The Wiltron 97S50 is a precision SWR Autotester engineered for characterizing return loss across microwave components and systems. It integrates a high directivity bridge, detector, low reflection test port, and precision reference termination to deliver accurate fixed-frequency and swept-frequency measurements from 10 MHz to 18 GHz. The instrument operates with 38 dB directivity and WSMA Male connectors terminated at 50 Ohms, making it suitable for laboratory and production environments where return loss verification demands high accuracy. Directivity can be extended to 60 dB using air line techniques and optional accessories. The detector exhibits negative polarity and handles a maximum input power of 0.5 watts (+27 dBm).
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 18 GHz
• Directivity: 38 dB (extendable to 60 dB with air line accessories)
• Input Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Connector Type: WSMA Male
• Detector Polarity: Negative
• Maximum Input Power: 0.5 watts (+27 dBm)
• Models: 97S50, 97S50-1, 560-97S50, 560-97S50-1
– Key Features
• Fixed-frequency and swept-frequency return loss (SWR) measurement capability
• High directivity bridge with integrated precision reference termination
• Low reflection test port for minimal signal distortion
• Frequency-dependent directivity measurement; air line technique recommended above 2 GHz
• WSMA connectors designed to mate with SMA connectors using washer compensation for pin-depth alignment
– Typical Applications
• Microwave component return loss characterization
• System return loss verification in laboratory and production settings
• Fixed and swept return loss measurements across broad RF ranges
– Compatibility & Integration
• Designed for use with Wiltron Scalar Network Analyzers, including the Model 56100A Scalar Network Analyzer and Series 54100A Scalar Measurement System
• Compatible with air line accessories such as the 18A50 Air Line and 19SF50 or 19S50 Air Line for enhanced directivity measurements
• Accepts 29A50-20 Offset Termination for directivity extension techniques
