The Rohde & Schwarz ZNB4 is a high-performance vector network analyzer with a frequency range of 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz. Designed for demanding RF component development, production, and servicing, the ZNB4 offers an exceptional dynamic range of up to 140 dB, superb trace noise performance, and highly stable, fast sweeps. It features a convenient 12.1-inch high-resolution touchscreen display, intuitive menu structures, and a short-depth benchtop footprint.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesUSB, LAN, GPIB (optional)
Display12.1" high-resolution touchscreen
Operating SystemWindows 10

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC (±10%), 50 Hz to 60 Hz (±10%), max. 350 W
Operating Temperature+5 °C to +40 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)461 mm × 240 mm × 351 mm (with handles and feet)
Weight13.5 kg (2-port), 16.3 kg (4-port)

Frequency & Stimulus Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range9 kHz to 4.5 GHz
Frequency Resolution1 Hz
Number of Test Ports2 or 4
Test Port Impedance50 Ω
Output Power Range (Standard, 9 kHz to 100 MHz)-55 dBm to +10 dBm, typically +12 dBm
Output Power Range (Standard, 100 MHz to 2.5 GHz)-55 dBm to +13 dBm, typically +15 dBm
Output Power Range (Standard, at or above 2.5 GHz)-55 dBm to +10 dBm, typically +13 dBm
Output Power Range (with Option B22, 9 kHz to 100 MHz)-85 dBm to +10 dBm, typically +12 dBm
Output Power Range (with Option B22, 100 MHz to 2.5 GHz)-85 dBm to +13 dBm, typically +15 dBm
Output Power Range (with Option B22, at or above 2.5 GHz)-85 dBm to +10 dBm, typically +13 dBm

Hardware Interfaces & Connections

ParameterValue
Test Port Connector TypeN female

Measurement Speed & Settings

ParameterValue
Number of Measurement Points per Trace2 to 100001
Measurement Bandwidth (Standard)1 Hz to 1 MHz
Measurement Bandwidth (with Option)1 Hz to 10 MHz
Sample Time per Point (1 MHz BW)860 ns
Sample Time per Point (10 MHz BW)312 ns
Switching Time between Channels<5 ms (with no more than 2001 points)
Switching Time between Preloaded Settings<5 ms (with no more than 2001 points)

Receiver & Dynamic Range Specifications

ParameterValue
Test Port Input Match (9 kHz to 20 kHz)>10 dB (without system error correction)
Test Port Input Match (20 kHz to 4.5 GHz)>20 dB (without system error correction)
Maximum Nominal Input Level+13 dBm
Test Port Damage Level+27 dBm
Test Port Damage DC Voltage30 V
Input Noise Level (at or above 4 GHz)<-125 dBm (at 1 kHz measurement bandwidth, normalized to 1 Hz)
Trace Noise Magnitude<0.004 dB RMS (at 10 kHz IF bandwidth)
Temperature Stabilitytypically 0.01 dB/°C

Measurement Capabilities & Calibration

ParameterValue
Measurement CapabilitiesMixed-mode S-parameters, Virtual networks (embedding/de-embedding), Time-domain analysis (DTF)

Reference Frequency

ParameterValue
Internal Reference Frequency Accuracy±1 × 10^-6 per year (standard), ±1 × 10^-7 per year (with Option B4)
External Reference Input Frequency10 MHz (standard), 1 MHz to 20 MHz (with Option B4)
External Reference Output Frequency10 MHz

Display & User Interface

ParameterValue
Display Size12.1 in
Display Resolution1280 × 800 pixels

RF Performance

ParameterValue
Phase Noise<-110 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset (1 GHz carrier, typ.)
Number of Receivers4 (2-port configuration), 8 (4-port configuration)

Power

ParameterValue
Power Consumptiontyp. 120 W (2-port), typ. 180 W (4-port), max. 350 W

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-20 °C to +70 °C

Corrected Performance

ParameterValue
Corrected Directivity (100 kHz to 4.5 GHz)46 dB
Corrected Source Match (100 kHz to 4.5 GHz)40 dB
Corrected Load Match (100 kHz to 4.5 GHz)46 dB

Receiver

ParameterValue
Receiver 1 dB Compression Point+13 dBm (10 MHz to 4.5 GHz, nominal)

Source

ParameterValue
Harmonics<-30 dBc (at -15 dBm source power, typical)
Spurious Emissions<-45 dBc (at -10 dBm source power, > 10 kHz offset)

Hardware Options

ParameterValue
Bias Tees (Option R&S ZNB-B1) Max Voltage30 V
Bias Tees (Option R&S ZNB-B1) Max Current250 mA
Bias Tees (Option R&S ZNB-B1) Frequency Range100 kHz to 4.5 GHz
DC Inputs (Option R&S ZNB-B15) Number of Ports4
DC Inputs (Option R&S ZNB-B15) Voltage Range±3 V / ±10 V (auto-ranging)

Performance

ParameterValue
Maximum Number of Channels100
Maximum Number of Diagrams100

Calibration

ParameterValue
Calibration MethodsTOSM, TRL, TRM, TNA, UOSM, TOM, LRL, LRM

Technology

Vector Network Analysis

Applications

RF component development, production, and servicing