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
- 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
- Medium-class network analyzer featuring outstanding performance
- 300 kHz to 8 GHz
- Overrange up to 150 kHz (unspecified and without calibration ex factory)
- Capable of balanced measurements (mixed-mode S-parameters)
- Internal step attenuators available as options (up to two attenuators can be installed; for details click link to respective option)
- Two internal sources (e.g. to provide the RF and LO signals for mixer measurements from a single unit)
Options
| Designation | Type | Order No. | |
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Base Unit |
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| Vector Network Analyzer 4 ports, 8 GHz Frequency range: 300 kHz to 8 GHz Test ports: N (f) |
R&S®ZVB8 | 1145.1010.10 | |
Internal Step Attenuators |
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| Generator Step Attenuator for ZVB4/8, Port 1 70 dB in 10 dB steps, mech., 8 GHz |
R&S®ZVB8-B21 | 1302.5480.02 | |
| Generator Step Attenuator for ZVB4/8, Port 2 70 dB in 10 dB steps, mech., 8 GHz |
R&S®ZVB8-B22 | 1302.5073.02 | |
| Generator Step Attenuator for ZVB4/8, Port 3 70 dB in 10 dB steps, mech., 8 GHz |
R&S®ZVB8-B23 | 1302.5496.02 | |
Software Options |
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| Mixer and Harmonics Measurements | R&S®ZVB-K3 | 1164.1592.02 | |
Other |
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| Oven Quartz (OCXO) | R&S®ZVAB-B4 | 1164.1757.02 | |
Software Options |
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| Time Domain (TDR) (for R&S®ZVA, R&S®ZVB, R&S®ZVT) |
R&S®ZVAB-K2 | 1164.1657.02 | |
Measurement Accessories - Test Cables (high-performance, single items) |
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| N (m)/N (m), 18 GHz 63.5 cm, 1 item |
R&S®ZV-Z91 | 1301.7572.25 | |
| N (m)/N (m), 18 GHz 96.5 cm, 1 item |
R&S®ZV-Z91 | 1301.7572.38 | |
| N (m)/3.5 mm (m), 18 GHz 63.5 cm, 1 item |
R&S®ZV-Z92 | 1301.7589.25 | |
| N (m)/3.5 mm (m), 18 GHz 96.5 cm, 1 item |
R&S®ZV-Z92 | 1301.7589.38 | |
Measurement Accessories - Test Cables (economy, single items) |
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| N (m)/N (m), 18 GHz 61 cm (24”), 1 item |
R&S®ZV-Z191 | 1306.4507.24 | |
| N (m)/N (m), 18 GHz 91 cm (36”), 1 item |
R&S®ZV-Z191 | 1306.4507.36 | |
| N (m)/3.5 mm (m), 18 GHz 61 cm (24”), 1 item |
R&S®ZV-Z192 | 1306.4513.24 | |
| N (m)/3.5 mm (m), 18 GHz 91 cm (36”), 1 item |
R&S®ZV-Z192 | 1306.4513.36 | |
Calibration Accessories - Manual Calibration Kits and Components |
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| 0 Hz to 8 GHz, N (m), 50 Ω (Open, Short, Match, Through; integrated version) |
R&S®ZV-Z121 | 1164.0496.02 | |
| 0 Hz to 8 GHz, N (f), 50 Ω (Open, Short, Match, Through; integrated version) |
R&S®ZV-Z121 | 1164.0496.03 | |
| 0 Hz to 8 GHz, 3.5mm (m), 50 Ω (Open, Short, Match, Through; integrated version) |
R&S®ZV-Z132 | 1164.1092.02 | |
| 0 Hz to 8 GHz, 3.5mm (f), 50 Ω (Open, Short, Match, Through; integrated version) |
R&S®ZV-Z132 | 1164.1092.03 | |
| 0 Hz to 3 GHz, N, 50 Ω | R&S®ZCAN | 0800.8515.52 | |
| 0 Hz to 3 GHz, N, 75 Ω | R&S®ZCAN | 0800.8515.72 | |
| 0 Hz to 18 GHz, N, 50 Ω (Open, Short, Match, Through; m/f each) |
R&S®ZV-Z21 | 1085.7099.02 | |
| 3.5 mm kit with fixed matches 0 Hz to 26.5 GHz |
R&S®ZV-Z32 | 1128.3501.02 | |
| 3.5 mm kit with sliding matches 0 Hz to 26.5 GHz (accuracy verified and certified) |
R&S®ZV-Z33 | 1128.3518.02 | |
Calibration Accessories - Automatic Calibration Units |
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Calibration Unit 300 kHz to 8 GHz, 4 ports, N (f) |
R&S®ZV-Z51 | 1164.0515.70 |
| Calibration Unit 300 kHz to 8 GHz, 4 ports, 3.5 mm (f) |
R&S®ZV-Z51 | 1164.0515.30 | |
