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3.6
Creating and using Offset Files
3.6.1
An offset file is useful
for compensating for loss/gain in the system which are
not constant over frequency. For example if you need to compensate for the loss of a
transmission line between the power sensor and the DUT. Measurement Applications #10,
Calibrating Thru-Path described in chapter 13 of the
Measurement Applications Guide
you to measure the gain/loss of the system between the power sensor and the DUT and
automatically creates an offset file for that system.
3.6.2
Clicking on the folder icon
below the 'Offset File' check box will open a
browse window. If you have an offset file ready, select it and click OK.
3.6.3
To create an offset file manually
click on the edit icon over the file name
window and a sample offset file will be created (
Fig. 3.6.3
). Replace the values in the sample
file with the values you need and save the file. There is no requirement for any specific file
name or suffix, however as the file is a simple text file saving it with a txt suffix to simplify
future editing is recommended.
Figure 3.6.2:
Offset file browse window
Figure 3.6.3:
Offset file browse window
