The ShockLine™ ME7868A/ME7869A system is the first distributed, fully reversing 2-port VNA solution that provides guaranteed performance from 1 MHz to 43.5 GHz by utilizing Anritsu’s Extended-K™ components. Powered by the revolutionary PhaseLync™ technology, it enables engineers to synchronize two portable ShockLine MS46131A VNAs and connect them directly to a DUT to conduct vector transmission measurements at distances up to 100 meters. Whether in a manufacturing, engineering, or education environment, this solution simplifies long-distance S-parameter measurements and VNA test system integration by removing the need to utilize conventional benchtop VNAs with long cable runs, which eliminates insertion loss, improves measurement stability, and lowers setup costs.
The ShockLine ME7868A/ME7869A offers a configurable VNA setup to maximize hardware utilization. Easily set VNA port count (single 1-port, dual 1-ports, or single 2-ports) from session-by-session to ensure maximum flexibility. With low-pass time domain with time gating option, users have access to a TDR-like display with more resolution than bandpass time domain for characterizing discontinuities. Because there is no onboard data storage, this eliminates the need to purge data for secure applications.
| Frequency Options | Description |
| ME7869A-010 | 8 GHz, 2 port VNA system |
| ME7869A-020 | 20 GHz, 2 port VNA system |
| ME7869A-043 | 43.5 GHz, 2 port VNA system |
Must order one PhaseLync synchronization option for each MS46131A VNA
| MS46131A-025 | Option 25, PhaseLync synchronization to 20 meters |
| MS46131A-050 | Option 50, PhaseLync synchronization to 50 meters |
| MS46131A-100 | Option 100, PhaseLync synchronization to 100 meters |
Must order 2 cable sets from the following (cable set lengths must total to within the length of PhaseLync synchronization software option)
| 2000-2123-R | PhaseLync 2 meter cable set |
| 2000-2124-R | PhaseLync 5 meter cable set |
| 2000-2125-R | PhaseLync 10 meter cable set |
| 2000-2126-R | PhaseLync 25 meter cable set |
| 2000-2127-R | PhaseLync 50 meter cable set |
| 2000-2128-R | PhaseLync 75 meter cable set |
Optional
| MS46131A-002 | Time Domain with Time Gating (required for each MS46131A) |
Anritsu ME786xA Distributed Modular 2-port Vector Network Analyzer
Features
- 2-port VNA with frequency options from 1 MHz to 8 GHz / 20 GHz / 43.5 GHz (options for 20, 50, and 100 meters)
- Extend remote ports 100 meters apart with PhaseLync synchronization
- Small and lightweight ports enable direct connection to DUT eliminating long cable runs
- Guaranteed performance to 43.5 GHz with Extended-K™ ports
- PC control takes advantage of external computer processing power and functionality
- No on-board data storage makes use in secure applications more convenient
- Common ShockLine control software delivers powerful debug and test capabilities
- PhaseLync control module MN25132A
ME7868A Options
Frequency/Cable Options Description ME7868A-010-2 8 GHz, 2 meter system ME7868A-010-5 8 GHz, 5 meter system ME7868A-010-25 8 GHz, 25 meter system ME7868A-020-2 20 GHz, 2 meter system ME7868A-020-5 20 GHz, 5 meter system ME7868A-020-25 20 GHz, 25 meter system ME7868A-043-2 43.5 GHz, 2 meter system ME7868A-043-5 43.5 GHz, 5 meter system ME7868A-043-25 43.5 GHz, 25 meter system Options
MG36021A-0098 Standard Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1, includes calibration certificate Precision Automatic Calibrator Modules
Model Number Description MN25208A 2-port USB SmartCal Module, 300 kHz to 8.5 GHz (available with connector options: -001 N(f), -002 K(f), -003 3.5 mm(f), -004 SMA(f)) MN25408A 4-port USB SmartCal Module, 300 kHz to 8.5 GHz (available with N(f) connectors) MN25218A 2-port USB SmartCal Module, 300 kHz to 20 GHz (available with K(f) connectors) MN25418A 4-port USB SmartCal Module, 300 kHz to 20 GHz (available with K(f) connectors) 36585K-2M K Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz, K(m) to K(m) 36585K-2F K Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(f) 36585K-2MF K Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz, K(m) to K(f) 2000-1809-R Serial to USB Adapter (required for 36585 AutoCal module if control PC does not have a serial port) Mechanical Calibration Kits
Model Number Description 3650A SMA/3.5 mm Calibration Kit, Without Sliding Loads, DC to 26.5 GHz, 50 Ω 3650A-1 SMA/3.5 mm Calibration Kit, With Sliding Loads, DC to 26.5 GHz, 50 Ω 3652A K Connector Calibration Kit, Without Sliding Loads, DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω 3653A N Connector Calibration Kit, Without Sliding Loads, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω OSLN50A-8 Precision N Male Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 8 GHz, 50 Ω OSLNF50A-8 Precision N Female Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 8 GHz, 50 Ω TOSLN50A-8 Precision N Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 8 GHz, 50 Ω TOSLNF50A-8 Precision N Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 8 GHz, 50 Ω OSLN50A-18 Precision N Male Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω OSLNF50A-18 Precision N Female Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω TOSLN50A-18 Precision N Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω TOSLNF50A-18 Precision N Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω TOSLK50A-20 Precision K Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 20 GHz, 50 Ω TOSLKF50A-20 Precision K Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 20 GHz, 50 Ω TOSLK50A-40 Precision K Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω TOSLKF50A-40 Precision K Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω TOSLK50A-43.5 Precision K Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee with S1P data, DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω TOSLKF50A-43.5 Precision K Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee with S1P data, DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω Verification Kits
Model Number Description 3663-3 N Connector Verification Kit (for use with MS46122B, MS46322B, MS46522B, MS46524B ShockLine VNAs and ME7869A PhaseLync VNA Systems 3668-4 43.5 GHz K Connector Verification Kit (for use with MS46122B, MS46322B, MS46522B, MS46524B ShockLine VNAs and ME7869A PhaseLync VNA Systems Adapters
Model Number Description 1091-26-R SMA(m) to N(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω 1091-27-R SMA(f) to N(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω 1091-80-R SMA(m) to N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω 1091-81-R SMA(f) to N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω 71693-R Ruggedized adapter, K(f) to N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω 34NK50 Precision Adapter, N(m) to K(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω 34NKF50 Precision Adapter, N(m) to K(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω 34NFK50 Precision Adapter, N(f) to K(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω 34NFKF50 Precision Adapter, N(f) to K(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω K220B Precision Adapter, K(m) to K(m), DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω K222B Precision Adapter, K(f) to K(f), DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω K224B Precision Adapter, K(m) to K(f), DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω 33KK50C Calibration Grade Adapter, K(m) to K(m), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω 33KKF50C Calibration Grade Adapter, K(m) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω 33KFKF50C Calibration Grade Adapter, K(f) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω 34VFK50A Precision Adapter, V(f) to K(m), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω 34VFKF50A Precision Adapter, V(f) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω 34VK50A Precision Adapter, V(m) to K(m), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω 34VKF50A Precision Adapter, V(m) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω Test Port Cables, Flexible Ruggedized Phase Stable
Model Number Description 15NNF50-1.0B Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 18 GHz, N(f) to N(m), 50 Ω 15NNF50-1.5B Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, 1.5 m (59”), DC to 18 GHz, N(f) to N(m), 50 Ω 15NN50-1.0B Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(m), 50 Ω 15LL50-1.0A Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, 3.5 mm(m) to 3.5 mm(m), 50 Ω 15LLF50-1.0A Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, 3.5 mm(m) to 3.5 mm(f), 50 Ω 15KK50-1.0A Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, K(m) to K(m), 50 Ω 15KKF50-1.0A Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, K(m) to K(f), 50 Ω 3671KFS50-60 Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 26.5 GHz, K(f) to 3.5 mm(m), 63.5 cm, 50 Ω 3671KFK50-60 Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(m), 63.5 cm (25 in), 50 Ω 3671KFKF50-60 Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(f), 63.5 cm (25 in), 50 Ω 3671KFK50-100 Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(m), 1 m (38 in), 50 Ω 806-304-R Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 40 GHz, 36 in (91.5 cm), K(m) – K(f), 50Ω 806-423-R Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 43.5 GHz, 24 in (61 cm), K(f) – K(f), 50 Ω 806-424-R Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 43.5 GHz, 24 in (61 cm), K(m) – K(f), 50 Ω 806-425-R Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 43.5 GHz, 1 m (39.4 in), K(f) – K(f), 50 Ω 806-426-R Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 43.5 GHz, 1 m (39.4 in), K(m) – K(f), 50 Ω Phase-Stable 18,40,43.5 GHz Semi-Rigid Cables
Model Number Description 3670N50-1 Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 30.48 cm (1 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(f), 50 Ω 3670N50-2 Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 60.96 cm (2 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(f), 50 Ω 3670NN50-1 Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 30.48 cm (1 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(m), 50 Ω 3670NN50-2 Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 60.96 cm (2 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(m), 50 Ω 3670K50A-1 Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 30.48 cm (1 ft), DC to 43.5 GHz, K(m) to K(f), 50 Ω 3670K50A-2 Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 60.96 cm (2 ft), DC to 43.5 GHz, K(m) to K(f), 50 Ω
