Advantest R3860A RF Component Analyzer

R3860A RF Component Analyzer

R3768/3770 Network Analyzers

Next-generation analyzer family - world's fastest 5 µs/Point analyzer

Measurement frequency range from 300 kHz to 8 and 20 GHz, depending on model configuration

● World's fastest 5 µs/point scan rate

2- to 4-port model options available

● System dynamic range of 125 dB (typical)

● Balanced measurements at 20 GHz

Communication services such as cell phones and wireless LANs have increased the use of multiple frequency bands, while at the same time terminals are becoming smaller.

These trends have led to the widespread use of RF modules that combine multiple functions.

In addition, for existing high-frequency components, the ability to perform increasingly complex measurements more efficiently is a critical goal as miniaturization and the wider use of balanced circuits become more widespread.

ADVANTEST has introduced a new generation of analyzers with the flexibility to handle all tasks requiring extremely high accuracy, high speed measurements and superior analysis capabilities.

The R3860A RF Component Analyzer is a new generation of analyzers that provides the flexibility to measure RF modules with a wide range of functions.

Its flexibility covers a wide range of uses from RF modules combining multiple functions to frequency conversion circuits and other active components.

The R3768/3770 network analyzers are high-performance, multi-port analyzers designed with an increased focus on measuring passive components.

Higher frequencies are also supported, with the R3680A*1/3768 supporting frequencies from 300 kHz to 8 GHz and the R3770 supporting frequencies from 300 kHz to 20 GHz.

All models feature software fixturing that enables real-time simulation of virtual matching circuits and normalized impedance conversion in addition to S-parameter analysis.

With the world's fastest high-speed scanning speed of 5 µs/point, even complex analysis simulations can be completed immediately.

In addition, the multiport models enable software balance simulation and balance parameter analysis.

When used in conjunction with the flexible multi-window and multi-trace capabilities, these models also allow for instant measurement of complex analytical projects.

The large, high-visibility display is a key factor in improving analysis efficiency, as it simultaneously displays multi-port paths in addition to fixture simulation traces.

Automated operation support and external device interfaces

The analyzer provides multiple interfaces to a variety of external instruments. The front panel of the analyzer comes standard with mouse and keyboard connectors.

The rear panel has GPIB, LAN, printer ports, and VGA monitor output connectors.

In addition, the analyzer's built-in parallel port allows control of automated equipment without the need for an external controller, providing two channels of 8-bit outputs and two channels of 4-bit inputs and outputs.

High-speed, high-precision high-frequency measurements

The R3860A RF component analyzer and the R3768/3770 network analyzers use our original analog technology and high-speed operating algorithms to achieve a system dynamic range of 125 dB (typical).

The measurement performance of these analyzers easily reaches the level of measurements required for filters designed for cell phone base stations, enabling high dynamic range measurements to be performed at high speed.

In addition, the R3860A and R3768/3770 set a precedent for improved total throughput, since even the choice of a broadband RBW filter ensures a wide dynamic range for high-speed measurements.

Trace noise is also reduced to half that of previous ADVANTEST products.

In addition, other features of the ADVANTEST analyzer have been enhanced for high-speed, stable measurements.

Outstanding measurement performance

With a system dynamic range of up to 125 dB (typical), a greater range of RF components and modules can be measured.

With the world's fastest measurement speed of 5 µs/point and 16 measurement channels, the analyzer can be used for a wide range of applications, such as design, evaluation, and front-end checkout of integrated multi-function modules.

Models with an upper operating frequency limit of 20 GHz

Despite the higher frequency of WLAN communications in the 5 GHz band and the high standards of harmonics measurement in cellular phones, there is a need for a larger measurement range to measure wider frequency bands.

The R3860A provides an application software package with an extended upper frequency limit of 20 GHz, suitable for measuring devices that have reached demanding standards in recent years.

(The R3770 also operates from 300 kHz to 20 GHz).