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Automate 1-Port Calibration with Python and Bird’s VNA

August 27th, 2025

1 min. read | By Bird Applications Team

Python code
 

 

Faster calibration. Fewer steps. Same accuracy.
This tutorial shows you how to automate a 1-port calibration for Bird’s Vector Network Analyzer using pre-built Python drivers—cutting setup time and boosting consistency.

You’ll learn:

  • Setup in Visual Studio Code – Configure your environment for success

  • Driver methods – Access and apply the right commands for calibration

  • Debug mode – Test and refine your process step-by-step

Designed for engineers integrating Bird VNAs into automated test systems, this session includes real code examples and practical tips for efficient, reliable measurements.

Get the code: Visit our GitHub page to download the pre-built Python drivers and explore more automation resources for your RF workflows.

Bird Applications Team

Applied RF know-how from Bird engineers—field-tested techniques, measurement methods, and troubleshooting.