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Operation Manual
VectorStar MS4640A Series
Microwave Vector Network Analyzers
(VNAs)
MS4642A, 10 MHz to 20 GHz, K Connectors
MS4644A, 10 MHz to 40 GHz, K Connectors
MS4645A, 10 MHz to 50 GHz, V Connectors
MS4647A, 10 MHz to 70 GHz, V Connectors
Anritsu Company
490 Jarvis Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
USA
http://www.anritsu.com
Part Number: 10410-00266
Copyright 2015 Anritsu Company
Revision: L
Printed: April 2015
Warranty
The Anritsu product(s) listed on the title page is (are) warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for
three years from the date of shipment.
Anritsu’s obligation covers repairing or replacing products which prove to be defective during the warranty period.
Buyers shall prepay transportation charges for equipment returned to Anr itsu for warranty repairs. Obligation is
limited to the original purchaser. Anritsu is not liable for consequential damages.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
The foregoing warranty does not apply to Anritsu connectors that have failed due to normal w ear. Als o, the war rant y
does not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance, unauthorized modification or misuse,
or operation outside of the environmental specifications of the product. No other warranty is expressed or implied,
and the remedies provided herein are the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies.
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COMPANY AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
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EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY
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SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS
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EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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End-User License Agreement for Anritsu Software
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MANUFACTURER IS ANRITSU COMPANY, 490 JARVIS DRIVE, MORGAN HILL, CALIFORNIA 95037-2809.
The MS4640A Series VNA software is copyright 2015, Anritsu Company. All rights are reserved by all parties.
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This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated due to
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Perchlorate Notification
This product uses a small Lithium battery that may contain perchlorate installed internally on the circuit
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for disposal or recycling information.
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to products that are not shown in the diagrams in this manual.
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Warning
Always refer to the operation manual when working near locations at which
the alert mark, shown on the left, is attached. If the operation, etc., is
performed without heeding the advice in the operation manual, there is a
risk of personal injury. In addition, the equipment performance may be
reduced.
Moreover, this alert mark is sometimes used with other marks and
descriptions indicating other dangers.
When supplying power to this equipment, connect the accessory 3-pin
power cord to a 3-pin grounded power outlet. If power is supplied without
grounding the equipment, there is a risk of receiving a severe or fatal
electric shock.
This equipment can not be repaired by the operator. Do not attempt to
remove the equipment covers or to disassemble internal components.
Only qualified service technicians with a knowledge of electrical fire and
shock hazards should service this equipment. There are hig h-voltage p arts
in this equipment presenting a risk of severe injury or fatal electric shock to
untrained personnel. In addition, there is a risk of damage to precision
components.
Warning
Caution
Use two or more people to lift and move this equipment, or use an
equipment cart. There is a risk of back injury if this equipment is lifted by
one person.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage the highly sensitive circuits in
the instrument. ESD is most likely to occur as test devices are being
connected to, or disconnected from, the instrument’s front and rear panel
ports and connectors. You can protect the instrument and test devices by
wearing a static-discharge wristband. Alternatively, you can ground
yourself to discharge any static charge by touching the outer chassis of the
grounded instrument before touching the instrume nt’s front and rear panel
ports and connectors. Avoid touching the test port center conductors
unless you are properly grounded and have eliminated the possibility of
static discharge.
Repair of damage that is found to be caused by electrostatic discharge is
not covered under warranty.
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Chapter Descriptions
Chapter 1 — Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the VectorStar MS4640A Series Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)
and a description of its major functions and available documentation. A summary of available precision
component kits including AutoCal calibration kits, mechanical calibration kits, and verification kits is
included.
Chapter 2 — Installation
This chapter provides information for the initial inspection and preparation for use of the MS4640A Series
VNA and includes information on instrument installation, required operating environment, power
requirements, initial inspection, and optional rack mounting procedures. After power up, the various
power modes are described with general warm-up and calibration time intervals. The preventive
maintenance section includes information on cleaning and fuse replacement along with preparation for
storage or shipment. General set up procedures a re prov ided for remo te programming control over GPIB
and Ethernet or USB only networks.
Chapter 3 — Front and Rear Panels
The chapter provides an overview of the MS4640A Series VNA hardware user interface in clu din g fro nt
panel buttons, front panel connectors, and back panel connectors. Included are photographs of the front
and rear panels. Each front panel key is described with its function and a cross reference to the menu it
activates on the user interface display. Each port and connector is described with its connector type, its
function, input/output limits, and a cross-reference to a detailed connector pin-out diagram.
Chapter 4 — User Interface Display
The chapter describes the general display options of the MS4640A Series VNA and provides a general
description of the MENU BAR, the ICON TOOLBAR, and the right-side function menus. General
descriptions and procedures are provided for channel setup, trace graph setup, marker setup, and limit
line setup. The MS4640A Series VNA displays measurement data using a “Channel Concept” where each
channel can display both a different S-Parameter (or another specialt y para meter) and a di fferent graph
type. As each channel is selected, the previously selected trace graph types, scaling, reference delay, SParameter, and other parameters associated with that channel appear on the screen. In addition, the
same S-Parameter can be displayed simultaneously on two or more channels using the same or different
trace graph types.
Chapter 5 — Main Menu
This user interface (UI) reference chapter summary operational information about the UI and detailed
overview of the primary controls on the top-of-screen Menu Bar and Icon Bar, and the right-side application
Main Menu. The Main Menu is available for VectorStar VNAs. The Menu Bar provides drop-down menu
interface to major instrument functions. The Icon Bar provides single-click access many instrument
functions and is user-configurable to meet individual needs. The description of the Main Menu (MAIN)
provides top level descriptions of each major function with links to detailed descriptions of menus and
dialog boxes in subsequent chapters.
Appendix A — Vector Network Analyzer Primer
This chapter describes the basic functions of a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) and how it measures
magnitude and phase characteristics of networks, amplifiers, attenuators, and antennas. Scattering
parameters (S-parameters) are defined.
Appendix B — Initial Checkout Procedures
The initial checkout procedure chapter describes the detailed procedures for initial operational checkout
(such as those performed by incoming quality inspectors) to ensure that the MS4640A Series VNA is full y
operational. A quick check procedure is described along with how to determine the instrument’s installed
options, current operating system, application software, and firmware versions. Other procedures
provided are self-test, non-ratio power, high-level signal, and system noise floor test.
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Appendix C — Abbreviation Glossary
This glossary defines the abbreviations and terms that appear on the connectors, hard keys, menus, and
buttons of the MS4640A Series VNA. In some cases, due to space limitations, multiple abbreviations are
used for the same term or the same abbreviation is used with different punctuation.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Overview
1-1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-2 VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-3 VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-4 VectorStar VNA Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Shipping Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1-5 VectorStar ME7838 Modular BB/mm-Wave VNA System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1-6 VectorStar ME7828A Standard BB/mm-Wave VNA System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Millimeter-Wave Module Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
1-7 VectorStar MN4690B Series Multiport VNA System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
1-8 VNA Instrument Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Graphical User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Front Panel Hard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Hard Disk Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
System Identification and Computer Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Precision Component and Calibration Kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Automatic Calibrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
1-9 Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
VectorStar MS4640A Series Vector Network Analyzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
VectorStar ME7838 Series 2-Port BB/mmW VNA Measurement System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
VectorStar ME7828A Standard BB/mm Wave VNA Measurement System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
VectorStar MN4690B Series Multiport VNA Measurement System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Calibration, Verification, and System Performance Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Updates to Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Documentation Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
1-10 Security Concerns for CPU Memory and the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Memory Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
DRAM and Flash Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Solid State Drive/Hard Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
1-11 Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Maintaining Operating System Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Antivirus Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Windows Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Chapter 2 — Installation
2-1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Preparation for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-3 Optional Rack Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-4 Installing and Configuring the Additional Solid State Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
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2-5 Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Connecting an External XGA/VGA Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Connecting an External Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Connecting Other USB Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-6 Operating Environment and Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2-7 Power-On/Power-Off Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Procedure – Power-On to Standby Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Procedure – Standby Mode to Operate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Procedure – Operate Mode to Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Procedure – Standby Mode to Power-Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2-8 GPIB Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Configuring the Dedicated GPIB Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Configuring the IEEE 488.2 GPIB Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Configuring the VectorStar VNA GPIB Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
2-9 Ethernet LAN TCP/IP and USB Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Default Plug-and-Play Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Manually Configuring TCP/IP Ethernet LAN Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
2-10 Configuring the Remote Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
2-11 Calibration/Verification Interval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2-12 Fuse Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Fuse Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
External Rear Panel AC Input Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Bias Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
2-13 Operating System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
2-14 Preparation for Storage or Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Preparation for Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Preparation for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Chapter 3 — Front and Rear Panels
3-1 Chapter Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-2 Front Panel Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-3 Front Panel Hard Keys and Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Panel Hard Key and Connector Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3-4 Rear Panel Ports and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 12
Rear Panel Port and Connector Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Chapter 4 — User Interface Display
4-1 Chapter Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4-2 User Interface Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Single Channel User Interface Control and Display Areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Multiple Channel User Interface Control and Display Areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Function Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4-3 Using the Front Panel Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
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4-4 Using the Menu Bar Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Menu Bar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Menu Bar General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Menu Bar Drop-Down Menus and Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4-5 Icon Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Using the Icon Toolbar Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Available Icon Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4-6 MAIN Menu and Application Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
4-7 Using the Main Menu Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Types of Menus, Menu Buttons, and Menu Toolbars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Menu Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Menu Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Menu Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Back Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Next Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Home Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Menu Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Display Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Plain Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Toggle Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Field Selection Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Field Toolbars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Button Selection Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Button Selection Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Auto-Return Button Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Completion Checkmark Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
4-8 Using Dialog Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Standard Dialog Box Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
4-9 Setting the Main Display as Resizeable and/or Task Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
4-10 Instrument Status Display Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Instrument Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
4-11 Channel Status Display Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
4-12 Working with the Number of Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Maximum Points Set to 25,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Maximum Points Set to 100,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
To Change the Number of Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
4-13 Working with Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
25,000 Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
100,000 Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
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4-14 Working with Traces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Types of Trace Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Trace Data Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Trace Display Graphs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Trace Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Trace Label Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
Rectilinear Single Graph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Rectilinear Paired Graphs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Smith Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
Smith Chart with Impedance (Circuit Resistance and Reactance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
Smith Chart with Admittance (Conductance and Susceptance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Polar Graphs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56
Group Delay Graphs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56
Power Graphs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
4-15 Working with Reference Lines and Reference Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59
4-16 Working with Limit Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60
4-17 Working with Frequency Blanking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61
Chapter 5 — Main Menu
5-1 Chapter Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5-2 MAIN Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Appendix A — Vector Network Analyzer Primer
A-1 Appendix Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A-2 General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A-3 Instrument Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Source Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Test Set Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Analyzer Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
A-4 Network Analyzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Scalar Analyzer Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Vector Network Analyzer Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
A-5 Polar Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13
Resistive and Reactive Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13
A-6 Smith Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14
Measurement Error Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14
Appendix B — Initial Checkout Procedures
B-1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
B-2 Checkout Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
B-3 Required Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
B-4 Self Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
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B-5 Non-Ratio Power Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
B-6 High Level Noise Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
B-7 System Noise Floor Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-12
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-12
Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-12
Appendix C — Abbreviation Glossary
C-1 Appendix Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
C-2 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Subject Index
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Chapter 1 — Overview
1-1 Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the VectorStar MS4640A Series Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) and a
description of its major functions and available documentation. A summary of available precision component
kits including AutoCal calibration kits, mechani c al calibration kits, and verification kits is included.
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1-2 VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA Description
The MS4640A Series VNA is an instrument system that contains a built-in source, test set, and analyzer. Test
results are displayed real time on a front panel touch screen or also to a separate video monitor. Screen
captures can easily be printed or saved in common graphic file formats.
Depending on the model and installed options, the MS4640A Series VNAs provide a maximum frequency range
from 70 kHz to 70 GHz for standalone VNAs. Through its front panel user interface, the instrument can be
quickly configured to provide either:
• 25,000 Points
MS4640A Series VNAs have up to 25,000 total test points available, with up to 16 channels, and each
channel with up to 16 trace display graphs where each channel is configured as a virtual separate VNA.
Each trace can have up to 12 standard markers and one reference marker.
• 100,000 Points
The VNA can be configured with up to 100,000 total test points, limited to one channel with up to 16
trace display graphs. Each trace can have up to 12 standard markers and one reference marker.
Figure 1-1. VectorStar MS4647A VNA Front Panel - Equipped with Option 051
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1-3 VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA Models
The VectorStar VNA is available in four basic models as shown in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1. VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA Models
VNA Model
Number Name Specifications Test Port Connectors
MS4642A Microwave Vector Network Ana lyzer 10 MHz to 20 GHz K (m) Connector Test Ports
MS4644A Microwave Vector Network Ana lyzer 10 MHz to 40 GHz K (m) Connector Test Ports
MS4645A Microwave Vector Network Ana lyzer 10 MHz to 50 GHz V (m) Connector Test Ports
MS4647A Microwave Vector Network Ana lyzer 10 MHz to 70 GHz V (m) Connector Test Ports
For additional technical specifications and configuratio n data, see:
• VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA Technical Data Sheet and Configuration Guide – 11410-00432
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1-4 VectorStar VNA Options Overview
1-4 VectorStar VNA Options
The available options depend on the VNA instrument model number as shown in Table 1-2 below.
Table 1-2. VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA Options (1 of 2)
Option
Number Option Name and Features VNA Model and Option Compatibility
Option 001 Rack Mount Option
• Adds 19” Rack Mounting Handles
Option 002 Time Domain Option
• Displays all S-parameters and
overlays with Frequency Domain,
Low-pass Mode with added
harmonics frequency list flexibility,
Band-pass Mode, Phasor Impulse
Mode, Windowing, Gating (passband or reject-band), and Frequency
with Time Gate.
Option 004 Additional Solid State Drive (SSD)
• Plug and play Serial ATA SSD
equipped with O/S and VectorStar
Application.
• Recommended for security
operations.
Option 007 Receiver Offset
• Provides Multiple Source, which
includes mixer, IMD, and other
measurements where the source and
receiver operate at different
frequencies.
• Independent Source/Receive
Functions: Allows independent
source and receive functions for
Mixer, Harmonics, IMD, and other
measurements, where the source
and receive frequencies are offset.
• Multiple Source Control Mode:
Provides independent control the
frequencies of up to four external
sources, in addition to the internal
source, and the receiver, in a
synchronized manner.
• NxN Frequency-Translated Devices:
Provides calibration and
measurements capability for NxN
Frequency-translated devices.
• For accurate and absolute magnitude
and phase measurements of match,
gain/loss, and group delay of devices
such as mixers and converters.
Option 041 Noise Figure Can be equipped on all MS4640A VNAs.
All MS4640A VNAs MS4640A-001
All MS4640A VNAs MS4640A-002
All MS4640A VNAs MS4640A-004
All MS4640A VNAs
Option 007 is required for:
• Option 080/081 – Broadband/
Millimeter-Wave Measurement
Capability (MS4647A VNAs only)
• Option 082/083 – Millimeter-Wave
Measurement Capability (All MS4640A
VNAs)
• Requires front/rear panel access loop s
provided by Option 051, 061, or 062.
Order
Number
MS4640A-007
MS4640A-041
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Overview 1-4 VectorStar VNA Options
Table 1-2. VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA Options (2 of 2)
Option
Number Option Name and Features VNA Model and Option Compatibility
Option 051 Direct Access Loops Can be equipped on all MS4640A VNAs.
Order
Number
MS464xA-051
• Not compatible with Option 061 or
Option 062 Active Measurement Suite
(below) which also include loops.
Option 061 Active Measurements Suite with
2 Attenuators
Can be equipped on all MS4640A VNAs.
• Not compatible with Option 051 Loops
MS464xA-061
(above) or Option 062 Active
Measurement Suite Four Attenuators
(below).
Option 062 Active Measurements Suite with
4 Attenuators
Can be equipped on all MS4640A VNAs.
• Not compatible with Option 051 Loops
MS464xA-062
(above) or Option 061 Active
Measurement Suite Two Attenuators
(above).
Option 070 70 kHz Low-End Frequency Extension
Can be equipped on all MS4640A VNAs. MS464xA-070
• Defines the VNA instrument low-side
frequency limit.
• Provides a lower limit specified to
70 kHz but which is allowed to go to
40 kHz.
Option 080 Modular Broadband/Millimeter-Wave
Connection Capability
• Does not include Test Set, external
cables, or Millimeter-Wave Modules.
For MS4647A VNAs only.
• Use Option 080 if the VNA is not
equipped with Option 051, 061, or 062
(above).
MS4647A-080
• Not compatible with Option 081
(below).
Option 081 Modular Broadband/Millimeter-Wave
Connection Capability
• Does not include Test Set, external
cables, or Millimeter-Wave Modules.
For MS4647A VNAs only.
• Use Option 081 if the VNA is not
equipped with Option 051, 061, or 062
(above).
MS4647A-081
• Not compatible with Option 080
(above).
Option 082 Millimeter-Wave Capability
• Does not include Test Set, external
cables, or Millimeter-Wave modules.
Can be equipped on all MS4640A VNAs.
• Use Option 082 if the VNA is not
equipped with Option 051, 061, or 062
MS464xA-082
(above).
• Not compatible with Option 083
(below).
Option 083 Millimeter-Wave Capability
• Does not include Test Set, external
cables, or Millimeter-Wave modules.
Can be equipped on all MS4640A VNAs.
• Use Option 081 if the VNA is equipped
with Option 051, 061, or 062 (above).
MS464xA-083
• Not compatible with Option 082
(above).
– VNA Hard Shell Transit Case All MS4640A VNAs 760-246
– Extended Warranty and Service
All MS4640A VNAs MS464xA-ESxxx
Options
Option 098 Standard Calibration All MS4640A VNAs MS464xA-098
Option 099 Premium Calibration with Certification All MS4640A VNAs MS464xA-099
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Figure 1-2. VectorStar MS4647 VNA Rear Panel - Equipped with Option 051
Shipping Contents
Each instrument includes the following:
• CD with technical publications and manuals in PDF format and miscellaneous software utilities
• DVD with a back-up image of the instrument’s solid state drive
• USB optical mouse
• Power cord
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Overview 1-5 VectorStar ME7838 Modular BB/mm-Wave VNA System
1-5 VectorStar ME7838 Modular BB/mm-Wave VNA System
The modular broadband/millimeter-wave (BB/mm-Wave) system is available in two basic configurations.
Additional configuration and configuration information is available in the relevant technical data sheet.
Table 1-3. VectorStar ME7838 Series Modular Broadband/Millimeter-Wave VNA System (1 of 2)
Part Number Name Specifications
Standard ME7838 Configuration Components
MS4647A VectorStar MS4647A Vector Network Analyzer
(VNA)
MS4640A-007 Receiver Offset Option
MS4640A-002 Time Domain Option
MS4640A-070 70 kHz Low End Frequency Extension
MS4640A-08X Broadband System Select one:
3739A Broadband/Millimeter-Wave Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
3739C Broadband/Millimeter-Wave Test Set
(Required for use with MA25300A 145 GHz
Broadband modules)
3743A Millimeter-Wave Module 70 GHz to 110+ GHz
MA25300A Millimeter-Wave Module 54 GHz to 145 GHz
ME7838A-SS020 On Site System Assembly and Verification
Phase Stable Cable Option – Select One (1)
10 MHz to 70 GHz
V (m) Connector Test Ports
• Use MS4647A-080 if VNA Option 051,
061, or 062 is NOT selected below.
• Use MS4647A-081 if VNA Option 051,
061, or 062 IS selected below.
With front and rear panel interface cables
• 2 each with mounting bracket
• 2 each with mounting bracket
806-206 1.85 mm Phase St able Interconnect Cable 70 cm (24 inches)
• V (m) to V (f)
•2 cables
806-209 1.85 mm Phase St able Interconnect Cable 91 cm (36 inches)
• V (m) to V (f)
•2 cables
MS4647A VNA Front Panel Options – Select None or One (1)
MS4647A-051 Front Panel Loops Six (6) Front Panel Loops
• Provides front panel loops for b 1, a1, Por t
1 Source, Port 2 Source, a2, and b2
• If Option 051 is selected, use Option
MS4647A-081 above.
MS4647A-061 Active Measurement Suite, 2 Attenuators Two (2) Attenuators
• Include the six (6) front panel loops above.
• Two (2) Attenuators
• Bias tees in test set
• Gain compression
• Efficiency measurement software
• If Option 061 is selected, use Option
MS4647A-081 above.
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Table 1-3. VectorStar ME7838 Series Modular Broadband/Millimeter-Wave VNA System (2 of 2)
Part Number Name Specifications
MS4647A-062 Active Measurement Suite, 4 Attenuators Four (4) Attenuators
• Include the six (6) front panel loops above.
• Four (4) Attenuators
• Bias tees in test set
• Gain compression
• Efficiency measurement software
• If Option 062 is selected, use Option
MS4647A-081 above.
For more information, consult the following documentation:
• ME7838A Modular BB/mm-Wave Technical Data Sheet – 11410-00593
• ME7838D Modular BB/mm-Wave Technical Data Sheet – 11410-00778
• VectorStar ME7838 Series Broadband/Millimeter Wave Installation Guide – 10410-00293
• VectorStar Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave Modules Reference Manual – 10410-00311
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Overview 1-6 VectorStar ME7828A Standard BB/mm-Wave VNA System
1-6 VectorStar ME7828A Standard BB/mm-Wave VNA System
In its standard broadband/millimeter-wave configuration, the VectorStar MS46 40A Seri es VNAs are avail able
in two basic configurations as described below. Additional configurations are described in the relevant
technical data sheet.
Table 1-4. VectorS tar ME7828A Series BB/mm-Wave VNA Models and Options
Part Number Name Specifications Connectors
VectorStar ME7828A Series Broadband/Millimeter-Wave VNA Systems, consisting of:
MS4647A Microwave Vector Network Analyzer 10 MHz to 70 GHz V (m) Test Ports
MS4640A-001 VNA Rack Mount Option. Adds handles and removes feet for shelf-mounting into a 19”.
MS4640A-007 VNA Receiver Offset Option
MS464xA-05x VNA Direct Access Loop Option
3738A Broadband VNA Test Set With Option 002
MG37022A Fast Switching Signal Generator 2 each; 2 to 20 GHz With Option 001
3742A-EW Millimeter Module with Attenuator 2 each
66670-3 MUX Coupler , Left 70 kHz internal bias tee
66671-3 MUX Coupler, Right 70 kHz internal bias tee
806-206 Phase Stable Interconnect Cable 70 cm (24 inches) V (m) to V (f)
806-207 Phase Stable Interconnect Cable 70 cm (24 inches) V (m) to V (m)
3700C3 Floor Console
VectorStar ME7828A Millimeter-Wave VNA System, consisting of:
MS464xA Any MS4640A Series VNA MS4642A, 10 MHz to 20 GHz
MS4644A, 10 MHz to 40 GHz
MS4645A, 10 MHz to 50 GHz
MS4647A, 10 MHz to 70 GHz
3738A Broadband VNA Test Set With Option 002
MG37022A Fast Switching Signal Generator 2 each; 2 to 20 GHz With Option 001
3740A-X
or
3741A-X
3700C3 Floor Console
Any pair of Millimeter Wave Modules
See table below.
2 required
K connectors
K connectors
V Connectors
V Connectors
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Millimeter-Wave Module Options
The following millimeter-wave modules are available for the ME7828A Millimeter-Wave VNA Measurement
System. If a millimeter-wave system is required, at least one pair of modules, matched for a band, are required.
Multiple module pairs can be equipped with any VNA system. The general installation and connection
requirements for each module pair are identical.
Table 1-5. Millimeter-Wave Module General Specifications and Part Numbers
Band / Module Name Frequency Anritsu Part Number Measurement Type
3740A-V, 2 each Full 2-port measurements.
V Band
WR-15 mmW Module
E Band
WR-12 mmW Module
Extended-E Band
WR-12 mmW Module
W Band
WR-10 mmW Module
Extended W Band
WR-10 mmW Module
50 to 75 GHz
60 to 90 GHz
56 to 94 GHz
75 to 110 GHz
65 to 110 GHz
3740A-V Forward measurements only.
3741A-V
3740A-E, 2 each Full 2-port measurements.
3740A-E Forward measurements only.
3740A-E
3740A-EE, 2 each Full 2-port measurements.
3740A-EE Forward measurements only.
3741A-EE
3740A-W, 2 each Full 2-port measurements.
3741A-W Forward measurements only.
3740A-W
3740A-EW, 2 each Full 2-port measurements.
3740A-EW Forward measurements only.
3741A-EW Forward measurements only.
3742A-EW Full 2-port measurements.
Transmission/Reflection.
Transmission.
Transmission/Reflection.
Transmission.
Transmission/Reflection.
Transmission.
Transmission/Reflection.
Transmission.
Transmission/Reflection.
Transmission/Reflection.
Transmission.
Transmission/Reflection, with
Attenuator.
For additional information, consult the following documents:
• VectorStar ME7828A Broadband/Millimeter-Wave Technical Data Sheet – 11410-00452
• VectorStar ME7828A Broadband/Millimeter-Wave Installation Guide – 10410-00287
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Overview 1-7 VectorStar MN4690B Series Multiport VNA System
1-7 VectorSt ar MN4690B Series Multiport VNA System
In its multiport (or 4-Port) configuration, the VectorStar VNA is available in K connector and V connec tor
configurations that support all VectorStar MS4640A Series VNAs. Additional configurations and options are
described in the relevant technical data sheet.
The upper frequency limit depends on the test set and the VNA. The MN4694B Test Set upper limit 40 GHz
and the MN4697B upper limit is 70 GHz. The system usable upper frequency limit is determined by the
attached VNA.
The lower frequency limit for the MN4690B Test Sets is 10 kHz, but as above, the usable lower frequency limit
is determined by the attached VNA and its installed options. For MS4640A Series VNAs equipped with Option
070 – 70 kHz Low End Frequency Extension, the lower frequency limit is specified as 70 kHz but allowed to go
to 40 kHz.
For VNAs not equipped with Option 070, the lower limit is 10 MHz.
Table 1-6. VectorStar MN4690B Series Multiport/4-Port VNA System (1 of 2)
Part Number Name Specifications Connectors
VectorStar MN4694B and MS4642A 20 GHz 4-Port Configur ation, consisting of:
MS4642A VectorStar 2-Port VNA Without Option 070:
• 10 MHz to 20 GHz
With Option 070:
• 70 kHz to 20 GHz
MS4642A-051 VNA Front Panel Direct Access
Loops
• Active Measurement Suit Option
061 or Option 062 can be
substituted for Option 051.
MN4694B Multiport Test Set 10 kHz to 40 GHz
VectorStar MN4694B and MS4644A 40 GHz 4-Port Configur ation, consisting of:
MS4644A VectorStar 2-Port VNA Without Option 070:
MS4644A-051 VNA Front Panel Direct Access
Loops
• Active Measurement Suit Option
061 or Option 062 can be
substituted for Option 051.
MN4694B Multiport Test Set 10 kHz to 40 GHz
Required
• Limited to range of
VNA.
• 10 MHz to 40 GHz
With Option 070:
• 70 kHz to 40 GHz
• Limited to VNA
range.
K (m) Connector Test Ports
K (m) Connector Test Ports
K (m) Connector Test Ports
K (m) Connector Test Ports
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Table 1-6. VectorStar MN4690B Series Multiport/4-Port VNA System (2 of 2)
Part Number Name Specifications Connectors
VectorStar MN4697B and MS4645A 50 GHz 4-Port Configuration, consisting of:
MS4645A VectorStar 2-Port VNA Without Option 070:
V (m) Connector Test Ports
• 10 MHz to 50 GHz
With Option 070:
• 70 kHz to 50 GHz
MS4645A-051 VNA Front Panel Direct Access
Loops
• Active Measurement Suit Option
061 or Option 062 can be
substituted for Option 051.
MN4697B Multiport Test Set 10 kHz to 70 GHz
V (m) Connector Test Ports
• Limited to range of
VNA
VectorStar MN4697B and MS4647A 70 GHz 4-Port Configuration, consisting of:
MS4647A VectorStar 2-Port VNA Without Option 070:
V (m) Connector Test Ports
• 10 MHz to 70 GHz
With Option 070:
• 70 kHz to 70 GHz
MS4647A-051 VNA Front Panel Direct Access
Loops
• Active Measurement Suit Option
061 or Option 062 can be
substituted for Option 051.
MN4697B Multiport Test Set 10 kHz to 70 GHz
V (m) Connector Test Ports
• Limited to range of
VNA
For more information, consult the following documentation:
• VectorStar MN4690B Series Multiport VNA Measurement System Technical Data Sheet – 10410-00528
• Vecto rStar MN4690B Series Multiport Test Set Installation Guide – 10410-00288
• Vecto rStar MN4690B Series Multiport Test Set Quick Start Guide – 10410-00290
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