Vector Network Analyzers for Measuring at 5G Frequencies

1-Ports: The R60 Vector Network Analyzer (cable and antenna analyzer) delivers lab-grade performance in a handheld device. This patented (US Patent 9,291,657) analyzer can be connected directly to the antenna or other DUT without the need for a test cable, eliminating measurement uncertainties inherent to cables. Resulting in highly dependable performance and calibration stability. CMT’s 1-Port VNAs come with all the features engineers have come to expect included standard in our software.

R60 VNA includes an RF measurement module and R software application that runs on Windows or Linux operating system on a PC, laptop, tablet, or x86 board computer connecting to the measurement hardware via USB interface. R software can be installed on multiple computers that share the use of the analyzer measurement module. The R60 network analyzer can be used in the field, in the laboratory, and in production testing. The VNA can be integrated into a production test system via Manufacturing Test plug-in.

2-Ports: CMT has several 2-Port Compact VNA offerings.

The S Series (S5065) delivers metrology-grade accuracy in a compact package suitable for both lab and field measurements. Software features such as linear/logarithmic sweeps with multiple trace formats, power sweeps, time domain and gating conversion, frequency offset mode, fixture simulation (embedding/de-embedding), 16 independent channels with up to 16 traces each, markers with marker search tools, and marker math, various conversion algorithms, and limit tests for pass/fail criteria, etc. all come standard in S Series VNAs.

The S5243 VNA covers frequency ranges from 10 MHz to 44 GHz which means all of the FR1 sub 6 GHz range and all FR2 bands, 26.5 to 43.5 GHz. This broad coverage in a compact unit, with 135 dB typical dynamic range, fast 22 µS per point measurement speed and replete with advanced analysis features such as Time Domain conversion and gating and frequency offset for mixer measurements make this a must-have for any 5G development lab.

The M Series M5065 delivers highly accurate measurements in a more economical package that excludes a number of advanced software features.

The SC Series SC5065 features advanced specifications while maintaining the compact form factor including the fastest measurement speed, widest dynamic range, and higher output power than the rest of CMT’s Compact VNAs. The maximum feature set is included standard in all SC Series VNAs.

Unsure which Compact VNA is best for you? Check out our Compact VNA comparison here.

Multiport VNA Solutions to 9 GHz: The SN5090 is perfect for 5G MIMO and beam-steering characterization to 9 GHz. With power output of +10 dBm and typical Dynamic range of 140 dB, complex multichannel measurements are a breeze. All the advanced features you’ve come to expect from Copper Mountain Technologies now in 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 or 16 ports.