Applications

R&S PA Compression Test Version 2.2

Performs measurements of an amplifier vs both power and frequency and calculates the compression point.

Features

  • Can stop at compression
  • Can include gain expansion in compression
  • RF Off post-measurment
  • Works with pulsed RF power
  • Calculates AMPM conversion
  • Can plot measurement metrics vs Pout
  • Mini GUI mode for convenience
  • Exports results to CSV and Touchstone file formats

Requirements

  • Rohde & Schwarz Vector Network Analyzer
  • Windows XP Service Pack 2 or newer

Installation

  • Upload the installer to the instrument
  • Run the installer, following the on-screen instructions

Instructions

  • On a ZVA:
    Press the "System Config" hard key twice, choose the "External Tools" soft key and select "PA Compression"
  • On a ZNB:
    Press the "Applic(ations)" hard key, then select "PA Compression"
  • From Windows:
    Navigate to Start-Programs-R&S PA Compression Test

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