R&S®ZNB vector network analyzer

Leading in speed, dynamic range and ease of operation

R&S®ZNB vector network analyzer, front low

Key facts

Frequency range from 9 kHz to 43.5 GHz
Two or four ports
Wide dynamic range of up to 140 dB
Short sweep times of 4 ms for 401 points
Wide power sweep range of 98 dB

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Leading in speed, dynamic range and ease of operation

Versatile instrument for multiple applications

With frequency ranges of 9 kHz to 4.5/8.5 GHz and 100 kHz to 20/26.5/40/43.5 GHz, the network analyzers are designed for mobile radio, electronic goods as well as aerospace and defense applications and can also be used in high-speed printed circuit board designs. The R&S®ZNB is ideal for developing, producing and servicing RF components such as amplifiers, mixers, filters and cables.

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Features & benefits

RF performance

Designed to meet the highest standards

The R&S®ZNB receivers combine high-power handling capacity with high sensitivity and low trace noise. The R&S®ZNB base unit typically has a 140 dB dynamic range. The R&S®ZNB8-B5x option extends the dynamic range to up to 150 dB for measurements between ports. The analyzer measures S-parameters with very low magnitude and phase drifts typically lower than 0.01 dB/°C and 0.15°C.
A calibrated R&S®ZNB allows precise measurements over several days without recalibration.

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Convenient characterization of active and passive RF components

The R&S®ZNB features and options include embedding/deembedding, mixed-mode S-parameters for balanced DUT characterization and redefined S-parameters for flexible test setup configurations. Time domain measurement options with eye diagrams, frequency-converting measurements and two independent internal generators are also available.

High throughput in production

Fast measurements and easy control of external components

Fast synthesizer settling times give the R&S®ZNB very short measurement periods. Large IF bandwidths enable fast sampling times. It also provides high speed data processing to the display and fast LAN or IEC/IEEE data transfer to the controller. Features such as segmented sweep further improve measurement times. Modules or external parts can easily be controlled with integrated control interfaces such as RFFE GPIO, GPIB and handler I/O.

**Menu for configuring the RFFE GPIO interface.**

Multiport measurements

Measurements on up to 48 ports

The R&S®ZNB in combination with various switch matrices is a comprehensive solution for complex measurements on modules with up to 48 ports. The matrices from Rohde & Schwarz deliver full crossbar measurements to determine all S-parameters for a multiport DUT. Automatic calibration units with up to 24 ports enable quick and accurate setup calibration.

**R&S®ZNB with two R&S®ZN-Z84 switch matrices.**

Accessories for a complete solution

Different accessories for calibration, verification and various measurements

Mechanical calibration and verification kits
Automatic calibration units
Test cables
Torque wrenches
Supports the R&S®NRP power sensor family
and much more

SCPI recorder

Simplifying test automation for complex measurements

R&S®ZNB SCPI recorder automatically generates SCPI command sequences from user instrument operations. Captured command sequences can be exported in different programming languages such as MATLAB®, Python and C++ and used directly. The R&S®ZNB SCPI recorder is a powerful tool for test automation in development, verification and production teams. It simplifies implementation of complex measurements and optimizes workflow efficiency.

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