S-Parameter Analysis

splotRF

View, plot and edit s-parameter data with support for arbitrary N-port networks. Smith chart and rectangular views, S/Y/Z matrix conversion, and high-quality PDF vector export.

splotRF — Load Stability Circles and Gain/Phase vs Frequency

FIGURE 1 — LOAD STABILITY CIRCLES & GAIN/PHASE vs FREQUENCY

Capabilities

Key Features

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Arbitrary N-Port Support

Full support for .s1p, .s2p, .s3p … .snp files. No limit on port count — analyze any multi-port network.

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S/Y/Z Matrix Conversion

Convert between S-parameters, admittance (Y) and impedance (Z) matrices with mA, ri, or dB formatting.

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Frequency Interpolation

Interpolate s-parameter data to any frequency grid. Useful for combining datasets measured at different frequency points.

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Smith Chart View

Industry-standard Smith chart display with constant resistance and reactance circles. Visualize impedance across the full bandwidth.

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Rectangular Plot View

Magnitude and phase vs. frequency in rectangular format. Dual y-axis display for simultaneous mag and phase.

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Automated Grid Layout

Automatically arranges all S-parameter plots in a grid. Display properties and configuration saved within file comments for repeatability.

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ZIP Archive Support

Read s-parameter files directly from .zip archives — no extraction required. Streamlines batch file management.

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Vector PDF Export

Export any plot as publication-quality vector graphics to PDF. Scales cleanly to any resolution for reports and presentations.

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Persistent Configuration

Plot display properties and layout configuration are saved within file comments, ensuring reproducible views every time you open a file.

Supported Formats

Format & Export Reference

Category Options Notes
File Input .s1p.s2p.snp.zip Touchstone format, arbitrary port count. ZIP archives read directly.
Parameter Types SYZ On-the-fly matrix conversion between parameter types.
Display Format mA (mag/angle)ri (real/imag)dB Switch format at any time without reloading data.
Plot Views Smith ChartRectangularGrid Layout Automated grid arranges all matrix elements. Config saved in file comments.
Export .pdf (vector) Publication-quality vector graphics. Scales to any resolution.