Anritsu's ME7869A is the world's first distributed modular 2-port VNA for measurements up to 100 meters. The ShockLine ME7869A is perfect for insertion loss applications that require long cable runs at high frequencies up to 43.5 GHz. It's especially useful for large ships, aircraft, antenna ranges, and other applications where the device under test is either very long or the distance between antennas is substantial.
This innovative architecture eliminates the need for long cables by bringing the VNA port to the device under test (DUT), enhancing the simplicity and accuracy of S-parameter measurements over distance. Ideal for over-the-air (OTA) testing and large vehicle shielding and propagation testing, the ME7869A is available in 8 GHz, 20 GHz, and 43.5 GHz frequencies. It uses PhaseLync technology for vector-corrected measurements between two ShockLine MS46131A VNAs up to 100 meters apart. With its modular design, easy calibrations, and single external PC control, the ME7869A offers superior measurement stability and dynamic range.
The ShockLine™ ME7869A system is the first distributed, fully reversing 2-port VNA solution that operates from 1 MHz to 43.5 GHz by utilizing Anritsu’s Extended-K™ components. Powered by PhaseLync™ technology, it enables engineers to synchronize two portable 1-Port ShockLine MS46131A VNAs and connect them directly to a DUT to conduct vector transmission measurements at distances up to 100 meters. Whether in a manufacturing, engineering, or education environment, this solution simplifies long-distance S-parameter measurements and VNA test system integration by removing the need to utilize conventional benchtop VNAs with long cable runs, which eliminates insertion loss, improves measurement stability, and lowers setup costs.
The ShockLine ME7869A offers a configurable VNA setup to maximize hardware utilization. It is easy to set VNA port count (single 1-port, dual 1-ports, or single 2-ports) session-by-session to ensure maximum flexibility. With low-pass time domain with time gating option, users have access to a TDR-like display with more resolution than bandpass time domain for characterizing discontinuities. Because there is no onboard data storage, this eliminates the need to purge data for secure applications.
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