R. A. Wood Associates Software - Painless Extraction

• Retrieves S-parameters electronically from Network Analyzers (currently Agilent 8720, 8753, 8757, and 8510)
• S-parameters can be stored in S2P data files.
• S-parameters can be retrieved from S2P data files.
• Flexible plotting routines
• Data analysis of each S-parameter vs. frequency
• Script files may be created, loaded, and saved to identify pass/fail points in the selected data.
• A Test Results file may be saved to summarize the outcome of the pass/fail script file test.
• A great way to view S2P Files!
• A must for anyone using a Network Analyzer!

Painless Extraction is a comprehensive program that automates the extraction of data from Network Analyzers to PCs. This program will save extracted data to an S2P file and read existing S2P files for statistical analysis. Script files may be created or imported to perform quality assurance pass/fail testing. Large graphs and numeric tables make it easy to view and analyze the data. The current program works for the Agilent 8720, 8510, 8757, and 8753 models. Let us know if you would like to see additional models added. This program is a must for anyone using a Network Analyzer!

Data is electronically retrieved from the following Network Analyzers:

• Agilent 8757 Series
• Agilent 8510 Series
• Agilent 8753 Series
• Agilent 8720 Series

Files are saved and read in the popular "Touchstone S2P" format

• S-parameters and other channel measurements may be stored in S2P data files for future reference
• S-parameters and other channel measurements may be retrieved from S2P data files for easy viewing and analysis

Large graphs and numeric displays of the data may be manipulated to display desired data over specified frequency ranges

• A "Zoom to Cursors" button zooms the graph to the cursors
• A "Zoom Out" button expands the plot to the full frequency range
• Statistics are updated for data in the region between the cursors

Statistical analysis of the extracted data vs. the frequency includes the following calculations:

• Average
• Minimum
• Maximum
• P-P Flatness
• RMS
• Standard Deviation
• Slope of Best Fit Line (BFL)
• Minimum Deviation from BFL
• Maximum Deviation from BFL
• P-P Variation from BFL

Script files may be created, loaded, and saved to identify pass/fail points in the selected data

A Test Results file may be saved to summarize the outcome of the pass/fail script file test

User friendly Help Menus

• 
  Painless Extraction Setup Panel
• 
  Painless Extraction Quick Plots Panel
• 
  Painless Extraction Numeric Data Panel
• 
  Painless Extraction Analysis Panel

Download Painless Extraction now for a free trial version. This trial version has all features available to the user except for the following limitations:

• The capability to save data to files is disabled
• The analysis frequency range is limited to 2750 - 2950 MHz

The full version is available for purchase for $349.00 (US Dollars). Buy now to unlock all program features.

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System Requirements

• GPIB/HPIB Card
  • Network Analyzer and Computer require GPIB interfaces
  • Please Note: Software has been tested with National Instruments Cards only.
• Windows 98, 2000, XP