The Rohde & Schwarz ZVB20 is a four-port vector network analyzer operating from 10 MHz to 20 GHz, engineered for R&D, production, and quality assurance measurement of passive and active components. Its dual-generator architecture enables simultaneous signal output to two test ports, delivering parallel measurements and up to 4× throughput improvement over single-generator instruments—critical for multiport and balanced device characterization.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 10 MHz – 20 GHz
Dynamic Range:
• 10 MHz to 100 MHz: 80 dB typical, 110 dB maximum
• 100 MHz to 700 MHz: >100 dB typical, 130 dB maximum
• 700 MHz to 8 GHz: >120 dB typical, 133 dB maximum
• 8 GHz to 20 GHz: >110 dB typical, 122 dB maximum
• Overall maximum between test ports: >123 dB
• Optional direct generator/receiver access: +10 dB typical improvement
Generator Output:
• Maximum power: >+13 dBm per port
• Attenuator range: –110 dBm to +13 dBm
• Electronic switching enables alternating and simultaneous multi-port operation
Measurement Resolution & Bandwidth:
• Frequency resolution: 1 Hz
• Measurement bandwidth: 1 Hz – 500 kHz
• Measurement points: 2 – 20,001
Physical & Connectivity:
• Impedance: 50 Ω
• Weight: <20 kg
• Dimensions: 44 cm × 23 cm × 35 cm
• Connectors: Male 3.5 mm
• Interfaces: LAN, IEC/IEEE, USB, digital I/O
– Key Features
Parallel multiport measurements including balanced SAW filters, duplex filters, and antenna switching modules. DC bias capability via rear panel for active device testing. User-definable embedding/deembedding networks. Simultaneous data transfer during measurement cycles reduces test time significantly.
– Typical Applications
Balanced and multiport filter characterization, mixer and harmonic analysis (with K3 option), time-domain reflectometry (with K2 option), active component bias and measurement.
– Compatibility & Integration
Optional oven quartz (B4), universal interface (B14), direct generator/receiver access (B16), and removable storage (B18, B19). VISA I/O BIB option required for LAN control.
