Network Analyzers using RVNA and RNVNA software

The top panel view of the Analyzers is represented in the figures below.

R180 top panel

R180 side panel

Part of the R180

Test port

The test port is intended for DUT connection. The test port is type-N male 50 Ω or 3.5 mm (See Hardware configurations). It is also used as a source of the stimulus signal and as a receiver of the response signal from the DUT.

USB Connector

The USB type-C port is intended for connection to USB port of the personal computer via the supplied USB cable.

Power Cable Receptacle

The power supply receptacle is intended for an external DC power supply voltage from 4.75 to 5.25 V; alternatively, the power supply can be powered by a battery, including a vehicle battery, through an appropriate vehicle power cable. The DC connection requires a 3.5x1.35 mm plug with positive center conductor.

Reference Frequency Input/Output or External Trigger Signal Output Connector

The user can use the port as a reference frequency input/output or as an external trigger signal output. Connector type is SMA female.

External reference frequency is 10 MHz, input level is 2 dBm ± 2 dB, input impedance is 50 Ohm. Output reference signal level is 3 dBm ± 2 dB into 50 Ohm impedance.

The external trigger signal output port can be used to provide trigger to an external device. The port outputs various waveforms depending on the setting of the Output Trigger Function: before frequency setup pulse, before sampling pulse, after sampling pulse, ready for external trigger, end of sweep pulse, measurement sweep. In this case, the External Trigger Signal Input/Output port is used as an input of an external trigger source.

External Trigger Signal Input/Output Connector

The user can use the port as an external trigger signal output or input. Connector type is SMA female.

External Trigger Signal Input allows the user to connect an external trigger source. 3.3v CMOS TTL compatible inputs magnitude have at least 1 μs pulse width. Input impedance is at least 10 kOhm. The External Trigger Signal Output port can be used to provide trigger to an external device.

The port outputs various waveforms depending on the setting of the Output Trigger Function: before frequency setup pulse, before sampling pulse, after sampling pulse, ready for external trigger, end of sweep pulse, measurement sweep.

Hardware configurations