The Rohde & Schwarz ZVC is a high-performance vector network analyzer from the ZV Family, covering a broad frequency range from 20 kHz to 8 GHz. Designed for demanding RF and microwave measurements, it features an excellent dynamic range of over 130 dB and rapid measurement capabilities.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEC/IEEE-488) |
| Display | Color LCD |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC (nominal), 47 Hz to 63 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | +5 °C to +45 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 435 mm × 281 mm × 584 mm |
| Weight | 27 kg |
Frequency & Stimulus
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 20 kHz to 8 GHz |
| Number of Test Ports | 2 |
| Test Port Impedance | 50 Ω |
Receiver & Dynamic Range
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| System Dynamic Range | > 130 dB (at 10 Hz IF bandwidth) |
| Inherent Noise Floor | < -130 dBm (at 10 Hz IF bandwidth) |
Measurement Speed & Settings
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Time per Point (Normalized) | < 125 µs |
| Measurement Time per Point (Fully Calibrated) | < 240 µs |
| Data Transfer Time | < 15 ms (for 200 points via IEC/IEEE bus) |
| Sweep Rate | > 25 sweeps/s (for 200 points) |
Measurement Capabilities & Calibration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manual Calibration Techniques | TOM, TRM, TRL, TNA, TOM-X, TOSM |
| Automatic Calibration | AutoKal |
System, Controller & Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Operating System | Windows NT |
| Hardware Architecture | Internal PC |
Hardware Interfaces & Connections
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Test Port Connector Type | N (female) |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Resolution | 10 mHz |
Receiver
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Receivers | 4 |
| IF Bandwidth Range | 1 Hz to 10 kHz |
Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Power Range | -95 dBm to +10 dBm |
| Output Power Resolution | 0.1 dB |
Measurement Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Measurement Points | 2 to 2001 |
| Measurement Formats | S-parameters, Impedance, Admittance, Phase, Group Delay, VSWR, Smith Chart, Polar, Log/Linear Magnitude |
Rear Panel Connections
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input | 10 MHz |
| Reference Output | 10 MHz |
| External Monitor Port | VGA (15-pin D-Sub) |
| Keyboard/Mouse Ports | 2 × PS/2 |
| Printer Port | 25-pin Centronics parallel |
| Serial Port | 9-pin RS-232-C |
| GPIB Interface | 24-pin IEEE 488.2 |
System Configuration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Media | 3.5" floppy disk drive, internal hard disk |
| Command Set | SCPI |
Technology
Vector Network Analyzer
Applications
RF and microwave measurement, S-parameter characterization