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Connecting to S5048 2-Port 4.8 GHz Analyzer by Coppermountain in Python

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The S5048 Vector Network Analyzer delivers lab grade performance in a compact package, with all the features engineers have come to expect included standard in our software.

S5048 2-Port 4.8 GHz Analyzer

Device Specification: here

Manufacturer card: COPPERMOUNTAIN

COPPERMOUNTAIN

Copper Mountain Technologies develops innovative RF test and measurement solutions for engineers worldwide that enable engineers to extend their reach.

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Connect to the S5048 2-Port 4.8 GHz Analyzer in Python

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To connect to a S5048 2-Port 4.8 GHz Analyzer Network Analyzer using Qcodes Community, you can use the following Python script:

from qcodes.instrument.visa import VisaInstrument
from qcodes.instrument.parameter import ArrayParameter
import qcodes.utils.validators as vals


class CMTS5048Trace(ArrayParameter):
    # ... (code omitted for brevity)


class CMTS5048(VisaInstrument):
    # ... (code omitted for brevity)


# Create an instance of the S5048 Network Analyzer
s5048 = CMTS5048('s5048', 'TCPIP0::192.168.1.1::inst0::INSTR')


# Connect to the instrument
s5048.connect()


# Print the start frequency
print(s5048.start_freq())


# Set the stop frequency to 1 GHz
s5048.stop_freq(1e9)


# Prepare the trace
s5048.trace.prepare_trace()


# Get the trace data
trace_data = s5048.trace()


# Print the trace data
print(trace_data)


# Disconnect from the instrument
s5048.disconnect()

This script creates a custom CMTS5048Trace class that extends ArrayParameter to hold the trace data from the S5048 network analyzer. It also creates a CMTS5048 class that extends VisaInstrument and defines various parameters and methods to control the network analyzer.

To use the script, you need to replace 'TCPIP0::192.168.1.1::inst0::INSTR' with the actual address of your S5048 network analyzer. Then, you can connect to the instrument using s5048.connect(), set parameters, prepare the trace, and get the trace data using s5048.trace(). Finally, you can disconnect from the instrument using s5048.disconnect().