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Anritsu VectorStar ME7838E4X Quick Start Manual

Multiport broadband/banded mmwave system
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VectorStar
ME7838E4/E4X
Multiport Broadband/Banded
mmWave System
High Performance Modular Broadband/Banded mmWave Vector Network
Analyzer (VNA) Multiport Measurement System
ME7838E4/E4X, 70 kHz to 110 GHz
Anritsu Company
Part Number: 10410-00771
490 Jarvis Drive
Revision: C
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
Published: September 2021
USA
Copyright 2021 Anritsu Company, USA. All Rights Reserved.
http://www.anritsu.com

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  • Page 1 High Performance Modular Broadband/Banded mmWave Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Multiport Measurement System ME7838E4/E4X, 70 kHz to 110 GHz Anritsu Company Part Number: 10410-00771 490 Jarvis Drive Revision: C Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 Published: September 2021 Copyright 2021 Anritsu Company, USA. All Rights Reserved. http://www.anritsu.com...
  • Page 2 This and all other documentation that supports the ME7838E4/E4X is available on the ME7838A product web page: http://www.anritsu.com/test-measurement/products/me7838a4 On this web page, you can select various tabs for more information about your instrument. Included is a “Library” tab which contains links to all the latest technical documentation related to this instrument.
  • Page 3 2. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA) Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA) In this section, connect the cables between the VNA and the Test Sets as shown in Figure 1 Figure 2, and Table Cable Connections (Systems with Option 031 Dual Source Architecture) MS464xB Ext In ALC 1 Ext In ALC 2...
  • Page 4 2. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA) Cable Connections (Systems without Option 031) MS464xB MN469xC Test Set 3736B Test Set IF Outputs CAUTION Do not operate with power cord ungrounded. WARNING ~ LINE INPUT 3739C No operator service- 47-63 Hz External I/O able parts inside.
  • Page 5 2. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA) Table 1. ME7838E4/E4X Multiport Rear Panel Cable Connections (MS464xB) (1 of 2) Index Part Number Cable Description Connection From Connection To MS464xB port labeled: 3736B port labeled: 3-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in Ext Analog Out EXT ANALOG IN VNA port labeled:...
  • Page 6 2. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA) Table 1. ME7838E4/E4X Multiport Rear Panel Cable Connections (MS464xB) (2 of 2) Index Part Number Cable Description Connection From Connection To MS464xB port labeled: MN469xC port labeled: SMA male-male 3-62112-80 semi-rigid P2 source loop in TO VNA Port 2 Src INPUT MS464xB port labeled: MN469xC port labeled:...
  • Page 7 3. Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components Make the semi-rigid cable connections as shown in Figure 3 Figure 4, and in Table If your system has Option 031 Dual Source Architecture (MS464xB only), use Figure 3.
  • Page 8 3. Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components Frequency Calibration Power Measurement Sweep Application Channel System Response File Trace Display Help Scale Marker Preset Standby Operate ALL PORTS: CAUTION +27 dBm MAX AVOID STATIC DISCHARGE LO 2 Figure 4 ME78383E4/E4X Multiport semi-rigid Cable Connections (No Option 031) QSG-8 PN: 10410-00771 Rev.
  • Page 9 3. Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components Table 2. ME7838E4/E4X Multiport Semi-rigid Cable Interconnect Part Numbers and Locations (1 of 2) Index Part Numbers Description/Torque Connection From Connection To VNA port labeled: MN469xC port labeled: b1 (In) b1 (In) VNA port labeled: MN469xC port labeled: b1 (Out) b1 (Out)
  • Page 10 3. Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components Table 2. ME7838E4/E4X Multiport Semi-rigid Cable Interconnect Part Numbers and Locations (2 of 2) Index Part Numbers Description/Torque Connection From Connection To MS464xB VNA Option 051, 061, or 062, and 08x (Banded) MS4647B VNA Option 051, 061, or 062, and 08x (Broadband) MN469xC (Banded) Test Set...

  • Page 11: Front Panel Cable Connections

    4. Front Panel Cable Connections Front Panel Cable Connections Make the cable connections as shown in Figure 5 and in Table ALL PORTS: CAUTION +27 dBm MAX AVOID STATIC DISCHARGE LO 2 Port 3 Port 4 Port 1 Port 2 Port 1 Port 2 Module...
  • Page 12 4. Front Panel Cable Connections Table 3. ME7838E4/E4X Cable Interconnect Part Numbers and Locations (1 of 2) Index Part Number Description Connection From Connection To Coaxial Cable (4 each) MN469xC port 3743E/EX port V male-female flexible, 36 in labeled: labeled: Used with 3743E/EX Broadband Modules Port 1 806-209-R...
  • Page 13 4. Front Panel Cable Connections Table 3. ME7838E4/E4X Cable Interconnect Part Numbers and Locations (2 of 2) Index Part Number Description Connection From Connection To 3736B Test Set 3739C Test Set a. Do not yet connect the cable ends to the mmWave modules. Module connection instructions follow this section. b.
  • Page 14 • Tighten using a torque end wrench and a plain end wrench • 6 mm Torque End Wrench set to 0.45 Nꞏm (4 lbfꞏin). Recommended is Anritsu 01-504. • 6 mm / 7 mm Open End Wrench. Recommended is Anritsu 01-505.
  • Page 15 TEST – SSMC Connector (3743E/EX, 3744E-EE, and 3744E-EW modules) • Tighten using a 4 mm (5/32 in) torque end wrench set to less than 0.17 Nꞏm (1.5 lbfꞏin). • Recommended is Anritsu 01-529-R torque wrench. REF – SSMC Connector (3743E/EX, 3744E-EE, and 3744E-EW modules) 3-75685-1 •...
  • Page 16 6. Front Panel to OML/VDI Module Connections Front Panel to OML/VDI Module Connections Connect the front panel cables between the 3736B and 3739C Test Sets, and the OML or VDI frequency extension modules as shown in Figure Figure 8, and Figure 9, and as described in Table...
  • Page 17 6. Front Panel to OML/VDI Module Connections Table 5. ME7838E4/E4X OML/VDI Cable Interconnect Part Numbers and Locations Index Part Number Description Connection From Connection To 3739C Test Set OML Modules: Port 1, Port 2 Port 1, Port 2 Modules Ref IF OML Module Interface Cable Assembly RF Input Group of 4 cables for each port...
  • Page 18 Ref IF – SMA Connector • Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm (8 lbfꞏin). • Recommended is Anritsu 01-201. RF Input – SMA Connector • Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm (8 lbfꞏin).
  • Page 19 RF Input – K (2.92 mm) Connector • Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm (8 lbfꞏin). • Recommended is Anritsu 01-201. Ref. IF – SMA Connector • Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm (8 lbfꞏin).
  • Page 20 6. Front Panel to OML/VDI Module Connections QSG-20 PN: 10410-00771 Rev. C VectorStar ME7838E4/E4X QSG...
  • Page 22 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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