The Anritsu 37217B is a microprocessor-controlled vector network analyzer for accurate S-parameter characterization across 22.5 MHz to 8.6 GHz. It combines an integrated signal source, test set, and analyzer subsystem into a single instrument, enabling fast, repeatable measurements of passive and active RF components in development and production environments.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 22.5 MHz to 8.6 GHz
Measurement Capabilities
• S-parameter testing (S11, S21, S22, S12)
• Filter analysis including pass-band phase distortion characterization
• Amplifier gain compression vs. input power and frequency
• Time Domain Analysis (optional High Speed Time Domain software)
• Up to 32,001 measurement points per sweep
Source Specifications
• Synthesized source with controllable power level (front panel or GPIB)
• Power accuracy: ±0.5 dB at 2 GHz at default power
• Level test port power: ±1.5 dB (0.0225 to 13.5 GHz)
• Source purity: 35 dBc harmonic and nonharmonic
• Phase noise: >60 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, 20 GHz center frequency
• Frequency accuracy (standard time base): <1 × 10⁻⁶/day aging; <1 × 10⁻⁶ stability over +15°C to +50°C
Measurement Performance
• Dynamic range: 130 dB
• Measurement speed: 16 µs/point
• High level noise: <0.03 dB and <0.4 degrees peak-to-peak (1 kHz IF bandwidth)
• 12-term error-corrected sweeps
• Fast GPIB data transfers
System Architecture
• Auto Reversing Test Set with Solid-State Transfer Switch
• Four independent displays and four-channel receiver
• Modular design enabling functional assembly-level repairs
• Fast sweeping synthesized source
– Key Features
• LRL/LRM calibration with adapter removal calibrations
• Automatic reference plane extension
• CW mode for single-frequency measurements
• Adjustable reference delay (time or distance)
• Power meter correction via external power meter
• Data display on LCD color display or external VGA monitor
– Typical Applications
Component characterization in RF development and test laboratories; passive and active device measurement; filter and amplifier performance validation.
– Compatibility & Integration
GPIB (dual ports standard on select models) and RS-232C interfaces enable remote control and high-throughput peripheral connectivity.
