Specifications

Chapter 3
Network Analyzers,
A Primer
3-1 INTRODUCTION This section provides front panel operating and measurement
application information and data. It includes discussions on the
following topics:
q
System description
q
General discussion about network analyzers
q
Basic measurements and how to make measurements
q
Error correction
3-2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Model MS462XX Vector Network Measurement System measures
the magnitude and phase characteristics of networks that include
passives (e.g., diplexers, cables, filters, antennas, SAWS, balanced and
unbalanced); Integrated amplifiers, ICs, LNAs; mixers; power
amplifiers; and tower mounted amplifiers. It compares the incident
signal that leaves the analyzer with either the signal that is
transmitted through the test device or the signal that is reflected from
its input. Figures 3-1 and 3-2 illustrate the types of measurements
that the MS462XX can make.
MS462XX OM 3-3
TRANSMITTEDINCIDENT
TEST
DEVICE
Gain (dB)
Insertion Loss (dB)
Insertion Phase (degrees)
Transmission Coefficients (S12, S21)
Separation of Transmission
Components (Real and Imaginary)
Electrical Length (m)
Electrical Delay (s)
Deviation from Linear Phase (degrees)
Group Delay (s)
Figure 3-1. Transmission Measurements