Quick Start Guide
VectorStar
™
ME7838A
2-Port Broadband/Banded
Millimeter-Wave System
High Performance Modular Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave
Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Measurement System, 70 kHz to 125 GHz
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ME7838A BB/mm-Wave VNA System – MS4647B VNA, 3739C Test Set, 3743A Modules
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Anritsu Company
490 Jarvis Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
USA
Part Number: 10410-00292
Revision: C
Published: March 2014
Copyright 2014 Anritsu Company
QSG-2 PN: 10410-00292 Rev. C VectorStar ME7838A QSG
High Performance Modular Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave
Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Measurement System, 70 kHz to 125 GHz
This guide provides quick setup instructions for the ME7838A Broadband/Banded mm-Wave VNA System
assembly. For additiona l safety an d compli an ce in fo rmati on, an d for more de ta ils ab ou t the assemb ly ,
configuration, setup, and initial testing of the equipment, refer to the VectorStar™ ME7838A Series
Broadband Vector Network Analyzers Installation Guide – 10410-00293.
This and all other documentatio n that supports the ME7838A is available on the VectorStar ™ User
Documentation Disc –10920-00 067. Calibration, Verifi cation, and System Performance Verification documents
are included on a separate disc included with each calibration/verification kit.
ME7838A Broadband System Main Components
The ME783A Multiport Broadband system consists of the following components:
• MS4647A or MS4647B VNA with Opt ion 007 (Receiver Offset) and Option 08x (Modular Broadband
Connection Capability)
• 3739B/C Broadband Test Set
• Four 3743A Millimeter-Wave Modules
• Front and rear panel cabl es
ME7838A Banded System Main Components
The ME7838A Multiport Banded system consists of the following components:
• MS464xA/B VNA with Option 08x
• 3736B/C Broadband Test Set
• Four 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW, or four OML/VDI Millimeter-Wave Modules
• Front and rear panel cabl es
Caution
A MS464xA/B VNA unit is heavy. To avoid personal injury, it must be lifted and
maneuvered by at least two people during installation .
If mounting on a workbench surface, first position the 3739C Broadband Test Set
with access to its front and rear panels. Stack the remaining test sets on top of one
another, then finally the VNA.
If mounting into rack or console, make sure the Test Sets have been installed, and
that the rack/console is carefully positioned on a flat and level surface. If equipped,
make sure any casters are locked. Use two people to lift the VNA unit and two to
guide it into its shelf rails.
The test loops on the fr ont and rea r p anels of the VNA a re delicate. Be carefu l not to
bump or bend the test loops.