The Wiltron 5416 is a microprocessor-controlled scalar network analyzer for precision measurements of insertion loss, return loss, and RF power in telecommunications and microwave systems. It performs scalar magnitude transmission and reflection measurements with up to 76 dB dynamic range and 0.002 dB resolution, enabling accurate characterization of passive components and transmission lines across user-selected frequency bands.
Technical Specifications
Measurement Capabilities
• Scalar transmission and reflection measurements
• Absolute power measurements
• Insertion loss and return loss (SWR or dB)
• Voltage measurements with optional Volt Mode Adapter Cable
Performance Parameters
• Dynamic range: Up to 76 dB
• Sensitivity: −60 dBm (with detector low-level calibration on every retrace)
• Resolution: 0.002 dB
• Display: 2001-point horizontal resolution; 0.002 dB vertical resolution
Signal Processing
• Trace memory: Four stored traces including calibration data
• Averaging: 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256 successive traces
• Analog smoothing for noise reduction on low-level measurements
• Built-in calibration for transmission frequency response subtraction
• Autoscale with user-selectable graticule (ten vertical divisions)
– Key Features
• Four identical input channels (A, B, R1, R2) for parallel detector connections
• Compatible with Wiltron 560 Series Detectors for absolute power and transmission measurements
• ±5V bandswitching blanking input synchronized to frequency switching points
• +5V retrace blanking input to suppress CRT trace during retrace
• ±1V to +10V peak video marker input for annotation
– Typical Applications
• Component insertion loss and return loss characterization
• Transmission line SWR and impedance profiling
• RF filter and coupler validation
• Power meter calibration and verification
– Compatibility & Integration
• IEEE-488 GPIB interface for remote programming and control
• Parallel printer (Centronics) output for direct hardcopy
• AUX I/O for connection to compatible signal sources
• Frequency range determined by internal signal source and external SWR Autotester/detector configuration
