The Anritsu 37397D is a high-performance, two-port Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) from the Lightning Family series. Operating across a wide frequency range of 40 MHz to 65 GHz, this premium instrument is engineered for active and passive microwave component testing. Standard premium features include built-in step attenuators, internal bias tees, extended power range, a gain compression application, and multiple source control. It is also directly upgradeable to the ME7808B Broadband (40 MHz to 110 GHz) VNA system.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesDual GPIB (System & IEEE-488.2 Remote), LAN (10BASE-T), RS-232 serial, VGA video output, Centronics parallel printer port
Display8.4-inch active matrix color TFT LCD
Internal StorageHard Disk Drive & 3.5-inch Floppy Drive
Calibration MethodsSOLT, LRL, LRM, TRM, Offset Short
Instrument Warm-up Time60 minutes

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply85–264 V AC, 48–62 Hz, 540 VA max
Operating Temperature0 °C to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)432 mm × 267 mm × 584 mm
Weight27

Frequency and Sweep Characteristics

ParameterValue
Minimum Operating Frequency40 MHz
Maximum Operating Frequency65 GHz
Number of Test Ports2
Frequency Resolution1 Hz
Frequency Reference StabilityHigh stability frequency reference standard
Sweep Type ModesLinear, Logarithmic, List, Power (CW)
Number of Measurement Points per TraceUp to 1601
IF Bandwidth Selection10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz

Hardware Configuration & Ports

ParameterValue
Test Port Connector TypeV (female) / 1.85 mm compatible
Test Port Impedance50 Ω
Bias Tee Maximum Voltage40 V DC
Bias Tee Maximum Current500 mA
Rear Panel IF InputsOptional (Option 4)

Test Port Output Specifications

ParameterValue
Source Step Attenuator70 dB (10 dB steps)
Test Port Attenuator70 dB (10 dB steps)

Measurement Capabilities & Applications

ParameterValue
Internal Bias TeesStandard (front panel access inputs)
Gain Compression AnalysisStandard
Multiple Source ControlStandard
Frequency Offset ModeStandard
E/O and O/E MeasurementsSupported
Embed/De-Embed ApplicationStandard
NxN Calibration UtilityStandard
Time Domain AnalysisOptional (Option 2)
Broadband VNA UpgradeabilityDirectly upgradeable to ME7808B Broadband system (40 MHz to 110 GHz)

Connectivity & Peripheral Interfaces

ParameterValue
External Trigger Input / OutputYes
10 MHz Reference Input / OutputYes

Physical Characteristics & Certifications

ParameterValue
Chassis Width432 mm
Chassis Height267 mm
Chassis Depth584 mm
Rack Unit (U) Height6U

Performance

ParameterValue
System Dynamic Range92 dB (0.04 to 20 GHz), 83 dB (20 to 40 GHz), 74 dB (40 to 50 GHz), 55 dB (50 to 65 GHz) @ 10 Hz IF BW
Receiver Dynamic Range102 dB (0.04 to 20 GHz), 100 dB (20 to 40 GHz), 90 dB (40 to 50 GHz), 83 dB (50 to 65 GHz) @ 10 Hz IF BW
Magnitude Resolution0.001 dB
Phase Resolution0.01°
Group Delay Resolution0.001 ps
Sweep Trigger ModesFree Run, Single, Hold, External

Source Performance

ParameterValue
Maximum Rated Output Power-3 dBm (0.04 to 20 GHz), -7 dBm (20 to 50 GHz), -15 dBm (50 to 65 GHz)
Power Level Resolution0.05 dB

Receiver Performance

ParameterValue
Receiver Damage Level+20 dBm, ±50 VDC

Connectivity

ParameterValue
GPIB Ports2 ports (Dedicated System Controller and External IEEE-488.2 Interface)
LAN PortRJ-45, 10/100 Base-T
Serial Port9-pin D-sub male, RS-232
Parallel Port25-pin female (Centronics printer port)
External Video Port15-pin D-sub female (VGA)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40°C to +75°C
Relative Humidity Range5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Display & Trace

ParameterValue
Display Channels4 independent channels
Display FormatsLog Magnitude, Phase, Split Phase, Group Delay, Linear Magnitude, Real, Imaginary, SWR, Smith Chart, Polar

Interfaces & Control

ParameterValue
Remote Programming LanguagesSCPI, Native Lightning Command Set

Technology

Vector Network Analysis

Applications

Microwave and millimeter-wave component testing, S-parameter characterization, and device verification

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