop-down menus or text field. | + | The Control Bar can be found above the plot pane. The control bar contains the Single and Run acquisition buttons, as well as several settings that control the frequency sweep used to probe the circuit under test, accessible via either drop-down menus or text fields. |
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- | * **Stop:** Allows you to set the STOP frequency | + | |
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+ | * **Stop:** Allows you to set the frequency | ||
* **Steps:** Controls how many samples are captured during a sweep. Defines the change in frequency between each sample. (Only applicable for Linear scale) | * **Steps:** Controls how many samples are captured during a sweep. Defines the change in frequency between each sample. (Only applicable for Linear scale) | ||
- | * **/ | + | * **/ |
- | * **Source:** Set the source of the capture. Options are external, Wavegen C1, or Wavegen C2. | + | * **Source:** Set the source of the waveform generation. Options are External, Wavegen C1, Wavegen C2, or Differential. |
* **Mode:** Drop-down menu to enable/ | * **Mode:** Drop-down menu to enable/ | ||
* **Amplitude: | * **Amplitude: | ||
* **Offset:** Add a DC offset to the amplitude of the signal. | * **Offset:** Add a DC offset to the amplitude of the signal. | ||
* **Scale:** // | * **Scale:** // | ||
- | * **Options: | + | * **Options: |
These settings can also be changed by clicking and dragging the plot or by using the mouse wheel - " | These settings can also be changed by clicking and dragging the plot or by using the mouse wheel - " | ||
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A status indicator in the top left corner of the plot pane displays whether the //Network Analyzer// is running (" | A status indicator in the top left corner of the plot pane displays whether the //Network Analyzer// is running (" | ||
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The Utility button ({{: | The Utility button ({{: | ||
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=== 3.3.2 Plot - Quick Measure Tools === | === 3.3.2 Plot - Quick Measure Tools === | ||
Another set of buttons can be found in the upper right corner of the plot pane: | Another set of buttons can be found in the upper right corner of the plot pane: | ||
- | * Free ({{learn:instrumentation: | + | * Free ({{reference:test-and-measurement:guides: |
- | * Vertical ({{learn:instrumentation: | + | * Vertical ({{reference:test-and-measurement:guides: |
- | * Show Entire Capture ({{:learn:instrumentation:tutorials: | + | * Show Entire Capture ({{reference:test-and-measurement:guides:entire-capture.png? |
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Exporting data as an image allows the user to produce a screenshot of the entire Scope tool. Alternatively, | Exporting data as an image allows the user to produce a screenshot of the entire Scope tool. Alternatively, | ||
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*/ | */ | ||
- | For more guides on how to use the Digilent Test and Measurement Device, return to the device' | + | For more guides on how to use the Digilent Test and Measurement Device, return to the device' |
- | For more information on WaveForms visit the [[reference:software: | + | For more information on WaveForms visit the [[software: |
- | For technical support, please visit the [[https:// | + | For technical support, please visit the [[https:// |