The Rohde & Schwarz ZV-Z58 is an eight-port automatic calibration unit engineered for precise system error correction in vector network analyzers. It provides electronically switched internal calibration standards with stored calibration data, enabling direct error-term computation without manual input. The unit connects via USB directly to compatible R&S network analyzers and operates across 300 kHz to 8 GHz, delivering the stable, well-defined reference required for accurate multi-port measurements.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 300 kHz to 8 GHz
Electrical Characteristics
• AC Supply: 100 V to 240 V AC (±10% tolerance), 50 Hz to 60 Hz (±5% tolerance)
• Maximum Power Consumption: 125 W
• Safety Class: Class I (VDE 411)
RF Interfaces
• Connectors: 3.5 mm female (8 ports)
• Data Connection: USB (direct to analyzer; cable ≤1 m; no hubs or external hosts)
• Port Termination: Unused ports require 50 Ω termination
Physical
• Dimensions: 18.3 in. (L) × 13.8 in. (W) × 4.3 in. (H)
• Weight (shipping): 29 lbs
• Benchtop or rack mounting; requires 10 cm clearance from walls and unobstructed ventilation
Operating Parameters
• Warm-up Time: Approximately 15 minutes
• Measurement Bandwidth: Valid from +18 °C to +28 °C at 10 Hz
• Nominal Calibration Power: –10 dBm at calibration ports
– Key Features
• Electronically switched internal calibration standards with integrated kit data
• Eight independent RF ports with 3.5 mm connectors
• Direct USB integration with R&S ZVAB family analyzers
• Supports multi-port automated error correction
• Class I safety rating for laboratory environments
– Typical Applications
• System error calibration for high-performance network analysis
• Multi-port S-parameter measurement validation
• Automated VNA characterization workflows
• Component and circuit testing from 300 kHz to 8 GHz
– Compatibility & Integration
Primary support: R&S ZVA, ZVT8, and ZVT20 series analyzers. Compatible with R&S ZVAB family network analyzers. USB connection must be direct to the analyzer with cable length not exceeding 1 meter.
