ChannelsThe Channel menu provides all channel settings and the functions to activate, modify and store different channels.
A channel contains hardware-related settings to specify how the network analyzer collects data. The channel settings can be divided into three main groups:
Control of the measurement process (Sweep, Trigger, Average)
Description of the test setup (internal source power, IF filters and step attenuators)
Correction data (Calibration, Offset)
The channel settings complement the definitions of the Trace menu. Each trace is assigned to a channel, see Traces, Channels and Diagram Areas. The channel settings apply to all traces assigned to the channel.
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The Channel menu contains the following functions and submenus:
Stimulus defines the sweep range, depending on the sweep type.
Power Bandwidth Average defines the power of the internal signal source, sets the step attenuators and the IF bandwidths, and configures the sweep average.
Sweep defines the scope of measurement, including the sweep type, the trigger conditions and the periodicity of the measurement.
Mode opens the Port Configuration dialog to define the properties of the physical and logical (balanced) test ports.
Channel Select provides functions to handle and activate channels.
Calibration provides all functions that are necessary to perform a system error correction (calibration).
Offset provides a selection of length offset parameters to shift the measurement plane.
