R&S®ZVA Vector Network Analyzers

Frequency ranges from 300 kHz to 50 GHz, with two or four test ports

Key Facts
Picture R&S®ZVA Vector Network Analyzers

LXI Class C conformant

The R&S®ZVA series is the high-end class of the Rohde & Schwarz network analyzers. It combines the firmware, operating ease, and high measurement speed uniformly implemented in the R&S®ZVA, R&S®ZVB, and R&S®ZVT with exceptional RF characteristics, a wide scope of functions, and high flexibility. The R&S®ZVA series is thus an ideal choice for sophisticated measurements in the lab and in production – from filter measurements calling for maximum dynamic range to linear and nonlinear measurements on (power) amplifiers, mixers, as well as receivers, transceivers, etc.

Excellent performance(*)

Wide dynamic range
typ. >150 dB
High output power
typ. >18 dBm
High measurement speed
<2 μs per point
Very short sampling time
430 ns per point
Large number of test points
60001 points per trace
Wide IF bandwidth
15 MHz (30 MHz for pulse profile measurements)
Internal sources
2 (4-port models)
(*) Best possible data, specific options, or 1 Hz IF bandwidth required. For details see “Specifications in Brief” or R&S®ZVA data sheet.

The R&S®ZVA has set milestones for the most challenging of applications:

First VNA with second internal source up to 50 GHz for fast two-tone measurements on amplifiers and mixers

  • Arbitrary frequency and power settings for internal and external generators and internal receivers
  • Conversion loss and intermodulation measurements on mixers
  • Intermodulation and hot S-parameter measurements on amplifiers
  • First VNA up to 50 GHz that generates phase-coherent signals

  • Quick and easy testing of balanced DUTs using true differential stimulation
  • Generation of signals with user-defined magnitude and phase relationship on the DUT plane
  • First VNA with IF bandwidths up to 30 MHz for pulsed measurements on amplifiers and mixers up to 50 GHz (for details see "Applications" and "Options")

  • Frequency- and power-swept point-in-pulse measurements
  • Pulse profile measurements with 12.5 ns resolution on pulses with a width smaller than 50 ns

Models

Picture Designation Order No.
Picture R&S®ZVA8 Vector Network Analyzer2 ports, 8 GHzR&S®ZVA8 Vector Network Analyzer
2 ports, 8 GHz

Frequency range: 300 kHz to 8 GHz
Test ports: N (f)
1145.1110.08
Picture R&S®ZVA8 Vector Network Analyzer4 ports, 8 GHzR&S®ZVA8 Vector Network Analyzer
4 ports, 8 GHz

Frequency range: 300 kHz to 8 GHz
Test ports: N (f)
1145.1110.10
Picture R&S®ZVA24 Vector Network Analyzer2 ports, 24 GHzR&S®ZVA24 Vector Network Analyzer
2 ports, 24 GHz

Frequency range: 10 MHz to 24 GHz
Test ports: 3.5 mm (m)
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Picture R&S®ZVA24 Vector Network Analyzer4 ports, 24 GHzR&S®ZVA24 Vector Network Analyzer
4 ports, 24 GHz

Frequency range: 10 MHz to 24 GHz
Test ports: 3.5 mm (m)
1145.1110.26
Picture R&S®ZVA40 Vector Network Analyzer2 ports, 40 GHzR&S®ZVA40 Vector Network Analyzer
2 ports, 40 GHz

Frequency range: 10 MHz to 40 GHz
Test ports: 2.92 mm (m)
1145.1110.40
Picture R&S®ZVA40 Vector Network Analyzer2 ports, 40 GHzR&S®ZVA40 Vector Network Analyzer
2 ports, 40 GHz

Frequency range: 10 MHz to 40 GHz
Test ports: 2.4 mm (m)
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Picture R&S®ZVA40 Vector Network Analyzer4 ports, 40 GHzR&S®ZVA40 Vector Network Analyzer
4 ports, 40 GHz

Frequency range: 10 MHz to 40 GHz
Test ports: 2.92 mm (m)
1145.1110.42
Picture R&S®ZVA40 Vector Network Analyzer4 ports, 40 GHzR&S®ZVA40 Vector Network Analyzer
4 ports, 40 GHz

Frequency range: 10 MHz to 40 GHz
Test ports: 2.4 mm (m)
1145.1110.45
Picture R&S®ZVA50 Vector Network Analyzer2 ports, 50 GHzR&S®ZVA50 Vector Network Analyzer
2 ports, 50 GHz

Frequency range: 10 MHz to 50 GHz
Test ports: 2.4 mm (m)
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Picture R&S®ZVA50 Vector Network Analyzer4 ports, 50 GHzR&S®ZVA50 Vector Network Analyzer
4 ports, 50 GHz

Frequency range: 10 MHz to 50 GHz
Test ports: 2.4 mm (m)
1145.1110.52