The Anritsu 37369A is a high-performance Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) belonging to the Lightning family of instruments. It is designed to perform fast and highly accurate S-parameter measurements on microwave components and devices over a wide frequency range from 40 MHz to 40 GHz. It features an integrated auto-reversing test set, active matrix color display, and built-in bias tees.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (x2: System & Dedicated), RS-232C, VGA Out, Parallel Printer Port, PCMCIA Slots (x2), BNC (Trigger, Reference, and Bias Tees) |
| Display | 7.5-inch active-matrix color LCD |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 85 to 240 VAC, 48 to 62 Hz, 540 VA maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 426 mm × 222 mm × 508 mm |
| Weight | 23 kg |
Frequency & Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Frequency | 40 MHz |
| Maximum Frequency | 40 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz |
| Internal Reference Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Frequency Accuracy | Same as timebase accuracy |
Test Port
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Test Port Connector Type | K (male), 2.92 mm compatible |
| Test Port Impedance | 50 Ω nominal |
| Maximum Safe Input Level | +20 dBm |
| Internal Bias Tee Inputs | Rear-panel BNC female (x2), up to 500 mA maximum |
Receiver & Dynamic Range
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Receiver Damage Level | +20 dBm |
Measurement & Sweep Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Display Channels | 4 independent channels |
| Number of Measurement Points | 3 to 1601 points |
| Measurement Parameters | S11, S21, S12, S22, and user-defined parameter combinations |
| Display Formats | Log Magnitude, Phase, Group Delay, Linear Magnitude, SWR, Smith Chart (Impedance/Admittance), Polar, Real, Imaginary |
| Trace Memory | 4 active and 4 memory traces |
| Marker Functions | 6 independent markers per channel |
| Reference Plane Extension | Supported |
Calibration & Error Correction
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Calibration Methods | SOLT (Short-Open-Load-Thru), LRL (Line-Reflect-Line), LRM (Line-Reflect-Match), Offset Short |
| Calibration Interpolation | Supported (frequency and power) |
| Source Power Calibration | Supported |
| Receiver Calibration | Supported |
| Flatness Correction | Supported |
Interfaces & Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB System Port | 24-pin female, IEEE-488.2 compatible |
| GPIB Dedicated Port | 24-pin female (for plotters and source control) |
| Serial Port | 9-pin D-sub male, RS-232C compatible |
| Parallel Port | 25-pin female (Centronics printer interface) |
| External Monitor Port | 15-pin D-sub female (VGA output) |
| PCMCIA Card Slots | Type II (x2) on front panel |
| Floppy Disk Drive | 3.5-inch (1.44 MB MS-DOS format) |
| External Trigger Input | BNC female |
| 10 MHz Reference Input | BNC female |
| 10 MHz Reference Output | BNC female |
| Horizontal Output | BNC female (0 to 10V sweep ramp) |
| Auxiliary Analog Inputs | BNC female (x2), ±10V range |
General & Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +75 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Warm-up Time | 1 hour |
| Altitude Limits | Up to 4,600 meters (15,000 feet) |
Source Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Rated Source Power (0.04 to 2 GHz) | +5 dBm |
| Maximum Rated Source Power (2 to 20 GHz) | +2 dBm |
| Maximum Rated Source Power (20 to 40 GHz) | -7 dBm |
| Source Power Resolution | 0.1 dB |
| Power Sweep Range | 15 dB minimum |
Receiver Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Selectable IF Bandwidths | 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz |
Receiver & Source Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Step Attenuators | 70 dB (source and receiver, 10 dB steps) |
Internal Bias Tees
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bias Tee Maximum Current | 500 mA |
| Bias Tee Maximum Voltage | 40 V |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 2 (Time Domain) | Enables time domain analysis with impulse and step response modes |
| Option 15 (High Stability Time Base) | Adds high-stability ovenized 10 MHz crystal oscillator reference |
| Option 4 (External SCSI Interface) | Adds rear-panel Fast SCSI-2 interface for external storage devices |
| Option 5 (Receiver Offset) | Enables frequency-offset loop for mixer and doubler measurements |
| Option 10 (Multi-port Test Set Capability) | Enables control of external multiport test sets |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Color Active Matrix LCD |
| Display Size | 8.4 in diagonal |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 500 VA maximum |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time | < 2 ms per point (IF bandwidth dependent) |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Keyboard Interface | Front panel 5-pin DIN connector |
Safety and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| EMC Compliance | Conforms to 89/336/EEC, EN55011 Class A, EN50082-1 |
| Safety Compliance | Conforms to 73/23/EEC, EN61010-1 |
Technology
Vector Network Analysis
Applications
RF & Microwave Component Characterization