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Create accurate, dependable test stations with high throughput, repeatability and reliability with
vector network analyzers that provide the right mix of speed and performance.
Forward and reverse S-parameters of a device under test (DUT) are Filter frequency response testing Dynamic range Measurement speed The Keysight Streamline Series P937xA is a 2-port network analyzer
determined by measuring the magnitude and phase of the incident, Complete characterization of filters is typically achieved with System dynamic range must be optimized, especially when measuring The measurement speed directly impacts the cost of test in with a capability to extend the number of test port. When two
reflected, and transmitted signals when the output is terminated in a swept-frequency measurements using a vector network analyzer. The filters that demand simultaneous characterization of the passband at high-volume productions. Newer vector network analyzers have wider instruments are cascaded, a 4-port analyzer can be configured to
load that is precisely equal to the characteristic impedance of the test system. most commonly measured filter characteristics are insertion loss and a high power level, and the reject band at a very low power level. IF bandwidth, faster CPU performance, faster error calculation and support measurements of RF switches, duplexers, or differential
bandwidth. Another common measured parameter is out-of-band data processing compared to the legacy analyzers. cables.
Forward (S 11, S21) rejection. This is a measure of how well a filter passes signals within
its bandwidth while simultaneously rejecting signals well outside that
Incident S 21 Transmitted b2
a1 same bandwidth. The analyzer’s dynamic range generally determines Segment 2
a1 = 0 b2
Wider dynamic range with Narrower dynamic range with
DUT S 22 narrower IF bandwidth wider IF bandwidth
Z0 Reflected The segment sweep function allows to tailor sweep conditions with arbitrary frequency
points, IF bandwidth, the number of measurement points, and more, which maximizes
Load
a2
Materials (dielectric properties) measurement measurement throughput by optimizing setup parameters.
b1 Transmitted S 12 Incident A dielectric materials measurement can provide critical design Trace noise
parameter information for many electronics applications such as Lower trace noise with a vector network analyzer helps minimize
complex permittivity, loss tangent or permeability. Those dielectric
Stability
errors and associated test margin when measuring low-loss devices
If the environment temperature around a vector network analyzer is
b2 b1 properties can be calculated from S-parameter measurements using such as filter pass-bands.
S 22 =
Reflected
= S 12 =
Transmitted
= not stable during measurements, frequent recalibration is inevitable to
Incident a2 a1 = 0 Incident a2 a1 = 0
the Keysight N1500A materials measurements suite software, and test Another example shows a 2-port ENA test setup for multiple 4-port
eliminate drift errors and achieve the desired level of accuracy. In
fixtures such as the N1501A dielectric probe kit. DUTs (wireless device antennas) testing, using a Keysight U1816A/C,
addition, measurement results with unstable instruments increase
a USB controlled switch matrix that consists of two
measurement uncertainty. single-pole-six-throw (SP6T) switches.
ε r'
Network analyzer
Insertion Loss (S 21 )
Insertion Loss (S 21 )
Pass Fail
Insertion Loss (S 21 )
Network analyzer block diagram
Limit Line
ε r" 120 min after
calibration
Frequency Frequency
GPIB
Reach higher in RF—with confidence
Test port 1 Test port 2
DUT
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Gain (S21)
DUT
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SG USB
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Input match (S11) Output match (S22)
DUT
Power sensor
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Isolation (S12)