MegiQ 6 GHz 3-port Vector Network Analyser
VNA-0460e
- 2+1 port VNA
- Signal Generator Output
- Bias Voltage/Current generator
- Frequency range 400MHz to 6 GHz
- Measuring power -30 to +5 dBm
- Real time sweep speed
- Port calibrated
- Parametric sweeps
- Match Circuit Calculator
- Free EU shipping plus 30 day money back guarantee (less any return to stock costs)
- Price € 3990.00 plus VAT
- Price includes 1 hours live video training
- Further training available on request to support your project
Overview
The VNA-0460e is a full bi-directional 2½ port Vector Network Analyzer that is controlled from a PC through a USB connection.
The software included provides full control over the measurements, settings, data storage and reporting.
This VNA is ideal for measuring all kinds of micro-circuits like antennas, attenuators, amplifiers etc. Its frequency range includes the most popular telecom bands like GSM-GPRS-LTE, WiFi, DECT, GPS, ISM, Zigbee, Bluetooth.
The VNA software has an integrated Match Circuit Calculator that Calculates a matching circuit from the measurement and simulates this circuit in real-time.
With its small size, it can also be used near the antenna inside a large device or installation. It is also ideal for on-site measurements.
The extra Generator port provides an additional signal port that can be used for measuring 3-port devices.
A built-in Bias Generator provides a voltage/current source from -12 V to +12 V and 100 mA. Each of the three ports can be routed to either the bias voltage, ground, or open.
Included in the product are:
- VNA-0460e
- PC-software, for controlling, saving data &set-ups, analysis, reporting, etc.
- Power supply and USB Cable
- Documentation
- Carrying case
Available accessories include SMA, UFL and Balanced adapter and calibration kits.
With its VNA Application Programming Interface the VNA-0440e can be used for automated production testing.
Features
- 2½ port bidirectional VNA
- Signal Generator output
- Measure S11, S12, S21, S22
- Frequency 400 MHz to 6 GHz
- Power -30 to +5 dBm
- Sweep up to 20001 points
- Sweep speed up to 4000 samples per second
- Port calibrated
- Full 12-term normalization
- Parametric sweeps
- Match Circuit Calculator
- Deembedding functions
- Calkit manager
- Display formats: Source impedance, Port impedance, Return Loss, Forward Loss, SWR, Impedance (mag/ph), Impedance (Smith), Gain (mag/ph/group delay), Gain Polar.
VNA Software
Presets: With several preset measurements for 1-port and 2-port measurements the VNA software is very easy to use for most common measurements like impedance and gain.
Calibration: Measurements on SMA devices can be done directly at the VNA ports without any calibration. For measurements through cables and adapters the software guides through the Open-Short-Load-Through calibration process and the VNA front panel will indicate which termination to calibrate next. The Dual Calkit option makes calibration 3 times faster.
Screen: The screen was laid out for operation with a touch screen. The graphs can be dragged in any way with any of the graph types for the measurement. There are several colour schemes.
Sweeps: The software provides a sweep manager that allows combining multiple parameters (frequency, power, bias variables) into a parametric sweep. This is useful for characterizing active circuits like amplifiers, switches, varactors, pin diodes etc.
Session Manager: Measurements can be stored in a session manager that keeps the measurements for a session in a single file. All settings including calibration, screen layout, markers etc are stored in the session.
API: An Application Programming Interface for VB, C++, C#, Labview, etc is available to allow integration of the VNA-0440 in a lab setup or an automated factory testing system.
Match Circuit Calculator
A powerful feature is the built-in match circuit calculator. When a circuit (antenna) is measured the user can click at the appropriate frequency in the Smith chart and the match calculator will propose several circuits that matches that frequency to 50 Ohm, or another impedance. It also shows the resulting bandwidth and allows fine tuning of the components to optimize the result.
When a match is selected the result will show in the measurement and the match is simulated in real-time during further measurements.
With proper calibration of the measurement the results of the matching circuit are well duplicated on the target board.
Specifications
VNA |
2 Port full bidirectional 1 port single direction |
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Frequency |
range accuracy resolution |
400 to 6000 2 5 |
MHz ppm kHz |
Return Loss | P1, P2 | >15 | dB |
Generator |
Power Accuracy Resolution Harmonics |
-30 to +5 +/- 1.0 0.5 <-35 |
dBm dB dB dBc |
Detectors |
Range input attenuator Bandwidth |
-75 to +20 0-30 0.5 – 5 – 10 |
dBm dB kHz |
Directivity |
400 MHz – 3 GHz 3 GHz – 4 GHz |
55 45 |
dB dB |
Bias generator |
Voltage source Current source Port DC control |
-12 to +12 0 to 100 Open – Gnd – Bias |
V mA
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Sweep |
Max size Speed 1-port -4000 pts Speed 2-port -4000 pts Speed 1-port -25 pts Speed 1-port -25 pts Variables
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2001 1000 2000 17 33 Frequency, Power, P1 P2 attenuator, Bias Voltage, Current Sweep variables can be combined and nested in a parametric sweep |
Points ms ms ms ms
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Software |
Operating System Recommended PC |
Windows XP – Windows 10 Intel I3 or I5 system |
Display formats: Source impedance, Port impedance, Return Loss, Forward Loss, SWR, Impedance (mag/ph), Impedance (Smith), Gain (mag/ph/group delay), Gain Polar.
Downloads
VNA Brochure | VNA Brochure |
VNA Software | VNA Software and Firmware page |
MegiQ VNA0440e-VNA-0460e User Manual | VNA-0440e and VNA-0460e User Manual |
VNA Sandbox Measurement | Shows the measurements of the VNA software |
MigiQ VNA Api Package | Documentation of the MegiQ VNA Application Programming Interface |
MigiQ VNA Api Package | Documentation and example programs that use the MegiQ Application Programming Interface |
Downloads – Product Information
Excerpts of our VNA Sandbox tutorial that is included with the VSB.
Balanced Calibration Kit Overview
Excerpts of our Balanced measurements tutorial that is included with the Balanced Calibration Kit.
VNA-04×0(e) Product Info and Specifications
Specifications of the MegiQ VNA0440(e) / VNA0460(e).
RMS-0640 / RMS-0660 Specifications
Specifications of the MegiQ Radiation Measurement System.
Software and documentation
VNA Software and Firmware page.
MegiQ VNA0440-VNA0460 User Manual V3.1
VNA0440(e) / VNA0460(e) User Manual.
Documentation of the MegiQ VNA Application Programming Interface.
Documentation and example programs that use the MegiQ VNA Application Programming Interface.
Application Notes
AN100 VNA-0440(e) Measurements
Example measurements exploring the possibilities of the VNA0440 and VNA0440e and the VNA Sandbox.
Some tips how to prevent damage to connectors.
How UFL connectors can be used in VNA measurements.
AN103 Production Antenna Testing
Case report of using the VNA0440 in production testing.
Designing RF inside all metal luminairs can be challenging.
AN105 Contactless Antenna Measurement using a VNA
A technique of antenna measurement using a coupling loop.
AN106 Calculating TIS from TRP
How to calculate TIS when the TRP can be readily measured.
AN107 VNA-0460e Measurement Quality
Assessment of the quality and stability of the VNA-0460e Vector Network Analyzer measurements.