ARKRF systems SPview

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SPview II

SPview II has a wealth of new features designed to provide maximum flexibility in data capture from different types of RF signal analyzers.

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SPview II main screen

Overview

SPview is an S-Parameter toolset for RF and Microwave engineering. With built in GPIB, LAN and RS232 capabilities, it can capture data directly from Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Scalar Analyzers and Oscilloscopes. It can produce S-parameter files compatible with all major simulators. Built in charting and data manipulation features enable faster circuit design, the 2-port functions charts are particularly useful for amplifier designers often removing several measure/simulate cycles.

SPview gives older VNA's the facilities available in newer and more expensive models and additionally it can capture N-port data, that is, 3,4..99 port data can be captured using only a 2-port or T/R Analyser and saved as S-parameter files.

SPview can also import and Contour map Load-pull data from both Focus and Maury file formats.

SPview can also process single ended S-parameter data into Mixed-mode differential and common mode form.

SPview is fully programmable via the ActiveX scripting system, Visual Basic and Jscript are fully integrated. Users can also program the remote control interface through the comprehensive programming API. See SPviews scripting capabilities

For a list of Instruments directly supported by SPview, see Supported Equipment.

Any instrument can be controlled via the script system.

Key Features

	Data capture from Vector, Spectrum, Scalar Analyzers and Oscilloscopes.
	Real-Time, single shot and screen copy modes.
	Displays data using several chart types including Zsmith, Ysmith, Polar and Log magnitude.
	Visual data editing, merging and analysis.
	Import and process Load-Pull data files with contour mapping.
	Process and plot S-parameter data in mixed mode differential form.
	Measurement presentation.
	Comprehensive S-parameter function analysis chart set.
	Post processing modes including ref-plane adjustments and stability circles.
	COM connectivity to other COM enabled software and simulators.
	Built in programmability with VBscript and JAVA script languages.
	Syntax highlighted Script editor
	Saves captured data as '.SNP' S-parameter files for input into simulators.
	Create new files using data from data books with numeric or graphical entry.
	Real-Time panning and zooming of all chart types using mouse.
	3 marker types- Trace, Data and Delta markers.
	Status readout with precise data-point values in both U+JV and R+JX.
	2-Port function charts including Stability(K-factor,Det,b1) and Power gain (Gmsg, Gamax, Gu).
	1-port transform charts including VSWR and TDR (Time domain reflectometry)
	Export data in .csv format for direct import into MS Excel.
	Stability circles mode with continuously variable frequency sweep control.
	Load, save and convert 2-port Y,Z and H parameter files in MA, DB or RI format.
	Renormalize data to any impedance.
	Windows metafile clipboard copy for full resolution documentation using word processors.
	Print all chart types with full printer control.
	Edit all trace data onscreen by simply grabbing data points and dragging across the screen.
	Insert and delete data points onscreen with auto interpolation.
	Grab and drag whole curves.

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