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Selecting a Data Format
The E5071C allows you to display measured S-parameters by using the
following data formats. The data format can be preset to factory settings
using the Preset option.
• Rectangular display formats
• Polar format
• Smith chart format
Other topics about Setting Measurement Conditions
Rectangular display formats
Rectangular display formats draw traces by assigning stimulus values
(linear scale) to the X-axis and response values to the Y-axis. Eight
different formats are available depending on the selection of data for the Y-
axis.
Type Y-axis Data Type Y-axis Unit Application Examples
Log magnitude
format
Magnitude dB
• Return loss measurement
• Insertion loss measurement
(or gain measurement)
Phase format Phase (displayed in range
from -180 ° to +180 °
)
Degrees ( ° ) Measurement of deviation from
linear phase