Rohde & Schwarz ZVB Details

Rohde & Schwarz ZVB

Base Frequency: 10 MHz Max Frequency: 20 GHz

Frequency ranges from 300 kHz to 4 GHz, 8 GHz, 14 GHz and 20 GHz, with two or four test ports

The R&S ZVB series of vector network analyzers covers the frequency ranges from 300 kHz to 4/8 GHz and 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

o Instruments with two or four test ports - for multiport and balanced measurements

o Two internal sources (four-port models) - to provide RF and LO signals for mixer measurements by means of a single unit

o Capability to perform balanced measurements - to characterize balanced DUTs by their mixed mode S-parameters

o Optional automatic calibration units - to speed up calibration and avoid operator errors

Outstanding specifications

o 60001 points per trace

o Dynamic range better than 123 dB (typ. 130 dB)

o Power sweep range >50 dB

High speed

o Measurement time < 4.5 ms for 201 test points (frequency sweep)

o Switching time between channels < 1 ms

o Switching time between instrument setups < 10 ms

o Data transfer time < 0.7 ms (201 test points via RSIB)

o Simultaneous measurement of more than one DUT

Modern user interface

o Intuitive Windows-based operation via mouse

o Operation by means of hardkeys and softkeys

o Large number of channels, traces and setups that can be loaded simultaneously