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The Rohde & Schwarz R&S ZNB3000 is a cutting-edge vector network analyzer designed to deliver unparalleled speed, reliability, and performance. Available in compact 2-port and 4-port models, the ZNB3000 maximizes workspace, reduces power consumption, and minimizes operational noise – making it ideal for high-volume production environments.
Why Choose the R&S ZNB3000?
The R&S ZNB3000 offers industry-leading measurement speed and accuracy, perfect for large-scale manufacturing of RF components. With its scalable architecture, the analyzer adapts seamlessly to specific applications, supporting the latest next-generation technologies.
- Exceptional RF Performance: The ZNB3000 combines high measurement accuracy and speed, delivering superior performance even in demanding environments.
- Stability & Consistency: Featuring PCB-based frontends, it ensures reduced thermal drift, maintaining consistent measurements over extended periods without the need for frequent recalibration.
- Minimized Downtime: Designed for continuous operation, the ZNB3000 excels in high-output environments, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency.
Key Features of the R&S ZNB3000:
- Wide Frequency Range: Covers 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz, 9 GHz, 20 GHz, and 26.5 GHz, providing flexibility for a wide range of applications.
- Dynamic Range: With a dynamic range up to 150 dB, the analyzer delivers superior measurement accuracy, ensuring precise results.
- Low Trace Noise: Offering less than 0.0015 dB RMS, the ZNB3000 provides stable and precise readings, critical for high-accuracy testing.
- High Output Power: With up to +11 dBm at 26.5 GHz, the ZNB3000 optimizes setup loss compensation, further enhancing measurement reliability.
- Segmented Sweep Functionality: This feature enhances intermediate frequency bandwidth (IFBW) and power levels, speeding up filter measurements and ensuring compliance with pass/fail limits.
Scalability and Flexibility
The R&S ZNB3000 is built for scalability. It supports frequency upgrades and can be expanded up to 48 ports using external switch matrices. This flexibility, combined with a wide range of software and hardware options, makes it suitable for diverse test environments, from communications to aerospace and high-speed digital circuit design.
Advanced Features for Precision Measurement
One standout feature of the ZNB3000 is its R&S ZNB3-K50(P) option, developed in collaboration with METAS, the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology. This allows the analyzer to calculate and display measurement uncertainty bands in real time, a capability previously limited to specialized metrology labs.
Built for Next-Generation Technologies
Michael Fischlein, Vice President at Rohde & Schwarz, says: “The R&S ZNB3000 represents our commitment to speed, scalability, and stability. It empowers engineers to tackle the challenges of next-generation technologies with confidence and precision.”
