MATLAB is a software environment and programming language with over 1,000,000 users and is used to generate arbitrary and standard waveforms, configure and control instruments, build automated test applications, and analyze and visualize data from other instruments. MATLAB only supports instrument communication when you use MATLAB with its Instrument Control Toolbox.
This example uses MATLAB to configure an Agilent PNA network analyzer and perform a 2-port S-parameter measurement using the Instrument Control Toolbox.
To execute this example, type ‘[frequencies sParameters] = acquireTwoPortSParameters’ in the MATLAB command window. [Note: Change the VISA resource string in the acquireTwoPortSParameters.m file to the VISA resource string corresponding to your instrument]. The MATLAB function: acquireTwoPortSParameters, returns two output arguments i.e. the 2-port s-parameter measurement together with the frequencies at which the measurements are made. This MATLAB function uses SCPI commands over a VISA interface object to interact with the instrument.
The other files contained in this submission are:
cableData.mat
TxLineModel.mdl
The MAT-File cableData.mat contains sample frequency data and a 2-port s-parameter measurement from a successful run of "acquireTwoPortSParameters". This file is independent of "acquireTwoPortSParameters" and is meant to provide an example of the data typically returned from such a measurement, without actually running the program.
The Simulink Model TxLineModel.mdl is a baseband equivalent model of a simple transmission line. This model may be configured with the data obtained using "acquireTwoPortSParameters". This model is also meant for illustrative purposes only and is not an essential part of the M-File.
To learn more about using MATLAB and Instrument Control Toolbox for configuring and controlling instruments, visit:
http://www.mathworks.com/products/instrument
For additional information on using MATLAB with Agilent instruments, including MATLAB examples, demos, drivers, and videos, visit:
http://www.mathworks.com/agilent
Siddharth Shankar (2021). Two Port S-Parameter Measurement (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/24219-two-port-s-parameter-measurement), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .
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You will find an example of making S-parameter measurements from a PNA here:
http://www.mathworks.com/help/instrument/examples/characterizing-a-low-noise-amplifier-by-measuring-its-s-parameters.html
The program doesn't work ??
There has something wrong with the code on my computer. The Function: localConfigurePNA, localFetchdata are not found in my matlab. How can I correct it?
Thank you!
Hi!
it is really good program. How could i manipulate it to get S parameters each second. I am making measurement with Network analyzer. the characteresic of the device under Test is changig with Time.
Thank you
The post is appreciated, but the code doesn't work. There is a function that uses a variable 'visaObj', but this isn't passed. Needs more debugging.
yours,
Raj
function localConfigurePNA(fileFormat)
%% Preset system
% SYSTem:PRESet
% OPC? = All Operations Complete? +1 for Yes
fprintf(visaObj,'SYST:PRES');
localWaitForSystemReady(visaObj);