Anritsu Co.'s VectorStar Broadband ME7828A vector network analyzer system produces industry-best dynamic range, measurement speed, and calibration and measurement stability over the broadest frequency range of 70kHz to 110GHz.
Based on Anritsu’s VectorStar design, the ME7828A delivers dynamic range improvements of up to 30dB compared to previous systems. It also incorporates the fast switching speed of Anritsu’s MG37022A sources to produce a sweep speed of 120ms for 201 points, and up to four times faster than leading competitive instruments. Combining the broadest frequency range with 100,000 points in a single channel, the ME7828A provides the most complete time domain analysis capability presently on the market.
On-wafer environments require measurement stability because the process of re-calibration is very time consuming and expensive. The ME7828A delivers improved calibration and measurement stability, typically 0.1dB over a 24-hour period.
Two configurations are available. The standard ME7828A provides basic measurement capabilities for active device testing. The ME7828A-012 delivers additional optimal performance for active device testing, time domain analysis and device characterization. Both configurations are compatible with existing SUSS and Cascade probe stations and appropriate positioners.
The ME7828A system can be configured with a full range of banded millimeter-wave modules extending the frequency range up to 500GHz. A variable attenuator in the millimeter band modules for both configurations allows matching power of the two bands for a smooth transition when measuring active devices in the forward and reverse directions.
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