Master Class Webinar Series

VNA MASTER CLASS: WEBINAR SERIES

Copper Mountain Technologies’ VNA Master Class Webinar Series hosted by Senior RF Engineer SME Brian Walker, features high-level technical content regarding various aspects of VNA use. This series combines valuable RF theory with relevant measurement demonstrations to provide a complete understanding of complex topics. Viewer submitted questions are answered throughout each webinar.

On-Demand Webinar April 12, 2023, 10 AM ET

Examine use of SCPI command language for VNA Automation
Demonstration of command sequences being pulled into Python for simplified program generation
Q & A

On-Demand Webinar February 23, 2023, 10 AM ET

Make measurements where stimulus and frequency differ
Live demonstration of two measurement methods
Q & A

On-Demand Webinar December 7, 2022, 1 PM ET

Examine sources of measurement and residual errors
Methods for mitigating random errors will be covered
Q & A

On-Demand Webinar October 20, 2022, 10 AM ET

Address challenges of multiple RF systems in vehicles
Measurement solutions for mmWave radar
Q & A

On-Demand Webinar August 17, 2022

Review Error Components
Discuss understanding the uncertainty of VNA measurements
Q & A

On-Demand Webinar June 8, 2022

Show options for using a 2-port VNA for balanced measurements
Great for cable testing in automotive industry
Q & A

On-Demand Webinar April 13, 2022

Measure high-power RF amplifiers
Utilize pulse measurements to effectively and accurately measure
Q & A

On-Demand Webinar February 23, 2022

Presented by Compass Technology Group, experts in material measurement
More accurate diagnostic radome testing
Demostration of robotic system
Q & A

On-Demand Webinar November 10, 2021

Review 12 Term error correction
Explain 2-port calibration and possible pitfalls
Q & A

On-Demand Webinar September 16, 2021

Evaluate Return Loss over distance on a cable
Eliminate far-field reflections from an antenna using gating
Live demonstration
Q & A

On-Demand Webinar July 14, 2021

Discuss principle architecture of the system
Applications for mmWave measurements
Live demonstration
Q & A

On-Demand Webinar May 12, 2021

Simple Python code performed
Determine error codes
Calculate corrected data from raw data
Demonstration of results on a VNA
Q & A

On-Demand Webinar March 23, 2021

Review important VNA parameters
Learn how to compare VNAs by key parameters
Q&A

On-Demand Webinar January 20, 2021

Free space measurement description
Example measurements & dielectric calculation
Q & A

On-Demand Webinar December 15, 2020

Allocating traces vs allocating channels
Setting up multiple channels
Calibration
Demonstration of simultaneous frequency and power sweep
Q & A

On-Demand Webinar November 19, 2020

Examine one- and two-port calibration of VNAs
Discuss properties of SOLT Calibration Kits
Analyze one-port, three term error model
Analyze two-port, twelve term error model
Highlight the process for using more than three calibration standards for an over-determined calibration

Automation Techniques for VNA Measurement

Offset Frequency Measurements with a VNA

Effects of Random Factors on the Metrology of VNA Measurement

VNA Tests for 5G Automotive Applications

The Metrology of VNA Measurements, Errors, and Uncertainties

Balanced Measurements with a 2-Port VNA

Pulsed Mode Measurements

Non-Destructive Microwave Evaluation of Radome Performance

Full 2-port VNA Calibration Math Explained

Time Domain Measurement and Time Domain Gating

Making mmWave Measurements with a VNA

Full 1-Port VNA Calibration Math with Python Code

Important VNA Performance Parameters

Materials Measurement at 5G Frequencies

Effective Use of VNA “Channels” for Efficient Measurement and Analysis

VNA Calibration, Kits, Error Terms and Calculation

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