A novel approach to computer simulator development of microwave measurement equipment is presented. The main feature of the software is an interface of the simulator, which is an interactive image of the real equipment allowing to manipulate the keys and other elements of the front panel by the computer mouse. For the measurement procedure, the simulator allows to use analytical formulas or upload the data from the computer models of the microwave devices and from the real measurements in *.s2p format. Implementation of the developed simulator into the educational process provides each student with an unlimited access to the measuring equipment and gives the opportunity not only to study the characteristics of microwave devices but also to gain experience with the real equipment due to interactive computer interface that is completely identical to real front panel.

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The study introduces an approach in developing a virtual laboratory that can be used for classroom instruction as well as distance learning and is a good alternative to highly expensive microwave measurement equipment. The software package is written in C++. The testing results of applying a virtual laboratory for radiophysics measurements are considered.

The method of computer simulation of microwave measurement units and special laboratory workshop for engineersâ?? education are described. Simulated laboratory has a module structure. The basis for constructing a model of the specific work is a concept of the abstract â??deviceâ? with front panel view and manipulation principles identical to those of the real units.