With industry-leading measurement speed and reliability, Rohde & Schwarz presents the R&S ZNB3000, a new vector network analyzer designed for high-volume production and short ramp-up times. Rapid upscaling and simple modification to application-specific requirements are made possible by its scalable design. It promotes the development of next-generation technologies with its future-ready performance and the maximum dynamic range and output power in its class.
With the R&S ZNB3000, which provides best-in-class RF performance, Rohde & Schwarz has added to its array of vector network analyzers. It combines remarkable speed with outstanding measuring accuracy.
The new vector network analyzer fast throughput rate makes it ideal for applications with high production volumes and quick ramp-up times, including the large-scale manufacturing of radio frequency components. Innovative PCB-based frontends reduce thermal drift and increase stability, enabling accurate readings over a few days without the need for recalibration.
It covers applications in the communications, electronic products, and aerospace industries as well as in the construction of digital high-speed printed circuit boards and cables. Its frequency ranges include 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz, 9 GHz, 20 GHz, and 26.5 GHz.
The R&S ZNB3000 has an excellent trace noise of less than 0.0015 dB RMS and the largest dynamic range in its class, reaching up to 150 dB. Additionally, it offers the maximum output power in its class (for example, +11 dBm at 26.5 GHz), which improves setup loss compensation.
Flexible intermediate frequency bandwidth (IFBW) and power levels are used by the instrument’s segmented sweep capability to expedite tests for various filter structure components. It is simple to test the filters to ensure that they comply with pass/fail limit lines.
The R&S ZNB3000 satisfies rapid scale-up requirements because of its simple frequency upgrading approach. The instrument may be scaled up for multiport measurements up to 48 ports using external switch matrices. For wider application support, a wide range of hardware and software alternatives are also available.
As a high-precision instrument, the R&S ZNB3000 can be used in RF labs as well as on production lines. In both applications, knowing the actual uncertainty under given test conditions is crucial.
Until now, calculating measurement uncertainty for the S-parameter results of a DUT was possible only in a metrology lab. With the R&S ZNB3-K50(P) option, developed in cooperation with METAS, the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology, the R&S ZNB3000 can perform this calculation on its own. It automatically calculates the measurement uncertainty bands and displays them along with the measured S-parameters.
Leadership Comments
Michael Fischlein, Vice President Spectrum & Network Analyzers, EMC & Antenna Test at Rohde & Schwarz, says: “Rohde & Schwarz invented the very first network analyzer over 70 years ago. This expertise has gone into the development of our latest instrument, the new R&S ZNB3000, which embodies our commitment to speed, scalability and stability. The R&S ZNB3000 enables engineers to navigate the complexities of next-generation technologies with confidence and precision, helping them fast forward to results in high-volume production and short ramp-up time environments.”
Both the compact 2-port and 4-port models leave plenty of space on the workbench for the measurement application. The instrument’s low power consumption along with a sophisticated cooling concept keeps operating noise down and reduces operating costs.
The R&S ZNB3000 Vector Network Analyzer Is Now Available From Rohde & Schwarz: www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/znb3000
