Measuring Cables with the ZPH

This video demonstrates how to make basic measurements of coaxial cables using the Rohde & Schwarz ZPH cable and antenna analyzer. Learn more about the R&S ZPH: http://rsna.us/6057lBxeS Discover the R&S VNA's: http://rsna.us/6058lBxes Download the R&S Fundamentals of Vector Network Analysis Primer: http://rsna.us/6059lBxet Test your knowledge on Test & Measurement Fundamentals: http://rsna.us/6050lBxeQ Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Suggested viewing 00:29 About cable measurements 01:54 Two ways to measure cables with the ZPH 02:20 About one port cable loss measurements 03:03 Steps in one port cable measurements 03:29 Starting cable loss measurements 03:52 Configuring the tracking generator 04:23 Defining the frequency range and sweep points 05:01 Measurement setup – direct vs. DUT cable 05:41 About one port calibration 06:33 Connecting calibration standards for one port measurements 07:05 Choosing cable measurement type 07:50 Measurement results – normal 08:15 Measurement results – (open + short) / 2 08:34 When to use a transmission measurement for cable loss 09:09 Steps in transmission measurements 09:36 Starting transmission measurements 09:54 Measurement setup – transmission/normalization 10:32 Transmission cable measurement result 10:46 Using markers 11:18 Summary