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 Network Analyzers using S2VNA software

Select Series S5180B deliver lab grade performance, with all the features engineers have come to expect included standard in software.

The front view of the Analyzers is represented in the figures below.

S5180B front

S5180B Front Panel

S5180B back

S5180B Rear Panel

Parts of front panel

Power Button

s5180b power button

Switches the Analyzer ON and OFF.

The Analyzer can be turned ON/OFF at any time. The VNA loads its operating firmware from the PC each time upon powering up. The process will take approximately 10 seconds, after which the Analyzer will be ready for operation.

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The USB driver will be installed onto the PC when the Analyzer is turned ON for the first time. The driver installation procedure is described in Software Installation. Some PCs may require re-installation of the driver in case of change of the USB port.

Test Ports

s5180b port 1

Test Port 1 and 2 are intended for DUT connection.

Each test port has an LED indicator. A test port can be used either as a source of the stimulus signal or as a receiver of the response signal from the DUT. The stimulus signal can only appear on the only one port at a time.

Connecting the DUT to only one test port on the Analyzer allows the measurement of reflection parameters (e.g. S11 or S22) of the DUT.

Connecting the DUT to all test ports of the Analyzer allows for the measurement of the full S-parameter matrix of the DUT.

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The LED indicator ring around each port identifies which port is operating as a signal source.

Caution

Do not exceed the maximum allowed power of the input RF signal (or maximum DC voltage) indicated on the front panel. This may lead to damage of the Analyzer.

Ground Terminal

S5180b front ground

Use the terminal for grounding.

To avoid damage from electric discharge, connect the ground terminal on the body of the Analyzer to a reliable earth ground shared with the DUT in the test environment.

Parts of rear panel

Power Cable Receptacle

SC Power rear

The power supply receptacle is intended for an external DC power supply voltage of 12V, 2.6 A.

Ground Terminal

s5180b rear ground

To avoid electric shock, use this terminal for grounding.

The Ground terminal allows to directly connect the body of the Analyzer to the test station ground in order to ensure electrical safety.

Reference Input/Output

s5180b ref in out

External reference frequency is 10 MHz, -1 to 5 dBm. Connector type BNC female.

Internal reference frequency is 10 MHz, 1 to 5 dBm. Connector type BNC female.

Pulse 2 In/Out | Trigger Input

s5180b pulse 2

External trigger input and pulse 2 input/output, 0 to +5 V input level range. Connector type BNC female.

Pulse 1 Out | Trigger Output

s5180b pulse 1

External trigger output and pulse 1 output, 0 to 3.5V output level range. Connector type BNC female. Maximum output current 20 mA.

USB Port

SC usb c

USB type C 2.0.

 

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