Vector And Spectrum Analyzers Merge

July 13, 2007

To perform their jobs, RF engineers often rely on both spectrum analyzers and vector network analyzers (VNAs). To make it easier for designers to leverage these instruments, the ZVL series merges a full-featured VNA with a spectrum analyzer in one portable instrument. The ZVL is available in frequency ranges from 9 kHz to either 3 or 6 GHz. It flaunts dynamic range of 123 dB, bidirectional measurement capability, analysis functions like multi-trace display, and extensive marker functions. The instrument weighs just 15.4 lbs. It operates from either alternating current (AC) or battery power. The ZVL can be operated remotely via its 100BaseT Ethernet or optional GPIB interfaces. When configured with the optional spectrum-analysis capabilities, it can perform reflection and spectral measurements like adjacent-channel power or third-order intercept.

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, Muehldorfstrasse 15, 81671 Muenchen, Germany; +49 89 4129-0, FAX: +49 89 4129-12164, Internet: www.rohde-schwarz.com

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Nancy Friedrich

RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense, Keysight Technologies

Nancy Friedrich is RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense at Keysight Technologies. Nancy Friedrich started a career in engineering media about two decades ago with a stint editing copy and writing news for Electronic Design. A few years later, she began writing full time as technology editor at Wireless Systems Design. In 2005, Nancy was named editor-in-chief of Microwaves & RF, a position she held (along with other positions as group content head) until 2018. Nancy then moved to a position at UBM, where she was editor-in-chief of Design News and content director for tradeshows including DesignCon, ESC, and the Smart Manufacturing shows.