The Rohde & Schwarz ZVB14 is a vector network analyzer spanning 10 MHz to 14 GHz, available in 2-port or 4-port configurations. Its parallel measurement architecture simultaneously drives multiple ports and captures data in parallel, reducing measurement time by up to a factor of 4 compared to single-generator instruments. The ZVB14 delivers dynamic range exceeding 123 dB between test ports, with optional direct generator/receiver access extending performance by approximately 10 dB. Maximum output power exceeds +13 dBm per port (2-port) or +10 dBm per port (4-port).
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 14 GHz
Test Ports: 2 or 4 configurable ports
Output Power: >+13 dBm (2-port) / >+10 dBm per port (4-port)
Dynamic Range: >123 dB between test ports at 1 Hz IF bandwidth; typically +10 dB improvement with optional direct access
Magnitude Accuracy (10 MHz to 700 MHz): <0.01 dB typical
Phase Accuracy (10 MHz to 700 MHz): <0.1° typical
Magnitude Accuracy (700 MHz to 14 GHz): <0.01 dB typical
Phase Accuracy (700 MHz to 14 GHz): <0.1° typical
Transmission Magnitude Accuracy: <1 dB or <6° for −50 to −65 dB range (matched DUT, 10 Hz bandwidth, −10 dBm source power)
Operating Temperature: +18 °C to +28 °C (effective system data range)
– Key Features
• Parallel measurement on multiple ports eliminates sequential switching delays
• Simultaneous S-parameter capture across four reflection parameters (S11–S44) on uncoupled multiport DUTs
• Simultaneous measurement of multiple two-port devices on 4-port instrument
• Independent measurement and reference channels via reflectometer architecture
• DC bias supply through test port inner conductors for active device characterization
– Typical Applications
• S-parameter and network characterization
• Balanced device and filter measurements
• Amplifier and mixer characterization including harmonics
• Antenna parameter evaluation
• Multiport component testing
• Impedance matching analysis
– Compatibility & Integration
Test port configuration supports both development and production measurement environments with user-friendly operation and intelligent data processing.
