PC Driven VNA's
PC-driven VNAs increase productivity and lower costs for test, control, and design applications, capitalizing on the ever-increasing performance of personal computers. Engineers using this format can downsize their equipment and experience significant productivity gains at a fraction of the cost of traditional analyzers.
ADVANCED FEATURES, EXCELLENT VALUE
High standards are standard – we produce lab-quality vector network analyzers that provide high accuracy, wide dynamic range, a familiar UI and a broad variety of standard features. The expert support for our advanced test equipment is located right in ourIndianapolis facility. All that, and at a competitive price.
See how PC-driven VNAs were developed to solve real engineering problems.
VECTOR REFLECTOMETERS
PLANAR R54 VECTOR REFLECTOMETER
The size of a deck of cards, the USB-powered Planar R54 VNA is a 1-port VNA capable of measuring S11 from 85 MHz to 5.4 GHz and designed for use with with any Windows PC or laptop. Its compact form factor oftentimes enabled direct connection to the device under test, eliminating uncertainty associated with a test cable prone to flexure and damage. The free, lightweight VNA application connects to the R54 with a standard USB cable, creating a future-proof solution that significantly enhances ease of use compared with conventional instruments.
PLANAR R140 VECTOR REFLECTOMETER
The size of a deck of cards, the USB-powered Planar R140 VNA is a 1-port VNA capable of measuring S11 from 85 MHz to 14 GHz and designed for use with with any Windows PC or laptop. Its compact form factor oftentimes enabled direct connection to the device under test, eliminating uncertainty associated with a test cable prone to flexure and damage. The free, lightweight VNA application connects to the R140 with a standard USB cable, creating a future-proof solution that significantly enhances ease of use compared with conventional instruments.
Cobalt VNA’s
COBALT C1209 VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER
The C1209 is capable of analyzing the frequency range from 100 kHz to 9 GHz, offers a typical dynamic range of 145 dB, and is designed for operation with any Windows PC or laptop. It efficiently handles advanced test applications, and with dimension of 14.8″ x 8.3″ x 3.7″ (377 x 210 x 95 mm) and a weight of just 10.5 lbs. (4.8 kg), the smaller C1209 is about a “half rack” in width making it optimal for engineers looking for fast production without requiring a lot of space.
COBALT C1220 VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER
The top-of-the-line C1220 analyzer boasts a frequency range of 100 kHz – 20 GHz, offers a typical dynamic range of 145 dB, and is designed for operation with any Windows PC or laptop. It efficiently handles advanced test applications, providing an unmatched price-performance combination for S-parameter measurement for this frequency range.
COMPACT VNAS
S5048 VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER
The highly compact S5048 VNA is a 4.8 GHz, 2-port instrument, capable of 120 dB dynamic range and designed for operation with any Windows PC or laptop. Thanks to its unmatched portability, S5048 can be shared easily within a team or brought to test sites. The free, lightweight VNA application connects to the S5048 with a standard USB cable, creating a future-proof solution that significantly enhances ease of use compared with conventional instruments.
The S5048 provides a wide variety of analysis capabilities, including time-domain with gating and frequency offset modes, at no additional cost. Collection of metrology-grade S-parameter test results can be achieved manually or through automation in Python, MATLAB, Excel, C++, VB.NET, or LabVIEW.
TR7530 75 OHM VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER
The highly compact 75 Ohm TR7530 VNA is a 3.0 GHz, 2-port 1-path instrument, capable of 120 dB dynamic range and designed for operation with any Windows PC or laptop. Thanks to its unmatched portability, TR7530 can be shared easily within a team or brought to test sites. The free, lightweight VNA application connects to the TR7530 with a standard USB cable, creating a future-proof solution that significantly enhances ease of use compared with conventional instruments.
The TR7530 provides a wide variety of analysis capabilities, including time-domain with gating and frequency offset modes, at no additional cost. Collection of metrology-grade S-parameter test results can be achieved manually or through automation in Python, MATLAB, Excel, C++, VB.NET, or LabVIEW.