Anritsu VectorStar ME7838E4X User manual

Quick Start Guide
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
Part Number: 10410-00771
Revision: C
Published: September 2021
Copyright 2021 Anritsu Company, USA. All Rights Reserved.
Anritsu Company
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Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
USA
http://www.anritsu.com

1. ME7838E4/E4X Main Components
QSG-2 PN: 10410-00771 Rev. C VectorStar ME7838E4/E4X QSG
High Performance Modular Broadband/Banded mmWave Vector Network
Analyzer (VNA) Measurement System, 70 kHz to 110 GHz
This guide provides quick setup instructions for the ME7838E4/E4X Multiport Broadband/Banded mmWave
VNA System assembly. For additional safety and compliance information, and for more details about the
assembly, configuration, setup, and initial testing of the equipment, refer to the VectorStar™ ME7838x4/x4X
Series Multiport Broadband Vector Network Analyzers Installation Guide – 10410-00734.
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.
1. ME7838E4/E4X Main Components
ME7838E4/E4X Broadband Systems
The ME783A4 Multiport Broadband system consists of the following components:
•MS4647B VNA with Option 007 (Receiver Offset) and Option 08x (Modular Broadband Connection
Capability)
•MN4697C Multiport Test Set
•3736B Broadband Test Set
•3739C Broadband Test Set
•Four 3743E/EX mmWave Modules
•Front and rear panel cables
ME7838E4/E4X Banded Systems
The ME7838E4/E4X Multiport Banded system consists of the following components:
•MS464xB VNA with Option 08x
•MN469xC Multiport Test Set
•3736B Broadband Test Set
•3739C Broadband Test Set
•Four 3744E-EE, 3744E-EW, or four OML/VDI mmWave Modules
•Front and rear panel cables
Caution
A MS464xB VNA unit is heavy. To avoid personal injury, it must be lifted and maneu-
vered by at least two people during installation.
If mounting on a workbench surface, first position the 3739C Broadband Test Set
with access to its front and rear panels. Stack the remaining test sets on top of one
another, then finally the VNA.
If mounting into rack or console, make sure the Test Sets have been installed, and
that the rack/console is carefully positioned on a flat and level surface. If equipped,
make sure any casters are locked. Use two people to lift the VNA unit and two to
guide it into its shelf rails.
The test loops on the front and rear panels of the VNA are delicate. Be careful not to
bump or bend the test loops.

2. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA)
VectorStar ME7838E4/E4X QSG PN: 10410-00771 Rev. C QSG-3
2. 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 or Figure 2, and
Table 1.
Cable Connections (Systems with Option 031 Dual Source Architecture)
Figure 1 ME7838E4/E4X Multiport BB/mmW VNA System – Rear Panel Cables (With Option 031)
WARNING
No operator service-
able parts inside.
Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
Ext
Alc
Out
Ext
Analog
In
a1ba2b2
IF Outputs
External I/O
~ LINE INPUT
47-63 Hz
85-240 VAC
150 VA Max
Fuse 250V 2A T
CAUTION
Do not operate with
power cord ungrounded.
CAUTION
For continued fire protection
replace only with specified
type and rated fuse.
Cable Length
Standard Extended
Module Interface
MN469xC
Test Set
3736B
Test Set
3739C
Test Set
MS464xB
VNA
3
11 15
16
17
18
12
13
14
19
20
21
22
5
6666
7 7 7 7
7 7 7 7
8
8
9
9
Ext In ALC 1
and
Ext In ALC 2
(With Option 031)
Ext ALC 1
(With
Option 031)
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
Ext ALC 2
(With
Option 031)

2. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA)
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Cable Connections (Systems without Option 031)
Figure 2 ME7838E4/E4X Multiport BB/mmW VNA System – Rear Panel Cables (No Option 031)
WARNING
No operator service-
able parts inside.
Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
Ext
Alc
Out
Ext
Analog
In
a1ba2b2
IF Outputs
External I/O
~ LINE INPUT
47-63 Hz
85-240 VAC
150 VA Max
Fuse 250V 2A T
CAUTION
Do not operate with
power cord ungrounded.
CAUTION
For continued fire protection
replace only with specified
type and rated fuse.
Cable Length
Standard Extended
Module Interface
MN469xC
Test Set
3736B
Test Set
3739C
Test Set
MS464xB
VNA
3
11 15
16
17
18
12
13
14
19
20
21
22
5
6666
7 7 7 7
7 7 7 7
8
8
9
9
1
1
2
2
4

2. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA)
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Table 1. ME7838E4/E4X Multiport Rear Panel Cable Connections (MS464xB) (1 of 2)
Index Part Number Cable Description Connection From Connection To
13-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in MS464xB port labeled:
Ext Analog Out
3736B port labeled:
EXT ANALOG IN
2
3-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in
VNA port labeled:
Ext In ALC 1
(No Option 031) (Figure 2)
3736B port labeled:
EXT ALC OUT
3-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in
VNA port labeled:
Ext In ALC 1
(With Option 031) (Figure 1)
3739C port labeled:
EXT ALC OUT
3-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in
VNA port labeled:
Ext In ALC 2
(With Option 031) (Figure 1)
3736B port labeled:
EXT ALC OUT
33-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in
3736B port labeled:
(To Test Set) EXT ANALOG
OUT
3739C port labeled:
EXT ANALOG IN
43-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in
3736B port labeled:
(To Test Set) EXT ALC IN
(Figure 2)
(Not used with Option 031)
3739C port labeled:
EXT ALC OUT
5
3-73598-1a
(5 cable
bundle)
DB-25 3736B port labeled:
TO TEST SET EXTERNAL I/O
3739C port labeled:
EXTERNAL I/O
6
SMA male-male flexible:
3-72243-1
3-72243-2
3-72243-3
3-72243-4
3736B ports labeled:
(IF INPUTS)
a1
b1
a2
b2
3739C ports labeled:
(IF OUTPUTS)
a1
b1
a2
b2
73-80734a
(5 cable
bundle)
SMA male-male flexible:
3-72243-21
3-72243-22
3-72243-23
3-72243-24
MS464xB ports labeled:
(Inputs/Outputs)
a1 IF
b1 IF
a2 IF
b2 IF
3736B ports labeled:
(IF OUTPUTS)
a1 IF
b1 IF
a2 IF
b2 IF
8DB-25 MS464xB port labeled:
External I/O
3736B port labeled:
TO VNA EXTERNAL I/O
92100-1-R GPIB, 1 m MS464xB port labeled:
Dedicated GPIB
MN469xC port labeled:
IEEE 488.2 GPIB
11 3-62112-81aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xB port labeled:
b2 loop out
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA b2 OUTPUT
12 3-62112-80aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xB port labeled:
b2 loop in
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA b2 INPUT
13 3-62112-81aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xB port labeled:
P2 source loop out
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA Port 2 Src OUTPUT

2. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA)
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14 3-62112-80aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xB port labeled:
P2 source loop in
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA Port 2 Src INPUT
15 3-62112-81aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xB port labeled:
b1 loop out
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA b1 OUTPUT
16 3-62112-80aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xB port labeled:
b1 loop in
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA b1 INPUT
17 3-62112-81aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xB port labeled:
P1 source loop out
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA Port 1 Src OUTPUT
18 3-62112-80aSMA male-male
semi-rigid
MS464xB port labeled:
P1 source loop in
MN469xC port labeled:
TO VNA Port 1 Src INPUT
19 MS464xB VNA
20 MN469xC Test Set
21 3736B Test Set
22 3739C Test Set
a. Tighten each cable in this group using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm (8 lbfꞏin).
Table 1. ME7838E4/E4X Multiport Rear Panel Cable Connections (MS464xB) (2 of 2)
Index Part Number Cable Description Connection From Connection To

3. Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components
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3. Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components
Make the semi-rigid cable connections as shown in Figure 3 or Figure 4, and in Table 2.
If your system has Option 031 Dual Source Architecture (MS464xB only), use Figure 3. If your system does not
have Option 031, use Figure 4.
Figure 3 ME7838E4/E4X Multiport Semi-rigid Cable Connections (with Option 031 Dual Source Architecture)
+27 dBm MAX AVOID STATIC DISCHARGE
ALL PORTS: CAUTION
Standby Operate
Frequency
Power
Sweep
Avg
Response
Display
Scale
Marker
Channel
Trace
Measurement
Calibration
Application
File
System
Help
Preset
RF LO 2
Out Out In In
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
7
8
9
10
23
4
5 5
3
1
Install Termination
Removed from
VNA RF1 or RF2
6

3. Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components
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Figure 4 ME78383E4/E4X Multiport semi-rigid Cable Connections (No Option 031)
+27 dBm MAX AVOID STATIC DISCHARGE
ALL PORTS: CAUTION
Standby Operate
Frequency
Power
Sweep
Avg
Response
Display
Scale
Marker
Channel
Trace
Measurement
Calibration
Application
File
System
Help
Preset
RF LO 2
Out Out In In
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
7
8
9
10
2
3
4
5 5
3
1

3. Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components
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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
1
3-62109-42
V (m-m)
(MN4697C)
3-67357-38
K (m-m)
(MN4694C)
Front Panel RF Cable (4 each)
V or K male-male semi-rigid
Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in)
torque end wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm
(8 lbfꞏin).
VNA port labeled:
b1 (In)
MN469xC port labeled:
b1 (In)
VNA port labeled:
b1 (Out)
MN469xC port labeled:
b1 (Out)
VNA port labeled:
Port 1 Source (In)
MN469xC port labeled:
Port 1 Source (In)
VNA port labeled:
Port 1 Source (Out)
MN469xC port labeled:
Port 1 Source (Out)
VNA port labeled:
Port 2 Source (In)
MN469xC port labeled:
Port 2 Source (In)
VNA port labeled:
Port 2 Source (Out)
MN469xC port labeled:
Port 2 Source (Out)
VNA port labeled:
b2 (In)
MN469xC port labeled:
b2 (In)
VNA port labeled:
b2 (Out)
MN469xC port labeled:
b2 (Out)
23-67357-230
Front Panel RF Cable
K male-male semi-rigid
Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in)
torque end wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm
(8 lbfꞏin).
VNA port labeled:
RF 2 (Figure 3)
(With Option 031)
3736B Test Set port
labeled:
RF In
VNA port labeled:
RF (Figure 4)
(No Option 031)
3736B Test Set port
labeled:
RF In
33-67357-231
Front Panel LO Cable (2 each)
K male-male semi-rigid
Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in)
torque end wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm
(8 lbfꞏin).
VNA port labeled:
LO 1
3736B Test Set port
labeled:
LO 1 In
VNA port labeled:
LO 2
3736B Test Set port
labeled:
LO 2 In
4
3-67357-232
(With Option
031)
Front Panel RF Cable
K male-male semi-rigid
Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in)
torque end wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm
(8 lbfꞏin).
VNA port labeled:
RF 1 (Figure 3)
(With Option 031)
3739C Test Set port
labeled:
RF
3-67357-18
(No Option
031)
3736B Test Set port
labeled:
RF Out (Figure 4)
(No Option 031)
3739C Test Set port
labeled:
RF
5 3-67357-19
Front Panel LO Cable (2 each)
K male-male semi-rigid
Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in)
torque end wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm
(8 lbfꞏin).
3736B Test Set port
labeled:
LO 1 Out
3739C Test Set port
labeled:
LO 1
3736B Test Set port
labeled:
LO 2 Out
3739C Test Set port
labeled:
LO 2
6V210
Termination (With Option 031)
Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in)
torque end wrench set to 0.9 Nꞏm
(8 lbfꞏin).
Remove from VNA port
labeled:
RF 1 or RF 2
(With Option 031)
Add to 3736B Test Set
port labeled:
RF Out

3. Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components
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7MS464xB VNA Option 051, 061, or 062, and 08x (Banded)
MS4647B VNA Option 051, 061, or 062, and 08x (Broadband)
8
MN469xC
Test Set (Banded)
MN4697C
Tes t S e t (Broadband)
9 3736B Test Set
10 3739C Test Set
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