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
http://www.anritsu.com
Part Number: 10410-00292
Revision: E
Published: December 2019
Copyright 2019 Anritsu Company. All rights reserved.
QSG-2 PN: 10410-00292 Rev. E 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 additional safety and compliance information, and for more details about the assembly,
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 documentation that supports the ME7838A is available on the VectorStar product web page:
http://www.anritsu.com/en-us/products-solutions/products/ms4640b-series.aspx
On this web page, you can select various tabs for more information about your instrument. Included is a
“Library” tab which contains links to all the latest technical documentation related to this instrument.
ME7838A Broadband System Main Components
The ME783A Multiport Broadband system consists of the following components:
• MS4647A or MS4647B VNA with Option 007 (Receiver Offset) and Option 08x (Modular Broadband
Connection Capability)
• 3739B/C Broadband Test Set
• Two 3743A Millimeter-Wave Modules
• Front and rear panel cables
ME7838A Banded System Main Components
The ME7838A Multiport Banded system consists of the following components:
• MS464xA/B VNA with Option 08x
• 3739B/C Broadband Test Set
• Two 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW, or two OML/VDI Millimeter-Wave Modules
• Front and rear panel cables
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 front and rear panels of the VNA are delicate. Be careful not to
bump or bend the test loops.