Vector Network Analyzers
TTR500 Series Datasheet
Legendary support and quality meets ease-of-use and affordability. The
Tektronix TTR500 series 2-port, 2-path VNA is our latest breakthrough - an
unmatched combination of measurement performance and convenience.
Get the power to make everyday measurements with the accuracy and
confidence you expect from Tektronix, all without breaking your budget.
Key performance specifications
100 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range
> 122 dB dynamic range
-50 to +7 dBm output power
< 0.008 dB RMS trace noise
Key features
Full 2-port 2-path S-parameter measurement (S
11
, S
21
, S
12
, S
22
) in a
variety of formats.
Complete vector network analysis capability with Tektronix VectorVu-
PC
™
software.
Built-in bias tee accessible on both ports to bias active devices.
Application programming interface (API) for Microsoft Windows
environment and LabView driver.
Robust SCPI command interface (compatible with current VNA models)
to optimize code migration.
Touchstone file support (import/export) for use with Electronic Design
Automation (EDA) simulation tools.
Offline simulation mode for analysis of S-parameter files when
disconnected from the instrument.
Industry-leading three year warranty.
Applications
Antenna matching and tuning
RF component design and validation
Education
Benchtop performance at a fraction of the
cost
The TTR500 offers industry-leading price and performance. With more than
122 dB dynamic range and less than 0.008 dB RMS trace noise, the
TTR500 has performance similar to expensive, conventional benchtop
VNAs.
Compact and transportable: Take test where
you need it
Gone are the days when you had to roll a cart with a heavy, shared VNA.
Weighing under 3.5 lbs (1.59 kg), the TTR500 has a form factor small
enough to fit in a briefcase. With a price tag to match, you can put a VNA
on every engineering bench to improve efficiency and uptime. In a
classroom, students can get hands-on experience with industry standard
test instrumentation.
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Performance, size, reliability, affordability -
choose four
The TTR500A series VNA includes an impressive array of technological
and patented advances that allowed us to bend many of the traditional
trade-offs between RF performance, size, reliability, and cost.
Performance: Inside the VNA is a tightly integrated, single-board design.
At its core lies a proprietary ASIC that implements all of the transmitting
and receiving functions. Along with decades of experience in RF front-end
and shielding design, this integration allowed us to implement advanced
DSP and patented error correction techniques that dramatically improve
measurement accuracy and dynamic range.
Convenience: Traditional benchtop VNAs have a computer inside that
typically becomes obsolete by the time the product hits the market. Our
architecture enables significant improvements in size, cost, and reliability
by communicating over USB to your PC, while adding additional benefits
and convenience. For example, run VectorVu-PC with other applications,
share data seamlessly, and save individual application setups on your PC
when multiple users share the TTR500.
Size: A compact single-board design without heavy input and display
components allows the TTR500 to pack a lot of powerful functionality in a
tablet-sized frame. Store it in a drawer, pack it in your briefcase, or carry it
on a plane. Take quality test and measurement technology wherever you
need it.
Reliability: In addition to reduced part count, integration on a singleboard
consumes less energy than traditional benchtop VNAs. The board
generates less heat, resulting in lower component stresses and higher
reliability. A fanless design provides a quieter operation. We back all of this
with a three year warranty.
Affordability: With fewer parts and an integrated design, we created a
handheld VNA that delivers traditional benchtop performance convenience
at an unrivaled price. Why settle for less?
Integrated bias tee for active devices
Use the built-in bias tee (standard in both models) to provide a DC bias to
active devices without the expense and complication of external circuitry.
Power the bias tee directly through BNC connectors on the rear panel.
Datasheet
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