The Advantest R3763B is a vector network analyzer operating across 300 kHz to 3.6 GHz, engineered for high-accuracy characterization of RF components and networks in development, manufacturing, and research environments. It delivers transmission and reflection measurements (S11, S21) with amplitude resolution of 0.001 dB and phase resolution of 0.01°, supported by fast 0.5 ms per-point measurement speed. The instrument integrates a built-in BASIC controller for autonomous measurement, analysis, and data processing—eliminating external computer dependencies and accelerating ATE integration. Directivity exceeds 35 dB across 20 MHz to 2.0 GHz, while amplitude and phase tracking maintain 0.5 dB and 15° accuracy respectively.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 300 kHz to 3.6 GHz
• Measurement Type: Vector network analysis (S-parameters, amplitude, phase, group delay, impedance)
• Amplitude Range: 0 to ±100 dB; resolution 0.001 dB; dynamic accuracy ±0.05 dB (-10 dBm to -60 dBm)
• Phase Measurement: ±180°; resolution 0.01°; dynamic accuracy ±0.3° (-10 dBm to -50 dBm)
• Group Delay: 1 ps to 250 s range; 1 ps resolution
• Measurement Speed: 0.5 ms per point
• Source Output: +5 dBm to -18 dBm
• Directivity: ≥35 dB (20 MHz to 2.0 GHz)
• Amplitude Tracking: 0.5 dB at -14 dBm (20 MHz to 3.6 GHz)
• Phase Tracking: 15° at -14 dB (20 MHz to 3.5 GHz)
• Test Port Impedance: 50 Ω
• Display: Integrated CRT
– Key Features
• Built-in BASIC controller—no external computer required for measurement programming and data processing
• User sweep function with limit line display and tracking search in partial analysis mode
• Bridge-based reflection and transmission measurement architecture
• Block analysis and split/overwrite display modes
• Beep function for test automation feedback
– Typical Applications
Component characterization, RF filter and amplifier development, impedance analysis, group delay measurement, and automated production test integration.
– Compatibility & Integration
• GPIB control interface
• RS-232C serial connectivity
• Parallel I/O functions
• External keyboard programming support
