R&S®ZNBT
Multiport vector network analyzer (9 kHz – 40 GHz, up to 24 ports)

  • Category: Multiport vector network analyzer
  • Manufacturer: Rohde & Schwarz
  • Frequency range: 9 kHz to 8.5 GHz (ZNBT8); 100 kHz to 20 / 26.5 / 40 GHz (ZNBT20/26/40)
  • Test ports: 4 to 24 ports (fully phase-coherent receivers)
  • Dynamic range: up to 140 dB
  • Minimum sweep time: 2.5 ms (201 points, ZNBT8)
  • Connector type: N (f) on the ZNBT8; 3.5 mm (m) on the ZNBT20; 2.92 mm (m) on the ZNBT26/40
  • Maximum traces and channels: More than 100 traces and channels
  • Architecture: One reflectometer per test port
  • Data sheet: Download PDF
  • Product brochure: Download PDF
  • External link: Official product page

Product overview

The R&S®ZNBT is a true multiport VNA: up to 24 fully integrated test ports, every one with a fully phase-coherent receiver. One reflectometer per test port removes the insertion loss an external switch matrix would bring, and that architecture is what gives the instrument its wide dynamic range (up to 140 dB), high output power, low trace noise and excellent raw directivity and load match. All ports of a device are measured simultaneously, which suits both complex characterization of active and passive components and fast production test — a 201-point sweep takes as little as 2.5 ms.

Key features

  • Up to 24 fully integrated test ports, all phase coherent, with no external switch matrix
  • Dynamic range of up to 140 dB for accurate measurements
  • Sweep times as short as 2.5 ms for 201 points, shortening the production test cycle
  • Simultaneous measurement of every device port, with more than 100 traces and channels
  • A choice of calibration methods: TOSM, TSM, TRL/LRL and UOSM
  • Frequency conversion measurements, for amplifier and mixer characterization
  • Time domain analysis with gating and eye diagram display
  • Advanced embedding and de-embedding options, including IEEE 370

Typical applications

  • Active and passive component characterization: full S-parameter measurements and complex characterization of amplifiers, filters, connectors and cables
  • Multiport device test: every port of a multiport device measured at once, which suits antennas, multiport filters and phased array systems
  • Aerospace and defense: avionics, radar systems, satellite payloads and space test, where reliability matters
  • Automotive connectivity and millimeterwave radar: connectivity, EMC, antenna and automotive radar (77 GHz and similar) test and verification
  • High-speed digital PCB characterization: with Delta-L 4.0 and the IEEE 370 de-embedding options, for high-speed differential transmission lines, connectors and PCB materials
  • Research and education: antenna research, material characterization and 5G/6G component development in universities and research institutes
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Available models / variants

This series comes in the 4 model variants below. Click Request a quote to ask KanTek for the full specifications and a price for the model you need.

ModelSpecification
R&S®ZNBT8 (1318.7006.24)9 kHz to 8.5 GHz / 4 to 24 / N (f)Request a quote →
R&S®ZNBT20 (1332.9002.64)100 kHz to 20 GHz / 8 to 24 / 3.5 mm (m)Request a quote →
R&S®ZNBT26 (1332.9002.34)100 kHz to 26.5 GHz / 8 to 24 / 2.92 mm (m)Request a quote →
R&S®ZNBT40 (1332.9002.44)100 kHz to 40 GHz / 8 to 24 / 2.92 mm (m)Request a quote →

Options / accessories

R&S®ZNBT8-B361 to B366 Receiver step attenuator (ports 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, 21-24)
R&S®ZNBT8/20/26/40-B21 to B26 Extended power range option (all models, by port group)
R&S®ZNBT8-B504/508/512/516/520/524 Extended dynamic range option (by port group)
R&S®ZNBT8-B108/112/116/120/124 Additional test port extension module (for the ZNBT8)
R&S®ZNBT-B4 Precision frequency reference
R&S®ZNBT-B81 DC input module
R&S®ZNBT-USY Synthesizer upgrade
R&S®ZNBT-Z14 Handler I/O interface
R&S®ZN-Z15 External RFFE GPIO interface (MIPI)
R&S®ZN-Z25 Additional interface cable adapter
R&S®ZZA-KN5 19" rackmount adapter kit
R&S®ZNBT-K2 Time domain analysis (TDR)
R&S®ZNBT-K20 Extended time domain analysis with eye diagrams
R&S®ZNBT-K3 Distance-to-fault
R&S®ZNBT-K4 Frequency conversion measurements
R&S®ZNBT-K14 Intermodulation distortion (IMD) measurements
R&S®ZNBT-K17 10 MHz receiver bandwidth
R&S®ZNBT-K19 1 mHz frequency resolution
R&S®ZNBT-K27 Pulsed source
R&S®ZNBT-K30 Noise figure measurements
R&S®ZNBT-K100 SNP wizard
R&S®ZNBT-K210 EaZy de-embedding (IEEE 370)
R&S®ZNBT-K220 In-situ de-embedding (IEEE 370)
R&S®ZNBT-K230 Smart fixture de-embedding
R&S®ZNBT-K231 Delta-L 4.0 PCB characterization
R&S®ZNBT-K980 HUMS health and utilization monitoring
R&S®ZNBT-U20/U21 Windows operating system upgrade
Torque wrench family A range of torque wrenches for different connector types (0.23 to 1.5 Nm)
Attenuators and limiters Broadband, 0 Hz to 12.4 GHz, 3 to 20 dB; high-power versions at 50 W / 100 W
Terminations 50 Ω and 75 Ω precision terminations; feed-through variants
Matching pads 50 Ω / 75 Ω impedance conversion
Power dividers Two-way Wilkinson divider; four-way Pulsar divider (5 to 27 GHz)
Waveguide adapters WR15, WR12 and WR10 waveguide adapters covering 50 to 110 GHz
Coaxial adapters SMA right-angle and in-line types (to 18 GHz)

Frequently asked questions

Yes. KanTek Technology is the authorized Taiwan distributor for Rohde & Schwarz, supplying new R&S®ZNBT instruments with factory quotations and technical advice.

Instrument rental is launching soon. R&S®ZNBT is part of the line-up being prepared, and advance enquiries are welcome.

Yes. KanTek provides calibration and repair for R&S®ZNBT, with calibration performed by a partner laboratory, to keep the instrument accurate and available.

Use Request a quote on this page, or call +886-2-2999-7719. KanTek replies within 24 hours with pricing, lead time and the options that suit your application.

R&S®ZNBT is a Rohde & Schwarz product: Multiport vector network analyzer (9 kHz – 40 GHz, up to 24 ports). Contact KanTek for selection or application advice.
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