La description

Frequency ranges from 10 MHz to 14 GHz and 20 GHz, with two or four test ports
Key Facts
  • Short measurement times
  • Wide dynamic range
  • High output power
  • Wide power sweep range
  • Balanced measurements
  • Parallel measurements
  • Innovative user interface
  • Convenient and flexible analysis function

Brief Description
  • Built using innovative hardware and software concepts, the vector network analyzers of the R&S®ZVB family set new standards: One generator can feed two test ports simultaneously. This makes parallel measurements possible, significantly increasing performance despite the complexity of the measurement task at hand.
  • Characteristics The R&S®ZVB series of vector network analyzers covers the frequency ranges from 10 MHz to 14/20 GHz. It has been designed for universal measurements on passive and active components. The R&S®ZVB series greatly simplifies vector network analysis especially for multiport measurements and measurements on balanced devices. Featuring comprehensive measurement functions, excellent specifications, high measurement and data transfer speeds and remote-control capability, the analyzers of the R&S®ZVB series are an ideal choice for both development and production applications. The compact versions of the 14 GHz and 20 GHz two-port models leave ample room for test setups in the lab, featuring a height of only 24 cm and a depth of 42 cm.
    • New multiport concept
      • Instruments with two or four test ports – for multiport and balanced measurements
      • Two internal sources (four-port models) – to provide RF and LO signals for mixer measurements by means of a single unit
      • Capability to perform balanced measurements – to characterize balanced DUTs by their mixed mode S-parameters
      • Optional automatic calibration units – to speed up calibration and avoid operator errors
    • Outstanding specifications (best values chosen)
      • 60001 points per trace
      • Dynamic range better than 123 dB (typ. 130 dB)
      • Power sweep range >50 dB (typ.)
    • High speed
      • Measurement time < 4.5 ms for 201 test points (frequency sweep)
      • Switching time between channels < 1 ms
      • Switching time between instrument setups < 10 ms
      • Data transfer time < 0.7 ms (201 test points via RSIB)
      • Simultaneous measurement of more than one DUT
    • Modern user interface
      • Intuitive Windows-based operation via mouse
      • Operation by means of hardkeys and softkeys
      • Large number of channels, traces and setups that can be loaded simultaneously

Features & Benefits
  • High performance for fast and reliable measurements
    • Reflectometers with separate measurement and reference channels
    • Parallel measurements on multiple ports
    • Data processing and transfer simultaneously with measurement
    • DC bias for active DUTs
  • Ergonomic user interface
    • User-configurable display of results
    • Manual operation support
    • Fast switching between instrument setups
    • Editor for trace mathematics
  • Advanced measurement functionality
    • Independent channels
    • Convenient marker and analysis functions
    • Integrated PC with Windows XP
  • Highlights of the R&S®ZVB in production
    • Integrated PC with Windows XP for automated procedures and data management
    • Optimization of test and production sequences
    • Mixer and harmonics measurements
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