Anritsu MS4622B Data Sheet

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Vector Network Measurement Systems

10 MHz - 9 GHz

Technical Specifications & Configuration Guide

Versatility to Completely Characterize

Wireless Components and Systems

Other Notes

IF Bandwidth Range: 10 Hz, 30 Hz, 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, 10 kHz, and 30 kHz Data Points: 1, 3, 15, 51, 101, 201, 401, 801, and 1601; Arbitrarily use Discrete Fill for 2 to 1601 points Impedance: 50 Ohms; Frequency Resolution: 1 Hz Standard Connector Type: N-female; Optionally 3.5mm female, 3.5mm male, GPC-7, and N-male Dimensions: 224H x 425W x 450D mm (8.75 x 16.75 x 17.75 in.) Weight: Ranges between 16 kg (35 lb.) and 23 kg (52 lb.) depending upon model and options Power Requirements:85-240V, 48-63Hz, 540 VA maximum

T/R is economical Transmission/Reflection (or one-path, two-port) configuration that measures S11, S

21.

DRA is Direct Receiver Access configuration for use in developing custom solutions.

Noise Figure measurements start at 50 MHz. Options available for 3 or 6 GHz.

Level Accuracy is ±1 dB to 6 GHz, ±1.5 dB to 9 GHz.

Some degradation below 50 MHz.

MS462xx TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW

MS4622x MS4623x MS4624x

Frequency Range 10 MHz to 3 GHz 10 MHz to 6 GHz 10 MHz to 9 GHz

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MS462xA T/R

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MS462xB S-Parameter

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MS462xC DRA

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MS462xD 4-Port

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Source Summary

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Power Range (No Options)

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Level Accuracy

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Sweep Range

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Harmonics

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Stability

+10 to –85 dBm

±1 dB

20 dB Minimum

–30 dBc

<5 ppm / year

+7 to –85 dBm

±1 dB

20 dB Minimum

–30 dBc

<5 ppm / year

+7 to –85 dBm

±1.5 dB

20 dB Minimum

–25 dBc

<5 ppm / year

Receiver Summary

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Average Noise, 10 Hz

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<3 GHz

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3 to 6 GHz

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6 to 9 GHz

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0.1 dB Compression

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Maximum Input

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Damage Level

–115 dBm

+7 dBm +27 dBm +30 dBm

–115 dBm –105 dBm

+7 dBm +27 dBm +30 dBm

–115 dBm –115 dBm –105 dBm

+7 dBm +27 dBm +30 dBm

System Dynamic Range (Terminated)

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10 to 3000 MHz

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3000 to 6000 MHz

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6000 to 9000 MHz

125 dB 125 dB

110 dB

125 dB 120 dB 110 dB

High Level Noise

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10 to 3000 MHz

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3000 to 6000 MHz

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6000 to 9000 MHz

<0.008 dB rms

<0.008 dB rms <0.018 dB rms

<0.008 dB rms <0.018 dB rms <0.018 dB rms

Standard Features

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Mixed-Mode S-Parameters

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Embedding/De-embedding

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Arbitrary Impedance

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Power Sweep/Gain Compression

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Mixer Measurements

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Pass/Fail, Limit Lines

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12 Independent Markers

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AutoCal®Calibration

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Multiple Source Control

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Optional Features

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Time Domain

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Noise Figure

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Intermodulation Distortion

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Harmonics

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Mixer Group Delay

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Processing Upgrade

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Measurement Speed 150 µsec/point 150 µsec/point 150 µsec/point

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The foundation of the Scorpion

MS462xx Vector Network Measurement System (VNMS) is a high performance 2-port S-parameter measurement engine consisting of a single flexible source and ultra-linear receiver.This v ector network analyzer (VNA) engine provides all the necessary features to thoroughly characterize your RF components versus time, frequency and power.Simply upgrade your Scorpion, as shown in the following table, to further apply this powerful engine towards performing 3 and 4-Port S-parameter measurements…

S-PARAMETER MODEL CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW

…And, Scorpion is NOT limited to just S-parameters.

A single connection to Scorpion reveals the true performance of your RF device especially as your passive devices are integrated with active devices.This single instrument, consisting of both flexible models and powerful options, means you can design and manufacture all of your passive, active, mixer, power amplifier, and custom RF devices! For example, you can also add any or all of the following options to your 2, 3, or 4-Port S-parameter engine:Time Domain, Noise Figure, Frequency Translating Group Delay (FTGD), Harmonics and Intermodulation Distortion (IMD). This integrated and compact measurement solution provides unparalleled performance, versatility and value for all of your RF measurement requirements.

T/R is economical Transmission/Reflection (or one-path, two-port) configuration that measures S11, S21.

3-Port T/R measures 2-port S-parameters plus two-path, three-port measurements.

DRA is Direct Receiver Access configuration for use in developing custom solutions.

T/R is economical Transmission/Reflection (or one-path, two-port) configuration that measures S11, S21.

DRA is Direct Receiver Access configuration for use in developing custom solutions.

SCORPION MS462xx VECTOR NETWORK MEASUREMENT SYSTEM PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Configuration 10 MHz -3 GHz 10 MHz - 6 GHz 10 MHz - 9 GHz

2-Port T/R

MS4622A MS4623A MS4624A

2-Port MS4622B MS4623B MS4624B 3-Port MS4622B +

MS4600/3A

MS4623B + MS4600/3B

MS4624B + MS4600/3E

3-Port T/R

MS4622B + MS4600/6

MS4623B + MS4600/6

MS4624B +

MS4600/6 4-Port MS4622D MS4623D MS4624D 2-Port DRA

MS4622C MS4623C MS4624C

3-Port DRA

MS4622C + MS4600/3C

MS4623C + MS4600/3D

MS4624C +

MS4600/3F

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Model / Option

“A”Passive

T/R

“B” Active / Mixer

Bal / Diff, 3-Port

“C” Antenna / Custom

DRA

“D” Bal / Diff

4-Port

10 MHz - 3 GHz (MS4622x)

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10 MHz - 6 GHz (MS4623x)

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10 MHz - 9 GHz (MS4624x)

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Time Domain

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Internal Second Source

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Standard

50 MHz - 3 GHz NF 50 MHz - 6 GHz NF

Contact Factory

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Mixer Group Delay

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Third Port (No Source) Contact Factory

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Step Attenuator

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Standard Standard Standard

Harmonics

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AutoCal Control

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Connector Designation

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Intermodulation Distortion

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Processing Upgrade

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Standard

NEW

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical Specifications and Configuration Guide for Scorpion are detailed in the following pages.

TEST CONDITIONS

The specifications in the following pages describe the warranted performance of the instrument at 23 ± 3° C when the unit is calibrated with the appropriate AutoCal module or coaxial calibration kit.A warm-up time of ninety (90) minutes should be allowed prior to verifying system specifications.Performance parameters denoted as "typical" indicate non-warranted specifications.

Test Port Corrected Characteristics Standard Connector Type: N female

Optional Connector Types: 3.5mm female (MS4600/11SF), 3.5mm male (MS4600/11S), GPC-7 (MS4600/11A)

and N male (MS4600/11NM)

(12-term error correction applied; 24-term error correction applied for Port 3; 40-term error correction applied for Port 4)

TEST PORT RAW CHARACTERISTICS

Frequency Range

Raw Directivity

(All Models)

Raw Port Match

(All Models)

10 MHz - 3 GHz 23 dB 15 dB* 3 GHz - 6 GHz 20 dB 15 dB 6 GHz - 9 GHz 15 dB 9 dB

Connector Configuration

Frequency

(MHz)

Directivity

(dB)

Source Match

(dB)

Load Match

(dB)

3.5mm (MS4600/11S) (MS4600/11SF)

Ports 1 & 2 MS462xB MS462xD

10-1000 >46 >44 >46 1000-3000 >44 >41 >44 3000-6000 >38 >39 >38 6000-9000 >37 >36 >37

Ports 3 & 4 MS462xB/Opt3x MS462xD

10-1000 >44 >42 >44 1000-3000 >42 >40 >42 3000-6000 >37 >37 >37 6000-9000 >36 >35 >36

N-Type

Standard N(F) (MS4600/11NM)

Ports 1 & 2 MS462xB MS462xD

10-1000 >46 >44 >46 1000-3000 >44 >41 >44 3000-6000 >38 >39 >38 6000-9000 >37 >36 >37

Port 3 & 4 MS462xB/Opt3x MS462xD

10-1000 >44 >42 >44 1000-3000 >42 >40 >42 3000-6000 >37 >37 >37 6000-9000 >36 >35 >36

GPC-7 (MS4600/11A)

Ports 1 & 2 MS462xB MS462xD

10-1000 >46 >44 >46 1000-3000 >44 >41 >44 3000-6000 >38 >39 >38 6000-9000 >37 >36 >37

Port 3 & 4 MS462xB/Opt3x MS462xD

10-1000 >44 >42 >44 1000-3000 >42 >40 >42 3000-6000 >37 >37 >37 6000-9000 >36 >35 >36

*MS462xD models with Option 4F or 4G degraded below 100 MHz

DYNAMIC RANGE

System Dynamic Range is defined as the differential between the power available at Port 1 and the system noise floor. The noise floor of the system is defined as the peak of the noise trace under the following conditions;terminating all test ports with broadband coaxial loads, applying full 12-term error correction and minimum (10 Hz) IF bandwidth with one average applied.

TYPICAL SYSTEM DYNAMIC RANGE: For Nominal Receiver Compression (Option 4 not installed)

T/R is economical Transmission/Reflection (or one-path, two-port) configuration that measures S11, S21.

NEW

Frequency Typical Port Noise Floor System Dynamic

Models (MHz) Power (dBm) (dBm) Range (dB)

MS4622A 3 GHz 2-Port T/R

50 14 –100 114

800 14 –115 129 1900 14 –115 129 3000 13 –115 128

MS4622B 3 GHz 2, 3-Port

50 12 –100 112

800 12 –115 127 1900 12 –115 127 3000 11 –115 126

MS4622D 3 GHz 4-Port

50 12 –100 112

800 12 –115 127 1900 12 –115 127 3000 11 –115 126

MS4623A 6 GHz 2-Port T/R

50 13 –100 113 1900 13 –115 128 3000 13 –115 128 6000 11 –105 116

MS4623B 6 GHz 2, 3-Port

50 11 –100 111 1900 11 –115 126 3000 11 –115 126 6000 10 –105 115

MS4623D 6 GHz 4-Port

50 11 –100 111 1900 11 –115 126 3000 11 –115 126 6000 10 –105 115

MS4624A 9 GHz 2, 3-Port T/R

50 14 –100 114 1900 14 –115 129 3000 13 –115 128 6000 12 –115 127 9000 12 –105 117

MS4624B 9 GHz 2, 3-Port

50 12 –100 112 1900 12 –115 127 3000 11 –115 126 6000 11 –115 126 9000 11 –105 116

MS4624D 9 GHz 4-Port

50 12 –100 112 1900 12 –115 127 3000 11 –115 126 6000 11 –115 126 9000 11 –105 116

SOURCE SPECIFICATIONS

The following source specifications apply to both the standard (Source 1) and optional (Source 2, reference Option 3x) sources within Scorpion.

Power Output Range:

Standard source output power ranges are summarized in the following table.Note that the source output power range is primarily affected in the 4-port configuration or when adding the option for Noise Figure (MS4600/4 or MS4600/4B).

Frequency Resolution: 1 Hz Frequency Stability - Aging: < 5x10

-6

/ year

Temperature: < 5x10-6over +15° C to +50° C Power Control Range: > 20 dB.The minimum absolute level for power sweep is -15 dBm while the maximum power

output for a unit is typically +10 dBm, depending upon configuration. Source Power Level: The source power (dBm) may be set from the front panel menu or via GPIB.Port 1 power level

is settable from +10 dBm (on the simpler test sets, ranging to +5 dBm on the most complex) to -15 dBm with 0.01 dB resolution. In addition, the Port 1 (& Port 3) power may be attenuated in 10 dB steps using the internal 70 dB step attenuator.Port 3 step attenuator is not available in D models. Port 1 step attenuator is optional in A models.

Power Level Accuracy: ±1 dB to 6 GHz, ±1.5 dB to 9 GHz (no flat power calibration applied; full-band frequency sweep at -15 dBm, 0 dBm, and maximum rated power).

Level T est Port Power: The power, at all sweep frequencies, is leveled to within ±1dB to 6 GHz (±1.5 dB to 9 GHz). Only Port 1 and Port 3 (if installed) can be leveled.

Harmonics and Spurious (at Maximum Rated Power): <–25 dBc for MS4624x, <–30 dBc for all other models. Sweep Type: Linear, CW, Marker, or N-Discrete point sweep. Power Sweep Range: 20 dB (minimum) Power Meter Correction:The MS462xx offers a user-selectable feature that corrects for test port power variations

and slope on Port 1 (or Port 3 when the optional internal source is installed) using an external Anritsu ML2437A or ML2438A power meter. Power meter correction is available at a user-selectable power level, if it is within the power adjustment range of the internal source. Once the test port power has been flattened, its level may be changed within the remaining power adjustment range of the signal source.

MS4622A and MS4623A source power includes optional step attenuator; otherwise lowest port power is –15 dBm.

Noise Figure measurements start at 50 MHz.

Configuration Model/Option Frequency Range Source 1 Source 2

2-Ports No Options

MS4622X

MS4623X

MS4624X

10 MHz to 3 GHz 10 MHz to 6 GHz 10 MHz to 9 GHz

+10 to –85 dBm +7 to –85 dBm +7 to –85 dBm

N/A N/A N/A

3-Ports Without Noise Figure

MS4622B + MS4600/3B or 3D (2

Internal Source)

10 MHz to 3 GHz +10 to –85 dBm +10 to –85 dBm

MS4623B + MS4600/3E or 3F (2

Internal Source)

10 MHz to 6 GHz +7 to –85 dBm +7 to –85 dBm

MS4624B + MS4600/3E or 3F (2

Internal Source)

10 MHz to 9 GHz +7 to –85 dBm +7 to –85 dBm

2, 3. or 4-Ports Add Noise Figure

MS4622B + MS4600/4 MS4623B + MS4600/4(B) MS4624B + MS4600/4(B) MS462xD + MS4600F MS462xD + MS4600G

Add 3 GHz NF

Add 3 or 6 GHz NF

Add 3 GHz NF

Add 6 GHz NF

+7 to –85 dBm +5 to –85 dBm +5 to –85 dBm +5 to –85 dBm +5 to –85 dBm

No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change

4-Ports MS4622D

MS4623D MS4624D

10 MHz to 3 GHz 10 MHz to 6 GHz 10 MHz to 9 GHz

+10 to –85 dBm +7 to –85 dBm +7 to –85 dBm

+10 to –15 dBm +7 to –15 dBm +7 to –15 dBm

Multiple Source Control Capability:

Multiple Source Control capability allows a user to independently control the frequencies of up to four sources (two internal and two external or one internal and three external) and the receiver without the need for an external controller.The frequency ranges and output powers of each source may be independently specified.A frequency sweep may be comprised of up to five separate bands, each with independent source and receiver settings, for convenient testing of frequency translation devices such as mixers.Up to five sub-bands may be tested in one sweep.This feature enables users to easily test mixers , up/down converters, multipliers, and other frequency conversion devices.For more information, see Multiple Source Mode application note (p.n.11410-00244).

RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS

The following receiver specifications apply to standard receivers within Scorpion when terminating all test ports with broadband coaxial loads (excluding spurs and degradation below 50 MHz).

3 GHz (MS4622x) Models, Average Noise Level (I.F. Bandwidth = 10 Hz):

6 GHz (MS4623x) Models, Average Noise Level (I.F. Bandwidth = 10 Hz):

9 GHz (MS4624x) Models, Average Noise Level (I.F. Bandwidth = 10 Hz):

MEASUREMENT ENHANCEMENT Data Averaging:Averaging of 1 to 4096 averages can be selected.The data averaging function is performed at each

data point during the frequency sweep.Averaging can be toggled on/off via the front panel and a front panel LED indicates that the data averaging function is enabled.

IF Bandwidth: Soft Key selection of IF bandwidth;selections shown in the following table.

Trace Smoothing: Computes an average over a percentage range of the data trace.The percentage of trace to be

smoothed can be selected from 0 to 20% of trace.

Damage Level: > +30 dBm, > +23 dBm noise figure mode

Maximum Input Level: +27 dBm, +20 dBm noise figure mode

Maximum Input Level: +20 dBm

Damage Level: > +30 dBm, > +23 dBm noise figure mode

Maximum Input Level: +27 dBm, +20 dBm noise figure mode

Maximum Input Level: +20 dBm

Damage Level: > +30 dBm, > +23 dBm noise figure mode

Maximum Input Level: +27 dBm, +20 dBm noise figure mode

Maximum Input Level: +20 dBm

30 kHz 10 kHz 3 kHz 1 kHz 300 Hz 100 Hz 30 Hz 10 Hz

Frequency Range MS4622A

1,2

MS4622B

1,2

MS4622C

1,3

MS4622D

1,2

10 MHz to 3 GHz (Typical)

–100 dBm (–115 dBm)

–110 dBm (–120 dBm)

–100 dBm (–115 dBm)

Frequency Range MS4623A

1,2

MS4623B

1,2

MS4623C

1,3

MS4623D

1,2

10 MHz to 3 GHz (Typical)

–100 dBm (–115 dBm)

–110 dBm (–120 dBm)

–100 dBm (–110 dBm)

3 GHz to 6 GHz (Typical)

–90 dBm (–105 dBm)

–90 dBm (–100 dBm)

–100 dBm (–110 dBm)

–90 dBm (–100 dBm)

Frequency Range MS4624A

1,2

MS4624B

1,2

MS4624C

1,2

MS4624D

1,2

10 MHz to 3 GHz (Typical)

–100 dBm (–115 dBm)

–110 dBm (–120 dBm)

–100 dBm (–115 dBm)

3 GHz to 6 GHz (Typical)

–100 dBm (–115 dBm)

–110 dBm (–120 dBm)

–100 dBm (–115 dBm)

6 GHz to 9 GHz (Typical)

–90 dBm (–105 dBm)

–100 dBm (–110 dBm)

–90 dBm (–105 dBm)

MEASUREMENT CAPABILITIES Parameters:S-Parameters (including Mixed-Mode on 3 and 4-port configurations) , Harmonics, Noise Figure,

Intermodulation Distortion (IMD), Frequency Translating Group Delay and user-defined combinations of a

, a2, a3, a4,

b1, b2, b3and b4.

Balanced/Differential Measurement Configuration:

Depending upon the configuration, S-Parameters (including Mixed-Mode) that can be chosen from the front panel are shown in the following table.

The following pictures illustrate how 3 and 4-port devices are connected to Scorpion for balanced / differential measurements and the relationship to the virtual ports for mixed-mode S-Parameters.

Measurement of 3 and 4-port single ended S-parameters are required in order to perform the mixed-mode conversion, which generates results as if the ports were being driven in pairs.

For more information, see Three and Four Port S-Parameter Measurements application note (p.n.11410-00279).

Time Domain (MS4600/2):

High Speed Time (Distance) Domain software allows the conversion of reflection or transmission measurements from the frequency domain to the time domain.Time domain analysis can also be performed utilizing Lowpass, Bandpass or Phasor Impulse processing techniques.Windows and Gating support additional conditioning to further enhance time domain processing.

For more information, see Time Domain application note (p.n.11410-00206).

D or C

DUT

D2 or C2 D1 or C1

Standard

Single Ended

Balanced

Balanced \

Balanced

D1D1

D1D2

D1C1

D1C2

D2D1

D2D2

D2C1

SD2C2

C1D1

C1D2

C1C1

C1C2

C2D1

C2D2

C2C1

C2C2

NEW

Embedding/De-Embedding: The MS462xx incorporates a variety of standard embedding and de-embedding functions and some utilities to make this task easier. As shown in the following simplified block diagrams, the MS462xx can (depending upon the configuration) remove the effects of networks (ntwk) or virtually add in the effects of other networks (e.g., matching) for 2, 3 or 4-port devices. Network elements can consist of transmission lines, L-C circuit primatives and SnP data files (some examples are shown). Multiple cascading of network elements is supported. For 3-port models, the option for Processing Upgrade (MS4600/24) increases maximum data points (from 401 to 1601) and enables the use of S4P files when matching.

For more information, see Embedding/De-Embedding application note (p.n. 11410-00278).

Arbitrary Impedance Transformations: Standard firmware feature to perform the calibration in a 50 ohm world (using conventional calibration kits) and then transform the resulting measurement data to what it would look like if calibrated in some other arbitrary impedance environment.This feature allows measurements to be presented as if performed in the desired impedance (typically between a few ohms and 1000 ohms).Impedance can be specified in both real and imaginary terms for every port. Impedances can be specified as complex numbers.

For more information, see Arbitrary Impedance application note (p.n.11410-00284). Network Extraction: Standard firmware utility that determines S-parameters of a test fixture

from a pair of calibrations: one calibration at the coaxial plane and the other calibration at the DUT plane with the fixture in place. Output is a *.S2P file for every port.

For more information, see Embedding/De-Embedding application note (p.n. 11410-00278). Interchannel Math: Calculations (primarily division) can be performed between two channels.

These calculations are typically used to calculate amplitude and phase imbalance of balanced/differential structures.

For more information, see Three and Four Port S-Parameter Measurements application note (p.n.11410-00279).

ntwk

2 Port DUT

ntwk

3 Port DUT

ntwk

ntwk ntwk

4 Port DUT

ntwk ntwk

Transmission

line

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