Rohde & Schwarz ZVB4 Vector Network Analyser, 300 kHz to 4 GHz, 2 or 4 port configuration

The R&S^®ZVB series of vector network analysers 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 analysers 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
• 60001 points per trace
• Dynamic range better than 123 dB (typ. 130 dB)
• Power sweep range >50 dB
• 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