Signal Hound Offers a Two-Port USB-Powered Vector Network Analyzer that Operates up to 40 GHz

Signal Hound Offers a Two-Port USB-Powered Vector Network Analyzer that Operates up to 40 GHz

The VNA400 from Signal Hound is a high-performance, USB-powered, 40 GHz, 2-port, vector network analyzer. It features a wide frequency range of 40 MHz to 40 GHz, sub-Hz resolution, +/- 1 ppm internal TCXO accuracy and a sweep speed of 2000 points per second at 30 kHz RBW. The VNA400 has a fully-featured software suite that comes included with the product. Price starts at $25,995.00.

Originally announced at IMS 2024 in Washington DC last year, this is Signal Hound's first Vector Network Analysis solution. This VNA is optimized for data-rich, system-level analysis and can perform industry-standard measurements with ease, in the lab, the manufacturing facility, or out in the field. This VNA is ideal for RF industry professionals involved in cable testing, antenna testing, return loss/VSWR measurements, filter tuning, insertion loss measurements, amplifier testing, electrical strength measurements, group delay measurements, impedance measurements, and SMT component evaluation.

The VNA400 is optimized for testing two-port devices, such as filtersamplifiers, and attenuators, as well as one-port devices like antennas or VSWR testing. It is powered from a Thunderbolt 3/4 port or USB-C port rated at 15 watts or higher, and draws less than 15 watts. This powerful vector network analyzer can be used to make linear S-parameter measurements on a variety of devices, from amplifiers with up to 30 dB of gain to attenuators or isolation testing of 120 dB or more. The VNA400’s combination of fast measurements at high dynamic range is useful for antenna pattern testing and filter adjustments.

Engineers in the research and development phase, manufacturing professionals needing to verify components or systems, and technicians in the field will all find that the VNA400 fits their applications. Complete your measurements with confidence and reliability. Communications and wireless professionals can also utilize the compact format of this versatile VNA to troubleshoot issues on-site without the limitations of bulky equipment.

Key Features:

  • Frequency Range from 40 MHz to 40 GHz
  • USB-Powered
  • +/- 1 ppm internal TCXO accuracy
  • Sweep speed of 2000 points per second
  • 30 kHz RBW 
  • Full Automation Through SCPI
  • Sub-Hz Resolution
  • Frequency and Time Domain Measurements
  • Dynamic Range Up to 132 dB

fully-featured VNA software is included with the VNA400. Industry standard measurement presets, a familiar user interface and full SCPI automation optimize workflow. Unlock component characterization, system design and verification, as well as manufacturing quality control with this powerful and versatile tool. Automate measurement processes with full SCPI device control and consolidate workflow – all in a modern and intuitive PC-based software suite. This product supports a wide variety of short-open-load-through (SOLT) calibration kits.

Click here to learn more about VNA400 from Signal Hound.

Publisher: everything RF