Anritsu VectorStar ME7838 4X Series User manual

Part Number: 10410-00736
Revision: H
Published: September 2021
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Maintenance Manual
VectorStar™ ME7838x4/ ME7838x4X
Series Multiport Broadband Vector
Network Analyzers
High-Performance Modular Broadband/Banded mmWave Vector Network
Analyzer (VNA) Multiport Measurement System
ME7838A4/A4X, 70 kHz to 110/125 GHz
ME7838D4, 70 kHz to 145 (150) GHz
ME7838E4/E4X, 70 kHz to 110 GHz
ME7838G4, 70 kHz to 220 (226) GHz

VectorStar ME7838x4 MM PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H Contents-1
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — General Information
1-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-2 Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-3 Contacting Anritsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-4 Related Manuals and Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Product Information, Compliance, and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
MS464xA Series Vector Network Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
VectorStar™ MS464xB Series Vector Network Analyzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
VectorStar ME7838 Series 2-Port BB/mmW VNA Measurement System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
VectorStar™ ME7838x4 Multiport BB/mmWave VNA Measurement System. . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
VectorStar MN469xC Series Multiport VNA Measurement System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Calibration, Verification, and System Performance Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Updates to Manuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-5 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
ME7838A4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647A-Based. . . . . . . . 1-5
ME7838A4 Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640A-Based . . . 1-6
ME7838A4/A4X Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-Based . . . 1-7
ME7838A4/A4X Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640B-Based 1-8
ME7838E4/E4X Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-Based . . . 1-9
ME7838E4/E4X Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640B-Based1-10
ME7838D4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-Based . . . . . . 1-11
ME7838G4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-Based . . . . . . 1-12
1-7 Recommended Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Test Equipment – ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X– Broadband Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Test Equipment – ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X - Waveguide Band Configuration . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Test Equipment – ME7838D4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Test Equipment – ME7838G4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Chapter 2 — Replaceable Parts
2-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-2 ME7838x4/x4X System Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-3 3736B Test Set Replaceable Subassemblies and Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-4 3743A/AX/E/EX and 3744A/E mmWave Module Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2-5 MA25300A mmWave Module Replaceable Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2-6 MA25400A mmWave Module Replaceable Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Chapter 3 — Performance Verification
3-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-2 Calibration and Measurement Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

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3-3 ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X Performance Verification – Broadband System Configuration . . . . . 3-2
Performance Verification Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Verification Result Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-4 ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X System Verification Procedure – Broadband System Configuration. 3-3
Special Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-5 ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X Performance Verification - mmWave Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Best Practices for Waveguide Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-6 ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X System Verification Procedure – mmWave System Configuration . . 3-7
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Measurement Calibration Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Port 1 Directivity Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Port 2 Directivity Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Port 3 Directivity Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Port 4 Directivity Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Port 1 Source Match Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Port 2 Source Match Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Port 3 Source Match Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Port 4 Source Match Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3-7 ME7838D4 System Verification Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Special Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3-8 ME7838G4 Performance Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
ME7838G4 0.8 mm Coaxial System Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Performance Verification Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Verification Result Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
ME7838G4 WR05 Waveguide System Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
3-9 ME7838G4 0.8 mm Coaxial System Verification Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Special Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
3-10 ME7838G4 WR05 Waveguide System Verification Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Measurement Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Waveguide Device S-parameters Measurements: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Chapter 4 — Theory Of Operation
4-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4-2 System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4-3 System Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
ME7838x4/x4X Broadband Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
ME7838x4 Banded Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

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4-4 Functional Description of System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
VectorStar MS464xA/B Vector Network Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
MN469xC Multiport Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
3736B Broadband Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
3739C Broadband Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Test Set Drive Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
3743A/AX Broadband mmWave Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
3743E/EX Broadband mmWave Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
3744A-EE Banded mmWave Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
3744A-EW Banded mmWave Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
3744E-EW mmWave Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
MA25300A mmWave Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
MA25400A mmWave Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4-5 ME7838A4/A4X System Operation - Broadband Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Stimulus Signal Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Test Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4-6 ME7838A4 System Operation - Waveguide Band Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Stimulus Signal Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Test Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
4-7 ME7838E4 System Operation – Broadband Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Stimulus Signal Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Test Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
4-8 ME7838E4 System Operation – Waveguide Band Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Stimulus Signal Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Test Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4-9 ME7838D4 System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Stimulus Signal Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Test Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4-10 ME7838G4 System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Stimulus Signal Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Test Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Chapter 5 — Adjustment
5-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
4-Port to 2-Port Conversion Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5-2 LO Level Calibration (ME7838A4/D4/E4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5-3 LO Level Calibration (ME7838A4X/E4X/G4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5-4 ALC Level Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Setup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
ALC Calibration Procedure - Broadband Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
ALC Calibration Procedure - Banded mmWave Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

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Chapter 6 — Troubleshooting
6-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-2 General Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6-3 Troubleshooting Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Suggested Troubleshooting Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6-4 General Troubleshooting of the ME7838x4 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
VNA/Module/Test Set Fault Isolation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6-5 Troubleshooting Test – VNA RF Source and LO Power Level Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Preliminary Steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
RF Port Output Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
LO1 Port Output Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
LO2 Port Output Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6-6 Troubleshooting Test - Non-Ratio Power Level Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6-7 3736B Test Set Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
General Troubleshooting Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
3736B Power Supply DC Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
3736B A1 Bias Control PCB DC Bias Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
3736B Test Set RF and LO Port Power Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
6-8 3739C Test Set Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
6-9 MN469xC Test Set Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Chapter 7 — Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B
7-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7-2 Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7-3 Disassembly Procedure – Power, Disconnect, and Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7-4 Reassembly Procedure – Covers, Reconnect, and Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7-5 Replaceable Parts – Chassis Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7-6 Power Supply – 3-40-183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7-7 A1 Bias Control PCB Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
7-8 Module Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
General Module Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
General Module Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
A100 and A101 – ND75883<R>/3-ND75883<R> Doubler Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
A103 – ND75884<R>/3-ND75884<R> RF Amplifier Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
A105 – ND75885<R>/3-ND75885<R> and A106 – ND75886<R>/3-ND75886<R> Amplifier Modules
7-14
A104 SPDT Switch Module – 70242<R>/3-70242<R> and Bracket Assembly. . . . . . . . . 7-15
A104 Assembly Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
A107, A108, A109 Power Divider Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
a1, a2, b1, b2 – Coaxial Switch – ND81416/3-ND81416. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
7-9 Rear Panel Fan Assembly – 3-ND73164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

VectorStar ME7838x4 MM PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H Contents-5
7-10 Front Panel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Appendix A — Test Records
A-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A-2 ME7838x4 Banded mmWave Configuration VNA System Test Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Instrument Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Directivity Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Source Match Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
A-3 ME7838G4 WR05 S-Parameter Measurements Test Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Instrument Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
S-Parameter Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Contents-6 PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H VectorStar ME7838x4 MM

VectorStar ME7838x4 MM PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H 1-1
Chapter 1 — General Information
1-1 Introduction
This manual provides general service and maintenance instructions for Anritsu ME7838 Series Multiport
Broadband/Millimeter-wave (BB/mmWave) Vector Network Analyzer System. The ME7838 series consists of:
•ME7838A4/A4X mmWave VNA System, 70 kHz to 110 (125) GHz
•ME7838D4 mmWave VNA System, 70 kHz to 145 (150) GHz
•ME7838E4/E4X mmWave VNA System, 70 kHz to 110 GHz
•ME7838G4 mmWave VNA System, 70 kHz to 220 (226) GHz
This manual contains procedures for:
•Testing the system for proper operation
•Verifying System Performance, independent of any wafer-probe station
•Troubleshooting the failed system to the failed instrument/module level
•Locating and replacing failed parts in the system test set
Each ME7838 Series Multiport System consists of a combination of the following components, specified by its
respective TDS (Technical Data Sheet):
•VectorStar MS464xA/MS464xB Vector Network Analyzer with Option 007 (Receiver Offset), Option 070
(70 kHz Low End Frequency Extension), Option 08x (Modular Broadband Connection Capability)
•MN4697C Multiport Test Set
•3739A/3739B/3739C Broadband Test Set
•3736B Test Set
•3743A/AX/E/EX mmWave Modules
•MA25300A mmWave Modules
•MA25400A mmWave Modules
•3744A-EE/3744E-EE mmWave Modules
•3744A-EW/3744E-EW mmWave Modules
•OML/VDI mmWave Modules
•Front and rear panel cables
Throughout this manual, the term “VNA System” will be used interchangeably to refer to ME7838 Series
BB/mmWave Vector Network Analyzer System.
1-2 Identification Number
All Anritsu instruments are assigned an unique identification number (up to seven-digit), such as “090201” or
“1010222”. This number appears on a decal affixed to the rear panel. For ME7838x4 systems use the number
affixed to the rear panel of the MS464xA/B VNA. Please use this identification number during any
correspondence with Anritsu Customer Service about Anritsu instruments.

1-3 Contacting Anritsu General Information
1-2 PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H VectorStar ME7838x4 MM
1-3 Contacting Anritsu
To contact Anritsu, please visit: http://www.anritsu.com/en-US/contact-us
From here, you can select the latest sales, service and support contact information in your country or region,
provide online feedback, complete a “Talk to Anritsu” form to get your questions answered, or obtain other
services offered by Anritsu.
Updated product information can be found on your product page:
http://www.anritsu.com/test-measurement/products/me7838x4
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.
1-4 Related Manuals and Documentation
Product Information, Compliance, and Safety
•VectorStar Product Information, Compliance, and Safety (PICS) – 10100-00063
MS464xA Series Vector Network Analyzer
•MS464xA Series VNA Technical Data Sheet – 11410-00432
•MS464xA Series VNA Operation Manual (OM) – 10410-00266
•MS464xA Series VNA Measurement Guide (MG) – 10410-00269
•MS464xA Series VNA Programming Manual (PM) – 10410-00267
•MS464xA Series VNA Help System (OM, PM, and MG) – 10450-00008
•MS464xA Series VNA Maintenance Manual (MM) – 10410-00268
VectorStar™ MS464xB Series Vector Network Analyzers
•MS464xB Series VNA Technical Data Sheet – 11410-00611
•MS464xB Series VNA Operation Manual – 10410-00317
•MS464xB Series VNA Measurement Guide – 10410-00318
•MS464xB Series VNA User Interface Reference Manual – 10410-00319
•MS464xB Series VNA Maintenance Manual – 10410-00320
•MS464xB Series VNA Programming Manual – 10410-00322
•MS464xB Series VNA Programming Manual Supplement – 10410-00323
•MS464xB Series VNA User Help System – 10450-00040
VectorStar ME7838 Series 2-Port BB/mmW VNA Measurement System
•ME7838A Modular BB/mmWave Technical Data Sheet (TDS) – 11410-00593
•ME7838AX/A4X Modular BB/mmWave Technical Data Sheet (TDS) – 11410-02825
•ME7838D Modular BB/mmWave Technical Data Sheet (TDS) –11410-00778
•ME7838E Modular BB/mmWave Technical Data Sheet (TDS) –11410-00767
•ME7838EX/E4X Modular BB/mmWave Technical Data Sheet (TDS) –11410-02827
•ME7838G Modular BB/mmWave Technical Data Sheet (TDS) –11410-01060
•ME7838A Modular BB/mmWave Quick Start Guide (QSG) –10410-00292
•ME7838D/G Modular BB/mmWave Quick Start Guide (QSG) –10410-00732
•ME7838E Modular BB/mmWave Quick Start Guide (QSG) –10410-00729
•ME7838 Series Modular BB/mmWave Installation Guide (IG) –10410-00293

General Information 1-4 Related Manuals and Documentation
VectorStar ME7838x4 MM PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H 1-3
•ME7838x VectorStar Broadband/Banded mmWave Modules (RM) –10410-00311
•ME7838 Series Modular BB/mmWave Maintenance Manual (MM) –10410-00306
VectorStar™ ME7838x4 Multiport BB/mmWave VNA Measurement System
•ME7838A4 Multiport Broadband VNA Technical Data Sheet (TDS) – 11410-00704
•ME7838AX/A4X Modular BB/mmWave Technical Data Sheet (TDS) – 11410-02825
•ME7838D4 Multiport Broadband VNA Technical Data Sheet (TDS) – 11410-01099
•ME7838E4 Multiport Broadband VNA Technical Data Sheet (TDS) – 11410-01100
•ME7838EX/E4X Modular BB/mmWave Technical Data Sheet (TDS) –11410-02827
•ME7838G4 Multiport Broadband VNA Technical Data Sheet (TDS) – 11410-01196
•ME7838A4/A4X Multiport Broadband VNA Quick Start Guide (QSG) – 10410-00735
•ME7838D4/G4 Multiport Broadband VNA Quick Start Guide (QSG) – 10410-00770
•ME7838E4/E4X Multiport Broadband VNA Quick Start Guide (QSG) – 10410-00771
•ME7838x4 Multiport Broadband VNA Installation Guide (IG) – 10410-00734
•ME7838x4 Multiport Broadband VNA Maintenance Manual (MM) – 10410-00736
•ME7838x Broadband/Banded mmWave Module Reference Manual (RM) – 10410-00311
VectorStar MN469xC Series Multiport VNA Measurement System
•MN469xC Series Multiport VNA Measurement System Technical Data Sheet – 11410-00777
•MN469xC Series Multiport Test Set Installation Guide – 10410-00737
•MN469xC Series Multiport Test Set Quick Start Guide – 10410-00738
•MN469xC Series Multiport Test Set Maintenance Manual – 10410-00730
Calibration, Verification, and System Performance Verification
•MN4765B O/E Calibration Module Technical Data Sheet (TDS) – 11410-00843
•MN4765B O/E Calibration Module Operation Manual (OM) – 10410-00742
•36585K and 36585V Precision Auto Calibrator (AutoCal™) Module Reference Manual – 10410-00279
•3650A, 3652A, and 3654D Mechanical Calibration Kit Reference Manual – 10410-00278
•366X-1 Verification Kits (3666-1 3.5 mm Connectors, 3668-1 K Connectors, 3669B-1 V Connectors) and
Performance Verification Software (PVS) User Guide – 10410-00270
•366X-1 Verification Kit and PVS Quick Start Guide – 10410-00285
•3656B W1 (1 mm) Calibration/Verification Kit and System Performance Verification Software User
Guide for the VectorStar ME7838X/X4 and Lightning ME7808A/B/C BB/mmWave VNA Systems –
10410-00286
•3656C W1 (1mm) Calibration/Verification Kit and System Performance Verification Software User
Guide for the VectorStar ME7838x/x4 BB/mmWave VNA Systems – 10410-00784
•3659 0.8 mm Calibration/Verification Kit and 2300-580-R System Performance Verification Software
User Guide – 10410-00327
Updates to Manuals
For updates to any of the VectorStar Series VNA documentation, visit Anritsu’s Web site at:
http://www.anritsu.com/en-us/products-solutions/products/ms4640b-series.aspx

1-5 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention General Information
1-4 PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H VectorStar ME7838x4 MM
1-5 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention
All electronic devices, components, and instruments can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. It is important
to take preventative measures to protect the instrument and its internal subassemblies from electrostatic
discharge.
An ESD safe work area and proper ESD handling procedures that conform to ANSI/ESD S20.20-1999 or
ANSI/ESD S20.20-2007 is mandatory to avoid ESD damage when handling subassemblies or components
found in the ME7838 Series BB/mmWave Vector Network Analyzer System.
Take steps to eliminate the static charges built-up on coaxial cables prior to connecting them to the VNA
System test ports. This can be done by terminating one end of the cable with the short from the calibration kit
and then grounding the outer conductor of the connector of the cables.
1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview
The ME7838x4 Broadband/mmWave (BB/mmWave) VNA System provides single sweep coverage from 70 kHz
to 220 GHz for measuring active devices.
The tables below show the basic configuration and major system options for the standard broadband
configurations and waveguide band configurations.
•Table 1-1, “ME7838A4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647A-based
•Table 1-2, “ME7838A4 Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640A-based
•Table 1-3, “ME7838A4/A4X Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-based
•Table 1-4, “ME7838A4/A4X Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640B-based
•Table 1-5, “ME7838E4/E4X Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-based
•Table 1-6, “ME7838E4/E4X Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640B-based
•Table 1-7, “ME7838D4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-based
•Table 1-8, “ME7838G4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-based
Additional configuration information is available in the relevant system technical data sheet.

General Information 1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview
VectorStar ME7838x4 MM PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H 1-5
ME7838A4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647A-Based
Table 1-1. ME7838A4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647A-based
Part Number Name Specifications
Standard ME7838A4 Configuration
MS4647A VectorStar MS4647A Vector
Network Analyzer (VNA)
10 MHz to 70 GHz
V (m) Test Ports
MS4640A-002 Time Domain Option
MS4640A-007 Receiver Offset Option
MS4640A-070 70 kHz Low End Frequency
Extension Coverage
Adds VNA low frequency coverage from 70 kHz to 10 MHz
MS4647A-081 Broadband/mmWave
Interface Option
• Use Option MS4647A-081 with Option 051, 061, or 062
(selected below)
MN4697C 2U 4-Port Test Set
3736B Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
3739C Broadband Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
3743A mmWave Modules 70 GHz to 110 (125) GHz
4 each
Coaxial Cable Option – Select One (1)
806-206-R 1.85 mm Interconnect
Cable
70 cm (24 inches)
V (m) to V (f), 4 cables
806-209-R 1.85 mm Interconnect
Cable
91.5 cm (36 inches)
V (m) to V (f), 4 cables
MS4647A VNA Front Panel Options – Select One (1)
MS4647A-051 Front Panel Loops 6 Front Panel Loops
• Provides front panel loops for b1, a1, Port 1 Source, Port 2
Source, a2, and b2
• If Option 051 is selected, use Option MS4647A-081 above
MS4647A-061 Active Measurement Suite 2 Attenuators
• Includes front panel loops above with two (2) attenuators,
bias tees in test set, gain compression, and efficiency
measurement software
• If Option 061 is selected, use Option MS4647A-081 above
MS4647A-062 Active Measurement Suite 4 Attenuators
• Includes front panel loops above with four (4) attenuators,
bias tees in test set, gain compression, and efficiency
measurement software
• If Option 062 is selected, use Option MS4647A-081 above

1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview General Information
1-6 PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H VectorStar ME7838x4 MM
ME7838A4 Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640A-Based
Table 1-2. ME7838A4 Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640A-based
Part Number Name Specifications
Waveguide Band ME7838A4/A4X Configuration
MS4644A,
MS4645A or
MS4647A
VectorStar MS4640A Vector
Network Analyzer (VNA)
with at least 40 GHz
Frequency coverage
10 MHz to 40 GHz,
10 MHz to 50 GHz or
10 MHz to 70 GHz
MS4640A-002 Time Domain Option
MS4640A-007 Receiver Offset Option
MS464xA-08X mmWave Interface Option Select one:
• Use Option MS4647A-083 with Option 051, 061, or 062
(selected below)
• Use Option MS4645A-083 with Option 051, 061, or 062
(selected below)
• Use Option MS4644A-083 with Option 051, 061, or 062
(selected below)
MN4694C or
MN4697C
2U 4-Port Test Set
3736B Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
3739C Broadband Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
mmWave Module – Select Four (4)
3744A-EE mmWave Modules 56 GHz to 95 GHz, WR-12
4 each
3744A-EW mmWave Modules 65 GHz to 110 GHz, WR-10
4 each
MS4640A VNA Front Panel Options – Select One (1)
MS464xA-051 Front Panel Loops 6 Front Panel Loops
• Provides front panel loops for b1, a1, Port 1 Source, Port 2
Source, a2, and b2
• If Option 051 is selected, use Option MS4647A-081 or
MS464xA-083 above
MS464xA-061 Active Measurement Suite 2 Attenuators
• Includes front panel loops above with two (2) attenuators,
bias tees in test set, gain compression, and efficiency
measurement software
• If Option 061 is selected, use Option MS4647A-081 or
MS464xA-083 above
MS464xA-062 Active Measurement Suite 4 Attenuators
• Includes front panel loops above with four (4) attenuators,
bias tees in test set, gain compression, and efficiency
measurement software
• If Option 062 is selected, use Option MS4647A-081 or
MS464xA-083 above

General Information 1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview
VectorStar ME7838x4 MM PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H 1-7
ME7838A4/A4X Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-Based
Table 1-3. ME7838A4/A4X Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-based
Part Number Name Specifications
Standard ME7838A4/A4X Configuration
MS4647B VectorStar MS4647B Vector
Network Analyzer (VNA)
10 MHz to 70 GHz
V (m) Test Ports
MS4640B-002 Time Domain Option
MS4640B-007 Receiver Offset Option
MS4640B-070 70 kHz Low End Frequency
Extension Coverage
Adds VNA low frequency coverage from 70 kHz to 10 MHz
MS4647B-08X mmWave Interface Option Select one:
• Use Option MS4647B-081 without Option 031, and
with Option 051, 061, or 062 (selected below)
• Use Option MS4647B-085 with Option 031, and
with Option 051, 061, or 062 (selected below)
MN4697C 2U 4-Port Test Set
3736B Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
3739C Broadband Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
3743A/AX mmWave Modules 70 GHz to 110/125 GHz
4 each
Coaxial Cable Option – Select One (1)
806-206-R 1.85 mm Interconnect
Cable
70 cm (24 inches)
V (m) to V (f), 4 cables
806-209-R 1.85 mm Interconnect
Cable
91.5 cm (36 inches)
V (m) to V (f), 4 cables
MS4647B VNA Front Panel Options – One (1)
MS4647B-051 Front Panel Loops 6 Front Panel Loops
• Provides front panel loops for b1, a1, Port 1 Source, Port 2
Source, a2, and b2
MS4647B-061 Active Measurement Suite 2 Attenuators
• Includes front panel loops above with two (2) attenuators,
bias tees in test set, gain compression, and efficiency
measurement software
MS4647B-062 Active Measurement Suite 4 Attenuators
• Includes front panel loops above with four (4) attenuators,
bias tees in test set, gain compression, and efficiency
measurement software

1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview General Information
1-8 PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H VectorStar ME7838x4 MM
ME7838A4/A4X Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640B-Based
Table 1-4. ME7838A4/A4X Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640B-based
Part Number Name Specifications
Waveguide Band ME7838A4 Configuration
MS4644B,
MS4645B or
MS4647B
VectorStar MS4640B Vector
Network Analyzer (VNA)
with at least 40 GHz
Frequency coverage
10 MHz to 40 GHz,
10 MHz to 50 GHz or
10 MHz to 70 GHz
MS4640B-002 Time Domain Option
MS4640B-007 Receiver Offset Option
MS464xB-08X mmWave Interface Option Select one:
• Use Option MS464xB-083 without Option 031, and
with Option 051, 061, or 062 (selected below)
• Use Option MS464xB-085 with Option 031, and
with Option 051, 061, or 062 (selected below)
MN4697C 2U 4-Port Test Set
3736B Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
3739C Broadband Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
mmWave Module – Select Four (4)
3744A-EE mmWave Modules 56 GHz to 95 GHz, WR-12
3744A-EW mmWave Modules 65 GHz to 110 GHz, WR-10
MS4640B VNA Front Panel Options – Select One (1)
MS464xB-051 Front Panel Loops 6 Front Panel Loops
• Provides front panel loops for b1, a1, Port 1 Source, Port 2
Source, a2, and b2
MS464xB-061 Active Measurement Suite 2 Attenuators
• Includes front panel loops above with two (2) attenuators,
bias tees in test set, gain compression, and efficiency
measurement software
MS464xB-062 Active Measurement Suite 4 Attenuators
• Includes front panel loops above with four (4) attenuators,
bias tees in test set, gain compression, and efficiency
measurement software

General Information 1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview
VectorStar ME7838x4 MM PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H 1-9
ME7838E4/E4X Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-Based
Table 1-5. ME7838E4/E4X Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-based
Part Number Name Specifications
Standard ME7838E4/E4X Configuration
MS4647B VectorStar MS4647B Vector
Network Analyzer (VNA)
10 MHz to 70 GHz
V (m) Test Ports
MS4640B-002 Time Domain Option
MS4640B-007 Receiver Offset Option
MS4640B-070 70 kHz Low End Frequency
Extension Coverage
Adds VNA low frequency coverage from 70 kHz to 10 MHz
MS4647B-08X mmWave Interface Option Select one:
• Use Option MS4647B-087 without Option 031, and
with Option 051, 061, or 062 (selected below)
• Use Option MS4647B-089 with Option 031, and
with Option 051, 061, or 062 (selected below)
MN4697C 2U 4-Port Test Set
3736B Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
3739C Broadband Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
3743E/EX mmWave Modules 70 GHz to 110 GHz
4 each
Coaxial Cable Option – Select One (1)
806-206-R 1.85 mm Interconnect
Cable
70 cm (24 inches)
V (m) to V (f), 4 cables
806-209-R 1.85 mm Interconnect
Cable
91.5 cm (36 inches)
V (m) to V (f), 4 cables
MS4647B VNA Front Panel Options – Select One (1)
MS4647B-051 Front Panel Loops 6 Front Panel Loops
• Provides front panel loops for b1, a1, Port 1 Source, Port 2
Source, a2, and b2
MS4647B-061 Active Measurement Suite 2 Attenuators
• Includes front panel loops above with two (2) attenuators,
bias tees in test set, gain compression, and efficiency
measurement software
MS4647B-062 Active Measurement Suite 4 Attenuators
• Includes front panel loops above with four (4) attenuators,
bias tees in test set, gain compression, and efficiency
measurement software

1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview General Information
1-10 PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H VectorStar ME7838x4 MM
ME7838E4/E4X Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640B-Based
Table 1-6. ME7838E4/E4X Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640B-based
Part Number Name Specifications
Waveguide Band ME7838E4/E4X Configuration
MS4644B,
MS4645B or
MS4647B
VectorStar MS4640B Vector
Network Analyzer (VNA)
with at least 40 GHz
Frequency coverage
10 MHz to 40 GHz,
10 MHz to 50 GHz or
10 MHz to 70 GHz
MS4640B-002 Time Domain Option
MS4640B-007 Receiver Offset Option
MS464xB-08X mmWave Interface Option Select one:
• Use Option MS464xB-087 without Option 031, and
with Option 051, 061, or 062 (selected below)
• Use Option MS464xB-089 with Option 031, and
with Option 051, 061, or 062 (selected below)
MN4697C 2U 4-Port Test Set
3736B Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
3739C Broadband Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
mmWave Module – Select Four (4)
3744A-EE mmWave Modules 56 GHz to 95 GHz, WR-12
3744A-EW mmWave Modules 65 GHz to 110 GHz, WR-10
MS4640B VNA Front Panel Options – Select One (1)
MS464xB-051 Front Panel Loops 6 Front Panel Loops
• Provides front panel loops for b1, a1, Port 1 Source, Port 2
Source, a2, and b2
MS464xB-061 Active Measurement Suite 2 Attenuators
• Includes front panel loops above with two (2) attenuators,
bias tees in test set, gain compression, and efficiency
measurement software
MS464xB-062 Active Measurement Suite 4 Attenuators
• Includes front panel loops above with four (4) attenuators,
bias tees in test set, gain compression, and efficiency
measurement software

General Information 1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview
VectorStar ME7838x4 MM PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H 1-11
ME7838D4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-Based
Table 1-7. ME7838D4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-based
Part Number Name Specifications
Standard ME7838D4 Configuration
MS4647B VectorStar MS4647B Vector
Network Analyzer (VNA)
10 MHz to 70 GHz
V (m) Test Ports
MS4640B-002 Time Domain Option
MS4640B-007 Receiver Offset Option
MS4640B-070 70 kHz Low End Frequency
Extension Coverage
Adds VNA low frequency coverage from 70 kHz to 10 MHz
MS4647B-08X mmWave Interface Option Select one:
• Use Option MS4647B-081 without Option 031, and
with Option 051, 061, or 062 (selected below)
• Use Option MS4647B-085 with Option 031, and
with Option 051, 061, or 062 (selected below)
MN4697C 2U 4-Port Test Set
3736B Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
3739C Broadband Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
MA25300A mmWave Modules 70 GHz to 145 GHz
4 each
Coaxial Cable Option – Select One (1)
806-206-R 1.85 mm Interconnect
Cable
70 cm (24 inches)
V (m) to V (f), 4 cables
806-209-R 1.85 mm Interconnect
Cable
91.5 cm (36 inches)
V (m) to V (f), 4 cables
MS4647B VNA Front Panel Options – Select One (1)
MS4647B-051 Front Panel Loops 6 Front Panel Loops
• Provides front panel loops for b1, a1, Port 1 Source, Port 2
Source, a2, and b2
MS4647B-061 Active Measurement Suite 2 Attenuators
• Includes front panel loops above with two (2) attenuators,
bias tees in test set, gain compression, and efficiency
measurement software
MS4647B-062 Active Measurement Suite 4 Attenuators
• Includes front panel loops above with four (4) attenuators,
bias tees in test set, gain compression, and efficiency
measurement software

1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview General Information
1-12 PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H VectorStar ME7838x4 MM
ME7838G4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-Based
Table 1-8. ME7838G4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-based
Part Number Name Specifications
Standard ME7838G4 Configuration
MS4647B VectorStar MS4647B Vector
Network Analyzer (VNA)
10 MHz to 70 GHz
V (m) Test Ports
MS4640B-002 Time Domain Option
MS4640B-007 Receiver Offset Option
MS4640B-070 70 kHz Low End Frequency
Extension Coverage
Adds VNA low frequency coverage from 70 kHz to 10 MHz
MS4647B-08X mmWave Interface Option Select one:
• Use Option MS4647B-081 without Option 031, and
with Option 051, 061, or 062 (selected below)
• Use Option MS4647B-085 with Option 031, and
with Option 051, 061, or 062 (selected below)
MN4697C 2U 4-Port Test Set
3736B Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
3739C Broadband Test Set With front and rear panel interface cables
MA25400A mmWave Modules 70 GHz to 220 GHz
4 each
Coaxial Cable Option – Select One (1)
806-206-R 1.85 mm Interconnect
Cable
70 cm (24 inches)
V (m) to V (f), 4 cables
806-209-R 1.85 mm Interconnect
Cable
91.5 cm (36 inches)
V (m) to V (f), 4 cables
MS4647B VNA Front Panel Options – Select One (1)
MS4647B-051 Front Panel Loops 6 Front Panel Loops
• Provides front panel loops for b1, a1, Port 1 Source, Port 2
Source, a2, and b2
MS4647B-061 Active Measurement Suite 2 Attenuators
• Includes front panel loops above with two (2) attenuators,
bias tees in test set, gain compression, and efficiency
measurement software
MS4647B-062 Active Measurement Suite 4 Attenuators
• Includes front panel loops above with four (4) attenuators,
bias tees in test set, gain compression, and efficiency
measurement software