Omicron Bode 500 Vector Network Analyzer

Overview

The Omicron Bode 500 is the most powerful analyzer in the Omicron Lab product line, offering an ultra-wide frequency range from 10 mHz to 450 MHz. The analyzer combines high linearity, dynamic range exceeding 120 dB, and flexible input configurations to enable precise vector network analysis, frequency response analysis, and impedance measurements on both passive and active systems.

Key Features

• Ultra-wide frequency range: 10 mHz to 450 MHz
• High dynamic range: >120 dB for accurate measurements across wide signal ranges
• Switchable inputs: 50 Ohm termination and high impedance (1 MOhm ac-coupled) for active systems
• High output power: 66 dB dynamic range with maximum 16 dBm signal injection
• Portable fanless design with PoE, USB Power Delivery, and standard power supply options
• USB-C and Ethernet connectivity for network control and remote operation
• Silent, fanless operation for sensitive laboratory environments

Measurement Capabilities

• Swept S-parameters in 50 Ohm systems with reflection and return loss analysis
• Insertion loss measurements of filters and passive networks
• Group delay characteristics and frequency response of circuits
• Transfer functions and stability analysis of control systems and DC/DC converters
• Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) and audio susceptibility measurements
• Impedance analysis of transformers, inductors, and capacitors
• Power delivery network (PDN) characterization and optimization
• Ultrasonic and piezoelectric component testing
• High-Q circuits: quartz crystals and oscillators
• RFID, NFC, and wireless power system resonance analysis
• DC/DC converter input and output impedance measurements

Applications

• Power integrity verification and PDN analysis
• Loop stability and control system measurements
• RF and microwave component characterization
• Power electronics and converter testing
• Research and development in frequency-dependent systems
• Industrial quality assurance and production testing