VNA simplifies accurate S-parameter measurements

The two-port vector network analyser saves space and provides quick and accurate measurements, due to its easy-to-use S-parameter wizard. The analyser performs bidirectional measurements of the S11, S21, S12 and S22 S parameters.

An optional GPIB interface is available for remote control of the analyzer. The instrument comes in two models with frequency ranges from 1MHz to 3 Hz (R&S ZNLE3) and to 6GHz (R&S ZNLE6).

It offers outstanding RF performance with a wide dynamic range of typically 120dB and measurement bandwidths from 1Hz to 500kHz.

Measurement time is just 9.6ms for 201 points at 100kHz measurement bandwidth, for a 200MHz span, with two-port TOSM/SOLT calibration. For stable, repeatable measurements, the R&S ZNLE produces low trace noise of typically 0.001dB.

The R&S ZNLE features a large 10.1in. WXGA touchscreen, providing good visibility of all traces. The touchscreen supports zooming in and out of traces using multitouch gestures.

The well-structured user interface makes it possible to access every function with a minimum number of steps.

Undo/Redo softkeys are available to cancel and restore user entries. Context-sensitive help menus for the diverse functions and parameters facilitate interactive operation.

Calibration of the instrument is just as straightforward. The R&S ZNLE incorporates the well-known calibration wizard used in other Rohde & Schwarz R&S ZNx analysers.

Calibration units are also supported. To make life even easier, the "Start Auto Cal" function delivers automatic calibration at the touch of a button.