Distributed Modular 2-port Vector Network Analyzer

ME7868A

2-port USB VNA systems deliver phase synchronized measurements over 100 meters, improves dynamic range and measurement stability of s-parameter measurements, available in 8/20/43.5 GHz models

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The ShockLine™ ME7868A system is the first distributed, fully reversing 2-port VNA solution that provides guaranteed performance from 1 MHz to 43.5 GHz by utilizing Anritsu’s Extended-K™ components. Powered by the revolutionary PhaseLync™ technology, it enables engineers to synchronize two portable ShockLine MS46131A VNAs and connect them directly to a DUT to conduct vector transmission measurements over distances of 100 meters or more. Whether in a manufacturing, engineering, or education environment, this solution simplifies long-distance S-parameter measurements and VNA test system integration by removing the need to utilize conventional benchtop VNAs with long cable runs, which eliminates insertion loss, improves measurement stability, and lowers setup costs.

The ShockLine ME7868A offers a configurable VNA setup to maximize hardware utilization. Easily set VNA port count (single 1-port, dual 1-ports, or single 2-ports) from session-by-session to ensure maximum flexibility. With low-pass time domain with time gating option, users have access to a TDR-like display with more resolution than bandpass time domain for characterizing discontinuities. Because there is no onboard data storage, this eliminates the need to purge data for secure applications.

2-port VNA with frequency options from 1 MHz to 8 GHz / 20 GHz / 43.5 GHz
Extend remote ports 100+ meters apart with PhaseLync synchronization
Small and lightweight ports enable direct connection to DUT eliminating long cable runs
Guaranteed performance to 43.5 GHz with Extended-K™ ports
PC control takes advantage of external computer processing power and functionality
No on-board data storage makes use in secure applications more convenient
Common ShockLine control software delivers powerful debug and test capabilities

Precision Automatic Calibrator Modules

Model Number	Description
MN25208A	2-port USB SmartCal Module, 300 kHz to 8.5 GHz (available with connector options: -001 N(f), -002 K(f), -003 3.5 mm(f), -004 SMA(f))
MN25408A	4-port USB SmartCal Module, 300 kHz to 8.5 GHz (available with N(f) connectors)
MN25218A	2-port USB SmartCal Module, 1 MHz to 20 GHz (available with K(f) connectors)
MN25418A	4-port USB SmartCal Module, 300 kHz to 20 GHz (available with K(f) connectors)
36585K-2M	K Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz, K(m) to K(m)
36585K-2F	K Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(f)
36585K-2MF	K Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz, K(m) to K(f)
2000-1809-R	Serial to USB Adapter (required for 36585 AutoCal module if control PC does not have a serial port)

Mechanical Calibration Kits

Model Number	Description
3650A	SMA/3.5 mm Calibration Kit, Without Sliding Loads, DC to 26.5 GHz, 50 Ω
3650A-1	SMA/3.5 mm Calibration Kit, With Sliding Loads, DC to 26.5 GHz, 50 Ω
3652A	K Connector Calibration Kit, Without Sliding Loads, DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
3653A	N Connector Calibration Kit, Without Sliding Loads, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
OSLN50A-8	Precision N Male Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 8 GHz, 50 Ω
OSLNF50A-8	Precision N Female Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 8 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLN50A-8	Precision N Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 8 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLNF50A-8	Precision N Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 8 GHz, 50 Ω
OSLN50A-18	Precision N Male Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
OSLNF50A-18	Precision N Female Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLN50A-18	Precision N Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLNF50A-18	Precision N Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLK50A-20	Precision K Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 20 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLKF50A-20	Precision K Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 20 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLK50A-40	Precision K Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLKF50A-40	Precision K Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLK50A-43.5	Precision K Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee with S1P data, DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLKF50A-43.5	Precision K Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee with S1P data, DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω

Cables and Adapters

Model Number	Description
1091-26-R	SMA(m) to N(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
1091-27-R	SMA(f) to N(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
1091-80-R	SMA(m) to N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
1091-81-R	SMA(f) to N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
71693-R	Ruggedized adapter, K(f) to N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NK50	Precision Adapter, N(m) to K(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NKF50	Precision Adapter, N(m) to K(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NFK50	Precision Adapter, N(f) to K(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NFKF50	Precision Adapter, N(f) to K(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
K220B	Precision Adapter, K(m) to K(m), DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
K222B	Precision Adapter, K(f) to K(f), DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
K224B	Precision Adapter, K(m) to K(f), DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
33KK50C	Calibration Grade Adapter, K(m) to K(m), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
33KKF50C	Calibration Grade Adapter, K(m) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
33KFKF50C	Calibration Grade Adapter, K(f) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
34VFK50A	Precision Adapter, V(f) to K(m), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
34VFKF50A	Precision Adapter, V(f) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
34VK50A	Precision Adapter, V(m) to K(m), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
34VKF50A	Precision Adapter, V(m) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω

Test Port Cables, Flexible, Ruggedized, Phase Stable

Model Number	Description
15NNF50-1.0B	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 18 GHz, N(f) to N(m), 50 Ω
15NNF50-1.5B	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, 1.5 m (59”), DC to 18 GHz, N(f) to N(m), 50 Ω
15NN50-1.0B	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(m), 50 Ω
15LL50-1.0A	Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, 3.5 mm(m) to 3.5 mm(m), 50 Ω
15LLF50-1.0A	Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, 3.5 mm(m) to 3.5 mm(f), 50 Ω
15KK50-1.0A	Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, K(m) to K(m), 50 Ω
15KKF50-1.0A	Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, K(m) to K(f), 50 Ω
3671KFS50-60	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 26.5 GHz, K(f) to 3.5 mm(m), 63.5 cm, 50 Ω
3671KFK50-60	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(m), 63.5 cm (25 in), 50 Ω
3671KFKF50-60	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(f), 63.5 cm (25 in), 50 Ω
3671KFK50-100	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(m), 1 m (38 in), 50 Ω
806-304-R	Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 40 GHz, 36 in (91.5 cm), K(m) – K(f), 50Ω
806-423-R	Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 43.5 GHz, 24 in (61 cm), K(f) – K(f), 50 Ω
806-424-R	Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 43.5 GHz, 24 in (61 cm), K(m) – K(f), 50 Ω
806-425-R	Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 43.5 GHz, 1 m (39.4 in), K(f) – K(f), 50 Ω
806-426-R	Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 43.5 GHz, 1 m (39.4 in), K(m) – K(f), 50 Ω

Phase-Stable 18 GHz, 40 GHz, and 43.5 GHz Semi-Rigid Cables (Armored)

Model Number	Description
3670N50-1	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 30.48 cm (1 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(f), 50 Ω
3670N50-2	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 60.96 cm (2 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(f), 50 Ω
3670NN50-1	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 30.48 cm (1 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(m), 50 Ω
3670NN50-2	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 60.96 cm (2 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(m), 50 Ω
3670K50A-1	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 30.48 cm (1 ft), DC to 43.5 GHz, K(m) to K(f), 50 Ω
3670K50A-2	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 60.96 cm (2 ft), DC to 43.5 GHz, K(m) to K(f), 50 Ω

Tools

Model Number	Description
01-200	Calibrated Torque End Wrench, GPC-7 and Type N
01-201	Torque End Wrench, 5/16 in, 0.9 N.m (8 lbf·in) (for tightening male devices, for SMA, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm, K, and V connectors)
01-203	Torque End Wrench, 13/16 in, 0.9 N.m (8 lbf·in) (for tightening ruggedized SMA, 2.4 mm, K and V test port connectors)
01-204	End Wrench, 5/16 in, Universal, Circular, Open-ended (for SMA, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm, K, and V connectors)

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

Applications

Long distance S-parameter measurements

Long cable insertion loss testing
Antenna testing
Over the Air (OTA) Applications

Chamber installations
Large vehicle RF shielding and propagation testing

System Integration Application

System Calibration
Path-loss Characterization
General s-parameters and time domain measurements

Secure Area Applications

No data storage on unit
Secure external computer control through direct USB connection

Frequency Options

Option	Description
ME7868A-010-2	8 GHz, 2 meter system
ME7868A-010-5	8 GHz, 5 meter system
ME7868A-010-25	8 GHz, 25 meter system
ME7868A-020-2	20 GHz, 2 meter system
ME7868A-020-5	20 GHz, 5 meter system
ME7868A-020-25	20 GHz, 25 meter system
ME7868A-043-2	43.5 GHz, 2 meter system
ME7868A-043-5	43.5 GHz, 5 meter system
ME7868A-043-25	43.5 GHz, 25 meter system

Brochure	Release Date
Vector Network Analysis Product Portfolio	2/17/2021
ShockLine ME7868A Modular 2-Port Vector Network Analyzer System Quick Fact Sheet	9/11/2020
ShockLine Vector Network Analyzer Family Product Brochure	8/4/2020

Datasheet	Release Date
ShockLine Modular 2-Port VNA ME7868A Technical Data Sheet	4/5/2022
ShockLine Modular Vector Network Analyzer MS46131A Technical Data Sheet	4/5/2022
EU Declaration of Conformity for the ShockLine Modular 2-port VNA ME7868A	8/4/2020

Application Note	Release Date
ME7868A Large Vehicle Cable Test Solution Application Flyer	11/30/2021
Distributed Port Approach to Network Analyzer Measurements Over Distance	10/19/2021
Improving High Frequency S-Parameter Measurements by Moving the VNA Port to the DUT Application Note	3/16/2021

Leaflet	Release Date
ME7868A Large Vehicle Cable Test Solution Application Flyer	11/16/2021
ME7868A Outdoor Antenna Range Solution Application Flyer	10/19/2021
ShockLine ME7868A Over-the-Air (OTA) Chamber Solution Application Flyer	10/19/2021
ME7868A Large Vehicle Over-the-Air (OTA) Test Solution Application Flyer	10/19/2021
Anritsu, Diamond Engineering, and Diamond Microwave Chambers Antenna Measurement Solution	8/26/2020

Operations Manual	Release Date
ShockLine Modular Vector Network Analyzer MS46131A Operation Manual	4/5/2022
MN25131A Multi-Function Extender Module Operation Manual	8/4/2020