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Anritsu has enhanced its Lightning Broadband ME7808C vector network analyzer (VNA) for characterizing devices over a wide 40 MHz - 110 GHz frequency range. Enhancements include improved calibration stability and higher output power to drive active and passive components at optimum measurement levels.

Engineers can realize more accurate analysis on their devices, whether it is coaxial or demanding on-wafer environments, by using the ME7808C. Among the design enhancements made to the ME7808C are relocating the couplers inside the multiplex combiners, improved Kelvin design bias tees, better RF and LO stability, and greater short-term and long-term calibration and measurement stability. The system now includes an option providing direct access to the samplers for improved raw directivity and calibration while optimizing system dynamic range.

The new multiplexing coupler/combiner allows all essential DC signals and RF sampling to be in close proximity to the device under test (DUT), further improving raw directivity as well as increasing measurement system stability. Designed into the multiplexing modules are the Kelvin bias tees for enhanced performance and sensitivity. The ME7808C has also been designed with improved phase stable cables for better calibration and measurement stability.

The ME7808C delivers significantly improved performance due to the enhancements. It can provide up to -13 dBm of power across the entire 40 MHz - 110 GHz frequency ranges, which is 9 dB better than competitive models. Power output is a significant factor in measurement accuracy because losses between the coax output port and the probe tips can be dramatic.

Another advantage of the ME7808C is that Anritsu includes System Assembly and Verification service at no charge. With the service, customers are ensured that the system will be operational and verified for expected coaxial performance and accuracy in a minimal amount of time.

The ME7808C can be configured for three completely independent configurations; 40 MHz - 110 GHz 1 mm broadband coaxial systems, 65 GHz V connector coaxial systems, and 65 GHz to 110 GHz extended W Band waveguide mm wave system. The system may also be upgraded to include a full range of banded mm wave modules, which can be used to extend the frequency range beyond 110 GHz in stand-alone waveguide bands. In addition, it is now possible to extend the maximum waveguide frequency range up to 500 GHz in WR-2.2 waveguide.

About Anritsu

Anritsu Corporation (www.anritsu.com) has been a provider of innovative communications solutions for more than 110 years, and now serves customers from offices around the world. Following its acquisition of NetTest (www.nettest.com) in 2005, it has expanded its offering to provide complete solutions for existing and next-generation wired and wireless communication systems and operators.

The company's measurement solutions include wireless, optical, microwave/RF and digital instruments, operations support systems and solutions that can be used during R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed devices for design into communication products and systems. The recently combined companies sell in over 90 countries worldwide with approximately 4,000 employees. www.anritsu.com

For further information please contact:
Martin Gedny
EMEA Marketing Communications Manager
Anritsu EMEA Limited - 200 Capability Green - Luton - Bedfordshire - LU1 3LU
Tel: 01582 433242 - Fax: 01582 731303 - Email: martin.gedny@anritsu.com

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Note: The above text is the public part of the press release obtained from the manufacturer (with minor modifications). EETimes Europe cannot be held responsible for the claims and statements made by the manufacturer. The text is intended as a supplement to the new product presentations in EETimes Europe magazine.

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