The S5243 is a 2-port 44 GHz Vector Network Analyzer is CMT’s highest frequency Compact VNA. It features excellent dynamic range and fast measurement speed in a compact package with the maximum standard software feature set. The S5243 VNA has built-in Pulse Modulation Generation/Measurement capabilities. The Pulse Modulation feature is a paid software option sold separately from the VNA and is only compatible with the S5243 and S5180B VNAs due to hardware requirements. The Pulse Modulation option can be added at any time during or after the initial VNA purchase.

S5243 VNA includes an RF measurement module and S2 Windows or Linux operating system on a PC, laptop, tablet, or x86 board computer connecting to the measurement hardware via USB interface. S2 software can be installed on multiple computers, making it easy to share the use of the analyzer measurement module.

VNAs are delivered with factory calibration certificates containing no data. The add-on option for ISO17025/Z540-1 Accredited, Traceable Calibration Certificate and Uncertainties is available and needs to be specified at time of order.

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Frost & Sullivan’s 2020 Global VNA Customer Value Leadership Award highlights the S5243 VNAs price/performance value, “it delivers quality measurements and reliable results within a convenient and portable package that can be simply integrated into systems without significantly increasing testing costs.”