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Re: NanoVNA port renormalization
Roger,
I believe DiSlord is indeed asking whether the ability to accurately measure differing DUT input and output ports would be useful. It may not be used often but there are definitely uses for testing baluns and other asymmetrical two-port networks. I think ¡°port renormalization¡± doesn¡¯t properly describe this type of measurement as opposed to 75/75 ohm measurements. A different terminology would be better to describe 75/300 ohm measurements but I¡¯m at a loss to come up with a description that makes sense. Ideas wanted. Tony AC9QY On Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 7:09?PM John Gord via groups.io <johngord= [email protected]> wrote: Roger, |
Re: NanoVNA port renormalization
Roger,
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I am happy with the in/out impedances being the same. I just didn't want the renormalization feature the disappear. --John On Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 03:24 PM, Roger Need wrote:
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"Comparing a NanoVNA with a LabVNA Part 2: Three NanoVNAs, Two H4 NanoVNAs, and One HP 8505A VNA"
N. I. Yannopoulou and P. E. Zimourtopoulos, "Comparing a NanoVNA with a LabVNA Part 2: Three NanoVNAs, Two H4 NanoVNAs, and One HP 8505A VNA", FunkTechnikPlus # Journal, Issue 36, Friday 31 January 2025, Year 12, 36-3, pp 57-77:
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Re: NanoVNA port renormalization
On Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM, John Gord wrote:
Do you want different impedances on input and output? I believe that is what DiSlord is suggesting... Roger |
Re: NanoVNA port renormalization
On Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM, Team-SIM SIM-Mode wrote:
Nizar, I am not sure what you are saying. The existing Port Z function allows one to calculate the S parameters for another system impedance like 75 ohms. For example if a filter had a designed input impedance of 75 ohms and an output impedance of 75 ohms you could set Port Z to 75 ohms and measure S11 and S21. I think what DiSlord is proposing is that you could set two different impedances - one for input of the DUT (like 75 ohms) and one for the output (like 300 ohms) and they could be different. DiSlord is that what you are suggesting? Roger |
Re: NanoVNA port renormalization
On Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM, W0LEV wrote:
Yes NanoVNA 50Om system, but possible use math to see how this DUT measured in different impedance system For this S parameters converts to Z (DUT impedance constant and not depend from measured device) and after convert back to virtual Z` measured system impedance. This process named impedance renormalization. As result measured DUT impedance not change, but S parameters transform |
Re: NanoVNA port renormalization
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The measurement is indeed made in a 50-ohm system, but given a complete (S11, S21, S22, S12) set of S-parameters in a 50 ohm system, it is possible to calculate what the S-parameters would be in a different impedance system. (This works best for passives, less chance of strange non-linearities like oscillations with incorrect terminations.) Since we only have S11 and S21, we assume that S12 = S21 (almost always true) and S22 = S11 (true enough for symmetrical devices like many filters). If you have some ceramic filters give it a try. It is interesting to see the bumpy S21 response in the 50 ohm measurement turn into a much smoother S21 in the correct impedance framework. --John Gord On Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM, W0LEV wrote:
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Re: NanoVNA port renormalization
But the measurement system - that of the NANOVNA - is always in a 50-ohm
system. To do it correctly, matching networks are required to match anything other than 50-ohms. Dave - W?LEV On Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 8:35?PM John Gord via groups.io <johngord= [email protected]> wrote: Roger,-- *Dave - W?LEV* -- Dave - W?LEV |
Re: NanoVNA port renormalization
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The renormalization is useful for measuring networks (like crystal or ceramic filters) which are designed for other impedance levels. For example, it allows you to evaluate a 10.7MHz, 330ohm ceramic filter without needing to add matching networks. I have used the feature to try different Z values to determine the design impedance of unknown filters. I like the feature, but it may indeed be that few others will. It can be ignored if desired, but I would like it to be kept available. --John Gord On Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM, Roger Need wrote:
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Re: NanoVNA and FY6XXX generator
There are quite a number of cheap and useful signal generators offered on
epay. Dave - W?LEV <> Virus-free.www.avg.com <> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 7:03?PM Gabriele I4JXE via groups.io <gbergami= [email protected]> wrote: HI Philip-- *Dave - W?LEV* -- Dave - W?LEV |
Re: NanoVNA and FY6XXX generator
HI Philip
tnx for the advice. I use a combo of SMA M/F attenuators to stay well under +10dBm max signal level for NanoVNA input. Wonder if you too use FY 6XXX generator. Gabriele, I4JXE Il Sab 8 Feb 2025, 11:37 Philip Stevens via groups.io <philg3ses= [email protected]> ha scritto: Hi Gabriele, |
Re: SWR Question
On Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 05:49 AM, CLIFTON HEAD wrote:
The 250m is a scaling parameter on the grid . So each successive horizontal line for SWR, in this case, increases by .25. 1.891 is the SWR calculated at the marker. Go into the Display/Scale menu to set the value you want. Click Show Grid Values to put the text on the right hand side of the screen. Later versions of DiSlord firmware have improved scaling options. Roger |
Re: NanoVNA port renormalization
On Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 09:15 AM, DiSlord wrote:
DiSlord, I have tested your port renormalization function (called Port Z) for several values of Z like 75 and 100 ohms. It calculated S11 and S21 correctly for DUT's with the same input and output impedance. I personally don't see the need to have different Z for the input and output of a DUT. I think it just makes things more complicated and very, very few users would ever use this feature. Roger |
Re: NanoVNA port renormalization
Hi DiSlord and All
I already used the standard load= 50.83 Ohm ( DC measur by a good Multimeter's) instead of 50.00 Ohm for the Nano calibration, and a Z0= 78.9 Ohm to optimise my nominal 75 Ohm coax for the SWR and graphic smith and all seems working smoothly as it's expected for S11, measurements , but still no deep try's for S21 except Thru tests with my H4+1.2.40. Very satisfayed right now with some precautions, very handy options and allow very accurates measurements. it's a great options , indeed an accurate professional 50 Ohm Load is expensive . Thanks . 73's Nizar |
Re: NanoVNA port renormalization
VNA calibrated by 50Om - nominal port impedance
On measure S parameters possible calculate get Z parameters (by known Z0 = 50) Next possible calculate from this Z new S` parameters but use Z` != 50 Om This process named as renormalization and allow see now DUT work on other system impedances This work on all S11 and S21 - so possible see how work filter on non 50 Om systems, or see SWR for 75Om and so on |
Re: NanoVNA port renormalization
Yes, but I believe anyone (well........."maybe") can multiply any number by
unity: 1. Or maybe not??????? Even with a normalized chart center, the measurement system is still as close to 50 ¡À j 0 as Eric can economically implement. Dave - W?LEV <> Virus-free.www.avg.com <> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 5:33?PM Matthew Rapaport via groups.io <quineatal= [email protected]> wrote: Isn't that what the Z function does--allow normalisation of the chart to-- *Dave - W?LEV* -- Dave - W?LEV |
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