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Running the S-Parameter Characterization
Running the S-Parameter Characterization
1 For specified accuracy, allow the E5080A to warm up for a minimum of one
2 From the Host PC's Windows Start button, All Programs > Keysight > PD1000A
3 In the PD1000A Control Software, select either the On State S-Parameter
Configure Common Settings
4 From the drop-down menu, select Configure Common Settings....
Figure 35 S-Parameter Measurement Configure Common Settings Screen
**MDM data files are an industry standard file format used by the Keysight ADS modeling program for statistical
Keysight PD1000A Power Device Measurement System Startup Guide
hour before running any S-Parameter tests.
Control.
Measurement Control (biased) test or the Off State S-Parameter Measurement
Control (zero bias) tab.
Even though the PD1000A Bias Ts do not have a DC voltage
applied during off-state S-parameter tests, you may need to leave
them in the circuit being tested if the test fixture was calibrated
with the Bias Ts in place.
a Debug Mode: Causes the system to send a SCPI SYST:ERR? command after
each command to identify any errors in the system measurements. Use the
IO Monitor utility in the IO Libraries Suite to view the error messages.
b Output Directory: Lists the directory (folder) on the host PC to which the IV
and CV characterization data gets saved. Keysight's PD1000A Control
Software uses the EasyEXPERT format and saves the IV and CV test data
with the Keysight IC-CAP Model Data Manager
default path or folder, so you must specify the path.
-- Click Select to choose a folder on the Host PC. For example, you might
create a folder such as: PD1000AControl.
analysis of device characterization data.
On State and Off State S-Parameter Characterization
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file (*.mdm). There is no
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