1. ME7838A4/A4X Main Components

QSG-2 PN: 10410-00735 Rev. D VectorStar ME7838A4/A4X QSG

High Performance Modular Broadband/Banded mmWave Vector Network

Analyzer (VNA) Measurement System, 70 kHz to 125 GHz

This guide provides quick setup instructions for the ME7838A4/A4X Multiport Broadband/Banded mmWave

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™ ME7838x4/x4X

Series Multiport Broadband Vector Network Analyzers Installation Guide – 10410-00734.

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1. ME7838A4/A4X Main Components

ME7838A4/A4X Broadband Systems

The ME7838A4/A4X Multiport Broadband system consists of the following components:

• MS4647A or MS4647B VNA with Option 007 (Receiver Offset) and Option 08x (Modular Broadband

Connection Capability). The ME7838A4X requires a MS4647B VNA.

• MN4697C Multiport Test Set

• 3736B Broadband Test Set

• 3739C Broadband Test Set

• Four 3743A/AX mmWave Modules

• Front and rear panel cables

ME7838A4/A4X Banded Systems

The ME7838A4/A4X Multiport Banded system consists of the following components:

• MS464xA/B VNA with Option 08x

• MN4694C Multiport Test Set

• 3736B Broadband Test Set

• 3739C Broadband Test Set

• Four 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW, or four OML/VDI mmWave 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.