Comparing Network Data

Network Data Explorer can compare variations for two network data sets that are the same size.

1. On the NDE ribbon, click Sweep.
2. In the Network Data Selection pane, select exactly two data sets.
3. On the NDE ribbon, click Compare Data.
4. In the Cell and Frequency Selection pane, select which cells you want to compare . For each value along the X-axis, the Y-axis values are subtracted, one from the other, to create the comparison plot. The second selected data is subtracted from the first selected data.
5. Optionally, check Show Statistics to show values applied to all cells and all frequencies

It is not possible to compare a data set against itself unless the data set has been cloned. Then, you can compare the original data set to the clone.

Traces for a given cell or statistical measure are displayed for all data sets; you can use tool tips to distinguish between them.

If a single cell or statistical measure is displayed, different colors are used for each data trace. If multiple cells or statistical measures are selected, a single color is used for all data traces for each cell or statistical measure.

In a data comparison, traces are shown for all selected data sets. This is true for both cell and statistical traces.

If dB format is shown, you can either subtract values before or after applying the dB function. See Display Format to make this choice.