Anritsu MA25400A Reference Manual

Anritsu MA25400A Reference Manual

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VectorStar
Millimeter-Wave Modules
MA25400A Broadband Millimeter-Wave Module
MA25300A Broadband Millimeter-Wave Module
3743A Broadband Millimeter-Wave Module
3743E Broadband Millimeter-Wave Module
3744A-EE Banded Millimeter-Wave Module
3744E-EE Banded Millimeter-Wave Module
3744A-EW Banded Millimeter-Wave Module
3744E-EW Banded Millimeter-Wave Module
3744A-Rx Receiver Millimeter-Wave Module
3744E-Rx Receiver Millimeter-Wave Module
EE and EW Waveguide Adapter Kits
MA25300A
3744A-Rx
3744E-Rx
Anritsu Company
490 Jarvis Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
USA
http://www.anritsu.com
Broadband/Banded
3743A
3743E
3744A-EE
EE
3744A-EW
EW
MA25400A
Part Number: 10410-00311
Published: November 2019
Copyright 2019 Anritsu Company, USA. All Rights Reserved.
3744E-EE
3744E-EW
3744E-EW
Revision: F

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  • Page 1 EE and EW Waveguide Adapter Kits 3743A 3743E MA25300A 3744E-EE 3744A-EE 3744E-EW 3744E-EW 3744A-EW 3744A-Rx 3744E-Rx MA25400A Anritsu Company Part Number: 10410-00311 490 Jarvis Drive Revision: F Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 Published: November 2019 Copyright 2019 Anritsu Company, USA. All Rights Reserved. http://www.anritsu.com...
  • Page 2 Front-2 PN: 10410-00311 Rev. F VectorStar ME7838x/x4 Modules RM...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2-2 MA25400A mm-Wave Module and Bracket ........
  • Page 4 8-3 MA25400A Module Outline ........
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - General Information

    Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave VNA Systems. 1-2 Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave Modules Table 1-1. Millimeter-Wave Module Models Model Description Frequency Band MA25400A Broadband Millimeter-Wave Module 70 kHz to 220 (226) GHz MA25300A Broadband Millimeter-Wave Module 70 kHz to 145 GHz 3743A Broadband Millimeter-Wave Module...
  • Page 6: Related Documentation

    1-3 Related Documentation General Information 1-3 Related Documentation The following document lists are applicable to the modules covered in this reference manual. • VectorStar™ Vector Network Analyzers and Accessories Product Information, Compliance, and Safety – 10100-00063 ME7838A Documents The following documentation is available for the VectorStar ME7838A Broadband/Millimeter-Wave VNA System: •...
  • Page 7: Other Documentation

    The Acrobat Reader program is required to view the manual, and is available free from Adobe at: http://www.adobe.com. Except for the maintenance manual, all documents are available for free on the Anritsu Internet site. Printed copies of manuals and the maintenance guide are available for sale at nominal prices. Updates to this manual, if any, may also be downloaded from the Anritsu Internet site at: http://www.anritsu.com...
  • Page 8 1-3 Related Documentation General Information PN: 10410-00311 Rev. F VectorStar ME7838x/x4 Modules RM...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2 - Ma25400A Mm-Wave Module

    Chapter 2 — MA25400A mm-Wave Module 2-1 Introduction This chapter provides a description of the MA25400A Millimeter-Wave (mm-Wave or as labeled, mmW) Module. The MA25400A Module is used with the VectorStar ME7838 Series Broadband/Millimeter-Wave (BB/mm-Wave) VNA System. When the ME7838 system is ordered, the typical configuration provides a 3739C Broadband Test Set and two mm-Wave modules to be used with the VNA.
  • Page 10: As-Shipped Configuration

    As-Shipped Configuration Figure 2-3 on page 2-3 shows the MA25400A module-to-bracket orientation, connection assignments, and torque values in the as-shipped configuration. It is easier to make the cable connections before mounting the module to the bracket. The shipping container provides the following components for one module: •...
  • Page 11 LO K Connector • To tighten, use an 8 mm (5/16”) torque end wrench set to 0.9 N·m (8 lbf·in). • Recommended is Anritsu 01-201. Figure 2-3. MA25400A Millimeter-Wave Module Description (1 of 2) VectorStar ME7838x/x4 Modules RM PN: 10410-00311 Rev. F...
  • Page 12: Alternate Configuration

    Connect the top row of connectors left and right side, the middle. Use the torque factors described above: • REF • Power/Signal • TEST Figure 2-4. MA25400A Millimeter-Wave Module – In Bracket – Alternate Module Orientation PN: 10410-00311 Rev. F VectorStar ME7838x/x4 Modules RM...
  • Page 13: Use Suggestions

    MA25400A mm-Wave Module 2-2 MA25400A mm-Wave Module and Bracket Use Suggestions • The flange interface is based on a standard UG-387 waveguide flange and one connects to it by first lining up the alignment pins and then mating the flanges.
  • Page 14 2-2 MA25400A mm-Wave Module and Bracket MA25400A mm-Wave Module PN: 10410-00311 Rev. F VectorStar ME7838x/x4 Modules RM...
  • Page 15: Chapter 3 - Ma25300A Mm-Wave Module

    Chapter 3 — MA25300A mm-Wave Module 3-1 Introduction This chapter provides a description of the MA25300A Millimeter-Wave (mm-Wave or as labeled, mmW) Module. The MA25300A Module is used with the VectorStar ME7838 Series Broadband/Millimeter-Wave (BB/mm-Wave) VNA System. When the ME7838 system is ordered, the typical configuration provides a 3739C Broadband Test Set and two mm-Wave modules to be used with the VNA.
  • Page 16 • To tighten, use a torque end wrench and a plain end wrench. • 0.8 – 6 mm Torque End Wrench set to 0.45 N·m (4 lbf·in). Recommended is Anritsu 01-524. • 0.8 – 6 mm / 7 mm Open End Wrench. Recommended is Anritsu 01-525.
  • Page 17: Alternate Configuration

    • Recommended is Anritsu 01-201. REF SSMC Connector • To tighten, use a 4 mm (5/32 in) torque end wrench set to less than 0.17 N·m (1.5 lbf·in). • Recommended is Anritsu 01-529-R torque wrench. Factory Calibrated Port Assignment Label Module Serial Number Label Figure 3-1.
  • Page 18 3-2 MA25300A mm-Wave Module and Bracket MA25300A mm-Wave Module PN: 10410-00311 Rev. F VectorStar ME7838x/x4 Modules RM...
  • Page 19: Chapter 4 - 3743A/3743E Mm-Wave Module

    Chapter 4 — 3743A/3743E mm-Wave Module 4-1 Introduction This chapter provides a description of the 3743A and 3743E Millimeter-Wave (mm-Wave or as labeled, mmW) Modules. The modules are used with the VectorStar ME7838 Series Broadband/Millimeter-Wave (BB/mm-Wave) VNA System. When the ME7838 system is ordered, the typical configuration provides a 3739C Broadband Test Set and two mm-Wave Modules to be used with the VNA.
  • Page 20 • To tighten, use a torque end wrench and a plain end wrench. • 6 mm Torque End Wrench set to 0.45 N·m (4 lbf·in). Recommended is Anritsu 01-504. • 6 mm / 7 mm Open End Wrench. Recommended is Anritsu 01-505.
  • Page 21: Alternate Configuration

    REF SSMC Connector • To tighten, use a 4 mm (5/32 in) torque end wrench set to less than 0.17 N·m (1.5 lbf·in). • Recommended is Anritsu 01-529-R torque wrench. TEST SSMC Connector • To tighten, use a 4 mm (5/32 in) torque end wrench set to less than 0.17 N·m (1.5 lbf·in).
  • Page 22 4-2 3743A/3743E mm-Wave Module and Bracket 3743A/3743E mm-Wave Module PN: 10410-00311 Rev. F VectorStar ME7838x/x4 Modules RM...
  • Page 23: Chapter 5 - 3744X-Ee/Ew Mm-Wave Module

    Chapter 5 — 3744x-EE/EW mm-Wave Module 5-1 Introduction This chapter provides description for the 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW, 3744E-EE, and 3744E-EW Millimeter-Wave (mm-Wave or as labeled, mmW) Modules. The modules are used with the VectorStar ME7838 Series Broadband/Millimeter-Wave (BB/mm-Wave) VNA. When the ME7838 system is ordered, the typical configuration provides a 3739C Broadband Test Set and two mm-Wave modules to be used with the VNA.
  • Page 24 • Tighten using a torque end wrench and a plain end wrench. • 6 mm Torque End Wrench set to 0.45 N·m (4 lbf·in). Recommended is Anritsu 01-504. • 6 mm / 7 mm Open End Wrench. Recommended is Anritsu 01-505.
  • Page 25: Alternate Mounting Configuration

    REF SSMC Connector • To tighten, use a 4 mm (5/32”) torque end wrench set to less than 0.17 N·m (1.5 lbf·in). • Recommended is Anritsu 01-529-R torque wrench. TEST SSMC Connector • To tighten, use a 4 mm (5/32”) torque end wrench set to less than 0.17 N·m (1.5 lbf·in).
  • Page 26 5-2 3744x-EE/EW mm-Wave Module and Bracket 3744x-EE/EW mm-Wave Module PN: 10410-00311 Rev. F VectorStar ME7838x/x4 Modules RM...
  • Page 27: Chapter 6 - 3744X-Rx Receiver Module

    Chapter 6 — 3744x-Rx Receiver Module 6-1 Introduction This chapter provides a description of the 3744A-Rx and 3744E-Rx Receiver Modules. The modules are used with the VectorStar ME7838 Series Broadband/Millimeter-Wave (BB/mm-Wave) VNA System. The module is typically ordered as an accessory to the ME7838 system. When ordering this module, the base VectorStar VNA must have Noise Figure Option 041.
  • Page 28 • To tighten, use a torque end wrench and a plain end wrench. • 6 mm Torque End Wrench set to 0.45 N·m (4 lbf·in). Recommended is Anritsu 01-504. • 6 mm / 7 mm Open End Wrench. Recommended is Anritsu 01-505.
  • Page 29: Alternate Mounting Configuration

    3744x-Rx Receiver Module 6-2 3744x-Rx Millimeter-Wave Module and Bracket Alternate Mounting Configuration If required, the module can be turned over for different W connector elevation as shown below in Figure 6-2. 1 – The module can be placed in an alternate position by removing the Knurled Thumbscrews and turning the module upside down.
  • Page 30 6-2 3744x-Rx Millimeter-Wave Module and Bracket 3744x-Rx Receiver Module PN: 10410-00311 Rev. F VectorStar ME7838x/x4 Modules RM...
  • Page 31: Chapter 7 - Waveguide Adapter Kit Instructions

    Chapter 7 — Waveguide Adapter Kit Instructions 7-1 Introduction This chapter provides instructions for mounting waveguide to coaxial adapters applicable to 3744A-EE, 3744E-EE, 3744A-EW, and 3744E-EW modules. Kit contents are described in Figure 7-2 on page 7-2. Below is a listing of the kits applicable to this document. Table 7-1.
  • Page 32 7-1 Introduction Waveguide Adapter Kit Instructions 2 2a 1a 1b Part Part Index Description Number Index Description Number Hex Torque Driver 0.042 N·m Waveguide flange socket head screws 01-520 3-900-945 (6 ozf·in) (small metric head), 4-40 x 7 mm long Waveguide flange socket head screws, Hex Insert Pin Chuck 01-521...
  • Page 33: Adapter Installation

    Waveguide Adapter Kit Instructions 7-2 Adapter Installation 7-2 Adapter Installation To avoid connector damage or inaccurate measurements, before making any connections, ensure Caution the connectors are clean, undamaged, and meet pin depth specification. Observe connector torque requirements where indicated in this guide. During installation, refer to Figure 7-3 for item number reference.
  • Page 34 7-2 Adapter Installation Waveguide Adapter Kit Instructions 1. Remove Waveguide to W Coax Adapter (Item 8) from the kit. If there isn’t access for waveguide flange mounting screws on the DUT, the Waveguide flange socket head screws (Item 5) must be installed from the back side of the Waveguide to Coax Adapter Note (Item 8) before proceeding to install the adapter to the 3744x mm Module (Item 11) (see Figure...
  • Page 35 Waveguide Adapter Kit Instructions 7-2 Adapter Installation 5. Slide the Adapter Mounting Bracket semi-circular opening over the Waveguide to Coax Adapter (Item 8) and align four captivated Socket Head Screws (Item 7) to the four holes of the 3744x mmW module (Item 11).
  • Page 36: Two-Port Alignment

    7-3 Two-Port Alignment Waveguide Adapter Kit Instructions 7-3 Two-Port Alignment 1. Prepare Port 1 for alignment by loosening the six Thumb Screws (Item 13) a small amount. Figure 7-7. 2. Prepare Port 2 for alignment by loosening the W Nut, the three Set Screws (Item 4), and the six Thumb Screws (Item 13) a small amount.
  • Page 37: Waveguide Adapter And Bracket Removal And Installation

    Waveguide Adapter Kit Instructions 7-4 Waveguide Adapter and Bracket Removal and Installation 6. Adjust the third set screw (Item 4) so it just touches the Waveguide Adapter (Item 8) flange. See step 8 of Section 7-2 for reference. Do not torque the bottom set screw. Leave it just touching the waveguide adapter flange. 7.
  • Page 38 7-4 Waveguide Adapter and Bracket Removal and Installation Waveguide Adapter Kit Instructions PN: 10410-00311 Rev. F VectorStar ME7838x/x4 Modules RM...
  • Page 39: Chapter 8 - Mounting In User-Supplied Bracket

    The modules require use of heatsink with adequate air circulation. The following notes should be considered before operating the MA25400A, MA25300A, 3743x, 3744x-xx, and 3743x-Rx Millimeter-Wave Modules: • Thermal heat sinking similar to the supplied mounting brackets of the Millimeter-Wave Module should be considered in custom mounting applications.
  • Page 40: Ma25400A Module Outline

    Mounting in User-Supplied Bracket 8-3 MA25400A Module Outline Figure 8-2 shows the outline mechanical requirements for the MA25400A Millimeter-Wave Module. All dimensions in millimeters. 1 – For mounting, use M3 screws sufficient length that use the maximum number of module housing threads.
  • Page 41: Ma25300A Module Outline

    Mounting in User-Supplied Bracket 8-4 MA25300A Module Outline 8-4 MA25300A Module Outline Figure 8-2 shows the outline mechanical requirements for the MA25300A Millimeter-Wave Module. 2X 9.72 M3 TAPPED HOLES 10.0 FOR MOUNTING HEAT SINK 54.0 27.0 M3 TAPPED HOLES 10.0 FOR MOUNTING HEAT SINK 26.4 12.2...
  • Page 42: 3743A/3743E Module Outline

    8-5 3743A/3743E Module Outline Mounting in User-Supplied Bracket 8-5 3743A/3743E Module Outline Figure 8-3 shows the outline mechanical requirements for the 3743A/3743E Millimeter-Wave Modules. 21.51 13.47 M2 TAPPED HOLES 3 EACH SIDE Use M2 screws of sufficient length for mounting that use the recommended number of threads in the module housing.
  • Page 43: 3744X-Ee/3744X-Ew Module Outline

    Mounting in User-Supplied Bracket 8-6 3744x-EE/3744x-EW Module Outline 8-6 3744x-EE/3744x-EW Module Outline Figure 8-4 shows the outline mechanical requirements for the 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW, 3744E-EE and 3744E-EW Millimeter-Wave Modules. 24.88 21.51 19.60 13.47 1.97 M2 TAPPED HOLES 3 EACH SIDE Use M2 screws of sufficient length for mounting that use the recommended number of threads in the module housing.
  • Page 44: 3744X-Rx Module Outline

    8-7 3744x-Rx Module Outline Mounting in User-Supplied Bracket 8-7 3744x-Rx Module Outline Figure 8-5 shows the outline mechanical requirements for the 3743A-Rx and 3744E-Rx Millimeter-Wave Modules. 21.51 13.47 M2 TAPPED HOLES 3 EACH SIDE Use M2 screws of sufficient length for mounting that use the recommended number of threads in the module housing.
  • Page 46 Anritsu Company 490 Jarvis Drive Anritsu utilizes recycled paper and environmentally conscious inks and toner. Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 http://www.anritsu.com...

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