The Rohde & Schwarz ZVR is a high-performance 2-port Vector Network Analyzer belonging to the ZV Family. Covering a broad frequency range from 10 Hz to 4 GHz, it features exceptional dynamic range, extremely low inherent noise, and rapid measurement speeds. Operating on a Windows NT platform, the ZVR provides highly accurate manual and automatic calibration capabilities, making it ideal for both active and passive RF component characterization.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE 488.2), Keyboard (mini-DIN), Mouse (mini-DIN), Printer (Parallel), Serial (RS-232), External VGA
Display9.5-inch active color LCD
Floppy Disk Drive3.5", 1.44 MB

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz, max. 350 VA
Operating Temperature+5 °C to +40 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)435 mm × 281 mm × 582 mm
Weight27 kg

Frequency & Stimulus

ParameterValue
Frequency Range10 Hz to 4 GHz
Frequency Resolution10 mHz
Number of Test Ports2
Test Port Impedance50 Ω

Hardware Interfaces & Connections

ParameterValue
Test Port Connector TypeN-type female

Receiver & Dynamic Range

ParameterValue
System Dynamic Range>130 dB (IF bandwidth 10 Hz)
Receiver Inherent Noise<-130 dBm (measurement bandwidth 10 Hz)

Measurement Speed & Settings

ParameterValue
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 (200 points)

Measurement Capabilities & Calibration

ParameterValue
Manual Calibration TechniquesTOM, TRM, TRL, TNA, TOM-X, TOSM
Automatic CalibrationAutoKal

System, Controller & Storage

ParameterValue
Internal Operating SystemWindows NT
Remote Control Command LanguageSCPI

Performance

ParameterValue
Number of Display Channels4
IF Bandwidth Range1 Hz to 10 kHz
Number of Measurement Points2 to 1601
Measurement FormatsLog magnitude, linear magnitude, phase, group delay, Smith chart, polar, SWR, real, imaginary

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
External Reference Input/Output10 MHz

Source (Stimulus)

ParameterValue
Output Power Range-95 dBm to +10 dBm (standard)
Output Power Resolution0.1 dB
Harmonics<-30 dBc (at 0 dBm output power)
Non-Harmonics (Spurious)<-35 dBc (typically <-45 dBc)

Receiver

ParameterValue
Maximum RF Input Level+20 dBm
Maximum Input DC Voltage30 V

Technology

Vector Network Analyzer

Applications

RF component characterization, S-parameter measurements, active and passive network analysis