SNA5000A Series — Vector Network Analyzer
Laboratory VNA platform for RF, microwave and component characterization. The SNA5000A family covers 9 kHz to 8.5 GHz and 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz, with 2-port and 4-port models, 125 dB dynamic range, S-parameter, balanced, time-domain and advanced component measurement workflows.
| Model | Frequency Range | Ports | Dynamic Range | Output Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNA5002A | 9 kHz – 4.5 GHz | 2 | 125 dB | -55 to +10 dBm |
| SNA5004A | 9 kHz – 4.5 GHz | 4 | 125 dB | -55 to +10 dBm |
| SNA5012A | 9 kHz – 8.5 GHz | 2 | 125 dB | -55 to +10 dBm |
| SNA5014A | 9 kHz – 8.5 GHz | 4 | 125 dB | -55 to +10 dBm |
| SNA5022A | 100 kHz – 13.5 GHz | 2 | 125 dB | -55 to +10 dBm |
| SNA5032A | 100 kHz – 26.5 GHz | 2 | 125 dB | -55 to +10 dBm |
Key Features
Wide RF and Microwave Coverage
Model families cover compact RF work up to 4.5 / 8.5 GHz and microwave work up to 13.5 / 26.5 GHz, allowing antenna, filter, amplifier, cable and fixture measurements on one platform family.
2-port and 4-port S-parameter Measurement
Measure scattering parameters, balanced parameters and multi-trace views for passive and active RF networks, including S11, S21, S12, S22 and 4-port device configurations where applicable.
125 dB Dynamic Range
The high dynamic range supports simultaneous pass-band and stop-band filter characterization, high-isolation measurements and low-level transmission analysis without changing instruments.
Advanced Calibration and Fixture Correction
Supports response, enhanced response, full one-port, full two-port, full three-port, full four-port and TRL calibration, plus fixture simulation, impedance conversion, adapter removal and de-embedding workflows.
Time-domain and Active Device Workflows
Time-domain analysis helps locate cable and fixture discontinuities, while power sweep, scalar/vector mixer, gain compression, pulse and material measurement workflows support advanced RF design work.
Automation and Bench Integration
LAN, USB Device, USB Host and remote-control interfaces support SCPI, LabVIEW, IVI, USB-TMC, VXI-11, Socket, Telnet and WebServer based automated test environments.
Specifications
| Parameter | Unit | Value / Description |
|---|---|---|
| MODEL RANGE | ||
| SNA5002A / SNA5004A | GHz | 0.009 to 4.5, 2-port / 4-port |
| SNA5012A / SNA5014A | GHz | 0.009 to 8.5, 2-port / 4-port |
| SNA5022A | GHz | 0.0001 to 13.5, 2-port |
| SNA5032A | GHz | 0.0001 to 26.5, 2-port |
| SOURCE AND RECEIVER | ||
| Frequency resolution | Hz | 1 |
| IF bandwidth | Hz | 1 to 10 MHz |
| Output level range | dBm | -55 to +10 |
| Level resolution | dB | 0.05 |
| Dynamic range | dB | 125 |
| Trace noise | — | 0.003 dB rms, 0.03° rms |
| MEASUREMENT FUNCTIONS | ||
| S-parameters | — | 2-port and 4-port scattering-parameter workflows, model dependent |
| Balanced measurement | — | Differential and balanced-parameter measurements |
| Time-domain analysis | — | TDR-style impedance versus distance and time-domain gating workflows |
| Advanced measurements | — | Power sweep, gain compression, scalar/vector mixer, pulse and material measurement workflows |
| CALIBRATION AND CORRECTION | ||
| Calibration types | — | Response, Enhanced Response, Full 1/2/3/4-port and TRL calibration |
| Fixture correction | — | Port extension, impedance conversion, fixture simulation, embedding/de-embedding and adapter removal/insertion |
| HARDWARE / CONTROL | ||
| Internal bias-tee | — | Supported |
| Display | — | 12-inch touch screen |
| Video output | — | HDMI |
| Interfaces | — | LAN, USB Device, USB Host, USB-GPIB support |
| Remote control | — | SCPI, LabVIEW and IVI over USB-TMC, VXI-11, Socket, Telnet and WebServer |
Applications
Filter Q-factor and Insertion Loss
Measure bandwidth, ripple, insertion loss, rejection and out-of-band behavior for RF and microwave filters.
Antenna Matching and Return Loss
Use Smith chart, impedance conversion and S11 to optimize antennas, matching networks and feed structures.
Cable and Connector Diagnostics
Use time-domain workflows to locate discontinuities, connector degradation, fixture errors and cable faults.
Amplifier, Mixer and Converter Test
Characterize gain, isolation, compression, mixer conversion behavior and frequency-offset RF paths.
Differential and Multiport Devices
Measure balanced parameters for differential filters, baluns, data-converter interfaces and multiport RF components.
Automated RF Component QC
Use SCPI remote control, limit testing and segmented sweeps for repeatable manufacturing and acceptance testing.
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