Rigol Unveils Ultra-Compact 2-Port Vector Network Analyzer, the DNA800 Series
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Rigol Technologies' Rigol has launched the ultra-compact portable VNA, the "DNA800 Series."
The DNA800 Series implements 2-port vector network analysis functionality and supports a maximum frequency range of 14 GHz and a maximum dynamic range of 125 dB.
The series supports full S-parameter measurements for S11, S12, S21, and S22, Smith chart impedance analysis, TDR and DTF options, and 4-port expansion functionality.
Rigol, a test and measurement equipment company under Rigol Technologies, has launched the ultra-compact portable VNA "DNA800 Series," emphasizing portability. The DNA800 Series is an ultra-lightweight product with a form factor of about 1.9 kg.
The DNA800 Series implements full 2-port vector network analysis functionality and supports a maximum frequency range of 14 GHz and a maximum dynamic range of 125 dB based on its 2 measurement ports. Based on this, it is used for analyzing the characteristics of filters, antennas, RF cables, PCB, and various passive components.
The product supports full S-parameter measurements for S11, S12, S21, and S22, enabling DUT reflection analysis and comprehensive analysis of forward and reverse transmission characteristics. It also enables impedance analysis using a Smith chart.
The DNA800 Series is designed for precise evaluation of RF components and circuit characteristics. Compared with conventional methods, it goes beyond reflection and transmission measurements based only on a simple tracking generator.
The DNA800 Series lineup consists of DNA804, DNA808, and DNA814. The supported frequency range is 5 kHz to up to 14 GHz.
The series addresses a wide range of RF analysis applications, including filter insertion loss and return loss analysis, antenna characterization, PCB impedance analysis, RF cable characterization, and analysis of various passive components.
It also supports a maximum dynamic range of 125 dB, 0.005 dB RMS trace noise, and an IF bandwidth of 1 Hz to 10 MHz. As a result, it can secure a wide measurement range when testing high-attenuation RF components and filters, and it can also compare subtle characteristic changes based on low trace noise.
The instrument supports a variety of data format options and result analysis tailored to measurement purposes. It also supports Fixture De-embedding and Port Extension functions, helping to analyze DUT characteristics based on compensation for the effects of test fixtures and cables.
It also supports Pass/Fail judgment functions, allowing users to quickly verify measurement results in production environments and in repetitive validation setups.
The DNA800 Series supports frequency-domain measurements and optionally supports TDR(Time Domain Reflectometry) time-domain analysis and DTF(Distance To Fault) fault location measurement functions.
Rigol said that when using TDR, users can identify impedance discontinuities in cables and transmission lines in the time domain, and when using DTF, they can analyze cable fault locations by distance, making the product highly useful in installation and maintenance settings.
The DNA800 Series supports an expandable structure for a 4-port measurement system when two DNA800 units are connected. It also offers major command set compatibility, which helps reduce the burden of migrating existing automated measurement scripts.
The DNA800 Series adopts an ultra-compact design measuring about 265 x 162 x 77 mm and weighing 1.9 kg. It also uses a foldable stand to make it easier to use in laboratories, classrooms, on-site installations, and field environments.
The display features a 7-inch capacitive multitouch screen with a resolution of 1024 x 600. In addition to touch operation, it offers a rotary knob and keypad support, and with support for up to a 4-way split-screen display, it provides an environment where multiple measurement results can be compared simultaneously while also reducing the inconvenience of repeatedly switching screens.
On the power side, it supports Type-C power input, allowing operation with a standard adapter as well as a power bank. This broadens the range of power options depending on the installation environment.
The interfaces include USB, LAN, and HDMI. It also provides SCPI remote control support and LXI-compatible LAN support, enhancing flexibility for both automated test system deployment and remote measurement environments.
Ahn Young-jun, president of Rigol Korea, said the DNA800 Series is a product that brings the 2-port network analysis functions expected from a benchtop VNA to an ultra-compact platform with excellent portability, adding that based on these characteristics, he expects the product's range of use to expand across a variety of environments, including RF research and development, antenna measurement, filter measurement, university education, production verification, cable maintenance, and field testing.
Source: TECHWORLD · Lee Kwang-jae
Original: https://www.epnc.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=406187
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