.SNP File

What is a SNP file?

A SNP file can be either a Microsoft Access Report Snapshot file or a Keysight Touchstone file.

Microsoft Access Report Snapshot file

A Microsoft Access Report Snapshot file (.snp) is a binary file that contains a snapshot of a report created in Microsoft Access. SNP files can be viewed and printed using the Microsoft Snapshot Viewer, which is a free program available from Microsoft. SNP files are typically used to share reports with others who do not have Microsoft Access installed on their computers.

Keysight Touchstone file

A Keysight Touchstone file (.snp) is a text file that contains RF circuit data. Touchstone files are used by a variety of RF circuit simulation and analysis software programs, such as Keysight's ADS and MDS. Touchstone files typically contain data about the scattering parameters of a circuit, such as the S-parameters, Y-parameters, and Z-parameters.

The Keysight Touchstone file (.snp) is the more common use of SNP file.

Touchstone files are used by a variety of RF circuit simulation and analysis software programs, such as Keysight's ADS and MDS, as well as other commercial and open-source software packages. Touchstone files are also widely used in academia and research for RF circuit design, simulation, and analysis.

Microsoft Access Report Snapshot files (.snp) are less common, and are typically used to share reports with others who do not have Microsoft Access installed on their computers.

How to open a SNP file?

To open a SNP file, you can use the following software programs:

• Microsoft Snapshot Viewer (for Microsoft Access Report Snapshot files)
• Keysight ADS (for Keysight Touchstone files)
• Keysight MDS (for Keysight Touchstone files)
• Other RF circuit simulation and analysis software programs that support the Touchstone file format

If you are not sure which type of SNP file you have, you can try opening it with the Microsoft Snapshot Viewer first. If the Snapshot Viewer is unable to open the file, then it is likely a Keysight Touchstone file.

To open a SNP file with the Microsoft Snapshot Viewer:

1. Download and install the Microsoft Snapshot Viewer from the Microsoft website.
2. Double-click on the SNP file to open it.

To open a SNP file with Keysight ADS or MDS:

1. Open Keysight ADS or MDS.
2. Click on the File menu and select Open.
3. Navigate to the SNP file and select it.
4. Click on the Open button.

Once the SNP file is open, you can view and analyze the data it contains. You can also use the software to edit the SNP file and save it in a different format.

How do I convert a SNP file to another format?

To convert a Microsoft Access Report Snapshot file (.snp) to another format, you can use the following steps:

1. Open the SNP file in the Microsoft Snapshot Viewer.
2. Click on the File menu and select Export.
3. In the Export Report dialog box, select the desired file format.
4. Click on the Save button.

Some of the supported file formats include: .DOCX, .XLSX, .PPTX, .PDF, .HTML

• To convert a Keysight Touchstone file (.snp) to another format, you can use one of the following software programs:

• Keysight ADS
• Keysight MDS
• AWR Microwave Office
• Ansys HFSS
• CST Microwave Studio

To convert a SNP file using one of these software programs, simply open the SNP file in the software and then select the option to export the file to the desired format.

For example, to convert a SNP file to a VNA file using Keysight ADS:

1. Open Keysight ADS.
2. Click on the File menu and select Open.
3. Navigate to the SNP file and select it.
4. Click on the Open button.
5. Click on the File menu and select Export.
6. In the Export Data dialog box, select the VNA file format.
7. Click on the Save button.

Some of the supported file formats include: VNA (.vna), CSV (.csv), S2P (.s2p)

Please note that the specific steps for converting a SNP file to another format may vary depending on the software program you are using. Please consult the program's documentation for detailed instructions.