The Gap RF View Fills in the Lab
Lab VNAs (Keysight, R&S, Copper Mountain) generate excellent S-parameter data, but analysis often requires loading files into a PC with EDA software. RF View fills the gap: load .s2p files directly on Android for instant analysis — matching design, Smith chart, Monte Carlo — without interrupting your bench workflow.
Typical Lab Workflow with RF View
| Step | VNA (Bench) | RF View (Android) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Calibrate and measure | SOLT cal → measure DUT → save .s2p | — |
| 2. Quick check | View S11 on VNA screen | Load .s2p → BW Marker reads f₀, IL instantly |
| 3. Matching design | — | Auto Match → design L-network from measured S11 |
| 4. Simulation comparison | — | Load sim .s2p alongside measured → overlay |
| 5. Batch qualification | Measure 10 samples → save 10 .s2p files | Load all 10 → Summary Export CSV |
File Transfer Methods in the Lab
- USB thumb drive: VNA saves to USB → plug into Android OTG adapter → RF View opens directly
- Local WiFi network: Save .s2p to shared network folder → Android accesses via Files app
- Email: VNA software emails .s2p to yourself → open on phone
- Cloud sync: VNA PC saves to Dropbox/OneDrive → instant on Android
Parallel Workflow Advantage
While the VNA sweeps the next measurement (30-second sweep), you can be analyzing the previous file in RF View on your phone. This eliminates the "wait for VNA to finish, then load to PC" bottleneck. The bench remains dedicated to measurement while analysis happens in parallel on Android.
RF View Lab Companion: Zero setup — install RF View, transfer your first .s2p, open in RF View. Full analysis in under 60 seconds. Free on Google Play. Works alongside any VNA manufacturer.