Power Clamp


Power clamp is a channel-based feature, allowing unique channel configurations and control. During a sweep, it allows you to ramp the source power as high as it can without going unleveled. Power clamp simplifies passive cable testing.

Accessing GUI and SCPI

Using Hardkey/SoftTab/Softkey

Using Menus:

  1. There is no key sequence for accessing the power clamp feature.

  1. Click Stimulus

  2. Select Power

  3. Select Power Clamp...

SCPI Commands

 

Power Clamp: Channel n dialog box help

This dialog provides basic control of power clamp for a specific channel. If you are using a split screen for two or more channels, the dialog opens for the active channel until it is closed.

Enable Source Power Clamp  Enables or disables the power clamp configuration for the specified channel.

Clamp Level  Choose either Specified or Typical maximum leveled power (Pmax). These values are automatically applied, according to your VNA model's published Technical Specifications.

+ (dB)  Applies a power offset to all the frequency ranges listed for your model's maximum leveled power. Range is -20 dB to 20 dB. You can use this offset while viewing your trace to achieve the desired effect.

Clamp Mode  Choose from one of the following sweep optimization levels:

Normal  No optimization is applied.

Fast  Applies an algorithm to increase the sweep speed.

Very Fast  Applies an algorithm to further increase the sweep speed.

OK  Applies your new configuration, power-clamp state, and closes the dialog.

Cancel  Cancels any configuration or power-clamp state changes you may have made and closes the dialog. No changes are applied.