Vector Network Analyzer R&S ZVL13 The ZVL is a compact, powerful, and future-proof network analyzer, and is therefore ideal for use in development, production, and service. It is the only instrument to combine the functions of a network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, and power meter in a single box, and will thus tremendously increase your work efficiency. The ZVL is ideal for lab applications where the measurement tasks vary frequently; it can be used to measure S-parameters as well as the output spectrum, ACP, and TOI without having to reconnect the device under test (DUT). With the ZVL, production lines can now be run even more flexible, as the switchover from network analyzer to spectrum analyzer can easily be effected via remote control. Moreover, an NRP power sensor, which can be directly connected to the ZVL, ensures precise power measurements.

R&SZVL13:
Specified frequency range: 9 kHz to 13.6 GHz
Frequency overrange (unspecified): 5 kHz to 15 GHz
Improved trace noise characteristics
LXI Class C conformant

The ZVL13 is ideally suited for:

Small Design Laboratories

Typically use spectrum analyzers with a tracking generator and a SWR bridge to make scalar measurements due to cost. It leaves a lot of measurements and analysis to engineers interpretation. With the optional spectrum analysis function, the new R&S ZVL13 offers a powerful and inexpensive Vector Network Analyser Solution.

Mobile and Wireless Communications

In cellular and wireless communications, spurious emissions are specified up to 12.75 GHz, stop band attenuation of filters has to be specified up to this frequency. The dynamic range of >100 dB and the frequency range of 13.6 GHz is a perfect fit for manually tuning of diplex filters for base stations.

Satellite Communication

The Ku band, ranging from 12 GHz to 18 GHz is used for satellite communications (DVB-S via Astra or fixed service satellite). Primarily in North America, Europe, Africa and Australia, highest uplink frequency used is 14.0 GHz to 14.5 GHz. The new R&S ZVL13 supports overrange up to 15 GHz.

Installation and Service

Small form factor, low weight and battery operation make ZVL just the right instrument for field-installation and on-site service needs.

Calibration of Test Equipment for EMC Measurements

The start low frequency of 9 kHz is ideally suited for commercial EMC standards. In this application, the ZVL13 can be used to calibrate cables, antennas or coupling networks for conducted measurements.

Additionally, design and production of amplifiers for mobile applications requires network and spectrum analysis. These dual major functions are served well with the ZVL13

Applications

Design Labs & Manufacture of RF filters, couplers, relays, amplifiers, cables and antennas.

Mobile Phone Base Station commissioning, service and installation
Satellite Communication

Radio & TV Station commissioning, service and installation

Remote location RF service application

Educational Institutions and Research RF-Labs

Military and Government Applications

Characteristics

Wider Frequency Range

9 kHz (typically 5 kHz) to 3 GHz for R&S ZVL3

9 kHz (typically 5 kHz) to 3 GHz for R&S ZVL3-75

9 kHz (typically 5 kHz) to 6 GHz for R&S ZVL6

9 kHz (typically 5 kHz) to 13.6 (overage up to 15) GHz for R&S ZVL13
ZVL3-75

75 Ω Test environment for TV/CATV/SAT-TV applications

On-site plug and play installation of hardware options

Easy to replace damaged N-connector with recalibration

ZVL13 The Low Cost VAN that addresses microwave applications, including:

Mobile & Wireless Communications spurious emissions

Satellite Communication

Time Domain Analysis

Fully bidirectional

Measurement time (60 ms)

Measurement Bandwidth (10 Hz to 500 kHz)

Resolution (1 Hz)

Dynamic Range (10 Hz) - >115 dB (123 dB typical)

Output Power (-50 dBm to 0 dBm)

Spectrum Analysis option (ZVL-K1)

Time Domain Analysis option (ZVL-K3)

Measurement Bandwidth (10 Hz to 500 kHz)

Number of Traces, Channels, Diagram (>100)

Trace Noise Magnitude (<0.005 dB (rms))

Integrated step attenuator for measurements on devices with up to 27 dBm output power

Number of Test Points (4001)

Effective System Data

Directivity (>46 dB to 3 GHz / >40 dB 6 GHz typically 50 dB for both 3 and 6 GHz)

Source Match (>40 dB to 3 GHz typically 46 dB / >36 dB to 6 GHz typically 40 dB)

Load Match (>46 dB to 3 GHz typically 50 dB / >40 dB to 6 GHz typically 46 dB)

Reflection Tracking (<0.04 dB to 3 GHz / 0.1 dB to 6 GHz typically 0.01 dB for both 3/6 GHz)

Trans. Tracking (<0.06 dB to 3 GHz typically 0.01 dB / <0.2 dB to 6 GHz typically 0.05 dB)

Display (6.5 VGA 640 x 480)

Portability with DC and battery operation (15.4 lbs and 14.57 deep)

Best Price/Performance Ratio

Lower Cost

Key Features

Ease of use

Bidirectional Test-set

Color Display and sunlight mode for enhanced visibility

Instrument setup with pass/fail criteria from hard disk or USB memory device

New Features

ZVL13 offers end frequency at 13.6 GHz (overrange to 15 GHz), supporting some satellite communication and mobile/wireless communications applications.

Low budget VNA that supports microwave applications.

Currently in use by: Telecom Industry, Network Operators (mobile communications and broadcast), Satellite Communications, Military, Automotive / Electronic manufacturers, Aerospace, Service & Installation Personnel, Service and Maintenance, Education (universities, training centers)