ME7838A Broadband Vector Network Analyzer

VectorStar Broadband VNA

ME7838A/E/D

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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 ME7838A or E version can easily be upgraded to 145 GHz
All versions 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 versions support 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 ME7838 Broadband series system provides high performance in a compact mmwave module with industry-best calibration stability. While other broadband systems continue to provide raw performance with negative directivity in critical frequency bands, the ME7838 series 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 ME7838D takes high performance broadband measurements to a new level with the addition of the Anritsu MA25300A mmWave module. The MA25300A module adds the next waveguide band and combines it with the Anritsu developed 0.8mm coaxial connector offering the world’s first broadband VNA operating beyond the limits of W band in a single sweep.

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 to 110 GHz, operational 40 kHz to 125 GHz, Broadband VNA, 1 mm coax output
ME7838E	70 kHz to 110 GHz, Broadband VNA, 1 mm coax output
ME7838D	70 kHz to 145 GHz, Broadband VNA, 0.8 mm coax output

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Brochure

Brochure	Release Date
Vector Network Analyzer Portfolio Brochure	5/23/2017
Vector Network Analysis Product Portfolio	2/15/2017
VectorStar MS4640B Series VNA Product Brochure	2/1/2017
VectorStar 2 and 4 Port Millimeter-wave Vector Network Analyzer Quick Fact Sheet	2/24/2016
VectorStar 4 Port 110 GHz Broadband VNA Quick Fact Sheet	2/24/2016
VectorStar E and W band Millimeter-wave VNA System Quick Fact Sheet	2/24/2016

Datasheet

Datasheet	Release Date
VectorStar MS464xB Technical Data Sheet	7/14/2017
VectorStar MS464xB Product Information, Compliance, and Safety	7/14/2017
VectorStar (Microwave Vector Network Analyzer) Declaration of Conformity	6/9/2017
Broadband VectorStar ME7838E Technical Data Sheet & Configuration Guide	2/8/2017
Broadband VectorStar ME7838D Technical Data Sheet & Configuration Guide	2/8/2017
Broadband VectorStar ME7838A Technical Data Sheet & Configuration Guide	2/8/2017
VectorStar MS464xA Series Technical Data Sheet & Configuration Guide	5/27/2015
0.8 mm Connector, 0.8 mm Adapter, 0.8 Terminations Technical Data Sheet	3/11/2015

Application Note

Application Note	Release Date
Understanding Vector Network Analysis	7/27/2017
De-embedding and Network Extraction	5/24/2017
LRL/LRM Calibration Theory and Methodology	3/21/2017
Electrical-to-Optical and Optical-to-Electrical (E/O and O/E) converter measurements	3/21/2017
Vector Network Analyzer Use in Antenna Measurement Systems	10/25/2016
VNA Signal Integrity Measurement Challenges	9/12/2016
Generating Eye Diagrams in VectorStar VNA	3/16/2016
Procedure for a Higher Accuracy Receiver Calibration for Use in mm-Wave Noise Figure Measurements	9/18/2015
IMD Measurements with IMDView	5/18/2015
Externally Synchronized VNA Measurements	12/4/2014
On making corrected measurements of multipliers	9/15/2014
On-Wafer Device Characterization Measurements Application Brief	4/15/2014
Understanding PulseView Measurements	4/11/2014
Understanding VNA Calibration Field Brief	1/21/2013
Millimeter-wave Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) Measurements	10/10/2012
Noise Figure Measurement	6/19/2012
Low Noise Amplifier Testing Application Brief	6/19/2012
Discussion on Probe Tip and Device Temperatures when Operating the VectorStar ME7838A Broadband System	3/7/2012
Understanding Directivity	7/15/2010
Mixer VNA Measurements	7/28/2009
Vector Network Analyzer Primer	3/15/2009
VNA Dynamic Range and Linearity Accuracy	12/9/2008
Calculating VNA Measurement Accuracy	12/9/2008

Leaflet

Leaflet	Release Date
Anritsu Vector Network Analyzers — The Perfect Tool for Electro-Optical Measurements	5/15/2017
Signal Integrity Solutions	9/27/2016

White Paper

White Paper	Release Date
Sequential Peeling: a Model-Based Approach to Structure Identification and De-embedding	6/6/2017
Modern Architecture Advances Vector Network Analyzer Performance	3/21/2017
Scaling the Test Equipment Size to Match Millimeter Wave Test Needs	2/14/2017
A Guide to Making RF Measurements for Signal Integrity Applications	10/31/2016
Optimizing Your Millimeter-Wave Test Capability	10/10/2016
Measuring Channel Operating Margin	10/10/2016
PAM4 Demands Accurate S-parameters	9/19/2016
Wideband Optical Modulator and Detector Characterization	5/19/2016
Using VNA’s as a Tool for Signal Integrity in High Speed Digital Systems	5/3/2016
Pulse-to-Pulse Stability Measurements	10/29/2014
Technologies and approaches for improved mixer measurements	9/15/2014
Open-ended coaxial probe for permittivity measurements to 125 GHz	9/15/2014
Superposition vs. True Balanced: What's Required for Your Signal Integrity Application	3/18/2014
Signal Integrity- Frequency Range Matters!	8/19/2013
Higher Data Rates Require New De-embedding Techniques	8/19/2013
Overcoming High-Speed Interconnect Challenges	8/19/2013
VNA’s High-speed Architecture Advances Radar Pulse Measurement Timing Resolution and Accuracy	8/19/2013
True Mode Stimulus and Stability	8/19/2013
Overview of Radar Applications, Configurations, and S-parameter-based Pulse Measurements	8/19/2013
Eliminating the Tradeoffs and Limitations of Your Pulse Measurement Test Solution	8/19/2013
Modern VNA Test Solutions Improve On-wafer Measurement Efficiency	1/9/2013

Case Study

Case Study	Release Date
activCirk looks to Anritsu's VectorStar broadband VNA system for its unsurpassed performance in device modeling	3/31/2016

Catalog

Catalog	Release Date
Electronic Measuring Instruments Digest	5/31/2017

Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide	Release Date
3656B W1 (1mm) Calibration and Verification Kit Product Summary	3/26/2013
3666-1/3668-1/3669B-1 Verification Kits and 2300-351-R Instrument Test Software Product Summary	3/26/2013
VectorStar ME7838A Broadband/Millimeter-Wave VNA System and 3739A Test Set Reference Manual	7/13/2011

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide	Release Date
VectorStar MN4690C Series Multiport VNA Test Set Quick Start Guide	7/14/2017
366xX-1 Verification Kits and 2300-579 Performance Verification Software Quick Start Guide	11/15/2016
VectorStar 2300-531-R MS464x Instrument Test Software Quick Start Guide	9/8/2016
VectorStar ME7838A4 Multiport Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave System Quick Start Guide	4/21/2015
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	4/15/2014
VectorStar ME7838A Series Broadband/Millimeter-Wave System Quick Start Guide	4/15/2014
VectorStar MN4690B Series Multiport VNA Test Set Quick Start Guide	10/21/2009

Operations Manual

Operations Manual	Release Date
VectorStar MS464xB Operation Manual	7/14/2017
O/E Calibration Module MN4765B Operation Manual	2/8/2017

User Guide

User Guide	Release Date
VectorStar MS464xB User Interface Reference Manual	7/14/2017
3659 0.8 mm Calibration/Verification Kit and 2300-580-R System Performance Verification Software User Guide	11/15/2016
3656B W1 Calibration/Verification Kit and 2300-584-R System Performance Verification Software User Guide	11/15/2016
366xX-1 Verification Kits and 2300-579-R Performance Verification Software Application User Guide	11/15/2016
Addendum to the VectorStar User Interface Reference Manual	2/25/2014
VectorStar mm-Wave Noise Figure Measurements User Guide	5/21/2013

Measurement Guide

Measurement Guide	Release Date
VectorStar MS464xB Calibration and Measurement Guide	7/14/2017

Instruction Sheet

Instruction Sheet	Release Date
VNA Fundamentals Poster	3/21/2017
RF & Microwave Reference Chart	5/10/2016

Installation Guide

Installation Guide	Release Date
Multiport VectorStar MN4690C Installation Guide	7/14/2017
VectorStar Pulse Modulator Test Set SM66xx Installation Guide	2/8/2017
VectorStar ME7838 Series 2-Port Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave System Installation Guide	4/28/2015

Online Help System

Online Help System	Release Date
VectorStar MS464xB Online Help System	7/14/2017

Programming Manual

Programming Manual	Release Date
VectorStar MS464xB Programming Manual	7/14/2017
VectorStar MS464xB Programming Manual Supplement	9/30/2016

Maintenance Manual

Maintenance Manual	Release Date
VectorStar MN469xC Series Multiport Test Set Maintenance Manual	7/14/2017
VectorStar ME7838 Series 2-Port Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave VNA Maintenance Manual	2/8/2017
Precision AutoCal 36585 Series Reference Manual	5/27/2015
VectorStar ME7838A4 Multiport Broadband VNA Maintenance Manual	4/21/2015
VectorStar Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave Modules Reference Manual	4/15/2014

Articles

Articles	Release Date
VNA Eases On-Wafer Measurements to 110GHz	10/5/2011

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VNA and Spectrum Analysis
Measurements up to 110 GHz
Simultaneously, combining VNA,
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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 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
The VectorStar noise figure option provides the widest frequency coverage noise figure measurements from a vector network analyzer covering 70 kHz to 125 GHz

VectorStar Broadband Capabilities from 70 kHz to 110 GHz
This video demonstrates how the VectorStar ME7838A 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.

VectorStar Broadband System, 70 kHz to 145 GHz
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
The VectorStar platform operates from 70 kHz to the THz region providing the widest frequency sweep available in the industry.

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