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Minivna Tiny Plus2
Minivna Tiny Plus2
vector network
analyzer
miniVNA Tiny Plus2
Product Overview
The professional VNA-PC software is used for data analysis and processing. The signal generator function is
integrated. The measurement range is 1MHz~3000MHz, and the S parameter measurement of S11 and S21
is supported.
The miniVNA Tiny Plus2 has the software open-circuit, short circuit, load, and straight-through calibration
functions (the corresponding calibration components need to be prepared or purchased by the customer).
The software supports data export in multiple formats, including JPEG, Excel, ZPlots, S1P, S2P, and PDF.
** This product does not contain other accessories. If you need to use it, purchase it separately.
Product Features
Frequency range: 1MHz~3000MHz
Long: 8cm
Frequency step: 10Hz
Port configuration: Dual ports
S parameter: S11 and S21
Dynamic rang: 70dB@500MHz
Z: 1~1000 ohms
Width: 8cm
Output power: -6dB@500MHz
Full phase measurement and integration with Smith chart
With software open, short, load, and pass-through calibration
functions, the test result is more accurate. High: 1.7cm
Supports data export in multiple formats (JPEG, Excel, ZPlot, S2P, and
PDF).
Friendly user interface, supporting Windows, Linux, and Mac
The RF port is an SMA connector (SMA-K).
USB power supply
Super mini size, easy to carry (ultra-light and ultra-thin)
Precautions
Note 1: If the precision is high, you are advised to calibrate the device after the device is powered on and
calibrate it 15 minutes after the device is powered on. Otherwise, the measurement precision may be
inaccurate due to temperature changes.
Note 2: Because the minVNA Tiny Plus2 needs to dissipate heat effectively, do not cover sundries on the
surface to ensure good heat dissipation on the surface. Because the surface temperature is high after the
device is used for a long time, take protective measures against scalding.
Note 3: Because the USB current of the device is large, you are advised to connect the USB cable to the
USB port on the mainboard to increase the reliability of the USB power supply.
Note 4: The USB port of the device must be stable. You are advised to use a fixed or uncommon USB port
of the PC as the minVNA Tiny Plus2 port.
Note 5: All legends, scanning results, and measurement quantities in this document are for reference only
because of the differences between devices, environments, proofs, and products. The test tools and
accessories involved in this document must be purchased by the customer.
Note 6: A similar attenuator must be added to the test amplifier. Otherwise, the device may be damaged.
Contents
03 FAQ
JAVA Installing Querying Software running
installation the Driver Device Ports and serial port test
JAVA installation
The miniVNA Tiny Plus2 vector network analyzer must be used in the Java environment. Therefore, you need to install the
Java software of version 7.0 or later on the computer. Select the WINDOWS/Linux/MAC system according to the actual situation
and install the Java software of the 7u80 version(http://www.eastchip.com/minivnasoft.asp). If the JAVA7.0 or a later version
has been installed on the PC, you do not need to install it again. If you need to install the Java of 7u80 or later, download the
corresponding version from the official website of Oracle (https://www.java.com/en/download/).
The following uses the Windows 7 (64-bit) system as an example to describe how to install the Java. The file name is jre-
7u80-windows-x64.exe. Run the file as shown in the following figure to complete the installation.
Click OK. (Note: In reflection or Select Analyzer on the In the dialog box that is After the serial port In the displayed dialog
transmission measurement toolbar and click Setup... displayed, select test is passed (the box, click OK to use the
mode, if there is no miniVNA Tiny in the status in the dialog box software. (The preceding
corresponding calibration data, left column and COM** is green), click Update figure is not displayed for
the software prohibits the in the right column at the lower right the devices that have been
corresponding measurement. (port number queried corner. used and calibrated.)
For details, see the device on the previous page,
calibration and test examples for example, COM78),
in the specification. and click Test.
Contents
03 FAQ
Software Device Transmission Secondary
interface Calibration Calibration calibration
Common parameters
Common parameters on the main interface of the software (option selector)
Name Content
-none- No data is displayed.
Tgr Delay
to be tested in the start and end deleting, and using the preset test
experience values of the target test Add a preset test frequency segment.
components. The minimum star t Enter the value to be set in Start and
End Frequency. Click Add to add a
Single scanning and repeated scanning (at the
frequency of miniVNA Tiny Plus2 is 1 lower right corner of the software) on the
MHz and the maximum end frequency preset test frequency segment. main interface of the software
is 3GHz. The number and K/M/G input If the cursor is in the preset test Single scan: Connect the measurement components and
are supported, generally, it is not frequency segment, click the icon to set all the test parameters. Then, perform a single
recommended that all frequency delete it. measurement
bands be scanned. The mouse pointer is in the preset Repeated scanning: You need to perform a one-time
test frequency segment. Click the icon scan before selecting this option for onsite
to start a single scan. commissioning.
Software Device Transmission Secondary
interface Calibration Calibration calibration
Click , as shown in the following figure. You can view the corresponding
frequency point and SWR value.
Software Device Transmission Secondary
interface Calibration Calibration calibration
Device Calibration
Definition: Calibration is a prerequisite for accurate measurement. It helps users accurately measure parameters. It is
recommended that the miniVNA Tiny Plus2 vector analyzer calibrate the equipment before each test. If the data
requirement is not high, the previous calibration data can be used.
miniVNA Tiny Plus2 can be used to measure the reflection and transmission
modes. Before calibration, you need to set and test the serial port. In the following
SMA Calibration
figure, select the reflection and transmission modes and calibrate them. Select the
Part
corresponding mode in the following figure.
Note: The three calibration parts in the preceding figure need to be purchased
separately (SMA connectors of the calibration parts are internal screws). The
three calibration parts are used for reflection (S11) calibration.
SMA
Reflection measurement (for example, antenna measurement) and transmission straight-
measurement [for example, a filter, a bandpass, an amplifier, and a duplexer (note: through
The miniVNA Tiny Plus2 is not suitable for testing the duplexer.] cable
Note: Generally, one or two SMA straight through cables are required in the
preceding figure. The two ends of the cable are inner screw pins, which are
shorter and better when the test conditions are met. A straight-through
conversion connector (both ends are external screw holes) is required, the
attenuator and other SMA connectors may also be required. other accessories
In the preceding figure, two modes can be selected during calibration. The (fewer accessories) on the non-target test samples must be added to the
default value is Mode2 (Mode1 is used when precise calibration is required for calibration for calibration and removal. this is usually used for transmission (S21)
certain frequency bands, and the frequency band and number of Mode1 are set calibration (mainly for component transmission measurement, because the
accordingly. For details, see FAQ 2 in this document.) The number of scanning times dynamic performance of the miniVNA Tiny Plus2 is insufficient)., which is not
is greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to 10. The number of calibration
applicable to the test of the duplexer. The accessories in the preceding figure
points must be greater than or equal to 100 and less than or equal to 20000. The
more the set points, the more the times, and the longer the calibration time. need to be purchased by the customer.
Software Device Transmission Secondary
interface Calibration Calibration calibration
Window displayed after the The DUT is connected to the OPEN calibration component. The Connect the DUT to the SHORT calibration kit, Connect the DUT to the LOAD calibration component and click
the read load in the preceding figure until the following figure is
creation default number of calibration points is 10000. Click the read and click read in the preceding figure to short- displayed.
button in the preceding figure until the following figure is circuit the DUT until the following figure is (Do not remove the LOAD calibration part after the
displayed (3000-10000 point calibration is recommended). displayed. calibration is complete.)
Click Save. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Click Update at the lower You can start to use reflection measurement to check whether the
the following figure. Change the file name at the right corner of the following reflection measurement calibration of the device is correct. The LOAD The following figure shows
lower left corner and click Save at the lower right figure. calibration component is properly connected to the DUT interface. the scanning result.
corner. Click at the lower right corner to perform a single scan.
Software Device Transmission Secondary
interface Calibration Calibration calibration
Reflection calibration 2/2 Note: Each device has a difference. The calibration
DUT port. Take the 350MHz antenna as an example curve is for reference only.
Click the Smith icon in the red box on the menu bar. The red circle in the Remove the LOAD calibration kit from the DUT. The Deselect Auto Zoom in the main interface of
preceding figure shows a green dot (the dot is in the middle of the Smith chart, DUT and DET are not connected to any component. the software. If the preceding figure is
and the DUT is connected to the SHORT on the left side of the Smith chart), when On the menu screen, select Auto Zoom. Click Single displayed, it indicates that the reflector
the DUT is connected to the OPEN, the dot is on the right side of the Smith chart. Scan at the lower right corner of the main screen. calibration of the DUT is normal.
the dot thickness of each miniVNA Tiny Plus2 is different or a small tail is dragged. Wait until the scan result is displayed.
the dots in the figure are for reference only, the three calibration parts only need
to be operated in sequence. check the dot and close the figure.
Connect the target antenna to the DUT port on the miniVNA Tiny Plus2. If
In the upper right corner of the main interface, set the frequency, and click
a feeder is connected, the correction point should be at the end of the
Scan at the lower right corner. After the scanning is complete, click the Smith
feeder. If there are other extension components, the calibration point is
icon . The preceding figure is displayed. The calibration is complete.
also at the end of the miniVNA Tiny Plus2.
Software Device Transmission Secondary
interface Calibration Calibration calibration
After the scanning is complete, the Cancel the automatic scaling in the main Connect the low-pass filter to the
following figure is displayed. interface of the software. The following DUT and DET respectively.
figure is displayed. (The transmission
calibration of the device is normal.)
03 FAQ
Perform the solution in sequence. If the solution is solved, you do not need to perform the
following steps:
1. Right-click vna.3.1.9.cn.jar and choose --Java (TM) Platform SE binary from the shortcut
menu.
2. Save the file on the right to the folder where the vna.3.1.9.cn.jar file is stored and run the
Save as… and
file. (Note: The folder path cannot contain Chinese characters. In this case, vna.3.1.9.cn.jar cannot rename .txt
to .cmd before use
be placed on the desktop because the file path on the desktop also contains Chinese characters. this file.
Note: In the preceding information, vna.3.1.9.cn.jar is the software version. If the version is
vna.3.1.8.jar, right-click the saved file and choose Edit from the shortcut menu. Change
vna.3.1.9.cn.jar to vna.3.1.8.jar in English.
Common problem 2:
How Do I Set the Frequency Segment and Number of Mode1 Points?
Open the C:\ user \Admininstrator\vna.3.1\ presets file and open the CalRanges_miniVNA Tiny.txt file. (You are
advised to back up the file.) The following table describes the parameters in red. You are advised to modify only the
number of scan points and the number of scanning times. Save the modification and restart the vna.3.1.9.cn.jar. (The
number of scanning times of each frequency band is greater than or equal to 1.) Less than or equal to 10 The number
of calibration points must be greater than or equal to 100 and less than or equal to 20000.
Start frequency (Hz) End frequency (Hz) Scan points Scan times
1000000 30999999 10000 2
31000000 48999999 500 1
49000000 52999999 2000 2
53000000 142999999 500 1
143000000 147999999 2000 2
148000000 428999999 500 1
429000000 441999999 2000 2
442000000 1229999999 500 1
1230000000 1310999999 2000 2
1311000000 2199999999 500 1
2200000000 2599999999 2000 2
2600000000 3000000000 500 1
Common problem 3:
How to solve software parameter modification can not be restored?
Close the software, open the C:\ user \Admininstrator directory, find the vna.3.1 folder,
delete the vna.3.1 folder (the exported files and calibration data in the folder can be saved as
required), and then run the software to generate the vna.3.1 folder again, all internal
configuration data is regenerated (the folder of vna3.2.X or a later version is vna.3.2).
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