SCPI.SENSe(Ch).Z.METHod

Object Type

Property (Read-Write)

Syntax

SCPI.SENSe(Ch).Z.METHod = Value

Value = SCPI.SENSe(Ch).Z.METHod

Description

This command sets or gets the impedance method.

When the method changes, the Fixture Compensation table is cleared.

Variable

Parameter

Value

Description

Impedance method

Data Type

Character string type (String)

Range

Select one of the following options:

P1Reflection:S-Parameter Port 1 reflection measurement (for simple impedance measurement)

P2Reflection:S-Parameter Port 2 reflection measurement (for simple impedance measurement)

TSERies:S-Parameter series-through measurement (for simple impedance measurement)

TSHunt:S-Parameter shunt-through measurement (for PDN component characterization)

GSERies:Gain-Phase series-through measurement (for simple impedance measurement)

GSHunt:Gain-Phase shunt-through measurement (for PDN component characterization)

Preset Value

P1Reflection

Unit

-

Resolution

-

Examples

Dim Var as String
Var= "P1Reflection"
SCPI.SENSe(1).Z.METHod = Var
Var = SCPI.SENSe(1).Z.METHod

Equivalent Key

There is no equivalent key is available on the front panel. However, the similar key is:

Meas > Method > Port 1 Refl OR

Meas > Method > Port 2 Refl OR

Meas > Method > Port 1-2 Series OR

Meas > Method > Port 1-2 Shunt OR

Meas > Method > GP Series T 50W R 1MW  OR

Meas > Method > GP Shunt T 50W R 50W

Equivalent SCPI Command

Syntax

:SENSe{[1]-4}:Z:METHod <string>

:SENSe{[1]-4}:Z:METHod?

Query Response

<string><newline><^END>

Example of use

10 OUTPUT 717;":SENS1:Z:METH P1R"
20 OUTPUT 717;":SENS1:Z:METH?"
30 ENTER 717;A$