VectorStar 4 Port Broadband VNA ME7838E4/A4/D4/G4

ME7838A4

The VectorStar series of broadband Vector Network Analyzers offer the widest available 4-port single sweep measurements from 70 kHz to 110, 125, 145, and 150 GHz with mmWave bands up to 1.1 THz

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The VectorStar ME7838x4 Broadband systems provide 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 4-port systems includes broadband systems with positive raw directivity. The result is better calibration stability and better measurement stability with significantly longer time between calibrations for accurate measurements and improved productivity. The new ME7838G4 takes high performance 4-port broadband measurements to a new level by incorporating the Anritsu MA25400A mmWave module. The MA25400A module combines Anritsu developed Nonlinear Transmission Line (NLTL) technology in a small, compact high performance mmWave module with a 0.6 mm test port connector for measurements up to 220 GHz.

The VectorStar ME7838E4, ME7838A4, and ME7838D4 Series broadband VNA offers the widest available 4-port single sweep measurements from 70 kHz to 110, 125, 145, and 150 GHz with mmWave bands up to 1.1 THz

The ME7838E4 4-port system sweeps from 70 kHz to 110 GHz
The ME7838A4 4-port system sweeps from 70 kHz to 110/125 GHz
The ME7838D4 4-port system sweeps from 70 kHz to 145/150 GHz
The ME7838G4 4-port system sweeps from 70 kHz to 220 GHz
All systems 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
All systems also supports the 3744x-Rx receiver for noise figure measurements to 125 GHz
Compact, lightweight mmWave modules offer low cost installation with industry-best performance

Anritsu has partnered with the following industry-leading companies to provide a variety of proven material measurement capabilities that are compatible with the VectorStar and ShockLine vector network analyzer families.

Material Measurements

	Compass Technology Choose from off-the-shelf or custom-designed RF material measurement systems able to measure material properties from 100 MHz to 90 GHz. These solutions include: focused beam, resonant cavity, waveguides, spot probes, free space measurement systems, and more. Anritsu and Compass Technology Group Material Measurements Solutions Compass Technology Group VectorStar Integration [video]
	Keycom Technologies Select from a variety of material measurement solutions that leverage various methods including: resonator, frequency change, probe type, co-axial tube and waveguide type S-parameter, free space, capacitance, epsilometery, and more. Anritsu and Keycom Material Measurement Solution
	SWISSto12 Providing hardware and software technology capable of measuring: solid samples; soft sample and foam; liquid samples and powder; thin films; dielectric coatings and multilayer materials; alumina plate; and more. Anritsu and SWISSto12 Material Measurement Solution

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Broadband VNA Configurations:

Model	Description
ME7838E4	70 kHz – 110 GHz, 4-port Broadband VNA, 1mm coax output
ME7838A4	70 kHz — 110 GHz, operational to 40 kHz — 125 GHz, 4 Port Broadband VNA, 1 mm coax output
ME7838D4	70 kHz – 145 GHz, operational 40 kHz – 150 GHz, 4-port Broadband VNA, 0.8 mm coax output
ME7838G4	70 kHz – 220 GHz, operational 40 kHz – 226 GHz, 4-port Broadband VNA using 220 GHz MPI Probes

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Brochure

Brochure	Release Date
Anritsu's RF and Microwave Test and Measurement Solutions Product Brochure	09/03/2021
Vector Network Analysis Product Portfolio	17/02/2021
VectorStar E and W Band Millimeter-Wave VNA System Quick Fact Sheet	06/11/2019

Datasheet

Datasheet	Release Date
VectorStar Vector Network Analyzer ME7838G4	16/02/2021
VectorStar ME7838D4 Series Technical Data Sheet	08/02/2021
VectorStar MS464xB Product Information, Compliance, and Safety	08/02/2021
VectorStar ME7838A4 Series Technical Data Sheet	08/02/2021
VectorStar ME7838E4 Series Technical Data Sheet	08/02/2021
EU Declaration of Conformity for VectorStar Broadband VNA	19/01/2021
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
Material Measurements with Vector Network Analyzers Application Note	26/05/2020
Combining On-Wafer Vector Network Analyzer and Spectrum Analyzer Measurements to 110 GHz Application Note	05/11/2019
Configuring IC-CAP 2018 for VectorStar Operation	27/08/2019
Generating Eye Diagrams in VectorStar VNAs Including PAM-4	21/06/2019
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 Application Note	18/05/2015
Externally Synchronized VNA Measurements	04/12/2014
On making corrected measurements of multipliers	15/09/2014
Understanding PulseView Measurements Application Note	11/04/2014

Leaflet

Leaflet	Release Date
Anritsu and Compass Technology Group Material Measurements Solution	11/03/2021
Anritsu and Keycom Material Measurement Solution	11/03/2021
Anritsu and SWISSto12 Material Measurements Solution	09/03/2021
Anritsu, Diamond Engineering, and Diamond Microwave Chambers Antenna Measurement Solution	26/08/2020
Anritsu Vector Network Analyzers — The Perfect Tool for Electro-Optical Measurements	06/02/2018
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 White Paper	19/09/2016
Using VNA’s as a Tool for Signal Integrity in High Speed Digital Systems White Paper	03/05/2016
Pulse-to-Pulse Stability Measurements White Paper	29/10/2014
Technologies and Approaches for Improved Mixer Measurements White Paper	15/09/2014
Open-ended Coaxial Probe for Permittivity Measurements to 125 GHz White Paper	15/09/2014
Signal Integrity- Frequency Range Matters	19/08/2013
Higher Data Rates Require New De-embedding Techniques White Paper	19/08/2013
Overcoming High-Speed Interconnect Challenges White Paper	19/08/2013

Catalog

Catalog	Release Date
Precision RF & Microwave Components Catalog	01/09/2020

Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide	Release Date
VectorStar Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave Module Reference Manual	15/11/2019

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide	Release Date
VectorStar ME7838D4 Multiport Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave System Quick Start Guide	08/02/2021
VectorStar ME7838A4 Multiport Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave System Quick Start Guide	19/12/2019
VectorStar ME7838E4 Multiport Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave System Quick Start Guide	19/12/2019
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 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	08/02/2021
3656B W1 Calibration/Verification Kit and 2300-584-R System Performance Verification Software User Guide	29/08/2019

Measurement Guide

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

Installation Guide

Installation Guide	Release Date
VectorStar ME7838A4 Multiport Broadband VNA Installation Guide	08/02/2021
Multiport VectorStar MN4690C Installation Guide	14/07/2017
VectorStar Pulse Modulator Test Set SM66xx Installation Guide	08/02/2017

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	08/02/2021
Precision AutoCal 36585 Series Reference Manual	27/05/2015