The Rohde & Schwarz ZVA-Z110E is a millimeter-wave converter that extends compatible vector network analyzers into the 75 GHz to 110 GHz frequency band. This external accessory connects to R&S®ZVA and R&S®ZVT series four-port analyzers, delivering the dynamic range and trace stability required for precise component and system characterization at millimeter-wave frequencies.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range
• Converter band: 75 GHz to 110 GHz
• Intermediate frequency bandwidth: 10 MHz to 300 MHz
Performance Characteristics
• Dynamic range: >95 dB typical (110 dB at 10 Hz measurement bandwidth; increases with 1 Hz bandwidth)
• Trace stability: <0.2 dB and 19 dB, >30 dB typical
• Directivity (uncorrected): >23 dB, >30 dB typical
• Electronic power control with calibrated sweeps and variable output power
Connectors & Control
• Reference output: SMA female
• Attenuation control input: 3-pin series 711 connector (connects to R&S®ZVA-B8 EXTATT CTRL output)
• RF and LO inputs subject to maximum power limits per datasheet
– Key Features
• Integrated control from host network analyzer — no external control unit required
• Electronic attenuation control for power calibration and swept measurements
• Exceptional dynamic range performance enabling weak signal detection
• Temperature-stable operation within defined ambient boundaries
• Dual connector architecture for RF input, LO input, reference output, and control
– Typical Applications
• Automotive radar component and system verification
• 5G millimeter-wave infrastructure characterization
• Defense and aerospace millimeter-wave component testing
• High-frequency filter, amplifier, and antenna measurements
– Compatibility & Integration
Supported host analyzers: R&S®ZVT20 (four ports minimum), R&S®ZVA24, R&S®ZVA40, R&S®ZVA50, R&S®ZVA67.
Required options: R&S®ZVxx-B16 and R&S®ZVA-K8. R&S®ZVA-B8 option recommended.
Control via 3-pin connector to EXTATT CTRL output on host analyzer front panel.
