PC-HELPER. Network Analyzer Bord for PCI VNA-300M-PCI. User s Guide CONTEC CO.,LTD.

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1 PC-HELPER Network Analyzer Bord for PCI VNA-300M-PCI User s Guide CONTEC CO.,LTD.

2 Check Your Package Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product. The product consists of the items listed below. Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. items, contact your retailer. If you discover damaged or missing Product Configuration List - Board [VNA-300M-PCI] 1 - First step guide 1 - CD-ROM *1 [API-PAC(W32)] 1 *1 The CD-ROM contains the driver software and User s Guide (this guide) Board First step guide CD-ROM [API-PAC(W32)] VNA-300M-PCI i

3 Copyright Copyright 2014 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD. Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product. Trademarks Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. trademarks of their respective holder. Other brand and product names are ii VNA-300M-PCI

4 Table of Contents Check Your Package... i Copyright... ii Trademarks... ii Table of Contents... iii 1. INTRODUCTION 1 About the Product... 1 Features... 1 Support Software... 3 Cable & Connector (Option)... 3 Customer Support... 4 Web Site... 4 Limited Three-Years Warranty... 4 How to Obtain Service... 4 Liability... 4 Safety Precautions... 5 Safety Information... 5 Handling Precautions... 5 Environment... 7 Inspection... 7 Storage... 7 Disposal SETUP 9 What is Setup?... 9 Using the Board under Windows Using the Driver Library API-PAC(W32)... 9 Step 1 Installing the Software Starting the Install Program Step 2 Setting the Hardware Parts of the Board and Factory Defaults Setting the Board ID Mode switch (SW2) LED indicator Plugging the Board Step 3 Installing the Hardware Turning on the PC When Using the API-VNA(WDM) Step 4 Checking and Changing the Initialization Setup Step 5 Checking Operations with the Front Panel Software VNA-300M-PCI iii

5 What is the front panel software? Operating the Front Panel Software Setup Troubleshooting Symptoms and Actions If your problem cannot be resolved EXTERNAL CONNECTION 23 How to connect the connectors Connector shape Connector Pin Assignment Connecting to the Device under Test Transmission Measurement Transmission Measurement (When Using a Pi-network Jig) Reflection Measurement Connecting the External Trigger Input Signal Connecting the Digital I/O Signals Connecting the Reference Clock Input Signal FUNCTIONS 31 Error Compensation Function Normalize Transmission Full Calibration Reflection Calibration Measurement Procedure Overview Board Initial Settings Initialization Measurement Condition Settings Starting/Stopping Operation Status/Data Acquisition End Processing ABOUT SOFTWARE 35 CD-ROM Directory Structure About Software for Windows When using the API-VNA(WDM) Accessing the Help File Using Sample Programs Uninstalling the Driver Libraries ABOUT HARDWARE 43 Hardware specification iv VNA-300M-PCI

6 Block Diagram Timing for Control Signal Timing for Control Signal of Measurement function VNA-300M-PCI v

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8 1. Introduction 1. Introduction About the Product This product is a vector network analyzer board that supports PCI and that can perform characteristic evaluations of high-frequency devices. This product can perform measurements in the 10kHz to 300MHz range, which makes it possible to use this product in a wide range of electrical characteristic measurements such as those of crystal oscillators and ceramic resonators. Compared to inspection system composed of a combination of a conventional bench-top type measuring instrument and a computer that is used to collect and analyze data, this product can be embedded in the computer that is used to collect, record, and analyze data, which miniaturizes and reduces the cost of the inspection system. An application program designed as a measuring instrument that can immediately be used as a Windows API for program development and as a network analyzer is included as standard. This product also supports connections to pi-network jigs for measurements of crystal oscillators and can be used to perform characteristic evaluations from low levels to high levels. Features Capable of performing characteristic evaluations in the 10kHz to 300MHz range This product can perform measurements of electronic devices such as crystal oscillators and ceramic resonators in the 10kHz to 300MHz range. Supports pi-network jigs You can connect pi-network jigs, which are used in measurements such as those of crystal oscillators, to this product. This product supports three-term calibration, which enables you to use pi-network jigs to perform measurements at high frequencies and with high accuracy. Miniaturizes and reduces the cost of inspection system By using this product with a computer that is running Windows, you can miniaturize and reduce the cost of your automatic inspection system. Includes the front panel software, which can immediately be used as a network analyzer The front panel software, which is designed as a bench-top type measuring instrument, is included with this product. This enables you to immediately use the product without writing any programs. The front panel software has functions for diagnosing the status of the board and device drivers and for generating reports. VNA-300M-PCI 1

9 1. Introduction Reference clock input can be used to synchronize the product with external device. You can apply a reference clock (10MHz) signal to the external input. By using an external reference clock, you can improve the accuracy of the frequency and synchronize the product with other measuring instruments. Can perform calculation processing that does not rely on the processing speed of the computer. Calculations of measured data are performed by the CPU on the circuit board, so measurements can be performed without relying on the processing speed of the computer. Uses an SMA connector for the measurement terminal. This product uses an SMA connector for its measurement terminal, which makes it easy to connect test devices. Equipped with a trigger input terminal You can start measurements by applying external signals to the trigger input terminal. This terminal can also be used as a 1-bit general I/O terminal. Use the software to switch the terminal's function. Function for saving and loading calibration data You can save and load calibration data, which is used to compensate for errors. When you are performing measurements with the same measurement conditions, you can load and use calibration data that has been saved in advance. API-PAC (W32) driver library, which supports Windows, included A driver library in the form of Windows API functions is included to enable program development. 2 VNA-300M-PCI

10 1. Introduction Support Software You should use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and development environment. Windows version of digitizer driver API-VNA(WDM) [Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library API-PAC(W32)] The API-VNA(WDM) is the Windows version driver library software that provides products in the form of Win32 API functions (DLL). Various sample programs such as Visual Basic and Visual C++, etc is provided. Windows version of application software Front panel software [Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library API-PAC(W32)] The front panel software is an application that can be used immediately as a network analyzer. This software also has a function for diagnosing the status of the board and drivers. Also, you can use the "Diagnosis Report" function to create a report that includes the driver settings, the presence or absence of the board, the I/O status, and the interrupt status. < Operating environment > OS Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2003 Adaptation language Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C# For more details on the supported OS, applicable language and how to download the updated version, please visit the CONTEC s Web site ( Cable & Connector (Option) < For analog I/O > One Side BNC Medium Curly Clip BNC Cable : BNC-W60 (0.6m) : BNC-B100 (1m) : BNC-B200 (2m) : BNC-B300 (3m) VNA-300M-PCI 3

11 1. Introduction Customer Support CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently and comfortably. Web Site Japanese English Chinese Latest product information CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products. CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF. Free download You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in several languages. Note! For product information Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price, delivery time, or estimate information. Limited Three-Years Warranty CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. to be free from defects in material and workmanship for up to three years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the original invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group office, from which it was purchased. This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and original products. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy. How to Obtain Service For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you purchased before returning any product. * No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number. Liability The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the warrantor be liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that arise from inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device. 4 VNA-300M-PCI

12 1. Introduction Safety Precautions Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely. Safety Information This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these labels to operate the equipment safely. DANGER WARNING CAUTION DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage. Handling Precautions DANGER Do not use the product where it is exposed to flammable or corrosive gas. an explosion, fire, electric shock, or failure. Doing so may result in CAUTION - There are switches and jumpers on this product that need to be set in advance. Be sure to check these before installing this product. - Only set the switches and jumpers on this product to the specified settings. Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure. - Do not strike or bend this product. Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure or breakage. - Do not touch this product's metal plated terminals (edge connector) with your hands. Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure. If the terminals are touched by someone's hands, clean the terminals with industrial alcohol. - As this product contains components that are designed to operate at high temperature, please do not touch this product when it is in use. - Do not install this product to the expansion slot and do not plug or unplug the cables which are connected to this product while the PC or expansion chassis is still turned on. Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure. Be sure that the personal computer power is turned off. - Make sure that your PC or expansion unit can supply ample power to all the products installed. Insufficiently energized products could malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure. VNA-300M-PCI 5

13 1. Introduction - The specifications of this product are subject to change without notice for enhancement and quality improvement. Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the manual and understand the contents. - Do not modify the product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting from modifying this product. - Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatsoever (including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or inability to use this CONTEC product or the information contained herein. 6 VNA-300M-PCI

14 1. Introduction Environment Use this product in the following environment. may overheat, malfunction, or cause a failure. If used in an unauthorized environment, the product Operating temperature 0-50 C Operating humidity 10-90%RH (No condensation) Corrosive gases None Floating dust particles Not to be excessive Inspection Inspect the product periodically as follows to use it safely. - Check that the bus connector of the board and its cable have been plugged correctly. - Check that the board has no dust or foreign matter adhering. - The gold-plated leads of the bus connector have no stain or corrosion. Storage When storing this product, keep it in its original packing form. (1) Put this product in the storage bag. (2) Wrap it in the packing material, then put it in the box. (3) Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock, vibration, magnetism, and static electricity. Disposal When disposing of the product, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws and municipal ordinances. VNA-300M-PCI 7

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16 2. Setup 2. Setup This chapter explains how to set up the board. What is Setup? Setup means a series of steps to take before the product can be used. Different steps are required for software and hardware. The setup procedure varies with the OS and applications used. Using the Board under Windows Using the Driver Library API-PAC(W32) This section describes the setup procedure to be performed before you can start developing application programs for the board using the bundled CD-ROM Driver Library API-PAC(W32). Taking the following steps sets up the software and hardware. You can use the front panel software later to check whether the software and hardware function normally. Step 1 Installing the Software Step 2 Setting the Hardware Step 3 Installing the Hardware Step 4 Checking and Changing the Initialization Setup Step 5 Checking Operations with the front panel software If Setup fails to be performed normally, see the Setup Troubleshooting section at the end of this chapter. VNA-300M-PCI 9

17 2. Setup Step 1 Installing the Software This section describes how to install the API function libraries. Before installing the hardware on your PC, install the Driver libraries from the bundled API-PAC(W32) CD-ROM. The following description assumes the operating system as Windows XP. Although some user interfaces are different depending on the OS used, the basic procedure is the same. Starting the Install Program (1) Load the CD-ROM [API-PAC(W32)] on your PC. (2) The API-PAC(W32) Installer window appears automatically. If the panel does not appear, run (CD-ROM drive letter):\autorun.exe. (3) Click on the [Install Development or Execution Environment] button. CAUTION Before installing the software in Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2003 log in as a user with administrator privileges. Select API-VNA(WDM) (1) The following dialog box appears to select Driver to install and Install option, Usage of driver library. 10 VNA-300M-PCI

18 2. Setup (2) Select the "Vector Network Analyzer Driver". (3) Click on the [Install] button. Run the installation (1) Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen. (2) The Readme file appears when the installation is complete. You have now finished installing the software. VNA-300M-PCI 11

19 Setup Step 2 Setting the Hardware This section describes how to set this product and plug it on your PC. This product has some switches to be preset. Check the on-board switches before plugging this product into an expansion slot. This product can be set up even with the factory defaults untouched. later. Parts of the Board and Factory Defaults Figure 2.1. shows the names of major parts on the board. Note that the switches and jumpers setting shown below is the factory default. You can change board settings A F BC DE LED Indicator STATUS RUN (Red) (Green) Setting the Board ID Switch SW1 BOARD ID 8 9ABCDEF Interface Connector (EX T REF, OUT, IN, TRG) Mode Switch SW2 E XT REF OUT 1 2 ON OFF IN TRG Figure 2.1. Part Names 12 VNA-300M-PCI

20 2. Setup Setting the Board ID If you install two or more boards on one personal computer, assign a different ID value to each of the boards to distinguish them. The board IDs can be set from 0 - Fh to identify up to sixteen boards. If only one board is used, the original factory setting (Board ID = 0) should be used. Setting Procedure To set the board ID, use the rotary switch on the board. shown below. Turn the SW1 knob to set the board ID as BOARD ID 8 0 AB CDEF SW Factory setting : (Board ID = 0) Figure 2.2. Board ID Settings (SW1) Mode switch (SW2) Select loader mode or normal mode. ON 1 2 OFF Figure 2.3. Table 2.1. Mode switch Mode switch DIP switch 1 (Reserved) 2 (MODE) Details OFF OFF Use this setting during normal operation. OFF ON The product will start in loader mode. Use this mode when performing maintenance such as when the firmware no longer starts normally. VNA-300M-PCI 13

21 2. Setup LED indicator The operating status of the board is indicated by its LED indicators. LED indicator STATUS ( Red) RUN ( Green) Figure 2.4. LED indicator Table 2.2. Operation Mode and Status Display Operation mode Normal operation mode Mode switch (SW2) status 1 and 2 both set to OFF Status display details RUN STATUS Status (Green) (Red) Flashing goes out Normal operation Continuous flashing Resetting alternating between indicators Flashes goes out Loader mode twice Continuous flashing Continuous flashing Setting to factory default values comes on goes out Error (Hardware error) *1 goes out goes out comes on comes on Loader mode (V-UP mode) 1 set to OFF and 2 set to ON Flashes goes out twice Continuous flashing Normal operation Resetting alternating between indicators Continuous flashing Continuous flashing Setting to factory default values / Writing the firmware comes on comes on Error goes out goes out (Hardware error) *1 comes on goes out *1: Turn the computer off, and then turn it back on again. 14 VNA-300M-PCI

22 2. Setup Plugging the Board (1) Before plugging the board, shut down the system, unplug the power code of your PC. (2) Remove the cover from the PC so that the board can be mounted. (3) Plug the board into an expansion slot. (4) Attach the board bracket to the PC with a screw. (5) Put the cover back into place. Applicable PCI bus slots PCI bus slots used in PCs have keys to prevent 5V and 3.3V PCI bus boards from being accidentally plugged into wrong bus slots. This board can be plugged into both of the 5V and 3.3V PCI bus slots. <PCI bus slot> 5-V PCI bus slot <PCI bus board> 3.3-V PCI bus slot 5V key 3.3V key B A : Slit for 5-V PCI bus slot B : Slit for 3.3-V PCI bus slot CAUTION - Do not touch the board's metal plated terminals (edge connector) with your hands. Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure. If the terminals are touched by someone's hands, clean the terminals with industrial alcohol. - Do not install or remove the board to or from the slot while the computer's power is turned on. Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure. Doing so could cause trouble. Be sure that the personal computer or the I/O expansion unit power is turned off. - Make sure that your PC or expansion unit can supply ample power to all the boards installed. Insufficiently energized boards could malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure. - In the board there is a part with the possibility that the high voltage is applied to. Make sure that the board does not approach and does not come into contact with an inside cable of personal computer or others board. False action of others board or personal computer will be the reason of malfunction. A VNA-300M-PCI 15

23 2. Setup - Power supply from the PCI bus slot at +5V and +3.3V is required. If +5V or +3.3V is not supplied from the PCI bus slot, board is not recognized from PC ( Found New Hardware Wizard in the next page is not displayed.). In this case, change the expansion slot to be attached or PC to be installed. 16 VNA-300M-PCI

24 2. Setup Step 3 Installing the Hardware For using an expansion board under Windows, you have to let the OS detect the I/O addresses and IRQ to be used by the board. The process is referred to as installing the hardware. Turning on the PC Turn on the power to your PC. CAUTION - The board cannot be properly installed unless the resources (I/O addresses and interrupt level) for the board can be allocated. Before attempting to install the board, first determine what PC resources are free to use. - The resources used by each board do not depend on the location of the PCI bus slot or the board itself. If you remove two or more boards that have already been installed and then remount one of them on the computer, it is unknown that which one of the sets of resources previously assigned to the two boards is assigned to the remounted board. In this case, you must check the resource settings. When Using the API-VNA(WDM) (1) When the "Found New Hardware Wizard" opens, select "Install the software automatically [Recommended]" and then click the "Next" button. * The wizard may not appear for some OS versions and instead the installation will start automatically. In this case, proceed to the software initial setup step. VNA VNA-300M-PCI You have now finished installing the hardware. VNA-300M-PCI 17

25 2. Setup Step 4 Checking and Changing the Initialization Setup Check and change the device name to recognize the device on the driver library. Checking the device name (1) Run Device Manager. From [My Computer] - [Control Panel], select [System] and then select the [Device Manager] tab. (You can also open Device Manager by right clicking on My Computer and selecting Properties.) * The name of the board you have just added is displayed. - VNA-300M-PCI (2) Hardware that was installed is registered under the CONTEC Devices tree. When you open the devices tree, hardware name that was installed is displayed. The character string of VNA000 displayed in the right side of hardware name is the device name. This device name will be required if programming later. * As the device name is automatically allocated, you can use this name if you wish. 18 VNA-300M-PCI

26 2. Setup Changing the device name (1) Double click the device on the device manager to display the property page of device. Enter the device name in the common settings tab page and then click [OK]. * Make sure that you do not use the same name for more than one device. Setting whether a pi-network jig is present and setting the reference clock (1) In Device Manager, double-click the device to display its property page. On the Setting tab, select [ON] or [OFF] for PI Circuit and set the reference clock, and then click [SET]. (2) After you finish configuring the settings, click [OK]. You have now finished installing the initial setting of Software. VNA-300M-PCI 19

27 2. Setup Step 5 Checking Operations with the Front Panel Software Use the front panel software to check that the board and driver software work normally, thereby you can confirm that they have been set up correctly. What is the front panel software? The front panel software is an application which can be used as a vector network analyzer, it also has the function of diagnosing the state of the board and its driver. Using the Diagnosis Report feature reports the driver settings, the presence or absence of the board, I/O status, and interrupt status. Operating the Front Panel Software Starting the front panel software Click the [Front Panel] button on the device property page to start the front panel. For more details on the using method of front panel software, refer to the API-VNA(WDM) HELP. 20 VNA-300M-PCI

28 2. Setup Diagnosis Report (1) The diagnosis report saves detailed data, including the device settings and settings for each channel, to a text file and displays the file for you to view. Click [Diagnosis Report] and then specify the folder to save the diagnosis report (text file). (2) The diagnosis report contains the following data. - Version of OS - Device Information (Device Name, Device description) - File Information (file version, time stamp) - Initialization, interrupts, current input or output state for each channel VNA-300M-PCI 21

29 2. Setup Setup Troubleshooting Symptoms and Actions If Data cannot be Normally Input or Output - Run the front panel software, and then make sure whether the device is registered, whether there is init error or not. - Are there any problems with items such as the device settings and the wiring method? Check the I/O impedance, maximum input level, and pi-circuit setting. If the front panel software works normally, and the application made by user does not work normally The front panel software is made by using the functions of API-VNA(WDM). If the front panel software works normally, the install driver and the recognition by Device Manager are finished normally. In this case, the following points should be noticed. And review and correct your program. - Check the return values of the API functions. - Refer to the source code for the sample programs. The OS won t normally get started or detect the device. Refer to the "Troubleshooting" section of API-VNA(WDM) HELP. If your problem cannot be resolved Contact your retailer. 22 VNA-300M-PCI

30 8 0 D 3. External Connection 3. External Connection This chapter describes the interface connectors on the product and the external I/O circuits. Check the information available here when connecting an external device. How to connect the connectors Connector shape Use the interface connectors on the board to connect this product to an external device. The following interface connectors are available: measurement connectors (OUT and IN), a reference clock input connector (EXT REF), and a digital I/O connector (TRG). Interface Connector (EXT REF, OUT, IN, TRG) EXT REF EXT REF 9AB OUT IN OUT IN TRG TRG * Please refer to chapter 1 for more information on the supported cable and accessories. Figure 3.1. Interface Connector Shape VNA-300M-PCI 23

31 3. External Connection Connector Pin Assignment Signal arrangement of the connectors (EXT REF, OUT, IN, and TRG) EXT REF OUT EXT REF OUT External Reference Input Output IN TRG IN TRG Input Trigger / General I/O External Reference Input Output Input Trigger / General I/O This is the input terminal of the external reference clock (10MHz). To switch between internal reference clock and external reference clock, use Device Manager. This is the output terminal of the RF signal used for measurements. The output impedance is 50Ω. This is the input terminal to which the signal from the DUT is applied. The input impedance is 50Ω. This is the input terminal and also a general I/O terminal for the measurement start trigger. Use the software to change the function of the terminal. Figure 3.2. Signal Arrangement of the Connectors (EXT REF, OUT, IN, and TRG) CAUTION Do not short the TRG terminal to ground. Doing so may lead to malfunctions. 24 VNA-300M-PCI

32 3. External Connection Connecting to the Device under Test Transmission Measurement This section provides an example of connecting to a device under test (DUT) such as a passive part or circuit that has an I/O impedance of 50Ω. EXT REF OUT IN TRG DUT IN OUT Figure 3.3. Connection to the DUT (Passive Part or Circuit) CAUTION - If you will connect directly to the device under test (DUT), set the pi-circuit setting to OFF. Failing to do so may prevent normal measurements from being performed. Use Device Manager to set the pi-circuit setting to ON or OFF. - Accurate measurements may not be possible if this product and the device under test (DUT) are affected by noise or if there is a large distance between this product and the device under test (DUT). - The output from the OUT terminal is uncertain immediately after the computer starts (for a few seconds after the power turns on). VNA-300M-PCI 25

33 EXT REF OUT IN TRG 3. External Connection Transmission Measurement (When Using a Pi-network Jig) This section provides an example of using a pi-network jig to connect to the device under test (DUT). I N OUT DUT Pi-network Jig Figure 3.4. Connection Using a Pi-network Jig CAUTION - If you will connect directly to the device under test (DUT), set the pi-circuit setting to ON. Failing to do so may prevent normal measurements from being performed. Use Device Manager to set the pi-circuit setting to ON or OFF. - Accurate measurements may not be possible if this product and the device under test (DUT) are affected by noise or if there is a large distance between this product and the device under test (DUT). - An uncertain signal may be generated from the OUT terminal immediately after the computer starts (for a few seconds after the power turns on). 26 VNA-300M-PCI

34 EXT REF OUT IN TRG 3. External Connection Reflection Measurement This section provides an example of connecting to a passive part or circuit that has an I/O impedance of 50Ω. To perform reflection measurements, a separate directional coupler is required in order to isolate the reflected wave from the signal wire. CPL DUT OUT I N I N Figure 3.5. Directinonal coupler Connection to the DUT CAUTION - If you will perform reflection measurements, set the pi-circuit setting to OFF. Failing to do so may prevent normal measurements from being performed. Use Device Manager to set the pi-circuit setting to ON or OFF. - Accurate measurements may not be possible if this product and the device under test are affected by noise or if there is a large distance between this product and the device under test. - The output from the OUT terminal is uncertain immediately after the computer starts (for a few seconds after the power turns on). VNA-300M-PCI 27

35 3. External Connection Connecting the External Trigger Input Signal This section provides an example of using a BNC cable to connect the external trigger signal (measurement start trigger). Use a BNC cable (BNC-Bxxx; sold separately) or a similar item to connect an external device to the BNC connector of the TRG. The external trigger signal is a positive-logic, 3.3V, LVTTL level signal. The TRG terminal can also be used for general I/O, but in this case, this terminal cannot be used to receive external triggers. Use the software to switch between external trigger input and general I/O. BOARD 3.3V 10k TRG Shield cable Target SN74LVC245A 50 Trigger Input Ground Figure 3.6. Connecting the External Trigger Input CAUTION - You can use a 5V TTL or 5V CMOS signal for the input. - When the power turns on, the TRG terminal is set as an input. Reference For the operation timing of trigger I/O signals, refer to "Timing for Control Signal" in "Chapter 6 About Hardware". 28 VNA-300M-PCI

36 3. External Connection Connecting the Digital I/O Signals This section provides an example of using a BNC cable to connect the digital I/O signals. Use a BNC cable (BNC-Bxxx; sold separately) or a similar item to connect an external device to the BNC connector of the TRG. The digital I/O signals use positive-logic input. These I/O signals are 3.3V, LVTTL level signals. BOARD 3.3V 10k TRG Shield cable Target SN74LVC245A 50 Input Ground Figure 3.7. Connecting the Digital Input BOARD SN74LVC245A V TRG 10k Output Shield cable Target Ground Figure 3.8. Connecting the Digital Output CAUTION - You can use a 5V TTL signal for the digital input. - When the power turns on, the TRG terminal is set as an input. VNA-300M-PCI 29

37 3. External Connection Connecting the Reference Clock Input Signal This section provides an example of using an SMA cable to connect the reference clock input signal. Use a commercially available SMA cable to connect the external device to the clock. The input is AC-coupled. You can apply an external reference clock with a frequency of 10MHz. To switch between the internal reference clock and an external reference clock, use the software. BOARD CLK Shield cable Target Reference CLK (IN) Ground Figure 3.9. Connecting the Reference Clock Input CAUTION - When you have specified external reference clock input, perform program initializations with the input from the external reference clock applied. - When you have specified external reference clock input, if the applied reference clock does not meet the input specifications, the product will automatically switch to the internal clock. Reference For the input specifications of the external reference clock, refer to "Reference clock input" under "Hardware specification" in "Chapter 6 About Hardware". 30 VNA-300M-PCI

38 4. Functions 4. Functions This chapter explains the function that can be achieved by hardware and driver's combinations. driver indicates the thing of API-VNA(WDM) as long as there is no annotation. Error Compensation Function This product is equipped with the following error compensation functions, which correspond to different usage applications. - Normalize - Transmission full calibration - Reflection Calibration The Normalize Directly connect the OUT and IN terminals to compensate the frequency response. EXT REF OUT IN TRG Thru Figure 4.1. Normalize Transmission Full Calibration Use a load that has a known value (Open, Thru, or Load) to compensate for errors caused by factors such as crosstalk, errors caused by impedance non-conformance between the signal source and the measurement terminal, and frequency response errors. EXT REF OUT IN TRG Open Thru Load Figure 4.2. Transmission Full Calibration VNA-300M-PCI 31

39 EXT REF OUT IN TRG 4. Functions Reflection Calibration Use a load that has a known value (Open, Short, or Load) to compensate for errors caused by impedance non-conformance between the signal source and the measurement terminal and frequency response errors. CPL OUT I N Open Figure 4.3. Directinoal coupler Reflection Calibration Short Load 32 VNA-300M-PCI

40 4. Functions Measurement Procedure Overview The processing steps when using this product to perform measurements are grouped as shown in the following figure. The measured data is stored in memory and can be acquired during measurement operations and after measurement operations have finished. 1. Board initial settings Reference clock selection (internal/external) Pi-network jig usage setting (ON/OFF) 2. Initialization 3. Measurement condition settings Channel Measurement parameters Frequency range Output level Number of measured points Resolution bandwidth (RBW) Start delay time Sweep time Start conditions Stop conditions 4. Starting/stopping operation Start Stop 5. Status/data acquisition Status Number of data entries stored in memory Data acquisition 6. End processing VNA-300M-PCI 33

41 4. Functions 1.Board Initial Settings To use this product, you have to initialize the board. Use Device Manager to configure the settings. Reference Clock Select whether to use the built-in reference clock installed on the circuit board or to use an external reference clock connected to the EXT REF terminal. Pi-network Jig Usage Setting Set whether to use a pi-network jig. If you will use one of these jigs, set the pi-circuit setting to ON. If you will not use one of these jigs, set the pi-circuit setting to OFF. 2.Initialization To use this product, you have to initialize the device. For details, refer to the "VnaInit" VNA driver reference in Help. 3.Measurement Condition Settings Configure settings such as the channel to use, the measurement parameters, the frequency range, and the sweep time. 4.Starting/Stopping Operation Use software commands to start sampling. After you start sampling, you can use software commands to stop sampling at any time. 5.Status/Data Acquisition Use software commands to monitor the operating status of the device and to acquire measured data stored in the memory. You can monitor the status and acquire data even while measurements are being performed. 6.End Processing To stop the operations being performed by this product, you have to perform device end processing. For details, refer to the "VnaExit" VNA driver reference in Help. 34 VNA-300M-PCI

42 5. About Software 5. About Software CD-ROM Directory Structure \ Autorun.exe Installer Main Window Readmej.html Version information on each driver (Japanese) Readmeu.html Version information on each driver (English).. APIPAC Each installer AioWdm CntWdm VnaWdm.. INF INF file for each driver WDM Aio Cnt Vna... LINUX LINUX driver Readme Readme file for each driver SOFTWARE Measurement software.. UsersGuide Hardware User's Guide (PDF files) UTILITY VNA-300M-PCI 35

43 5. About Software About Software for Windows The bundled CD-ROM Driver Library API-PAC(W32) contains the functions that provide the following features : - The ability to measure frequency characteristics - The ability to perform error compensation designed to compensate for measurement errors caused by measuring instruments or cables - The ability to stop sampling and to monitor the usage status of buffer memory For details, refer to the help file. The help file provides various items of information such as Function Reference, Sample Programs, and FAQs. Use them for program development and troubleshooting. 36 VNA-300M-PCI

44 5. About Software When using the API-VNA(WDM) Accessing the Help File (1) Click on the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar. (2) From the Start Menu, select Programs CONTEC API-PAC(W32) API-VNA(WDM) API-VNA(WDM) HELP to display help information. VNA-300M-PCI 37

45 5. About Software Using Sample Programs Sample programs are provided for each of the basic operations. You can use these to check the operation of the board and as a reference when writing your own programs. To use the sample programs, specify the device name in the property page for the program. The sample programs are stored in \Program Files\CONTEC\API-PAC(W32)\VNAWDM\Samples. Running a Sample Program (1) Click on the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar. (2) From the Start Menu, select Programs - CONTEC API-PAC(W32) - API-VNA(WDM) - SAMPLE. (3) A sample program is invoked. Sample Programs - Examples - Measure Measurement sample - Calibration Calibration setting method sample 38 VNA-300M-PCI

46 5. About Software Uninstalling the Driver Libraries The method used to uninstall API-PAC(W32) differs depending on which OS you are using. Follow the procedure given below. Uninstall procedure for Windows 7 and Windows Vista < Uninstalling the device driver > 1. Run Device Manager. From [My Computer] - [Control Panel], select [System] and then select the [Device Manager] tab. (You can also open Device Manager by right clicking on My Computer and selecting Properties.) 2. All of the hardware that uses the API-TOOL(WDM) driver is registered under the CONTEC Devices tree. Open the device tree, select the hardware to uninstall, and then right-click the hardware. From the popup menu, select [Uninstall]. The name of the board you have just added is displayed. - VNA-300M-PCI VNA-300M-PCI 39

47 5. About Software 3. The [Confirm Device Uninstall] dialog box is displayed. Do not select the [Delete the driver software for this device] check box. Click [OK]. 4. In [Programs and Features] of [Control Panel], select [Windows Driver Package - CONTEC (cvna) Contec (XX/XX/XXXX X.X.X.X)], and then click [Uninstall/Change]. 40 VNA-300M-PCI

48 5. About Software < Uninstall the development environment > Use[Control Panel] - [Programs and Features] to uninstall the development environment. Select [CONTEC API-VNA(WDM) VerX.XX (development environment)] and then click [Uninstall]. Uninstall procedure for Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server < Uninstall the device driver > Use [My Computer] - [Control Panel] - [Add and Remove Programs] to uninstall the device driver. Select [Windows driver package - CONTEC (cvna)] and then click [Change/Remove]. < Uninstall the development environment > Use [My Computer] - [Control Panel] - [Add and Remove Programs] to uninstall the development environment. Select [CONTEC API-VNA(WDM) VerX.XX (development environment)] and then click [Change/Remove]. VNA-300M-PCI 41

49 5. About Software 42 VNA-300M-PCI

50 6. About Hardware 6. About Hardware This chapter provides hardware specifications and hardware-related supplementary information. Hardware specification Table 6.1. Specification (1/2) Item Measurement function Measurement parameter Measurement format A/R Signal source characteristics (25 C ± 5 C)*1 Frequency characteristics Output characteristics (when the pi-circuit is set to ON) Output characteristics (when the pi-circuit is set to OFF) Sweep characteristics Output format Specification Logarithmic/linear amplitude; phase; real and imaginary parts of complex parameters; Z, R, X (when measuring impedance conversions); Y, G, B (when measuring admittance conversions) Range: 10kHz - 300MHz Resolution: 1mHz Accuracy: ±20ppm Range: +18dBm - -43dBm(10kHz - 150MHz) +10dBm - -43dBm(150MHz - 300MHz) Resolution: 0.1dB Accuracy: ±2.0dB(0dBm, 10MHz) Linearity (10MHz) +18dBm - +12dBm : ±2.5dB +12dBm - -35dBm : ±1.5dB -35dBm - -43dBm : ±2.5dB Flatness (during 0dBm output) 10kHz - 1MHz : 5.0 dbp-p 1MHz - 100MHz : 5.0dBp-p 100MHz - 150MHz : 8.0dBp-p 150MHz - 300MHz : 18.0dBp-p Range: + 6dBm - -43dBm(10kHz - 300MHz) Resolution: 0.1dB Accuracy: ±2.0dB(0dBm, 10MHz) Linearity (10MHz) +6dBm - -35dBm : ±1.5dB -35dBm - -43dBm : ±2.5dB Flatness (during 0dBm output) 10kHz - 1MHz : 5.0 dbp-p 1MHz - 100MHz : 5.0dBp-p 100MHz - 150MHz : 8.0dBp-p 150MHz - 300MHz : 18.0dBp-p Sweep parameter: Frequency Range setting: Start/stop or center/span Sweep time: Max. 0.05ms/point (RBW 15kHz) Measurement points: Max (Segment) Sweep trigger: Continuous, single Output : Single Connector : SMA(Female), 50Ω VNA-300M-PCI 43

51 6. About Hardware Table 6.1. Specification (2/2) Item Receiver characteristics (25 C ± 5 C)*1 Specification Input characteristics Amplitude characteristics Number of input ports: 1 Port Frequency range: 10kHz - 300MHz Impedance: 50Ω nominal Max. input level: 0dBm Input destruction level : +24dBm, ±3VDC Average noise level (RBW : 1kHz) 10kHz - 1MHz : -70dBm 1MHz - 100MHz : -85dBm 100MHz - 300MHz : -70dBm Resolution bandwidth (RBW) : 10Hz - 15kHz(1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 steps) Input connector : SMA (female), 50Ω Measurement range: 0dBm - -70dBm(RBW : 1kHz) Frequency response (with 0dBm input) 10kHz - 1MHz : 10.0dBp-p 1MHz - 100MHz : 6.0dBp-p 100MHz - 150MHz : 8.0dBp-p 150MHz - 300MHz : 16.0dBp-p Dynamic accuracy (-20dBm reference) dBm : ±0.5dB dBm : ±0.3dB dBm : ±0.5dB dBm : ±1.0dB Phase characteristic Measurement range: ±180 Error compensation functions Normalize (amplitude and phase compensation), transmission full calibration, reflection calibration Reference clock input Input frequency 10MHz (duty cycle must be within 50 ± 5%) Input impedance Input coupling Input voltage 600Ω AC 0.2Vpk-3.3Vpk Max. input voltage ±5V General I/O 1-bit I/O (TTL), BNC Digital I/O Logic type Output impedance I/O coupling I/O signal 3.3V LVTTL 50Ω DC Trigger input, general digital I/O Common *2 I/O address Memory address Power consumption Operating condition *3 256 ports 1 region 16MB 1, 1MB 1 region +5V[1200mA (Max.)], +3.3V[2000mA (Max.)] 0-50 C, 10-90%RH (No condensation) Bus specification PCI (32bit, 33MHz, Universal key shapes supported *4) Dimension (mm) Weight (L) x (H) 200g 44 VNA-300M-PCI

52 6. About Hardware *1: Specification values were measured at a temperature of 25 C±5 C. At any other temperatures, the values may exceed the specification ranges listed here. *2: This may not function depending on the specifications of the computer. *3: When this product is installed in the expansion slot of a computer, ensure that the ambient temperature does not exceed +50 C. *4: This board requires power supply at +5V and +3.3V from an expansion slot (it does not work on a machine with a +3.3V power supply alone). Board Dimensions (L) (H) The 外形寸法の standard (L) outside は 基板の端から dimension (L) スロットカバーの外側の面までの is the distance from サイズです the end of the board to the outer surface of the slot cover. [mm] VNA-300M-PCI 45

53 6. About Hardware Block Diagram Figure 6.1 is a circuit block diagram of this product. IN OUT EXT REF TRG SMA SMA SMA BNC ATT Port A ATT Port R Amp MIX MIX ATT Oscillator (10MHz) LPF LPF Amp Amp VGA A/D A/D RF Oscillator Timing Controller Local Oscillator FPGA Memory CPU PCI BUS Figure 6.1. Block Diagram 46 VNA-300M-PCI

54 6. About Hardware Timing for Control Signal Timing for Control Signal of Measurement function Timing for control signal of measurement function is shown in figure 6.2, and table 6.2. t SRS t HRS t SFS t HFS External Start Trigger Input Figure 6.2. Timing for Sampling Start Control Signal Table 6.2. Timing Table of External Control Signals Items Symbol Time Unit Set up time of sampling start signal (Rising edge) tsrs 100 nsec Hold time of sampling start signal (Rising edge) thrs 100 nsec Set up time of sampling start signal (Falling edge) tsfs 100 nsec Hold time of sampling start signal (Falling edge) thfs 100 nsec *1: When digital filter is being used, the delay time is added by 4µsec. CAUTION All the model values are shown at the time of Table 6.2. VNA-300M-PCI 47

55 CONTEC CO., LTD , Himesato, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka , Japan Japanese English Chinese VNA-300M-PCI User s Guide August 2014 Edition No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. [ ] [ ] Management No. NA03660 Parts No. LYRW301