Rohde & Schwarz ZNB8 Vector Network Analyzer

Overview

The Rohde & Schwarz ZNB8 is a vector network analyzer designed for developing, producing, and servicing RF components such as amplifiers, mixers, filters, connectors, and cables. It operates across a frequency range of 9 kHz to 8 GHz and supports measurements in mobile radio, electronic goods, and aerospace and defense applications, as well as high-speed printed board design.

Key Features

• Frequency range from 9 kHz to 8 GHz
• 2 ports with Type N (f) connectors
• Wide dynamic range of up to 140 dB at 10 Hz IF bandwidth
• Low trace noise of less than 0.004 dB RMS at 10 kHz IF bandwidth
• Short sweep times of 4 ms for 401 points
• High output power of up to +13 dBm with 95 dB electronic adjustment
• Measurement speed better than 5 µs per point
• Excellent temperature and long-term stability for multi-day measurements without recalibration
• S-parameter drift less than 0.01 dB/°C magnitude and 0.15°/°C phase

Applications

• RF component characterization: amplifiers, mixers, filters, and connectors
• Mobile radio and cellular infrastructure testing
• Aerospace and defense applications
• Electronic goods development and production
• High-speed printed circuit board design verification

Included Accessories

• Mechanical calibration and verification kits
• Test cables
• Torque wrenches