Rohde & Schwarz R&S ZNLE vector network analyser

The R&S ZNLE vector network analyser is a light, compact, easy-to-use instrument that simplifies S-parameter measurements.

The analyser is designed to address the requirements of customers looking to perform RF measurements to characterise components such as antennas, attenuators, filters and PCBs. The stand-alone instrument weighs only 6 kg and has a footprint of just 408 x 235 mm, saving space on the workbench.

The two-port vector network analyser not only saves space but also provides fast measurements, not least due to its easy-to-use S-parameter wizard. The product performs bidirectional measurements of the S11, S21, S12 and S22 S parameters. An optional GPIB interface is available for remote control of the analyser. The instrument comes in two models with frequency ranges from 1 MHz to 3 GHz (R&S ZNLE3) and to 6 GHz (R&S ZNLE6).

It offers RF performance with a wide dynamic range of typically 120 dB and measurement bandwidths from 1 Hz to 500 kHz. Measurement time is just 9.6 ms for 201 points at 100 kHz measurement bandwidth, for a 200 MHz span, with two-port TOSM/SOLT calibration.

For stable, repeatable measurements, the product produces low trace noise of typically 0.001 dB. It features a large 10.1″ WXGA touch screen, providing good visibility of all traces. The touch screen supports zooming in and out of traces using multitouch gestures. Context-sensitive help menus for the diverse functions and parameters facilitate interactive operation.