Anritsu ME7838D4, ME7838G4 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

VectorStar™ ME7838D4/G4

Multiport Broadband/Banded

Millimeter-Wave System

High Performance Modular Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Multiport Measurement System

ME7838D4, 70 kHz to 145 (150) GHz

ME7838G4, 70 kHz to 220 (226) GHz

Anritsu Company	Part Number: 10410-00770
490 Jarvis Drive	Revision: C
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809	Published: February 2021
USA	Copyright 2021 Anritsu Company, USA. All Rights Reserved.
http://www.anritsu.com

1. ME7838D4 and ME7838G4 Main Components

High Performance Modular Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Measurement System

This guide provides quick setup instructions for the ME7838D4 and ME7838G4 Multiport Broadband/Banded mm-Wave VNA System assemblies. For additional safety and compliance information, and for more details about the assembly, configuration, setup, and initial testing of the equipment, refer to the VectorStar™ ME7838x4 Series Multiport Broadband Vector Network Analyzers Installation Guide – 10410-00734.

This and all other documentation that supports the ME7838D4 and ME7838G4 is available on the VectorStar product web page:

http://www.anritsu.com/test-measurement/products/me7838a4

On this web page, you can select various tabs for more information about your instrument. Included is a Library tab which contains links to all the latest technical documentation related to this instrument.

1.ME7838D4 and ME7838G4 Main Components

ME7838D4 Broadband Systems

The ME7838D4 Multiport Broadband system consists of the following components:

•MS4647A or MS4647B VNA with Option 007 (Receiver Offset) and Option 08x (Modular Broadband Connection Capability)

•MN4697C Multiport Test Set

•3736B Broadband Test Set

•3739C Broadband Test Set

•Four MA25300A Millimeter-Wave Modules

•Front and rear panel cables

ME7838G4 Broadband Systems

The ME7838G4 Multiport Broadband system consists of the following components:

•MS4647B VNA with Option 007 (Receiver Offset) and Option 08x (Modular Broadband Connection Capability)

•MN4697C Multiport Test Set

•3736B Broadband Test Set

•3739C Broadband Test Set

•Four MA25400A Millimeter-Wave Modules

•Front and rear panel cables

ME7838D4 Banded Systems

The ME7838D4 Multiport Banded system consists of the following components:

•MS464xA/B VNA with Option 08x

•MN4694C Multiport Test Set

•3736B Broadband Test Set

•3739C Broadband Test Set

•Four 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW, or four OML/VDI Millimeter-Wave Modules

•Front and rear panel cables

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1. ME7838D4 and ME7838G4 Main Components

ME7838G4 Banded Systems

The ME7838G4 Multiport Banded system consists of the following components:

•MS464xB VNA with Option 08x

•MN4694C Multiport Test Set

•3736B Broadband Test Set

•3739C Broadband Test Set

•Four 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW, or four OML/VDI Millimeter-Wave Modules

	A MS464xA/B VNA unit is heavy. To avoid personal injury, it must be lifted and
	maneuvered by at least two people during installation.
Caution	If mounting on a workbench surface, first position the 3739C Broadband Test Set
	with access to its front and rear panels. Stack the remaining test sets on top of one
	another, then finally the VNA.
	If mounting into rack or console, make sure the Test Sets have been installed, and
	that the rack/console is carefully positioned on a flat and level surface. If equipped,
	make sure any casters are locked. Use two people to lift the VNA unit and two to
	guide it into its shelf rails.
	The test loops on the front and rear panels of the VNA are delicate. Be careful not to
	bump or bend the test loops.

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2. Rear Panel Connections Between System Components (MS464xA VNA)

2.Rear Panel Connections Between System Components (MS464xA VNA)

In this section, connect the cables between the VNA and the Test Sets as shown in Figure 1 and Table 1.

	7		7	7	1	2
					7
						19
						MS464xA
						VNA
						8
						9
	12	14		16	18
11	13		15	17

				20
				MN469xC
				Test Set
				9
8	7	7	7	7
2				21
				3736B
1				Test Set
4	6
3
	6	6
5
	IF Outputs	6		CAUTION

a1	b	a2	b2	Do not operate with
				power cord ungrounded.
Ext					22
Alc
Out		External I/O	WARNING	85-240 VAC		3739C
			able parts inside.
			No operator service-	~ LINE INPUT
				47-63 Hz
			Refer servicing to	150 VA Max		Test Set
Ext			qualified personnel.	Fuse 250V 2A T
			Module Interface
Analog			Cable Length
In				CAUTION

For continued fire protection Standard Extended replace only with specified

type and rated fuse.

Figure 1 ME7838D4 – Rear Panel Cable Connections (MS464xA VNA)

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2. Rear Panel Connections Between System Components (MS464xA VNA)

Table 1.		ME7838D4 Multiport Rear Panel Cable Connections (1 of 2)
Index		Part Number	Cable Description	Connection From	Connection To
1		3-806-225	BNC (male-male), 24 in	MS464xA port labeled:	3736B port labeled:
				Ext Analog Out	EXT ANALOG IN
2		3-806-225	BNC (male-male), 24 in	MS464xA port labeled:	3736B port labeled:
				Ext ALC	EXT ALC OUT
				3736B port labeled:	3739C port labeled:
3		3-806-225	BNC (male-male), 24 in	(To Test Set) EXT ANALOG
					EXT ANALOG IN
				OUT
4		3-806-225	BNC (male-male), 24 in	3736B port labeled:	3739C port labeled:
				(To Test Set) EXT ALC IN	EXT ALC OUT
5			DB-25	3736B port labeled:	3739C port labeled:
				TO TEST SET EXTERNAL I/O	EXTERNAL I/O
		a	SMA male-male flexible:	3736B ports labeled:	3739C ports labeled:
		3-73598-1	3-72243-1	(IF INPUTS)	(IF OUTPUTS)
		(5 cable
6		bundle)	3-72243-2	a1	a1
			3-72243-3	b1	b1
				a2	a2
			3-72243-4
				b2	b2
			SMA male-male flexible:	MS464xA ports labeled:	3736B ports labeled:
			3-72243-21	(Inputs/Outputs)	(IF OUTPUTS)
7		3-80734a	3-72243-22	a1 IF	a1 IF
		(5 cable	3-72243-23	b1 IF	b1 IF
				a2 IF	a2 IF
		bundle)	3-72243-24
				b2 IF	b2 IF
8			DB-25	MS464xA port labeled:	3736B port labeled:
				External I/O	TO VNA EXTERNAL I/O
9		2100-1-R	GPIB, 1 m	MS464xA port labeled:	MN469xC port labeled:
				Dedicated GPIB	IEEE 488.2 GPIB
11		3-62112-81a	SMA male-male	MS464xA port labeled:	MN469xC port labeled:
				b2 loop out	TO VNA b2 OUTPUT
			semi-rigid
12		3-62112-80a	SMA male-male	MS464xA port labeled:	MN469xC port labeled:
				b2 loop in	TO VNA b2 INPUT
			semi-rigid
13		3-62112-81a	SMA male-male	MS464xA port labeled:	MN469xC port labeled:
				P2 source loop out	TO VNA Port 2 Src OUTPUT
			semi-rigid
14		3-62112-80a	SMA male-male	MS464xA port labeled:	MN469xC port labeled:
				P2 source loop in	TO VNA Port 2 Src INPUT
			semi-rigid
15		3-62112-81a	SMA male-male	MS464xA port labeled:	MN469xC port labeled:
				b1 loop out	TO VNA b1 OUTPUT
			semi-rigid
16		3-62112-80a	SMA male-male	MS464xA port labeled:	MN469xC port labeled:
				b1 loop in	TO VNA b1 INPUT
			semi-rigid
17		3-62112-81a	SMA male-male	MS464xA port labeled:	MN469xC port labeled:
				P1 source loop out	TO VNA Port 1 Src OUTPUT
			semi-rigid

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2. Rear Panel Connections Between System Components (MS464xA VNA)

Table 1.		ME7838D4 Multiport Rear Panel Cable Connections (2 of 2)
Index		Part Number	Cable Description	Connection From	Connection To
18		3-62112-80a	SMA male-male	MS464xA port labeled:	MN469xC port labeled:
				P1 source loop in	TO VNA Port 1 Src INPUT
			semi-rigid
19		MS464xA VNA
20		MN469xC Test Set
21		3736B Test Set
22		3739C Test Set

a. Tighten each cable in this group using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 N·m (8 lbf·in).

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3.Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA)

3.Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA)

In this section, connect the cables between the VNA and the Test Sets as shown in Figure 2 or Figure 3, and Table 2.

Cable Connections (Systems with Option 031 Dual Source Architecture)

	2					19
Ext In ALC 1						MS464xB
and						VNA
Ext In ALC 2	2
(With Option 031)
	1
		12	14		16	18
	11	13		15	17

					20
					MN469xC
					Test Set
Ext ALC 2					9
(With
Option 031)
	8	7	7	7	7
2					21
					3736B
1					Test Set
4	3	6
	5	6	6
		IF Outputs	6		CAUTION

	a1	b	a2	b2		Do not operate with
						power cord ungrounded.
2	Ext						22
	Alc
	Out		External I/O		WARNING	~ LINE INPUT		3739C
Ext ALC					able parts inside.	85-240 VAC
					No operator service-	47-63 Hz
(With	Ext				Refer servicing to	150 VA Max		Test Set
				Module Interface		Fuse 250V 2A T
					qualified personnel.
Option 031)	Analog			Cable Length
	In					CAUTION
				Standard	Extended	For continued fire protection
						replace only with specified
						type and rated fuse.

Figure 2 ME7838D4/G4 Multiport BB/mmW VNA System – Rear Panel Cables (With Option 031)

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3. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA)

Cable Connections (Systems without Option 031)

					19
					MS464xB
					VNA
2
1
	12	14		16	18
11	13		15	17

					20
					MN469xC
					Test Set
					9
	8	7	7	7	7
2					21
					3736B
1					Test Set
4	3	6
	5	6	6
		IF Outputs	6		CAUTION

a1	b	a2	b2		Do not operate with
					power cord ungrounded.
Ext						22
Alc
Out		External I/O		WARNING	85-240 VAC		3739C
				able parts inside.
				No operator service-	~ LINE INPUT
					47-63 Hz
				Refer servicing to	150 VA Max		Test Set
Ext				qualified personnel.	Fuse 250V 2A T
			Module Interface
Analog			Cable Length
In					CAUTION
			Standard	Extended	For continued fire protection
					replace only with specified
					type and rated fuse.

Figure 3 ME7838D4/G4 Multiport BB/mmW VNA System – Rear Panel Cables (No Option 031)

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3. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA)

Table 2.		ME7838D4/G4 Multiport Rear Panel Cable Connections (MS464xB) (1 of 2)
Index		Part Number	Cable Description	Connection From	Connection To
1		3-806-225	BNC (male-male), 24 in	MS464xB port labeled:	3736B port labeled:
				Ext Analog Out	EXT ANALOG IN
				VNA port labeled:	3736B port labeled:
		3-806-225	BNC (male-male), 24 in	Ext In ALC 1
					EXT ALC OUT
				(No Option 031) (Figure 3)
				VNA port labeled:	3739C port labeled:
2		3-806-225	BNC (male-male), 24 in	Ext In ALC 1
					EXT ALC OUT
				(With Option 031) (Figure 2)
				VNA port labeled:	3736B port labeled:
		3-806-225	BNC (male-male), 24 in	Ext In ALC 2
					EXT ALC OUT
				(With Option 031) (Figure 2)
				3736B port labeled:	3739C port labeled:
3		3-806-225	BNC (male-male), 24 in	(To Test Set) EXT ANALOG
					EXT ANALOG IN
				OUT
				3736B port labeled:
4		3-806-225	BNC (male-male), 24 in	(To Test Set) EXT ALC IN	3739C port labeled:
				(Figure 3)	EXT ALC OUT
				(Not used with Option 031)
5			DB-25	3736B port labeled:	3739C port labeled:
				TO TEST SET EXTERNAL I/O	EXTERNAL I/O
		3-73598-1a	SMA male-male flexible:	3736B ports labeled:	3739C ports labeled:
		(5 cable	3-72243-1	(IF INPUTS)	(IF OUTPUTS)
6		bundle)	3-72243-2	a1	a1
			3-72243-3	b1	b1
				a2	a2
			3-72243-4
				b2	b2
			SMA male-male flexible:	MS464xB ports labeled:	3736B ports labeled:
			3-72243-21	(Inputs/Outputs)	(IF OUTPUTS)
7		3-80734a	3-72243-22	a1 IF	a1 IF
		(5 cable	3-72243-23	b1 IF	b1 IF
				a2 IF	a2 IF
		bundle)	3-72243-24
				b2 IF	b2 IF
8			DB-25	MS464xB port labeled:	3736B port labeled:
				External I/O	TO VNA EXTERNAL I/O
9		2100-1-R	GPIB, 1 m	MS464xB port labeled:	MN469xC port labeled:
				Dedicated GPIB	IEEE 488.2 GPIB
11		3-62112-81a	SMA male-male	MS464xB port labeled:	MN469xC port labeled:
				b2 loop out	TO VNA b2 OUTPUT
			semi-rigid
12		3-62112-80a	SMA male-male	MS464xB port labeled:	MN469xC port labeled:
				b2 loop in	TO VNA b2 INPUT
			semi-rigid
13		3-62112-81a	SMA male-male	MS464xB port labeled:	MN469xC port labeled:
				P2 source loop out	TO VNA Port 2 Src OUTPUT
			semi-rigid

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