Vector Network Analyzers (VNA)
ME7838x4 Series VectorStar 4-Port Broadband VNA
The Anritsu VectorStar ME7838x4 Broadband systems provide high performance 4-port measurements utilizing compact mmwave modules with industry-best calibration stability. While other broadband systems continue to provide raw performance with negative directivity in critical frequency bands, the ME7838 series, which includes the 4-port systems includes broadband systems with positive raw directivity. The result is better calibration stability and better measurement stability with significantly longer time between calibrations for accurate measurements and improved productivity. The new ME7838G4 takes high performance 4-port broadband measurements to a new level by incorporating the Anritsu MA25400A mmWave module. The MA25400A module combines Anritsu developed Nonlinear Transmission Line (NLTL) technology in a small, compact high performance mmWave module with a 0.6 mm test port connector for measurements up to 220 GHz.
Key Features
- The ME7838E4X 4-port system sweeps from 70 kHz to 110 GHz (Guaranteed specifications)
- The ME7838A4X 4-port system sweeps from 70 kHz to 125 GHz (Guaranteed specifications)
- The ME7838D4 4-port system sweeps from 70 kHz to 145/150 GHz
- The ME7838G4 4-port system sweeps from 70 kHz to 220 GHz
- All systems may be configured to include banded millimeter-wave modules up to 1.1 THz
- Industry-best calibration and measurement stability: 0.1 dB vs 0.6 dB over 24 hrs
- All systems also supports the 3744x-Rx receiver for noise figure measurements to 125 GHz
- Compact, lightweight mmWave modules offer low cost installation with industry-best performance
Technical Specifications
| Frequency Range | 70 kHz to 110 GHz (ME7838E4X), 70 kHz to 125 GHz (ME7838A4X), 70 kHz to 145/150 GHz (ME7838D4), 70 kHz to 220 GHz (ME7838G4) |
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| Upgrade Options | Configurable to include banded millimeter-wave modules up to 1.1 THz |
| Ports | 4-port broadband Vector Network Analyzer |
| Calibration Stability | 0.1 dB variation over 24 hours (industry-best performance) |
| Directivity | Positive raw directivity across critical frequency bands |
| Noise Figure Measurement | Supports 3744x-Rx receiver for noise figure measurements up to 125 GHz |
| Module Technology | Anritsu MA25400A mmWave module with NLTL technology and 0.6 mm test port connector |
| Module Size and Weight | Compact, lightweight mmWave modules allowing low-cost installation |
| Applications | Broadband 4-port vector network analysis, millimeter-wave device testing, noise figure measurements |
| Measurement Benefits | Superior calibration and measurement stability, longer calibration intervals, improved productivity |
| Control Software | Anritsu VectorStar software platform |