Advantest R3860A/R3768/R3770 Vector Network and Component Analyzer

Communications services such as mobile phone and wireless LAN have increased the use of multibands while at the same time terminals are becoming smaller. These trends have lead to the widespread use of RF modules combining multiple functions. Also, for existing high-frequency components in conjunction with an even greater miniaturization and more widespread use of balanced circuits, the ability to make increasingly complex measurements more efficiently is a critical goal.

ADVANTEST offers a new generation of analyzers with the flexibility to handle all tasks requiring extreme accuracy, high-speed measurements, and superior analysis functions. The R3860A RF Component Analyzer is a new generation analyzer with the flexibility to measure RF modules that combine multiple functions. Its flexibility extends over a wide range of uses ranging from RF modules that combine multiple functions to frequency conversion circuits and other active components.

The R3768/3770 Network Analyzer is a high-performance multi-port analyzer designed with a greater emphasis 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 have the software fixture function that perform real-time simulation of virtual matching circuits and standardized impedance conversion in addition to S-parameter analysis. At the world's fastest high-speed sweepof 5 µs/point, simulations of even complex analysis are accomplished instantly. Moreover, multi-port models can perform software balun simulations and balance parameter analysis. If these models are combined and used with the flexible multi-window and multi-trace functions, they can also measure complex analysis items instantly. The large, high-visibility display is a key factor in improving the analysis efficiency because it enables the simultaneous display of multi-port paths in addition to the simultaneous display of fixture simulation traces.

Key Facts

• Measurement frequency range from 300 kHz to 8 & 20 GHz based on model configuration
  
• World's fastest sweep rate of 5 µs/point
  
• Model options available for 2 to 4 ports
  
• System dynamic range of 125 dB (typical)
  
• Balance measurement at 20 GHz

Features

• Frequency range: 300 kHz to 8 GHz (R3860A/3768), 300 kHz to 20 GHz (R3860A*1/3770)
  
• High-speed sweep: 5 µs/point*²
  
• System dynamic range: 125 dB*³
  
• Trace noise: 0.0025 dBrms*⁴
  
• Output power: +13 dBm*⁵
  
• Software fixture function: Standard
  
• Built-in test ports: 2, 3, or 4-port*⁶
  
• Measurement channels: 16
  
• Large-size display: 12.1-inch touch panel LCD
  
• Display windows: 16
  
• Traces: 16 traces/channel

*1 For the R3860A, a 20 GHz specification application package can be selected.
*2 Sweep time for RBW of 400 kHz
*3 Average of eight times at RBW of 10 Hz (typical) when isolation calibration is used. 8 GHz specification: 700 MHz to 3.8 GHz, 20 GHz specification: 700 MHz to 8 GHz
*4 5 MHz to 990 MHz, RBW of 100 kHz (typical)
*5 500 MHz to 4 GHz (two-port model without output attenuator)
*6 The number of ports is selected in the application package.