VectorStar 4 Port Broadband VNA

ME7838A4

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The VectorStar ME7838 Series broadband VNA offers the widest available single frequency sweep from 70 kHz to 110, 125, and 145 GHz with mmWave bands to 1.1 THz.

The ME7838A4 system is a 4 port 70 kHz — 110/125 GHz broadband system.
The system may be configured to include banded millimeter-wave modules up to 1.1 THz
Industry-best calibration and measurement stability: 0.1 dB vs 0.6 dB over 24 hrs.
The system also supports the 3744x-Rx receiver for noise figure measurements to 125 GHz
Compact, lightweight mmWave modules (0.6 lb vs 7+ lbs and 1/50 the volume) offer low cost installation on smaller probe stations.

The VectorStar ME7838A4 Broadband system provides high performance 4 port measurements utilizing compact mmwave modules with industry-best calibration stability. While other broadband systems continue to provide raw performance with negative directivity in critical frequency bands, the ME7838 series, which includes the ME7838A4 4 port system, is the only broadband system with positive raw directivity in all bands. The result is better calibration stability and better measurement stability with significantly longer time between calibrations for accurate measurements and improved productivity.The new ME7838A4 takes high performance 4 port broadband measurements to a new level by incorporating the Anritsu 3743A mmWave module. The 3743A module combines Anritsu developed Nonlinear Transmission Line (NLTL) technology in a small, compact high performance mmWave module.

All VectorStar ME7838 broadband systems include an RF VNA architecture using bridges instead of couplers to extend frequencies down to the RF bands (operational to 40 kHz) for near-DC analysis with excellent dynamic range.

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Broadband VNA Configurations:

Model	Description
ME7838A	70 kHz — 110 GHz, operational 40 kHz to 125 GHz, Broadband VNA, 1 mm coax output
ME7838E	70 kHz — 110 GHz, Broadband VNA, 1 mm coax output
ME7838D	70 kHz — 145 GHz, Broadband VNA, 0.8 mm coax output
ME7838A4	70 kHz — 110 GHz, operational to 40 kHz — 125 GHz, 4 Port Broadband VNA, 1 mm coax output

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Brochure

Brochure	Release Date
Anritsu's RF and Microwave Test and Measurement Solutions Product Brochure	09/07/2019
Vector Network Analysis Product Portfolio	07/05/2019
VectorStar E and W Band Millimeter-Wave VNA System Quick Fact Sheet	24/10/2017

Datasheet

Datasheet	Release Date
VectorStar MS464xB Product Information, Compliance, and Safety	08/03/2019
VectorStar ME7838A4 Series Technical Data Sheet	07/11/2018
VectorStar (Microwave Vector Network Analyzer) Declaration of Conformity	09/06/2017
0.8 mm Connector, 0.8 mm Adapter, 0.8 Terminations Technical Data Sheet	11/03/2015

Application Note

Application Note	Release Date
Configuring IC-CAP 2018 for VectorStar Operation	11/07/2019
Generating Eye Diagrams in VectorStar VNAs Including PAM-4	21/06/2019
Understanding Vector Network Analysis	27/07/2017
De-embedding and Network Extraction	24/05/2017
Vector Network Analyzer Use in Antenna Measurement Systems	25/10/2016
VNA Signal Integrity Measurement Challenges Application Brief	12/09/2016
IMD Measurements with IMDView™	18/05/2015
Externally Synchronized VNA Measurements	04/12/2014
On making corrected measurements of multipliers	15/09/2014
Understanding PulseView™ Measurements	11/04/2014

Leaflet

Leaflet	Release Date
Anritsu Vector Network Analyzers — The Perfect Tool for Electro-Optical Measurements	06/02/2018
Signal Integrity Solutions	27/09/2016
VectorStar 4-port 110 GHz Broadband VNA Quick Fact Sheet	24/02/2016

White Paper

White Paper	Release Date
RF and Microwave Material Measurements: Techniques and Applications White Paper	14/03/2018
Wideband Optical Modulator and Detector Characterization	06/02/2018
Sequential Peeling: a Model-Based Approach to Structure Identification and De-embedding	06/06/2017
Modern Architecture Advances Vector Network Analyzer Performance White Paper	08/11/2016
A Guide to Making RF Measurements for Signal Integrity Applications	31/10/2016
Measuring Channel Operating Margin	10/10/2016
PAM4 Demands Accurate S-parameters	19/09/2016
Using VNA’s as a Tool for Signal Integrity in High Speed Digital Systems	03/05/2016
Pulse-to-Pulse Stability Measurements	29/10/2014
Technologies and approaches for improved mixer measurements	15/09/2014
Open-ended coaxial probe for permittivity measurements to 125 GHz	15/09/2014
Signal Integrity- Frequency Range Matters!	19/08/2013
Higher Data Rates Require New De-embedding Techniques	19/08/2013
Overcoming High-Speed Interconnect Challenges	19/08/2013

Case Study

Case Study	Release Date
activCirk looks to Anritsu's VectorStar broadband VNA system for its unsurpassed performance in device modeling	31/03/2016

Catalog

Catalog	Release Date
Precision RF & Microwave Components Catalog	05/06/2019

Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide	Release Date
VectorStar Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave Module Reference Manual	15/04/2014
3656B W1 (1mm) Calibration and Verification Kit Product Summary	26/03/2013

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide	Release Date
366xX-1 Verification Kits and 3-2300-527 (67688) Performance Verification Software for VectorStar MS4640B Series VNAs	04/10/2017
VectorStar MN4690C Series Multiport VNA Test Set Quick Start Guide	14/07/2017
VectorStar 2300-531-R MS464x Instrument Test Software Quick Start Guide	08/09/2016
VectorStar ME7838A4 Multiport Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave System Quick Start Guide	21/04/2015
VectorStar ME7838E 2-Port Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave System Quick Start Guide	10/10/2014
VectorStar™ ME7838D 2-Port Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave System Quick Start Guide	15/04/2014
VectorStar ME7838A Series Broadband/Millimeter-Wave System Quick Start Guide	15/04/2014
VectorStar MN4690B Series Multiport VNA Test Set Quick Start Guide	21/10/2009

User Guide

User Guide	Release Date
3659 0.8 mm Calibration/Verification Kit and 2300-580-R System Performance Verification Software User Guide	15/11/2016
3656B W1 Calibration/Verification Kit and 2300-584-R System Performance Verification Software User Guide	15/11/2016

Measurement Guide

Measurement Guide	Release Date
VectorStar ME7838x mm-Wave Noise Figure Measurements Measurement Guide	11/07/2018

Installation Guide

Installation Guide	Release Date
Multiport VectorStar MN4690C Installation Guide	14/07/2017
VectorStar Pulse Modulator Test Set SM66xx Installation Guide	08/02/2017
VectorStar ME7838 Series 2-Port Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave System Installation Guide	28/04/2015
VectorStar ME7838A4 Multiport Broadband VNA Installation Guide	21/04/2015

Programming Manual

Programming Manual	Release Date
VectorStar MS464xB Programming Manual Supplement	30/09/2016

Maintenance Manual

Maintenance Manual	Release Date
VectorStar ME7838A4 Series Multiport Broadband Vector Network Analyzers Maintenance Manual	24/04/2018
Precision AutoCal 36585 Series Reference Manual	27/05/2015

Articles

Articles	Release Date
VNA Eases On-Wafer Measurements to 110GHz	05/10/2011

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VIDEOS

Introducing Cutting-edge Pulse Measurement Capability with Anritsu's new VectorStar B Series VNAs equipped with PulseView

Pulse Measurement Capability
Testing radar sub-systems and components. On-wafer device characterization. Analysis tools.

VectorStar VNAs deliver Out of this world accuracy

Out of This World Accuracy
VectorStar delivers new standard in broadband performance, on-wafer active and passive devices

Vector Network Analysis for Components and Subsystems

Vector Network Analysis
4 port solution, high performance multi-frequency gain compression, easy set up, fast measurement

Introducing the VectorStar® Broadband System from Anritsu
The VectorStar ME7838A broadband system introduces a new standard in broadband performance for customers needing to characterize on-wafer active and passive devices and high speed signal integrity measurements.

VectorStar - The Answer
Learn how Anritsu's VectorStar has the Answer to your Questions

4-Port Anritsu VectorStar™ Broadband Coaxial System from 70 kHz to 110 GHz

4-Port VectorStar Broadband Coaxial System 70 kHz to 110 GHz
This video demonstrates how the VectorStar ME7838A 4-Port Broadband system may be used in an on-wafer application utilizing the compact lightweight Anritsu mm-wave modules for best stability and performance in a broadband system.

4-Port VectorStar Broadband On-Wafer Device Characterization and differential Measurements

4-Port VectorStar Broadband On-Wafer Device Characterization
This video demonstrates how the VectorStar ME7838A 4-Port Broadband system may be used in an on-wafer application utilizing the compact lightweight Anritsu mm-wave modules for best stability and performance in a broadband system.

Making High-Quality Noise Figure Measurements on an Amplifier
This video describes how to make high-quality amplifier noise figure measurements with an Anritsu VectorStar vector network analyzer.

Noise Figure Measurements with VectorStar
video demonstrating the capability of the vector network analyzer system in providing accurate mmwave noise figure measurements from 54 to 125 GHz using the Anritsu SM6609 receiver.

VectorStar Broadband Capabilities from 70 kHz to 110 GHz
This video demonstrates how broadband systems may be used in an on-wafer application utilizing the compact lightweight Anritsu mm-wave modules for best stability and performance in a broadband system.

VectorStar Broadband System, 70 kHz to 145 GHz

Vectorstar-Broadband-System-Ims2014
Anritsu showcases the VectorStar Broadband System at IMS 2014

VectorStar Compact MM-Wave Waveguide Band Solutions
This video demonstrates the unique ability of the Anritsu mmwave module to adapt to multiple waveguide bands and applications.

VectorStar MM-Wave 2 and 4-Port Capabilities to THz Region
This video demonstrates the capability of the VectorStar ME7838A system operating to the Terahertz region by adding millimeter-wave modules starting at 110 GHz..

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