SIGLENT SNA5000A User manual

SNA5000A Series
Vector Network Analyzer
User Manual
UM09050-E03B

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Content
Content..........................................................................................................................................1
1Copyright ...............................................................................................................................7
2Safety Requirement ..............................................................................................................8
2.1 Safety terms and symbols ........................................................................................8
2.2 Operating environment.............................................................................................9
2.3 Cooling requirement ...............................................................................................10
2.4 AC power supply ....................................................................................................10
2.5 Power supply and grounding..................................................................................10
2.6 Calibration............................................................................................................... 11
2.7 Cleaning.................................................................................................................. 11
2.8 Exceptional conditions............................................................................................ 11
3Product Introduction...........................................................................................................12
3.1 General Description................................................................................................12
3.2 Features..................................................................................................................12
4User Manual Overview........................................................................................................14
5Quick Start...........................................................................................................................16
5.1 Dimensions .............................................................................................................16
5.2 Power supply ..........................................................................................................17
5.3 Front panel..............................................................................................................18
5.3.1 Functional keyboard..............................................................................................19
5.3.2 Digital keyboard ....................................................................................................21
5.3.3 Power switch .........................................................................................................22
5.3.4 RF connectors.......................................................................................................22
5.4 Rear panel ..............................................................................................................23
5.5 OCXO option installation guide ..............................................................................25
5.6 User interface .........................................................................................................26
5.6.1 Active entry ...........................................................................................................27
5.6.2 Value of marker .....................................................................................................27
5.6.3 Trace State............................................................................................................27
5.6.4 Channel State .......................................................................................................28
5.6.5 Hardkeys ...............................................................................................................28
5.6.6 Function Keys .......................................................................................................28
5.6.7 Label Page ............................................................................................................29
5.6.8 Window State ........................................................................................................30
5.6.9 Stimulus Range.....................................................................................................30
5.6.10 Status Bar .............................................................................................................30
5.6.11 Message Bar .........................................................................................................31

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5.6.12 Graffiti Function .....................................................................................................31
5.7 Touch Screen..........................................................................................................34
5.8 Help Information .....................................................................................................34
6Set Up a Measurement .......................................................................................................35
6.1 Measurement parameters ......................................................................................35
6.1.1 S parameters.........................................................................................................35
6.1.2 Balanced Measurement ........................................................................................36
6.1.3 Receiver Measurement .........................................................................................43
6.1.4 Wave (Receivers notation)....................................................................................44
6.2 Frequency range ....................................................................................................45
6.2.1 Set the frequency range........................................................................................45
6.2.2 CW time sweep or power sweep ..........................................................................46
6.2.3 Frequency resolution.............................................................................................46
6.3 Power level .............................................................................................................47
6.4 Sweep.....................................................................................................................50
6.4.1 Points ....................................................................................................................50
6.4.2 Sweep type ...........................................................................................................51
6.5 Trigger.....................................................................................................................54
6.5.1 Trigger Settings .....................................................................................................54
6.5.2 Trigger source .......................................................................................................54
6.5.3 Trigger Range .......................................................................................................55
6.5.4 Channel Settings...................................................................................................55
6.5.5 Trigger mode .........................................................................................................56
6.5.6 External and auxiliary triggers...............................................................................57
6.6 Data format.............................................................................................................61
6.6.1 Display format .......................................................................................................61
6.6.2 LF Cartesian coordinates display format ..............................................................61
6.6.3 Polar coordinates ..................................................................................................63
6.6.4 Smith circle diagram..............................................................................................64
6.7 Scale.......................................................................................................................66
6.7.1 Scale/reference level and position ........................................................................66
6.7.2 Scaling coupling ....................................................................................................67
6.7.3 Electrical delay ......................................................................................................68
6.7.4 Amplitude offset and amplitude slope ...................................................................69
6.7.5 Phase deviation.....................................................................................................69
6.7.6 Divisions ................................................................................................................70
6.7.7 Scale type .............................................................................................................70
6.8 Avg BW...................................................................................................................71
6.8.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................71

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6.8.2 Averaging ..............................................................................................................71
6.8.3 IF Bandwidth .........................................................................................................72
6.8.4 Smoothing .............................................................................................................73
6.9 Preset instructions..................................................................................................74
7Measurement Calibration...................................................................................................76
7.1 Overview.................................................................................................................76
7.2 Calibration type.......................................................................................................77
7.3 Checking Calibration Status ...................................................................................81
7.3.1 Execution Status of Error Correction for Each Channel .......................................81
7.3.2 Execution Status of Error Correction for Each Trace ............................................82
7.3.3 Acquisition Status of Calibration Coefficient for Each Channel ............................82
7.3.4 Procedure to turn on/off calibration property display ............................................83
7.4 S parameter calibration ..........................................................................................84
7.4.1 S parameter calibration Kit management..............................................................84
7.4.2 S Parameter calibration wizard .............................................................................96
7.4.3 Open Response Calibration ..................................................................................98
7.4.4 Short circuit response calibration..........................................................................99
7.4.5 Full 1 port OSL calibration.....................................................................................99
7.4.6 Transmission response calibration (two ports) ...................................................100
7.4.7 Enhanced response calibration (two ports).........................................................101
7.4.8 SOLT calibration (two ports)................................................................................102
7.4.9 SOLR unknown through calibration (two ports) ..................................................103
7.4.10 TRL Direct Reflection Transmission Line Calibration (Two Ports) ......................104
7.5 Internal source power calibration .........................................................................105
7.6 Receiver calibration ..............................................................................................107
7.7 Port extension.......................................................................................................108
7.8 Fixture measurement function...............................................................................111
7.9 Adapter removal / insertion function..................................................................... 117
7.10 Ecal....................................................................................................................... 119
7.10.1 ECal Overview ....................................................................................................119
7.10.2 ECal Config .........................................................................................................120
7.10.3 Confidence Check...............................................................................................121
7.10.4 Orientation...........................................................................................................122
7.10.5 Characterization ..................................................................................................123
8Data Analysis.....................................................................................................................124
8.1 Marker...................................................................................................................124
8.1.1 Ordinary marker: .................................................................................................124
8.1.2 Reference marker: ..............................................................................................124
8.1.3 Marker setting: ....................................................................................................124

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8.1.4 Marker function: ..................................................................................................127
8.1.5 Marker search function:.......................................................................................128
8.2 Mathematical operation ........................................................................................133
8.3 Conversion............................................................................................................135
8.4 Equation editor .....................................................................................................137
8.5 Trace statistics......................................................................................................146
8.6 Limit test ...............................................................................................................146
8.7 Ripple limit test .....................................................................................................149
8.8 Bandwidth limit test...............................................................................................151
8.9 Time domain .........................................................................................................152
8.9.1 Transform ............................................................................................................152
8.9.2 Gating..................................................................................................................154
8.9.3 Window................................................................................................................155
8.9.4 Coupling ..............................................................................................................157
8.9.5 Marker .................................................................................................................158
9Guide For the TDR Option................................................................................................160
9.1 Overview...............................................................................................................160
9.2 Open/Close/Preset TDR Option...........................................................................161
9.3 TDR Setup Wizard................................................................................................162
9.4 Calibration for TDR Option ...................................................................................163
9.4.1 Deskew................................................................................................................163
9.4.2 Deskew & Loss Compensation ...........................................................................164
9.5 TDR Channel Setup .............................................................................................165
9.5.1 DUT Topology......................................................................................................165
9.5.2 DUT Length .........................................................................................................165
9.5.3 Stimulus Magnitude in Time Domain ..................................................................166
9.5.4 Port Impedance...................................................................................................167
9.5.5 Velocity Factor & Dielectric Constant..................................................................167
9.5.6 Power Level ........................................................................................................167
9.5.7 Average ...............................................................................................................167
9.5.8 IF Bandwidth .......................................................................................................168
9.5.9 Trigger Mode .......................................................................................................168
9.6 TDR Trace Setup..................................................................................................169
9.6.1 Select a Trace .....................................................................................................169
9.6.2 Scale Management .............................................................................................169
9.6.3 Memory Trace Management ...............................................................................170
9.6.4 Measure Parameter & Format ............................................................................170
9.6.5 Stimulus in Time Domain ....................................................................................172
9.6.6 Smoothing ...........................................................................................................172

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9.6.7 Trace Allocation...................................................................................................172
9.6.8 Trace Setup Coupling .........................................................................................173
9.6.9 Time Domain Gating ...........................................................................................173
9.7 TDR Data Analysis & Output ................................................................................174
9.7.1 Marker Setup.......................................................................................................174
9.7.2 Rise Time Search................................................................................................174
9.7.3 Delta Time Search...............................................................................................175
9.7.4 Peeling ................................................................................................................175
9.7.5 File & Data Output...............................................................................................176
9.8 Eye Diagram Simulation.......................................................................................177
9.8.1 Overview .............................................................................................................177
9.8.2 Stimulus Bit Pattern.............................................................................................177
9.8.3 Stimulus Signal Setup .........................................................................................179
9.8.4 Eye Diagram Analysis .........................................................................................180
9.8.5 Eye Diagram Scale Management .......................................................................180
9.8.6 Mask Test for Eye Diagram .................................................................................181
9.8.7 Jitter & Statistical Eye Diagram...........................................................................181
9.9 TDR Advanced Waveform Function .....................................................................183
9.9.1 View point............................................................................................................183
9.9.2 Emphasis/De-emphasis ......................................................................................183
9.9.3 Equalization.........................................................................................................184
10 Guide For the SA Option..................................................................................................186
10.1 Overview...............................................................................................................186
10.2 User Interface .......................................................................................................186
10.3 Create a Spectrum Analysis Channel ..................................................................187
10.4 Spectrum Analyzer Settings .................................................................................189
10.4.1 SA Tab Setting.....................................................................................................189
10.4.2 SA Tab Processing setup ....................................................................................192
10.4.3 Source Tab ..........................................................................................................195
10.4.4 Advanced Tab .....................................................................................................197
10.4.5 Trace setup .........................................................................................................199
10.5 Spectrum Analysis measurement.........................................................................202
10.5.1 Marker→SA.........................................................................................................202
10.5.2 Channel Power....................................................................................................203
10.5.3 ACPR ..................................................................................................................205
10.5.4 Occupied BW ......................................................................................................206
11 The Frequency Offset Mode.............................................................................................208
11.1 Overview...............................................................................................................208
11.2 Frequency Offset Mode........................................................................................208

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11.2.1 Frequency Offset settings ...................................................................................209
11.2.2 Setup Examples ..................................................................................................212
12 Scalar Mixer Measurements(SMM Option).....................................................................213
12.1 Create an SMM measurement .............................................................................213
12.2 Configure the Scalar mixer setup.........................................................................215
12.2.1 Sweep Tab – Mixer Measure Setup box .............................................................216
12.2.2 Power Tab - Mixer Measure Setup box ...............................................................217
12.2.3 Mixer Frequency Tab- Mixer Measure Setup box ...............................................218
12.2.4 Mixer Setup Tab- Mixer Measure Setup box.......................................................221
12.3 Do the Source Power Cal of the SMM mode (optional).......................................224
12.4 Do the Receiver Cal of the SMM mode (optional) ...............................................224
12.5 Do the SMM Calibration .......................................................................................224
12.5.1 Overview .............................................................................................................224
12.5.2 Procedure Using Mechanical Calibration Kit ......................................................225
12.5.3 Checking Calibration Status................................................................................225
13 Save and Recall.................................................................................................................226
14 System setting...................................................................................................................229
14.1 Communication interface setting..........................................................................229
14.2 Firmware upgrade ................................................................................................230
14.3 Date/Time setting..................................................................................................230
14.4 Screenshot setting................................................................................................231
14.5 Preset ...................................................................................................................231
14.6 Factory Reset .......................................................................................................231
14.7 Help information ...................................................................................................232
14.8 Buzzer...................................................................................................................232
14.9 Self-Test................................................................................................................233
14.9.1 Key and touch screen test ..................................................................................233
14.9.2 Performance test.................................................................................................233
14.10 System language..................................................................................................237
15 Service and Support.........................................................................................................237
15.1 Ordering and activating the options .....................................................................237
15.2 Warranty overview................................................................................................239

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1 Copyright
◆SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD All Rights Reserved.
◆SIGLENT is the registered trademark of SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
◆Information in this publication replaces all previously corresponding material.
◆SIGLENT reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications or pricing
policies at the company’s sole decision.
◆Any method of copying, extracting, or translating the contents of this manual is not allowed
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2 Safety Requirement
This section contains information and warnings that must be observed to keep the instrument
operating under the corresponding safety conditions. In addition to the safety precautions specified
in this section, you also have to follow common safe operating procedures.
2.1 Safety terms and symbols
When the following terms or symbols appear on the front panel, rear panel, or this manual, it
indicates particular attention should be paid.
Indicates potential injuries or hazards that may happen.
Indicates electric shock that may happen.
Indicates measurement grounding
Indicates safety grounding.
This is a start/standby switch. Press the switch, the VNA will switch between
the working state and the standby state. The switch could not power off the
device, to completely power off the VNA, the power cord must be removed
from the AC socket.
Indicates “AC”.
CAUTION
Indicates potential damages to the instrument or other property that may
happen.
WARNING
Indicates potential injuries or hazards that may happen.

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2.2 Operating environment
Use in a clean and dry indoor environment with an ambient temperature range from 0°C to 40°C.
Note: Direct sunlight, electric heaters, and other direct heat sources, should be considered when
evaluating the ambient temperature.
WARNING: Do not operate the VNA in an explosive, dusty or humid
environment.
This instrument meets the EN 61010-1 standard, and has the following restrictions:
Installation (overvoltage) category: Class II (electric supply connector) and Class I (measure
terminal)
Pollution level: Class II
Protection level: Class I
Note:
Installation (overvoltage) category Class II indicates the local supply level is suitable for equipment
connected to the AC power supply.
Installation (overvoltage) category Class I indicates the signal levels suitable for terminals
connected to the RF source.
Pollution level Class II indicates it only occurs in a dry and non-conductive environment, sometimes
we should consider the temporary conductivity caused by concentration.
Protection level Class I indicates grounding equipment, it prevents electric shock by connecting the
equipment to the ground wire.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive pressure or strike the surface of the touch
screen.
CAUTION: Do not exceed the maximum voltage marked on the front panel
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2.3 Cooling requirement
This instrument is cooled through a built-in fan. To keep adequate ventilation, a gap of at least 15
cm should be left on both sides, as well as the front and rear panels of the instrument.
CAUTION: Do not block the vents located along the side and real panel of the
instrument.
CAUTION: Do not let any external objects enter the instrument through the
vents.
2.4 AC power supply
The instrument accepts 100-240V, 50/60/400Hz AC power. The maximum power consumption is
90W with complete options.
Note: The instrument can operate within the following input ranges:
Voltage range:
90 - 264 Vrms
90 - 132 Vrms
Frequency range:
47 - 63 Hz
380 - 420 Hz
2.5 Power supply and grounding
The instrument has a three-terminal plug and an IEC320 (Type C13) standard connector for the
input power and grounding connections. The grounding terminal on the socket is directly connected
to the instrument shell. To prevent electric shock, the plug must be inserted into a well-grounded
socket. Please use the power cord provided to connect the instrument to the power source.
WARNING: Danger of electric shock!
Disconnected or broken internal or external grounding wires will increase the
risk of electric shock. It is strictly forbidden to destroy the protective grounding
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The location of the instrument should be convenient to access the power supply. To completely
power off the instrument, the power cord should be removed from the power socket of the
instrument. When the instrument is idle for long durations, it is recommended to unplug the power
cord from the AC socket.
CAUTION: The RF connector’s shell on the front panel is connected to the
instrument’s shell, and then connected to the earth ground.
2.6 Calibration
The recommended calibration cycle is one year. Calibration should only be performed by qualified
personnel.
2.7 Cleaning
Only a soft damp cloth without any chemical/corrosive substances can be used to clean the
instrument. Do not clean or use the product in wet environments. To avoid electric shock, unplug
the power cord from the AC socket before cleaning.
WARNING: Danger of electric shock!
Do not disassemble the instrument. Maintenance must be carried out by
qualified personnel only.
2.8 Exceptional conditions
Use the instrument only for the purpose specified by the manufacturer. Do not use if the instrument
has visible damage or has endured severe transportation vibration. If the device is suspected to be
damaged, please disconnect the power cord and contact your local SIGLENT office. To operate the
instrument correctly, all instructions and marks should be read carefully.
WARNING: Use of the instrument for purposes unspecified by the
manufacturer may damage the instrument.

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3 Product Introduction
3.1 General Description
The SIGLENT SNA5000A series of vector network analyzers have a frequency range of 9 kHz to
8.5 GHz, which support 2/4-port scattering, differential, and time-domain parameter measurements.
The SNA5000A series are ideal for determining the Q-factor, bandwidth, and insertion loss of a
filter. They feature impedance conversion, movement of measurement plane, limit testing, ripple
test, fixture simulation, and adapter removal / insertion adjustments. The VNAs have five sweep
types: Linear-Frequency mode, Log-Frequency mode, Power-Sweep mode, CW-Time mode, and
Segment-Sweep mode. They also support scattering-parameter correction of SOLT, SOLR, TRL,
Response, and Enhanced Response for increased flexibility in R&D and manufacturing
applications.
3.2 Features
◆Frequency range : 9 kHz-8.5 GHz
◆Ports : 2/4
◆Frequency resolution : 1 Hz
◆Level resolution : 0.05 dB
◆Range of IFBW : 10 Hz-3 MHz
◆Setting range of output level : -55 dBm ~ +10 dBm
◆Dynamic range : 125 dB
◆Trace noise: 0.003 dBrms , 0.05 rms
◆Types of calibration :
Response calibration, Enhanced Response calibration, Full-one port calibration, Full-two port
calibration, Full-three port calibration, Full-four port calibration, TRL calibration
◆Types of measurement :
Scattering-parameter measurement, differential-parameter measurement, receiver
measurement, time-domain parameter analysis, limit test, ripple test, impedance conversion,
fixture simulation, adapter removal/insertion
◆Optional Bias-Tees
◆Interface: LAN, USB Device, USB Host (USB-GPIB)

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◆Remote control:
SCPI / Labview / IVI based on USB-TMC / VXI-11 / Socket / Telnet / Webserver.
◆12.1-inch touch screen
◆Video output: HDMI

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4 User Manual Overview
Main Contents
Chapter1. Copyright
Chapter2. Safety Requirement
Chapter3. Product Introduction
This chapter introduces the characteristic index and function of vector network analysis.
Chapter4. User Manual Overview
This chapter introduces the chapters of the user manual.
Chapter5. Quick Start
This chapter introduces the appearance and size of the vector network analyzer, the basic
operation of the front and rear panels, user interface, buttons, and touch screen.
Chapter6. Set Up a Measurement
This chapter describes the measurement function, sweeping trigger setting, and other
functions of the vector network analyzer, and introduces the functions under each menu in
detail.
Chapter7. Measurement Calibration
This chapter introduces the different calibration methods of S parameters, power calibration
methods, test fixture, and other functions of vector network analyzer in detail.
Chapter8. Data Analysis
This chapter introduces the mathematical analysis function, including time-domain analysis,
windows, coupling, markers, and other functions.
Chapter9. Guide For the TDR Option
This chapter introduces how to use the TDR option.
Chapter10. Guide For the SA Option
This chapter introduces how to use the SA option.
Chapter11. The Frequency Offset Mode
This chapter introduces the function of SNA Sources tune to frequencies that are different
(offset) from the VNA Receivers.
Chapter12. Scalar Mixer Measurements(SMM Option)
This chapter introduces how to do the Scalar Mixer Measurement.

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Chapter13. Save and Recall
This chapter introduces the data save and recall processes.
Chapter14. System Setting
This chapter provides information about the system settings.
Chapter15. Service and Support
This chapter provides information about service and support.

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5 Quick Start
5.1 Dimensions
Figure 5-1 Front view and side view
Figure 5-2 Rear panel view

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5.2 Power supply
The equipment accepts 100-240V, 50/60/400Hz AC power supplies. Please use the power cord
provided to connect the instrument to the power source as shown in the figure below.
Power
Interface
Figure 5-3 Power interface

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5.3 Front panel
LCD Touchscreen Response
Utility
Stimulus
Navigation
Knob
Numeric
USB Hub
Test Ports
Power Switch
Figure 5-4 Front panel
Table 5-1 Front panel area description:
Number
Items
Description
1
LCD
Touchscreen
12.1 inch TFT color capacitive LCD touchscreen.
Notes: Avoid touching the LCD touchscreen with sharp objects.
The effective pixel ratio of the screen is more than 99.998%, so it
doesn't mean a fault when the screen has some black / blue /
green / red fixed points less than 0.002%. Screen savers are not
recommended. The LCD screen is unlikely to suffer from image
burn-in.
2
Response
Includes the setting of measurement parameters, parameter
format, markers, calibration, and so on.
3
Utility
Includes the function keys of the system, help, display, and so on.
4
Stimulus
Includes the setting of measurement frequency, sweep time,
sweep points, trigger, and so on.