VectorStar - MS464xA - Anritsu

Technical Data Sheet & Configuration Guide
High Performance, Broadband Network Analysis Solutions

MS4640A Series
Vector Network Analyzers, Microwave
Introduction
This document provides the specifications for the MS4640A series microwave Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) listed
below, including all related options, and accessories.
Instrument Models: Main Options:

MS4642A 10 MHz to 20 GHz* MS4640A-070 70 kHz Low-End Frequency Extension
MS4644A 10 MHz to 40 GHz* MS4640A-002 Time Domain
MS4645A 10 MHz to 50 GHz* MS4640A-007 Receiver Offset
MS4647A 10 MHz to 70 GHz* MS464xA-051 Direct Access Loops
MS464xA-06x Active Measurements Suite
Separate documents found on the Anritsu website (www.us.anritsu.com\VectorStar) provides specifications for 110 GHz
Broadband Coaxial, Banded Waveguide and Multiport solutions, based on the MS4640A VNA.
A color detailed brochure provides in-depth descriptions of the VectorStar family’s features and benefits.
* See page 25 for extended operational frequency ranges.
Table of Contents
Description Page
1. Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. System Dynamic Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Receiver Dynamic Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4. Receiver Compression. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5. High Level Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
6. Noise Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7. Power Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8. Output Default Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
9. Power Accuracy, Linearity, Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
10. Measurement Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
11. Frequency Resolution, Accuracy, Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
12. Phase Noise, Harmonics, and Non-Harmonics (Spurious) . . . . . . . . . . 7
13. Uncorrected (Raw) Port Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
14. Corrected System Performance and Uncertainties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
15. Measurement Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
16. Remote Operability, and Throughput Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
17. Standard Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
18. Calibration and Correction Capabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
19. Optional Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
20. CPU and related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
21. Front Panel Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
22. Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
23. Mechanical and Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
24. Automatic Calibrators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
25. Mechanical Calibration Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
26. Verification Kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
27. Test Port Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
28. Precision Adapters, Attenuators, and more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
29. Universal Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
30. Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
31. Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
32. Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
1. Definitions
All specifications and characteristics apply under the following conditions, unless otherwise stated:
• After 90 minutes of warm-up time, where the instruments is left in the ON state.
• Over the 25 ºC ± 5 ºC temperature range.
• For error-corrected specifications, over 23 ºC ± 3 ºC, with < 1 ºC variation from calibration temperature.
•For error-corrected specifications are warranted and include guard-bands, unless otherwise stated.
• Specifications do not include effects of any user cables attached to the instrument.
• Specifications may exclude discrete spurious responses.
• All specifications apply with internal 10 MHz Crystal Oscillator Reference Signal.
• All specifications subject to change without notice. For the most current data sheet, please visit the Anritsu website: www.us.anritsu.com
•Typical performance indicates the measured performance of an average unit. It does not include guard-bands and is not covered by the product warranty.
Typical specifications are shown in parenthesis, such as (-102 dB), or noted as Typical.
•Characteristic performance indicates a performance designed-in and verified during the design phase. It does include guard-bands and is not covered by
the product warranty.
•All uncertainties below 300 kHz are typical.
•Recommended Calibration Cycle: 12 months
•All specifications are with Interpolation Mode Off
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2. System Dynamic Range
Calculated as the difference between the maximum rated source power and the specified noise floor at the specified location.
MS4642A, 20 GHz Model, System Dynamic Range (dB)
at Ports 1 or 2 at b1 or b2
Frequency Range (GHz)
Standard Option 051 Option 061* or 062 Option 051 Option 061* or 062
0.07 to 0.3 MHz 85 83 81 114 112
0.3 to 2 MHz 102 100 98 126 124
2 to 10 MHz 115 113 111 134 132
0.01 to 2.5 122 119 114 140 135
2.5 to 20 123 119 115 134 130
MS4644A, 40 GHz Model, System Dynamic Range (dB)

Standard Option 051 Option 061* or 062 Option 051 Option 061* or 062
0.07 to 0.3 MHz 85 83 81 114 112
0.3 to 2 MHz 102 100 98 126 124
2 to 10 MHz 115 113 111 134 132
0.01 to 2.5 122 119 114 140 135
2.5 to 40 119 115 110 130 125
MS4645A & MS4647A, 50 & 70 GHz Models, System Dynamic Range (dB)
Standard Option 051 Option 061*or 062 Option 051 Option 061* or 062
0.07 to 0.3 MHz 85 83 81 114 112
0.3 to 2 MHz 102 100 98 126 124
2 to 10 MHz 115 113 111 134 132
0.01 to 2.5 122 119 114 140 135
2.5 to 5 116 112 106 127 121
5 to 20 115 111 105 126 120
20 to 38 116 111 105 126 120
38 to 50 115 109 104 124 119
50 to 65 107 101 97 116 112
65 to 67 103 97 91 112 106
67 to 70 100 91 84 106 99
* The Option 061 Dynamic Range reported in this column applies for S measurements. For S Dynamic Range, use the figures from the “Option 051” column.
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3. Receiver Dynamic Range
Calculated as the difference between the maximum receiver input level for 0.1 dB compression and the specified noise floor
at the specified location. Characteristic Performance.
All Models, Receiver Dynamic Range (dB)
Frequency Range at Ports 1 or 2 at b1 or b2
(GHz) Standard Option 051 Option 061* or 062 Option 051 Option 061* or 062
0.07 to 0.3 MHz 80 79 78 90 89
0.3 to 2 MHz 102 102 102 107 107
2 to 10 MHz 115 115 115 115 115
0.01 to 2.5 120 119 116 119 116
2.5 to 5 120 118 115 117 114
5 to 20 120 118 115 118 115
20 to 40** 120 118 115 118 116
38 to 50 120 118 117 117 117
50 to 65 117 115 115 113 114
65 to 67 115 113 111 110 109
67 to 70 113 110 109 107 108
* The Option 061 Dynamic Range reported in this column applies for S21 measurements. For S12 Dynamic Range, use the figures from the “Option 051” column.
** 20 to 38 GHz for MS4647A
4. Receiver Compression
Port power level beyond which the response may be compressed more than 0.1 dB† relative to the normalization level.
10 Hz IF bandwidth used to remove any trace noise effects. Match not included. Performance is characteristic.
All Models, 0.1 dB Compression Levels (dBm)
Frequency Range at Ports 1 or 2 at ax Loops at bx Loops
(GHz) Standard Option 051 Option 061* or 062 Option 051 or 06x Option 051 Option 061* or 062
< 0.3 MHz +5 +5 +5 -15 -15 -15
0.3 to 10 MHz +10 +11 +12 -10 -10 -9
0.01 to 2.5 +10 +11 +12 -10 -10 -9
2.5 to 5 +10 +11 +12 -5 -5 -4
5 to 20 +10 +11 +12 -4 -4 -3
20 to 40** +10 +11 +12 -4 -4 -2
38 to 50 +10 +12 +14 -4 -4 -1
50 to 65 +10 +12 +14 -5 -5 -2
65 to 67 +10 +13 +15 -5 -5 -2
67 to 70 +10 +13 +15 -5 -5 -1
*T he Option 061 compression level reported in this column applies to Port 2 or b . For port 1 or b compression level, use the figures from the appropriate
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Port x or b “Option 051” column.

x
** 20 to 38 GHz for MS4647A

†
0.17 dB for < 0.3 MHz
5. High Level Noise

Measured at 1 kHz IF bandwidth, at default power, with either full reflects or through transmission. RMS.
Characteristic performance on MS4647A with either Option -051, -061, or -062.
Trace noise magnitude may be degraded to 20 mdB rms (typical) at particular frequencies, due to spurious receiver residuals.
Frequency (GHz) Magnitude (dB) Phase (degree)
< 500 kHz < 0.04 < 0.4
500 kHz to 2.5 < 0.0045 < 0.05
2.5 to 5 < 0.0045 < 0.05
5 to 20 < 0.0045 < 0.05
20 to 40 < 0.006 < 0.06
40 to 67 < 0.006 < 0.08
67 to 70 < 0.008 (< 0.006) < 0.08
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6. Noise Floor
Measured at 10 Hz IF Bandwidth with no averaging, and at –10 dBm port power. RMS, no leakage correction applied.
Measurement made with a through line connection, with its effects compensated for. Performance at ax and bx loops
is characteristic.
All Models, Noise Floor (dBm)
at Ports 1 or 2 at ax Loops at bx Loops
Frequency Range
(GHz) Option 061* Option 051 Option 061*
Standard Option 051 Option 051
or 062 or 06x or 062
0.07 to 0.3 MHz -75 -74 -73 -105 -105 -104
0.3 to 2 MHz -92 -91 -90 -117 -117 -116
2 to 10 MHz -105 -104 -103 -125 -125 -124
0.01 to 2.5 -110 -108 -104 -129 -129 -125
2.5 to 40** -110 -107 -103 -121 -122 -118
38 to 50 -110 -106 -103 -121 -121 -118
50 to 65 -107 -103 -101 -118 -118 -116
65 to 67 -105 -100 -96 -115 -115 -111
67 to 70 -103 -97 -94 -112 -112 -109
*T he Option 061 noise floor reported in this column applies to Port 2 or b2. For Port 1 or b1 noise floor, use the figures from the appropriate Port x or bx
“Option 051” column.
** 2.5 to 38 GHz for MS4647A
Noise Floor, RMS

(10 Hz IFBW, No Averaging)
-80
-90
Specifications
Typical
-100
Noise Floor (dBm)
-110
-120
-130
-140
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Frequency (GHz)
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7. Power Range
Maximum Rated Power to minimum level. The difference reflects the ALC range for standard models or with Option 051,
and the ALC + Attenuator Range for models with Options 06x.
MS4642A, 20 GHz Model, Power Range (dBm to dBm)
Frequency (GHz) Standard (No Options) Option 051 Option 061* or 062
< 0.01 +10 to -25 +9 to -25 +8 to -95
0.01 to 2.5 +12 to -25 +11 to -25 +10 to -95
2.5* to 20 +13 to -20 +12 to -20 +11 to -90
* Typical between 2.5 and 2.7 GHz
MS4644A, 40 GHz Model, Power Range (dBm to dBm)

< 0.01 +10 to -25 +9 to -25 +8 to -95
0.01 to 2.5 +12 to -25 +11 to -25 +10 to -95
2.5 to 20 +9 to -20 +8 to -20 +7 to -90
20 to 40 +9 to -25 +8 to -25 +7 to -95
MS4645A & MS4647A, 50 & 70 GHz Models, Power Range (dBm to dBm)
< 0.01 +10 to -25 +9 to -25 +8 to -85
0.01 to 2.5 +12 to -25 +11 to -25 +10 to -85
2.5 to 5 +6 to -20 +5 to -20 +3 to -80
5 to 20 +5 to -20 +4 to -20 +2 to -80
20 to 38 +6 to -25 +4 to -25 +2 to -85
38 to 50 +5 to -25 +3 to -25 +1 to -85
50 to 65 0 to -25 -2 to -25 -4 to -85
65 to 67 -2 to -25 -3 to -25 -5 to -85
67 to 70 -3 to -25 -6 to -25 -10 to -85
* The Option 061 power range reported in this column applies to Port 1. For Port 2 Power Range, use the figures from the “ Option 051” column.
Typical Maximum Leveled Port Power

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MS4642A
15
10
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
20
MS4644A
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Power (dBm)
10
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
25
MS4647A
20
15
10
-5
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Frequency (GHz)
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8. Output “Default” Power
Instrument default power. For maximum rated power, go to Power Range.
Model Standard (No Options) Option 051, 061 or 062
MS4642A, 20 GHz +5 dBm +5 dBm
MS4644A, 40 GHz +5 dBm +5 dBm
MS4645A, 50 GHz -3 dBm -10 dBm
MS4647A, 70 GHz -3 dBm -10 dBm
9. Power Accuracy, Linearity, and Resolution

Frequency (GHz) Accuracy* (dB) Linearity** (dB) Resolution (dB)
< 0.01 ±1.5 ±1.5 0.01
0.01 to 40 ±1.5 ±1.0 0.01
40 to 67 ±3.0 ±1.0 0.01
67 to 70 ±4.0 (±3.0) ± 2.0 (± 1.0) 0.01
* Measured at default power.

** Measured between default and 5 dB below default port power.
10. Measurement Stability

Ratio measurement, with ports shorted. Characteristic.
Frequency (GHz) Magnitude (dB/ºC) Phase (degree/ºC)
< 0.01 < 0.04 < 0.4
0.01 to 20 < 0.02 < 0.2
20 to 40 < 0.03 < 0.5
40 to 67 < 0.03 < 0.7
67 to 70 < 0.04 < 0.8
11. Frequency Resolution, Accuracy, and Stability

Resolution Accuracy Stability
<5 x 10 /°C over 0 °C to 50 °C temperature
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1 Hz ±5 x 10-7 Hz/Hz (at time of calibration)
<1 x 10-9 /day aging, instrument on
12. Phase Noise, Harmonics and Non-Harmonics (Spurious)

Measured at default power. Non-Harmonics are characteristic performance.
Frequency SSB Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) Harmonics (dBc) Non-Harmonic Spurious (dBc)
(GHz) at 10 kHz offset (second and third) at > 1 kHz offsets
< 0.01 -78 -20 -20
0.01 to 2.5 -84 -20 -30
2.5 to 5 -84 -20* -30
5 to 10 -78 -20 -30
10 to 20 -72 -20 -30
20 to 40 -66 -20 -30
40 to 67 -61 -20 -30
67 to 70 -61 -20 -30
* May degrade by 3 dB (typical) between 2.5 and 2.7 GHz
13. Uncorrected (Raw) Port Characteristics

Characteristic performance with either Option -051, -061, or -062.
Frequency Range (GHz) Directivity (dB) Port Match** (dB)
<0.01 > 10* >8
0.01 to 2.5 > 9* > 10
2.5 to 5 > 20 > 10
5 to 20 > 17 >9
20 to 40 > 14 >7
40 to 65 > 11 >7
65 to 67 > 11 >7
67 to 70 > 5 (> 10) >7
* Raw Directivity degraded to 4 dB (typical) below 300 kHz and in a 300 MHz window below 2.5 GHz.
** Port Match is defined as the worst of source and load match.
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14. Corrected System Performance and Uncertainties
MS4642A 20 GHz Model, with 12-term SOLT with Sliding Load Calibration, using the 3652A-1 K Cal Kit
Frequency Range Directivity Source Match Load Match* Reflection Tracking Transmission Tracking
(GHz) (dB) (dB) (dB) (dB) (dB)
< 0.01 > 38 > 36 > 38 ±0.02 ±0.05
0.01 to 2.5 > 42 > 41 > 42 ±0.005 ±0.03
2.5 to 20 > 43 > 39 > 43 ±0.006 ±0.07
*S
ince Residual Load Match is limited by Residual Directivity and the user test port cable, it can only be specified as Residual Directivity.
For practical considerations, derate it by ~ 8 dB for a 3670 series test port cable, to compensate for effects such as match, repeatability, bend radius, etc.
Measurement Uncertainties
The graphs give measurement uncertainties after the above calibration. The errors are worse case contribution of residual
directivity, load and source match, frequency response and isolation, network analyzer dynamic accuracy, and connec-
tor repeatability. 10 Hz IF Bandwidth is used. For transmission uncertainties, it is assumed that s = s = 0. For reflection 11 22
uncertainties, it is assumed that s = s = 0. All calibrations and measurements were performed at 0 dBm or default port
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power, whichever is less. For other conditions, please use our free Exact Uncertainty Calculator software, down-loadable
from the Anritsu website at, www.us.anritsu.com.
Transmission Magnitude Uncertainty Transmission Phase Uncertainty
MS4642A with SOLT Calibration using 3652A K Cal Kit MS4642A with SOLT Calibration using 3652A K Cal Kit
10 100
70 - 300 kHz 70 - 300 kHz
0.3 - 10 MHz 0.3 - 10 MHz
10 - 200 MHz 10 - 200 MHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz 0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz 2.5 - 20 GHz
1 10
Uncertainty (degrees)
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 1
0.01 0.1
-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10
Device Transmission (dB) Device Transmission (dB)
Reflection Magnitude Uncertainty Reflection Phase Uncertainty

10 100
70 - 300 kHz 70 - 300 kHz
0.3 - 10 MHz 0.3 - 10 MHz
10 - 200 MHz
10 - 200 MHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
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Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 0.1
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
Device Reflection (dB) Device Reflection (dB)
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MS4642A 20 GHz Model, with 12-term SOLT Calibration, using the 3652A or 3652A-1 K Cal Kit
< 0.01 > 38 > 36 > 38 ±0.02 ±0.05
0.01 to2.5 > 37 > 41 > 37 ±0.005 ±0.03
2.5 to 20 > 34 > 39 > 35 ±0.006 ±0.07
*S
ince Residual Load Match is limited by Residual Directivity and the user test port cable, it can only be specified at Residual Directivity.
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from the Anritsu website at, www.us.anritsu.com..
10 100
70 - 300 kHz 70 - 300 kHz
0.3 - 10 MHz 0.3 - 10 MHz
10 - 200 MHz 10 - 200 MHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz 0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz 2.5 - 20 GHz
1 10
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 1
0.01 0.1
-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10

10 100
70 - 300 kHz 70 - 300 kHz
0.3 - 10 MHz 0.3 - 10 MHz
10 - 200 MHz
10 - 200 MHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
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Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 0.1
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
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MS4642A 20 GHz Model, with 12-term SOLT with Sliding Load Calibration, using the 3650A-1 3.5 mm Cal Kit
< 0.01 > 40 > 37 > 40 ±0.02 ±0.05
0.01 to 2.5 > 42 > 41 > 42 ±0.005 ±0.03
2.5 to 10 > 43 > 39 > 43 ±0.005 ±0.03
10 to 20 > 43 > 39 > 43 ±0.006 ±0.07
*S
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MS4642A with SOLT-SL Calibration using 3650A-1 3.5 mm Cal Kit MS4642A with SOLT-SL Calibration using 3650A-1 3.5 mm Cal Kit
10 100
70 - 300 kHz 70 - 300 kHz
0.3 - 10 MHz 0.3 - 10 MHz
10 - 200 MHz 10 - 200 MHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz 0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 10 GHz 2.5 - 10 GHz
10 - 20 GHz Uncertainty (degrees) 10 - 20 GHz
1 10
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 1
0.01 0.1
-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10

MS4642A with SOLT-SL Calibration using 3650A-1 Cal Kit MS4642A with SOLT-SL Calibration using 3650A-1 Cal Kit
10 100
70 - 300 kHz 70 - 300 kHz
0.3 - 10 MHz 0.3 - 10 MHz
10 - 200 MHz
10 - 200 MHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 10 GHz
2.5 - 10 GHz 10 - 20 GHz
10 - 20 GHz
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Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 0.1
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
10
MS4642A 20 GHz Model, with 12-term SOLT Calibration, using the 3650A or 3650A-1 3.5 mm Cal Kit
< 0.01 > 40 > 37 > 40 ±0.02 ±0.05
0.01 to 2.5 > 42 > 40 > 42 ±0.005 ±0.03
2.5 to 10 > 40 > 34 > 40 ±0.005 ±0.03
10 to 20 > 30 > 34 > 30 ±0.006 ±0.07
*S
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MS4642A with SOLT Calibration using 3650A 3.5 mm Cal Kit MS4642A with SOLT Calibration using 3650A 3.5 mm Cal Kit
10 100
70 - 300 kHz 70 - 300 kHz
0.3 - 10 MHz 0.3 - 10 MHz
10 - 200 MHz 10 - 200 MHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz 0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 10 GHz 2.5 - 10 GHz
10 - 20 GHz 10 - 20 GHz
1 10
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 1
0.01 0.1
-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10

MS4642A with SOLT Calibration using 3650A Cal Kit MS4642A with SOLT Calibration using 3650A 3.5 mm Cal Kit
10 100
70 - 300 kHz 70 - 300 kHz
0.3 - 10 MHz 0.3 - 10 MHz
10 - 200 MHz
10 - 200 MHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz 2.5 - 10 GHz
2.5 - 10 GHz 10 - 20 GHz
10 - 20 GHz
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Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 0.1
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
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MS4642A 20 GHz Model, with 12-term Calibration, using the 36585K K AutoCal ™
< 0.01** > 40 > 40 > 43 ±0.10 ±0.10
0.01 to 2.5 > 43 > 47 > 43 ±0.05 ±0.03
2.5 to 20 > 50 > 47 > 50 ±0.09 ±0.03
*S ince Residual Load Match is limited by Residual Directivity and the user test port cable, it can only be specified as Residual Directivity.
** Typical performance below 2 MHz
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MS4642A with 12-term Calibration using 36585K AutoCal MS4642A with 12-term Calibration using 36585K AutoCal
10 100
70 - 300 kHz
0.3 - 10 MHz 70 - 300 kHz
10 - 200 MHz
0.3 - 10 MHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
10 - 200 MHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
1 10
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 1
0.01 0.1
-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10

10 100
70 - 300 kHz 70 - 300 kHz

0.3 - 10 MHz
0.3 - 10 MHz
10 - 200 MHz
10 - 200 MHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
10
2.5 - 20 GHz
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 0.1
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
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MS4644A 40 GHz Model, with 12-term SOLT with Sliding Load Calibration, using the 3652A-1 K Cal Kit
< 0.01 > 38 > 36 > 38 ±0.02 ±0.05
0.01 to 2.5 > 42 > 41 > 42 ±0.005 ±0.03
2.5 to 20 > 43 > 39 > 43 ±0.006 ±0.07
20 to 40 > 40 > 34 > 40 ±0.006 ±0.08
*S
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10 100
70 - 300 kHz 70 - 300 kHz
0.3 - 10 MHz 0.3 - 10 MHz
10 - 200 MHz 10 - 200 MHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz 0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz 2.5 - 20 GHz
20 - 40 GHz 20 - 40 GHz
1 10
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 1
0.01 0.1
-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10

10 100
70 - 300 kHz 70 - 300 kHz
0.3 - 10 MHz 0.3 - 10 MHz
10 - 200 MHz
10 - 200 MHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz 20 - 40 GHz
20 - 40 GHz
10
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 0.1
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
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MS4644A 40 GHz Model, with 12-term SOLT Calibration, using the 3652A or 3652A-1 K Cal Kit
< 0.01 > 38 > 36 > 38 ±0.02 ±0.05
0.01 to 2.5 > 37 > 41 > 37 ±0.005 ±0.03
2.5 to 20 > 34 > 39 > 35 ±0.006 ±0.07
20 to 40 > 32 > 34 > 32 ±0.006 ±0.08
*S
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MS4644A with SOLT Calibration using 3652A Cal Kit MS4644A with SOLT Calibration using 3652A Cal Kit
10
70 - 300 kHz 100
70 - 300 kHz
0.3 - 10 MHz
0.3 - 10 MHz
10 - 200 MHz 10 - 200 MHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz 0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz 2.5 - 20 GHz
20 - 40 GHz 20 - 40 GHz
1 10
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 1
0.01 0.1
-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10

MS4644A with SOLT Calibration using 3652A Cal Kit MS4644A with SOLT Calibration using 3652A Cal Kit
10 100
70 - 300 kHz 70 - 300 kHz
0.3 - 10 MHz 0.3 - 10 MHz
10 - 200 MHz
10 - 200 MHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz 2.5 - 20 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz 20 - 40 GHz
20 - 40 GHz
10
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 0.1
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
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MS4644A 40 GHz Model, with 12-term Calibration, using the 36585K K AutoCal
< 0.01** > 40 > 40 > 43 ±0.10 ±0.10
0.01 to 2.5 > 43 > 47 > 43 ±0.05 ±0.03
2.5 to 20 > 50 > 47 > 50 ±0.09 ±0.03
20 to 40 > 48 > 47 > 48 ±0.14 ±0.07
*S ince Residual Load Match is limited by Residual Directivity and the user test port cable, it can only be specified at Residual Directivity.
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10 100
70 - 300 kHz 70 - 300 kHz
0.3 - 10 MHz 0.3 - 10 MHz
10 - 200 MHz 10 - 200 MHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz 0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
20 - 40 GHz
20 - 40 GHz
1 10
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 1
0.01 0.1
-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10

10 100
70 - 300 kHz 70 - 300 kHz

0.3 - 10 MHz 0.3 - 10 MHz
10 - 200 MHz 10 - 200 MHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
20 - 40 GHz
10
20 - 40 GHz
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 0.1
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
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MS4645A & MS4647A 50 & 70 GHz Models, with 12-term SOLT with Sliding Load Calibration, using the 3654D-1 V Cal Kit
< 0.01 > 38 > 36 > 38 ±0.02 ±0.05
0.01 to 2.5 > 41 > 39 > 41 ±0.02 ±0.05
2.5 to 20 > 41 > 37 > 41 ±0.02 ±0.07
20 to 40 > 37 > 32 > 37 ±0.02 ±0.08
40 to 65 > 35 > 28 > 35 ±0.08 ±0.12
65 to 67 > 35 > 28 > 35 ±0.15 ±0.15
67 to 70 > 30 > 26 > 30 ±0.30 ±0.15
*S
Measurement Uncertainties (Transmission)

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Transmission Magnitude Uncertainty (1 of 2) Transmission Magnitude Uncertainty (2 of 2)

MS4647A with SOLT-SL Calibration using 3654D-1 Cal Kit MS4647A with SOLT-SL Calibration using 3654D-1 Cal Kit
10 10
70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz
0.3 - 10 MHz 40 - 65 GHz

10 - 200 MHz
65 - 67 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
67 - 70 GHz
1 2.5 - 20 GHz
Uncertainty (dB)
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1
0.01 0.1
-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10
Transmission Phase Uncertainty (1 of 2) Transmission Phase Uncertainty (2 of 2)

MS4647A with SOLT-SL Calibration using 3654D-1 Cal Kit MS4647A with SOLT-SL Calibration using 3654D-1 Cal Kit
100 100
70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

0.3 - 10 MHz
40 - 65 GHz
10 - 200 MHz
65 - 67 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
10 10 67 - 70 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
1 1
0.1 0.1
-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10
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Measurement Uncertainties (Reflection)
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Reflection Magnitude Uncertainty (1 of 2) Reflection Magnitude Uncertainty (2 of 2)

MS4647A with SOLT-SL Cal with 3654D-1 Cal Kit MS4647A with SOLT-SL Cal with 3654D-1 Cal Kit
10 100
70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

0.3 - 10 MHz 40 - 65 GHz
10 - 200 MHz
65 - 67 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
67 - 70 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz 10
Uncertainty (dB)
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 0.1
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
Reflection Phase Uncertainty (1 of 2) Reflection Phase Uncertainty (2 of 2)

MS4647A with SOLT-SL Cal with 3654D-1 Cal Kit MS4647A with SOLT-SL Cal with 3654D-1 Cal Kit
100 100
70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

0.3 - 10 MHz
40 - 65 GHz
10 - 200 MHz
65 - 67 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz 67 - 70 GHz
10 10
1 1
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
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MS4645A & MS4647A 50 & 70 GHz Models, with 12-term SOLT Calibration, using the 3654D or 3654D-1 V Cal Kit
< 0.01 > 38 > 36 > 38 ±0.02 ±0.05
0.01 to 2.5 > 40 > 39 > 40 ±0.02 ±0.05
2.5 to 20 > 40 > 37 > 40 ±0.02 ±0.07
20 to 40 > 35 > 32 > 35 ±0.02 ±0.08
40 to 65 > 32 > 28 > 32 ±0.08 ±0.12
65 to 67 > 32 > 28 > 32 ±0.15 ±0.15
67 to 70 > 28 > 26 > 28 ±0.30 ±0.15
*S

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MS4647A with SOLT Calibration using 3654D Cal Kit MS4647A with SOLT Calibration using 3654D Cal Kit
10 10
70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

0.3 - 10 MHz 40 - 65 GHz
10 - 200 MHz
65 - 67 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
67 - 70 GHz
1 2.5 - 20 GHz
Uncertainty (dB)
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1
0.01 0.1
-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10

100 100
70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

0.3 - 10 MHz
40 - 65 GHz
10 - 200 MHz
65 - 67 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
10 10 67 - 70 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
1 1
0.1 0.1
-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10
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10 100
70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

0.3 - 10 MHz
40 - 65 GHz
10 - 200 MHz
65 - 67 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz 67 - 70 GHz
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Uncertainty (dB)
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 0.1
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

100 100
70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

0.3 - 10 MHz
40 - 65 GHz
10 - 200 MHz
65 - 67 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz 67 - 70 GHz
10 10
1 1
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
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MS4645A & MS4647A 50 & 70 GHz Models, with an LRL Calibration, using the 3657-1 V Multi-line Cal Kit, symmetric reflects
0.24** to 2.5 > 50 > 50 > 50 ±0.005 ±0.02
2.5 to 20 > 50 > 50 > 50 ±0.005 ±0.02
20 to 40 > 50 > 50 > 50 ±0.005 ±0.02
40 to 65 > 45 > 50 > 45 ±0.015 ±0.02
65 to 67 > 45 > 50 > 45 ±0.03 ±0.04
67 to 70 > 45 > 45 > 45 ±0.10 ±0.08
**Limited to about 240 MHz, due to the longest line delta of 34.84 mm in the 3657 series Multi-line cal kit.

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MS4647A with LRL Calibration using 3657-1 Cal Kit (> 5 GHz) MS4647A with LRL Calibration using 3657-1 Cal Kit (> 5 GHz)
with LRM Calibration using 3654D Cal Kit (< 5 GHz) with LRM Calibration using 3654D Cal Kit (< 5 GHz)
10 10
70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

0.3 - 10 MHz
40 - 65 GHz
10 - 200 MHz
65 - 67 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
1 2.5 - 20 GHz 1 67 - 70 GHz
Uncertainty (dB)
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1 0.1
0.01 0.01
-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10

100 100
70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

0.3 - 10 MHz
40 - 65 GHz
10 - 200 MHz
65 - 67 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
10 10 67 - 70 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
1 1
0.1 0.1
-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10
20
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10 10
70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

0.3 - 10 MHz
40 - 65 GHz
10 - 200 MHz
65 - 67 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz 67 - 70 GHz
Uncertainty (dB)
Uncertainty (dB)
1 1
0.1 0.1
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

100 100
70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

0.3 - 10 MHz
40 - 65 GHz
10 - 200 MHz
65 - 67 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
10 10 67 - 70 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
1 1
0.1 0.1
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
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MS4645A & MS4647A 50 & 70 GHz Models, with 12-term Calibration, using the 36585V V AutoCal
< 0.01** > 40 > 40 > 40 ±0.10 ±0.10
0.01 to 2.5 > 43 > 47 > 43 ±0.05 ±0.03
2.5 to 20 > 50 > 47 > 50 ±0.09 ±0.03
20 to 40 > 48 > 47 > 48 ±0.14 ±0.07
40 to 65 > 43 > 45 > 43 ±0.17*** ±0.10
65 to 67 > 43 > 45 > 43 ±0.17 ±0.10
67 to 70 > 42 > 40 > 42 ±0.30 ±0.12
*** ±0.25 dB from 51 to 55 GHz

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from the Anritsu website at, www.us.anritsu.com

MS4647A with a 12-term Calibration using the 36585V AutoCal MS4647A with a 12-term Calibration using the 36585V AutoCal
10 10
70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

0.3 - 10 MHz
40 - 65 GHz
10 - 200 MHz
65 - 67 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
1 2.5 - 20 GHz 67 - 70 GHz
Uncertainty (dB)
Uncertainty (dB)
0.1
0.01 0.1
-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10

100 100
70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

0.3 - 10 MHz
40 - 65 GHz
10 - 200 MHz
65 - 67 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
10 10 67 - 70 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
1 1
0.1 0.1
-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10
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from the Anritsu website at, www.us.anritsu.com

10 10
70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz
0.3 - 10 MHz 40 - 65 GHz

10 - 200 MHz
65 - 67 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
67 - 70 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
Uncertainty (dB)
Uncertainty (dB)
1 1
0.1 0.1
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

100 100
70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

0.3 - 10 MHz
40 - 65 GHz
10 - 200 MHz
65 - 67 GHz
0.2 - 2.5 GHz
10 10 67 - 70 GHz
2.5 - 20 GHz
1 1
0.1 0.1
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
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15. Measurement Time*
Measurement times include sweep time, and band-switching time, in single channel mode. Typical.
20 µs/pt is achieved in true swept mode, with 25K points, with ALC turned on for level accuracy, with display turned-on for
tuning purposes, with locking turned-on for frequency accuracy and repeatability, with correction turned on to meet published
residual specifications, and over the full span of the product with all band-switch points to fully characterize a device.
Measurement Time (ms), SYNTHESIZED sweep, Display ON and ALC ON
Calibration Sweep Width IF BW 401 points 1,601 points 25,001 points 100,000 points
Narrow 1 MHz 14 40 510 2,200
(≤1 GHz span 30 kHz 22 90 1,230 4,900
Uncorrected or without bandswitch points) 1 kHz 380 1600 25,000 100,000
1-port calibration 1 MHz 50 70 570 2,300
Wide
30 kHz 67 120 1,300 5,000
(70 GHz span )
1 kHz 420 1,670 25,000 100,000
Narrow 1 MHz 14 40 510 2,200
(≤1 GHz span 30 kHz 22 90 1,230 4,900
2-port calibration without bandswitch points) 1 kHz 400 1,610 25,000 100,000
(per sweep) 1 MHz 50 70 570 2,300
Wide
30 kHz 67 120 1,300 5,000
(70 GHz span)
1 kHz 420 1,670 25,000 100,000
Measurement Time (ms) vs. Noise Floor (dBm), SYNTHESIZED sweep, Display ON and ALC ON
1,601 points Achieved Noise Floor (dBm) IF BW
Calibration Full Band Sweep
Measurement Time (at max. frequency) (kHz)
90 -85 100
MS4642A
190 -95 10
2-port calibration 95 -80 100
MS4644A
(per sweep) 190 -90 10
100 -75 100
MS4647A
190 -85 10
16. Remote Operability

Via GPIB Using IEEE 488.2 1 MB/s Data Transfer Speed Use SCPI or previous generation Lightning
VNA commands. Also compatible with a
Via LAN Using VXI-11 Protocol 2.5 MB/s Data Transfer Speed
basic but fundamental set of HP/Agilent
Via USB Using USBTMC Protocol 5.5 MB/s Data Transfer Speed 8510x VNA commands.
National Instruments LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI drivers. Available for downloads from both Anritsu’s and NI’s websites.
.NET/COM driver for Windows Applications such as: Visual Studio 6 thru VS 2005, VB6, C#, C++, C, Visual C, HP Vee, and more.
Drivers (for GPIB, LAN, or USB)
Available for download from the Anritsu Website.
These drivers require VISA runtime, not provided by Anritsu. NI’s VISA (≥ version 3.2) is recommended for .NET and USB support.
Internal, External, GPIB Single point, Single Sweep, Single Channel, All Channels Hand-shaking for optimum tandem sweeps (check
Triggering
rear panel connections)
Throughput Time (ms), SYNTHESIZED sweep, Display ON and ALC ON, single 20 GHz sweep, 30 kHz IFBW,
including trigger and data transfer time
Communication Type Data Format 401 points 1,601 points 100,000 points
32- or 64-bit Floating 380 410 6,400
GPIB (IEEE-488.2)
ASCII 290 370 7,400
32- or 64-bit Floating 280 320 6,300
LAN (VXI-11)
ASCII 290 350 7,400
32- or 64-bit Floating 280 310 6,000
USB (USBTMC class)
ASCII 290 350 6,800
*
Subject to the conditions and including the events specified. Chosen conditions reflect true measurement conditions, based on customers’ input on speed
environment expectations. Full transparency and disclosure given for best comparisons and decisions.
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17. Standard Capabilities
MS4642A 10 MHz to 20.2 GHz
MS4644A 10 MHz to 40.5 GHz
Operating Frequency* MS4645A 10 MHz to 50.5 GHz
MS4647A 10 MHz to 70 GHz
MS4647A-070 40 kHz to 10 MHz Coverage Extension
S11, S21, S22, S12, and any user-defined combination of a1, a2, b1, b2, and 1
Measurement Parameters
For 4-port measurements, refer to the separate multiport technical datasheet on www.us.anritsu.com\vectorstar.
Domains Frequency Domain, Power Domain, CW Draw, and Time (Distance) Domain
Frequency Sweep Types Linear, CW, or Segmented
Power Sweep Types Linear, log, or constant power sweeps, or constant power slope (dB/GHz) over frequency sweep
Log Magnitude, Phase, Log Magnitude and Phase, Smith Chart (Impedance), Smith Chart (Admittance),
Graph Types Linear Polar, Log Polar, Group delay, Linear Magnitude, Linear Magnitude and Phase, Real, Imaginary,
Real and Imaginary, SWR, Power Out, Impedance, Power In
Data Points 2 to 25,001 points, or 100,000 points in single channel
Limit Lines Single or segmented. 2 limit lines per trace. 50 segments per limit line.
Single Limit Readouts Uses interpolation to determine the intersection frequency
Test Limits Both single and segmented limits can be used for PASS/FAIL testing.
Point-by-point (default), max Averaging = IF Bandwidth/1 Hz
Data Averaging
Sweep-by-sweep (no limit)
IF Bandwidth 1, 3, 10, 30, 100, 300, 1k, 3k, 10k, 30k, 100k, 300k, 1M (Hz)
The reference planes of a calibration or other normalization can be changed by entering a line length or time delay.
Dielectric constants may be entered for different media so the length entry can be physically meaningful. Dispersion
Reference Plane modeling is used in the cases of microstrip and waveguide to take into account frequency dependent phase velocities.
Attenuations (with frequency slope) and constant phase offsets can also be entered to better describe any reference
planedistortions. For more complete reference plane manipulation, the full de-embedding system can also be used.
Frequency range of the measurement can be narrowed within the calibration range without recalibration. CW
mode permits single frequency measurements also without recalibration. If interpolation is not activated, the subset
Measurement Frequency Range frequency range is forced to use calibration frequency points. If interpolation is activated, any frequency range that
is a subset of the calibration frequency range can be used, but there may be some added interpolation error.
Defined as the frequency span over which the phase change is computed at a given frequency point. The aperture
Group Delay Aperture can be changed without recalibration. The minimum aperture is the frequency range divided by the number of points
in calibration and can be increased to 20% of the frequency range.
Group Delay Range < 180° of phase change within the aperture
Channels and Traces 16 channels, each with up to 16 traces
Display Color touch screen LCD, 10.4” diagonal
Display Colors Unlimited colors for data traces, memory, text, markers, graticules and limit lines.
A separate memory for each trace can be used to store measurement data for later display or subtraction, addition,
Trace Memory and Math multiplication or division with current measurement data. The trace data can be saved and recalled.
Any two traces within a channel can also be combined (via addition, subtraction, multiplication or division) and
Intra-trace Math displayed on another trace.
Log Magnitude 0.001 dB
Linear Magnitude 1 pU
Phase 0.01°
Group Delay 0.001 ps
Scale Resolution (minimum per division)
Time 0.001 ps
Distance 0.1 µm
SWR 1 pU
Power 0.01 dB
12 per trace (x 16 traces x 16 channels, for a total of 3,072)
Markers Coupled or decoupled within a channel
Data displayed in graph area or in table form
Reference Marker Additional marker per trace for reference
Marker Statistics Mean, max, min, standard deviation , per trace or over a marker region
Marker Search and Tracking Search and/or track for min, max, peak, or target value
Filter Parameters Display x dB bandwidth and frequencies, center frequency, loss, Q and shape factors
Blanking function removes all references to frequencies on the display. Frequency references can only be restored
Blank Frequency Information through a system preset or GPIB command.
* Extended frequency range over which these models and options will operate, but without any implied or warranted performance specifications.
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18. Calibration and Correction Capabilities
Short-Open-Load-Through (SOLT) with Fixed or Sliding Load
Offset-Short (SSLT) with Fixed or Sliding Load
Triple-Offset-Short (SSST) with Fixed or Sliding Load
Short-Open-Load-Reciprocal (SOLR) Reciprocal or Unknown Through Method (SSLR, SSSR)
Calibration Methods
Line-Reflect-Line (LRL) / Line-Reflect-Match (LRM)
Advanced-LRM (A-LRM™) for improved on-wafer calibrations
AutoCal
with Thru Update available
2-Port (Forward, Reverse, or both directions)

1-Port (s11, s22, or both)
Correction Models
Transmission Frequency Response (Forward, Reverse, or both directions)
Reflection Frequency Response (s11, s22, or both)
Merged Calibration Merge multiple calibrations over bands of frequency points and with different algorithms
Load coefficients from your Anritsu cal kit’s USB Memory stick
Calibration Standards’ Coefficients Enter manual coefficients into User-Defined locations
Use NIST models for Loads
Reference Impedance Modify the reference impedance from 50 Ω to any impedance but not 0 Ω
Interpolation Allows interpolation between calibration frequency points
Characterizes and “removes” an adapter that is used during calibration that will not be used for subsequent device
Adapter Removal Calibration
easurements; for accurate measurement of non-insertable devices
m
Dispersion Compensation Selectable as Coaxial, other non-dispersive (e.g., for coplanar waveguide), Waveguide, or Microstrip.
Different power meter calibrations are available to enhance power accuracy at the desired reference plane
(to usually ~0.1 dB for short periods of time). A flat power calibration (when in frequency sweep mode) is available at a
Flat Power Calibrations and user-selectable power level, if it is within the power adjustment range of the internal source. Other powerlevels are
Linear Power Calibrations then arrived at by offset transfers. A linear power calibration is performed over a range of power levels for use in
(Power Meter Correction) power sweep mode and is performed at a specified frequency or frequency range. Both calibrations are performed
using an external power meter (Anritsu MA2438A, MA2488A, MA249xA, Agilent 437 or equivalent) over the Dedicated
GPIB port or other suitable control ports.
The MS4640A is equipped with an Embedding/De-embedding system. De-embedding is generally used for removal
of test fixture contributions, modeled networks and other networks described by S-parameters (s2p files) from
measurements. Similarly, the Embedding function can be used to simulate matching circuits for optimizing amplifier
Embedding/De-embedding designs or simply adding effects of a known structure to a measurement. Multiple networks can be embedded/de-
embedded and changing the port and network orientations is handled easily. An extraction utility is part of this package
that allows the easier computation of de-embedding files based on some additional calibration steps and measure-
ments.
Impedance Conversion Allows entry of different reference impedances (complex values) for different ports
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19. Optional Capabilities
Displays all S-parameters and overlays with Frequency Domain
Low-pass Mode with added harmonics frequency list flexibility
Band-pass Mode
Time Domain Measurements
Phasor Impulse Mode
Option 002
Windowing
Gating (pass-band or reject-band)
Frequency with Time Gate
Allows for independent source and receive functions for Mixer, Harmonics, IMD and other measurements, where the
source and receive frequencies are offset.
Receiver Offset To independently control the frequencies of up to four external sources, in
Multiple Source Control Mode
Option 007 addition to the internal source, and the receiver, in a synchronized manner.
NxN Frequency-translated Devices’ For accurate and absolute magnitude and phase measurements of match,
Calibration and Measurements Capability gain/loss, and group delay of devices such as mixers and converters
Adds three Access loops per port for Source, Test, and Receive Paths
≥ 2.5 GHz Frequency Coverage loops, located at front panel
Direct Access Loops Option 051 < 2.5 GHz Frequency Coverage loops, located at rear panel
(These loops are included when ordering option 06x shown below.
Therefore, options 05x and 06x are mutually exclusive.)
Adds Step Attenuators, Bias Tees, and Direct Access Loops, and Gain Compression and
Active Measurements Suite Option 06x
Efficiency Measurement Capabilities.
70 dB, 10 dB/step, for MS4642A and MS4644A
Attenuators
60 dB, 10 dB/step, for MS4647A
Option 061 2 attenuators: One in Source 1 path, and one in Receive 2 path
Option 062 4 attenuators: One in each Source and in each Receive paths
0.4 A max., 40 VDC max.
3 kHz BW (nominal), looking into a High Impedance
Bias Tees
10 MΩ to Ground for DUT Static Discharge Protection
Located at rear panel
Includes option 05x loops, listed above
Access Loops
(Therefore, options 05x and 06x are mutually exclusive.)
Swept Power Gain Compression at a cw frequency
Gain Compression
PxdB over Swept Frequency, up to 401 points
Extends the standard 10 MHz low-end start frequency to 70 kHz,
70 kHz Frequency Extension Option 070
for 70 kHz to 20, 40, or 70 GHz coverage models.
20. CPU and related

CPU Pentium 4 or greater
Display 26 cm Color XGA Touch-Screen Display
Storage Memory Serial-ATA Hard Drive, for OS, Programs, and Data. (> 30 GB)
Rear Panel Hard Drive, removable
Security
Additional Hard Drives with OS available (Option 004)
Operating System Windows XP Professional Environment
The following Anti-Virus software products have been tested with the MS4640A, and are therefore recommended
Virus Protection as a choice to be purchased and installed by the user:
1. Trend Micro
21. Front Panel Connections

Universal Test Port Connectors, easily exchangeable in case of damage
K (male) for MS4642A and MS4644A
Test Ports 1 and 2
V (male) for MS4645A and MS4647A
Damage Input Levels: +27 dBm max., 40 VDC max.
For Source, Test and Receive paths, 3 per port, for ≥ 2.5 GHz frequency coverage
K (females) for MS4642A and MS4644A
Direct Access Loops (optional)
V (females) for MS4645A and MS4647A
Two Type A USB 2.0 Ports for peripherals such as keyboard, mouse,
USB Ports
memory stick, hardware key, etc. (two more USB ports located at the rear panel)
Chassis Grounding Port Banana (female)
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22. Rear Panel Connections
AC Input connector, with On/Off switch, and fuses
AC Power Input
350 VA max., 90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz (power factor controlled)
System HDD System Hard Drive Interface
USB Control Port Type B USB 2.0 port for controlling the instrument externally, for remote operation
Two type A USB 2.0 Ports for peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, memory stick,
USB Ports
hardware key, etc. (more USB ports at the front panel)
Keyboard and Mouse Ports Dedicated PS/2 ports. Could be used with USB keyboard and mouse via adapters, sparing USB 2.0 ports.
LAN Port 10/100BaseT Ethernet
GPIB Port (talker/listener) Type D-24, female, IEEE 488.2 compatible, for controlling the instrument externally, for remote operation
GPIB Port (dedicated controller) Type D-24, female, for the control of external instruments such as power meters, external test sets, etc.
25-pin D-Sub, female, User-defined I/O for custom external test set interface, to synchronize with different
sweep states, such as Start, Stop, Driven Port, etc.
Pin 1 Limit Pass/Fail
External I/O Port Pin 2, 3, 15, 16 TTL In
Pin 4, 13 14, 21 GND
Pin 5-12, 17-20, 22 TTL Out
Pin 23-25 Reserved
Serial Port 9-pin D-Sub, male, compatible with RS-232, provides control for AutoCal modules, etc.
15-pin mini D-Sub, for simultaneously projecting the instrument’s screen display onto an external VGA moni-
VGA Port
tor, with 1024 x 768 min. resolution
Bias Inputs (optional) BNC (female), one per port (check option 06x)
Bias Fuses (optional) One per port. (0.5A, 250V)
For Source, Test and Receive paths, 3 per port, for < 2.5 GHz frequency coverage
Direct Access Loops (optional) SMA (females)
a1, a2, b1, b2, IF Inputs/Outputs,
SMA (females)
Inputs used with external converters such as mmW modules, or for antenna testing.
IF Inputs/Outputs
Outputs used with external IF digitizers and processors.
Nominal Inputs: 5 to 20 MHz (mode dependent), 0 dBm for full scale
Nominal Outputs: 0.2 to 100 MHz (mode dependent), +10 dBm max.
BNC (female), auto-sensing, better than 1000 ppm accuracy recommended.
10 MHz In
Signal: -10 dBm to +3 dBm, 50 Ω Nominal
BNC (female), derived from the internal reference, unless an external 10 MHz reference input is applied.
10 MHz Out
Signal: 0 ± 5 dBm sinusoidal, 50 Ω Nominal
BNC (females), two independent inputs for measurements simultaneous with the RF measurements,
for current sensing, efficiency computation, power detection, etc.
Analog In 1 & 2 Range: -10 V to +10 V with automatic offset and gain calibrations
Accuracy: 2 mV + 2% for |V| < 5 V; 2% for |V| > 5 V
Nominal input impedance: 60 kΩ
BNC (female), for external attenuator control, external switch control, analog triggering assistance,
measurement system integration and other purposes.
Normal operating modes: Sawtooth sync sweep, TTL indication of driving port, open loop level controller.
Ext Analog Out
Range: -10 V to +10 V; low impedance drive
Accuracy: 20 mV + 2%
Load: > 5 kΩ
BNC (female) 100 ns minimum input pulse width
Ext Trigger 0-3.3 V input (5 V tolerant) Programmable edge trigger
High impedance (> 100 kΩ)
BNC (female) 100 ns minimum input pulse width
Lock Status 0-3.3 V input (5 V tolerant) Positive-edge trigger
High impedance (> 100 kΩ)
BNC (female) Voh = 2 V min @ -12 mA
Ready for Trigger 0-3.3 V latched output Vol = 0.8 V max @ +12 mA
Low impedance (~ 50 Ω)
BNC (female) Low impedance (~ 50 Ω)
Trigger Out 0-3.3 V pulse output Voh = 2 V min @ -12 mA
1 usec positive pulse Vol = 0.8 V max @ +12 mA
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MS4640A Rear Panel
23. Mechanical and Environmental

267 mm body (6u)
Height
286 mm between feet outer edges
426 mm body
Dimensions
Width 457 mm between feet outer edges
(without rack mount option)
487 mm between front panel handles outer edges
502 mm body
Depth
591 mm between handle and foot outer edges
Weight < 28 kg (Fully-loaded MS4647A weight shown)
Conforms to MIL-PRF-28800F (class 3)
Environmental Temperature Range 0 ºC to +50 ºC without error codes*
(Operating) Relative Humidity 5% to 95% at +40 ºC
Altitude 4,600 m
Temperature Range -40 ºC to +75 ºC
Environmental
Relative Humidity 0% to 90% at +65 ºC (non-condensing)
(Non-operating)
Altitude 15,200 m
Meets the emissions and immunity requirements of:
EN55011/1991 Class A/CISPR-11 Class A
EN50082-1/1993
EMI IEC 801-2/1984 (4 kV CD, 8 kV AD)
IEC 1000-4-3/1995 (3 V/m, 80-1000 MHz)
IEC 801-4/1988 (500 V SL, 1000 V PL)
IEC 1000-4-5/1995 (2 kV L-E, 1 kV L-L)
* Except for ‘unleveled’ error messages that may occur at temperature outside the specified performance temperature range of 25 ºC ± 5 ºC.
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24. Automatic Calibrators (AutoCal)
Two AutoCal modules are available, the standard AutoCal (36581-series) and the precision AutoCal (36585-series). While
the 36581 AutoCal provides the automation and performance needed for most manufacturing requirements, the 36585-series
Precision AutoCal adds un-paralleled performance, better than any SOLT manual calibration, even if using Sliding Loads.
The 36581-series Standard AutoCal is available in one model, covering 40 MHz to 20 GHz. The 36585-series Precision
AutoCal is available in two broadband models covering the entire range of 70 kHz to 40 or 70 GHz. This makes the
36585-series Precision AutoCal the recommended calibrator for practically all applications.
36581-series Standard AutoCal

(Also check the 36585-series Precision Autocal)
Provides fast and repeatable calibrations, 40 MHz to
20 GHz, with a single connection to the test ports,
eliminating susceptibility to user errors, and connector
wear. The VectorStar will control the AutoCal directly
for 1- or 2-port cals and Thru Updates. Each AutoCal is
shipped with a characterization file, which is valid for
6 months. After that, the user can re-characterize the
AutoCal with the built-in capability. Re-characterization
is also helpful when adding adapters to the AutoCal, for
measuring devices with different type of connectors, such 36581 series Standard AutoCal
as N, 3.5 mm, even Waveguide.
For measuring non-insertable K devices or SMA or

3.5 mm devices without using Adapter Removal or
Re-characterizing the AutoCal, the 36583 series of matched
adapters are available. These adapters could be inter-
changed between connector types and sexes, without invali-
dating the original calibration. Adapter Removal can also
be used for non-insertable devices. This calibration routine
is provided in VectorStar’s AutoCal menus. Matched Adapters Set
Description Additional Information Part Number

AutoCal, Standard, K (male) to K (female) 40 MHz to 20 GHz, 2-port 36581KKF
K (female)* to K (male), 2 ea
Matched Adapters Set, K 36583K
K (female)* to K (female), 2 ea
K (female)* to 3.5 mm (male),
Matched Adapters Set, 3.5 mm 36583L
2 ea K (female)* to 3.5 mm (female), 2 ea
K (female)* to SMA (male),
Matched Adapters Set, SMA 36583S
2 ea K (female)* to SMA (female), 2 ea
* Assumes the use of K male test port cables.
Residual Errors after a calibration using the 36581KKF Standard AutoCal (typical)
36581KKF
Source and Reflection Transmission Tracking Transmission Tracking
Calibration Directivity
Load Match Tracking (Internal Thru Mode*) (True Thru Mode*)
Residuals
Without 36583x 36 dB 34 dB ± 0.20 dB ± 0.20 dB ± 0.10 dB
With 36583x 34 dB 32 dB ± 0.25 dB ± 0.25 dB ± 0.15 dB
* In True Thru Mode, the user is given the opportunity to connect the test ports together directly, removing the AutoCal, for an improved Thru over the AutoCal’s
internal characterized thru, for a slight improvement in Transmission Tracking.
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36585-series Precision AutoCal
In addition to what is provided with the Standard 36581-series AutoCal, this Precision series provides better corrected
characteristics using over-determined algorithms, and transferring characteristics from a highly accurate LRL type calibration.
The resulting accuracies will beat that of a Sliding Load SOLT calibration. In order to remove the effects of matched adapt-
ers, the Precision 36585-series AutoCal comes in a variety of connector sex types. Adapter Removal Calibration routine is
still available in the VectorStar software. With coverage from 70 kHz to 70 GHz, the 36585-series Precision AutoCal offers
not only the fastest and most reliable calibration, but also the most accurate broadband coaxial VNA calibration method,
with the longest re-characterization period of 12 months.
36585V series Precision AutoCal

36585 series Precision AutoCal
Description Additional Information Part Number

K (male) to K (male) 36585K-2M
Precision AutoCal, K
K (female) to K (female) 36585K-2F
70 kHz to 40 GHz, 2-port
K (male) to K (female) 36585K-2MF
V (male) to V (male) 36585V-2M
Precision AutoCal, V
V (female) to V (female) 36585V-2F
70 kHz to 70 GHz, 2-port
V (male) to V (female) 36585V-2MF
AutoCal General and Environmental

36581-series Dimensions 65 mm H x 155 mm W x 90 mm D body (excluding connectors)
36585-series Dimensions 42 mm H x 64 mm W x 140 mm D body (excluding connectors)
Serial RS-232 control by the VNA via supplied 9-pin D-Sub cable
Control
(allowing forward-compatibility to legacy AutoCals)
DC powered via supplied universal 110/220V AC/DC adapter
Power
(with enough power to maintain optimum stability)
Operating Temperature 18 to 28 °C
Storage Temperature -20 to 70 °C
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% at 40 °C
Conforms to the EMC Directive, 89/336/EEC per EN61326
EN55011:1991
EMC
EN61000-3-2:1995
EN61000-3-3:1995
EN61000-4-2:1995
EN61000-4-3:1995
EN61000-4-4:1995
Immunity
EN61000-4-5:1995
EN61000-4-6:1995
EN61000-4-11:1995
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25. Mechanical Calibration Kits
SMA/3.5 mm Calibration Kit, 3650A series
3650A cal kit provides 50 Ω calibrations, for 3.5 mm or SMA devices, using 3.5 mm standards.
3650A-1 cal kit includes Sliding Loads
3650A Cal Kit contains: Additional Information (typical) Quantity Part Number
Termination 3.5 mm (male) Return Loss: > 37 dB (F ≤ 18.5 GHz) 2 28S50B-2
Termination 3.5 mm (female) > 30 dB (F > 18.5 GHz) 2 28SF50B-2
Open 3.5 mm (male) Offset: 5 mm 1 24S50
Open 3.5 mm (female) Offset: 5 mm 1 24SF50
Short 3.5 mm (male) Offset: 5 mm 1 23S50
Short 3.5 mm (female) Offset: 5 mm 1 23SF50
Adapter, 3.5 mm (male) to 3.5 mm (male) 1 33SS50
Adapter, 3.5 mm (female) to 3.5 mm (female) 2 33SFSF50
Adapter, 3.5 mm (male) to 3.5 mm (female) 2 33SSF50
Torque Wrench 8 mm (5/16”), 0.9 N-m (8 in-lb) 1 01-201
Wrench, Universal For SMA, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm, K and V 1 01-204
Pin Depth Gauge 1 01-222
Adapter (female) for Pin Gauge 1 01-223
Reference Flat 1 01-210
Connector Thumb Wheel 4 A18311
Coefficients for standards On a memory stick and 3.5” floppy 1 –
3650A-1 Cal Kit adds: Additional Information (typical) Quantity Part Number
Sliding Termination 3.5 mm (male) 1 17S50
Sliding Termination 3.5 mm (female) 1 17SF50
Flush Short (male) 1 01-211
Flush Short (female) 1 01-212
K (2.92 mm) Calibration Kit, 3652A series

3652A cal kit provides 50 Ω calibrations, for K devices
3652A-1 cal kit includes Sliding Loads
3652A Cal Kit contains: Additional Information (typical) Quantity Part Number
Termination K (male) Return Loss: > 34 dB (F ≤ 18.5 GHz) 2 28K50A
Termination K (female) > 32 dB (F ≤ 40 GHz) 2 28KF50A
Open K (male) Offset: 5 mm 1 24K50
Open K (female) Offset: 5 mm 1 24KF50
Short K (male) Offset: 5 mm 1 23K50
Short K (female) Offset: 5 mm 1 23KF50
Adapter, K (male) to K (male) 1 33KK50
Adapter, K (female) to K (female) 2 33KFKF50
Adapter, K (male) to K (female) 2 33KKF50
3652A-1 Cal Kit adds: Additional Information (typical) Quantity Part Number
Sliding Termination K (male) 1 17K50
Sliding Termination K (female) 1 17KF50
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V (1.85 mm) Calibration Kit, 3654D series
3654D cal kit provides 50 Ω calibrations, for V devices
3654D-1 cal kit includes Sliding Loads
3654D Cal Kit contains: Additional Information (typical) Quantity Part Number
Termination V (male) Return Loss: > 40 dB (F ≤ 20 GHz) 2 28V50D

> 35 dB (F ≤ 40 GHz)
> 32 dB (F ≤ 67 GHz)
Termination V (female) > 28 dB (F ≤ 70 GHz) 2 28VF50D
Open V (male) Offset: 4.75 mm 1 24V50C

Open V (female) Offset: 4.75 mm 1 24VF50C
Short V (male) Offset: 5.1 mm 1 23V50C
Short V (female) Offset: 5.1 mm 1 23VF50C
Adapter, V (male) to V (male) 1 33VV50C
Adapter, V (female) to V (female) 2 33VFVF50C
Adapter, V (male) to V (female) 2 33VVF50C
3654D-1 Cal Kit adds: Additional Information (typical) Quantity Part Number
Sliding Termination V (male) 1 17V50C
Sliding Termination V (female) 1 17VF50C
3654D series, V (1.85 mm) Calibration Kit 3657 series, V (1.85 mm) Multi-Line Calibration Kit
V (1.85 mm) Multi-Line Calibration Kit, 3657 series

3657 cal kit provides 50 Ω bead-less V (male to male) lines for metrology applications.
3657-1 cal kit includes Shorts for LRL-type coaxial calibrations
3657 Cal Kit contains: Additional Information Quantity Part Number
Center Conductor 1 65899-1
Line 1 Electrical Length = 15 mm; 50 Ω
Outer Conductor 1 65898-1
Line 2 Electrical Length = 16.7 mm; 50 Ω
Tool, Center Conductor Removal Plug 1 65922
Fixture, Center Conductor Installation, Short For Lines 1-5 1 65901-1
Fixture, Center Conductor Installation, Long For Line 6 1 65901-6
Open-Ended Wrench 7 mm 1 783-1243
3657-1 Cal Kit adds: Additional Information Quantity Part Number
Short V (male) Offset: 5.1 mm 2 23V50B
Short V (female) Offset: 5.1 mm 2 23VF50B
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26. Verification Kits
Verification kits include characterized traceable standards (two attenuators, an airline, and a stepped impedance airline
Beatty Standard) that can be used with the provided software and data to verify the calibration and resulting performance of
your VNA. The applicable calibrations are Short-Open-Load-Through (SOLT) with Sliding Load using a 365x-1 Cal Kit,
and 36585 series AutoCal, male-female version. Cal Kits are purchased separately. Verification is also provided as a service,
eliminating the investment in kits. These verification kits are dedicated for the MS4640A, and are not for older VNAs.
Description Part Number

3.5 mm Verification Kit 3666-1
K Verification Kit 3668-1
V Verification Kit 3669B-1
Verification Kit Precision Adapters, Attenuators and more
27. Precision Adapters, Attenuators, and more

Anritsu carries a complete line of precision adapters and attenuators. For more information, please visit our website
at www.us.anritsu.com.
28. Test Port Cables

3670-series Test Port Cables, Ruggedized Semi-rigid, up to 70 GHz
Frequency Length Insertion Loss* Return Loss
Description Impedance Part Number
Range (cm) (dB) (dB)
K (female) to 30.5 (12”) 2.3 dB/m @ 20 GHz 3670K50-1
DC to 40 GHz ≥ 16
K (male) 61.0 (24”) 4.7 dB/m @ 40 GHz 3670K50-2
50 Ω 30.5 (12”) 3.6 dB/m @ 20 GHz 3670V50A-1
V (female) to
DC to 70 GHz 5.2 dB/m @ 40 GHz ≥ 16
V (male) 61.0 (24”) 3670V50A-2
7.2 dB/m @ 70 GHz
*Typical
70 GHz Ruggedized Semi-rigid Test Cable, 3670-series 67 GHz Phase Stable Flexible Test Port Cable, 3671-series
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3671-series Test Port Cables, Flexible, Phase Stable, up to 67 GHz
Length Insertion Loss Return Loss Phase Stability
Description Frequency Range Impedance Part Number
(cm) (dB, f in GHz) (dB) (± degrees, f in GHz)
K* (female) 0.11+ 0.01f ≤ (0.5+ 0.13f)
DC to 20 GHz 50 Ω 63.5 (25”) ≥ 18 3671S50-1
to 3.5 mm (male) + 0.30 √f (1 coil)
K* (female) 0.26+ 0.006f ≤ (0.5+ 0.08f)
DC to 40 GHz 50 Ω 63.5 (25”) ≥ 16 3671K50-x
to K (male or female) + 0.46 √f (1/2 coil)
K* (female) 0.39+ 0.013f ≤ (0.5+ 0.17f)
DC to 40 GHz 50 Ω 96.5 (38”) ≥ 16 3671K50-2
to K (male) + 0.64 √f (1 coil)
V* (female) ≤ 8.5
DC to 67 GHz 50 Ω 63.5 (25”) 8.5 ≥ 14 3671V50B-1
to V (male) (1/2 coil)
V* (female) ≤ 10.5
DC to 67 GHz 50 Ω 96.5 (38”) 8.5 ≥ 14 3671V50B-2
to V (male) (1 coil)
* Ruggedized style for VNA test ports. Does not fit standard male connectors.
29. Universal Test Fixture (UTF)

The 3680-series UTF provide an accurate, repeatable solution for
measuring microstrip and coplanar substrate devices. Input and output
connections are made to the substrate device by two spring-loaded jaws
that include coax-to-microstrip/coplanar launchers. One jaw is mov-
able in two dimensions to accommodate substrates of different lengths
and offsets. Right angle launchers are available for right angle devices.
Microstrip calibration/verification kits are available for substrate
3680 series Universal Test Fixture (UTF)
thicknesses of 10 mil (60 GHz), 15 mil (30 GHz), and 25 mil (20 GHz).
A 25 mil, 20 GHz, coplanar waveguide calibration/verification kit is
also available.
Electrical Specifications
Frequency Frequency Range Return Loss Repeatability
Part Number
Coverage (GHz) (dB) (dB)
3680-20 DC to 20 GHz DC to 20 > 17 < ± 0.10
UTF 3680K DC to 40 GHz 20 to 40 > 14 < ± 0.20
3680V DC to 60 GHz 40 to 60 >8 < ± 0.30
36801K DC to 40 GHz DC to 20 > 16 < ± 0.15

Right Angle Launcher 20 to 40 > 12 < ± 0.25
36801V DC to 60 GHz 40 to 60 >7 < ± 0.40
General
Parameter UTF Specification
3680-20 0.5 cm (min) to 10 cm (max)
Substrate Length 3680K 0.5 cm (min) to 5 cm (max)
3680V 0.5 cm (min) to 5 cm (max)
Maximum Substrate Width All No Limit
Substrate Thickness All 0.12 mm (min), 1.9 mm (max)
3680-20 ± 2.5 cm
UTF
Maximum Line Offset 3680K ± 1.2 cm
3680V ± 1.2 cm
3680-20 3.5 mm (females)
Input and Output Connectors 3680K K (females)
3680V V (females)
Overall Size All 10 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.4 cm
Right Angle Distance from in-line connector, axial All 1 cm (min), 4 cm (max)
Launcher Distance from in-line connector, offset All 0 cm (min), 2 cm (max)
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30. Warranty
Standard warranty included free-of-charge. Additional warranty available.
Instrument and built-in options 3 years from the date of shipment
Calibration kits and AutoCals 1 year from the date of shipment
Test Port Cables 1 year from the date of shipment
All other accessories 1 year from the date of shipment
31. Block Diagram
>2.5 GHz MS4640A Block Diagram

High Band (Fully Loaded Configuration)
Optional
<2.5 GHz
Low Band
a1 a1 a2 a2
b1 b2
b1 b2
Port 1 Bias 1 Bias 2 Port 2
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32. Ordering Information
Instrument Models
Part Number Description More Information
Vector Network Analyzer
MS4642A
10 MHz to 20 GHz*
Includes:
Vector Network Analyzer - CD with Operation and Programming Manuals, Measurement Guide, and other tech-
MS4644A nical publications in .pdf format, and miscellaneous utilities
10 MHz to 40 GHz*
- DVD with Norton Ghost Backup Software
Vector Network Analyzer - Microsoft Windows XP-Pro DVD (not for use with the VNA)
MS4645A
10 MHz to 50 GHz* - Mouse, USB, Optical
- Power Cord
Vector Network Analyzer
MS4647A
10 MHz to 70 GHz*
* Refer to page 25 for extended operational frequency ranges.
Options
MS4640A-001 Rack Mount Adds handles and removes feet for shelf-mounting, into a 19” universal rack.
MS4640A-002 Time Domain
MS4640A-004 Hard Drive, Serial-ATA, with OS Additional HD, Pluggable at rear panel
MS4640A-007 Receiver Offset
MS4642A-051 For MS4642A, not available with options 061, 062
Direct Access Loops
MS4642A-061 With 2 Step Attenuators
For MS4642A
For MS4644A
Active Measurements Suite
For MS4645A
For MS4647A
MS4640A-070 70 kHz Low-End Frequency Extension
MS4640A-098 Z540/Guide 25 Calibration, No Data
MS4640A-099 Premium Calibration, With Data
Automatic Calibrators, Precision AutoCal

36585K-2M K (male) to K (male)
K Precision AutoCal
36585K-2F K (female) to K (female)
70 kHz to 40 GHz
36585K-2MF K (male) to K (female)
36585V-2M V (male) to V (male)
V Precision AutoCal
36585V-2F V (female) to V (female)
70 kHz to 70 GHz
36585V-2MF V (male) to V (female)
Automatic Calibrators, Standard AutoCal

K Standard AutoCal,
36581KKF K (male) to K (female)
40 MHz to 20 GHz
36583S SMA
36583L Matched Adapters Set 3.5 mm
36583K K
Calibration Kits, Mechanical

3650A Without Sliding Loads
SMA/3.5 mm Calibration Kit
3650A-1 With Sliding Loads
3652A Without Sliding Loads
K Calibration Kit
3652A-1 With Sliding Loads
3654D Without Sliding Loads
V Calibration Kit
3654D-1 With Sliding Loads
3657 Without Shorts
V Multi-Line Calibration Kit
3657-1 With Shorts
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Verification Kits
3666-1 SMA/3.5 mm Verification Kit
3668-1 K Verification Kit
3669B-1 V Verification Kit
Test Port Cables, Ruggedized Semi-rigid

3670K50-1 30.5 cm (12”)
K (female) to K (male), 1 each
3670K50-2 61.0 cm (24”)
3670V50A-1 30.5 cm (12”), rated to 70 GHz
V (female) to V (male), 1 each
3670V50A-2 61.0 cm (24”), rated to 70 GHz
Test Port Cables, Flexible, Phase Stable

3671S50-1 K* (female) to 3.5 mm (male), 2 each 63.5 cm (25”)
3671K50-1 K* (female) to K (male), 2 each 63.5 cm (25”)
3671K50-2 K* (female) to K (male), 1 each 96.5 cm (38”)
K* (female) to K (male), 1 each, 63.5 cm (25”)
3671K50-3
and K* (female) to K (female), 1 each 63.5 cm (25”)
3671V50B-1 V* (female) to V (male), 2 each 63.5 cm (25”), rated to 67 GHz
3671V50B-2 V* (female) to V (male), 1 each 96.5 cm (38”), rated to 67 GHz
* Ruggedized style for VNA test ports. Does not fit standard male connectors.
Test Port Converters, to change or replace VNA test ports

Universal Test Port Connector Using 01-202 wrench
34YK50C
to K (male) (not included)
Universal Test Port Connector Using 01-202 wrench
34YV50C
to V (male) (not included)
Universal Test Fixture

3680-20 DC to 20 GHz
3680K UTF DC to 40 GHz
3680V DC to 60 GHz
36801K DC to 30 GHz
Right Angle Launcher
36801V DC to 50 GHz
36803 Bias Probe
36804B-10M 10 mil, DC to 50 GHz
36804B-15M Microstrip Calibration/Verification Kit 15 mil, DC to 30 GHz
36804B-25M 25 mil, DC to 15 GHz
Precision Fixed Attenuators, Adapters

(in and out of series, waveguide to coaxial), and more
Part Number More Information
11410-00235 Refer to our extensive Precision RF & Microwave Components Catalog
Tools and Accessories

2100-5 0.5 m
2100-1 1m
GPIB Cable
2100-2 2m
2100-4 4m
760-246-R Transit Case, MS4640A Hard plastic with wheels, 85 cm x 70 cm x 45 cm
Torque Wrench 8 mm (5/16”), 0.9 N-m (8 in-lb)
01-201
(for tightening male devices) for SMA, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm, K, and V
01-204 Wrench, Universal (circular, open-ended) for SMA, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm, K and V
Torque Wrench 20.6 mm (13/16”),
01-203
(for tightening the VNA test ports to female devices) 0.9 N-m (8 in-lb)
01-202 Wrench (for servicing the universal test port) For the removal or installation of a test port
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Manuals (binder)
10410-00266 MS4640A Series Operation Manual
10410-00267 MS4640A Series Programming Manual Soft-copies included with VNA (except for Maintenance Manual)
10410-00268 MS4640A Series Maintenance Manual All manuals available as free down-loads at www.us.anritsu.com.
10410-00269 MS4640A Series Measurements Guide
Extended Service Options

Part Number Location of Service Duration of Contract Type of Service
MS4642A-ES311
MS4644A-ES311
Repair only
MS4645A-ES311
MS4647A-ES311
MS4642A-ES314
MS4644A-ES314
On-Site 3 year Standard Calibration
MS4645A-ES314
MS4647A-ES314
MS4642A-ES318
MS4644A-ES318
Premium Calibration
MS4645A-ES318
MS4647A-ES318
MS4642A-ES312
MS4644A-ES312
Standard Calibration
MS4645A-ES312
MS4647A-ES312
3 year
MS4642A-ES315
MS4644A-ES315
Premium Calibration
MS4645A-ES315
MS4647A-ES315
MS4642A-ES510
MS4644A-ES510
Repair only
MS4645A-ES510
MS4647A-ES510
MS4642A-ES512
MS4644A-ES512
Return to Service Center Standard Calibration
MS4645A-ES512
MS4647A-ES512
MS4642A-ES515
MS4644A-ES515
5 year Premium Calibration
MS4645A-ES515
MS4647A-ES515
MS4642A-ES513
MS4644A-ES513
Repair + Standard Calibration
MS4645A-ES513
MS4647A-ES513
MS4642A-ES516
MS4644A-ES516
Repair + Premium Calibration
MS4645A-ES516
MS4647A-ES516
Upgrade Options (post-delivery)

Contact your local Anritsu service center for adding internal options, or increasing the frequency coverage of your existing
MS4640A-series VNA.
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Technical Data Sheet & Configuration Guide

High Performance, Broadband Network Analysis Solutions

Instrument Models: Main Options:

MS4644A, 40 GHz Model, System Dynamic Range (dB)

Port x or b “Option 051” column.

** 20 to 38 GHz for MS4647A

5. High Level Noise

Noise Floor, RMS

* Typical between 2.5 and 2.7 GHz

MS4644A, 40 GHz Model, Power Range (dBm to dBm)

Typical Maximum Leveled Port Power

9. Power Accuracy, Linearity, and Resolution

* Measured at default power.

10. Measurement Stability

11. Frequency Resolution, Accuracy, and Stability

12. Phase Noise, Harmonics and Non-Harmonics (Spurious)

* May degrade by 3 dB (typical) between 2.5 and 2.7 GHz

13. Uncorrected (Raw) Port Characteristics

Reflection Magnitude Uncertainty Reflection Phase Uncertainty

Device Reflection (dB) Device Reflection (dB)

Reflection Magnitude Uncertainty Reflection Phase Uncertainty

Device Reflection (dB) Device Reflection (dB)

Transmission Magnitude Uncertainty Transmission Phase Uncertainty

Reflection Magnitude Uncertainty Reflection Phase Uncertainty

Transmission Magnitude Uncertainty Transmission Phase Uncertainty

Device Transmission (dB) Device Transmission (dB)

Reflection Magnitude Uncertainty Reflection Phase Uncertainty

Device Reflection (dB) Device Reflection (dB)

Device Transmission (dB) Device Transmission (dB)

Reflection Magnitude Uncertainty Reflection Phase Uncertainty

70 - 300 kHz 70 - 300 kHz

Device Reflection (dB) Device Reflection (dB)

Reflection Magnitude Uncertainty Reflection Phase Uncertainty

Device Reflection (dB) Device Reflection (dB)

Device Transmission (dB) Device Transmission (dB)

Reflection Magnitude Uncertainty Reflection Phase Uncertainty

Device Reflection (dB) Device Reflection (dB)

Device Transmission (dB) Device Transmission (dB)

Reflection Magnitude Uncertainty Reflection Phase Uncertainty

70 - 300 kHz 70 - 300 kHz

Device Reflection (dB) Device Reflection (dB)

Measurement Uncertainties (Transmission)

Transmission Magnitude Uncertainty (1 of 2) Transmission Magnitude Uncertainty (2 of 2)

70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

0.3 - 10 MHz 40 - 65 GHz

Device Transmission (dB) Device Transmission (dB)

Transmission Phase Uncertainty (1 of 2) Transmission Phase Uncertainty (2 of 2)

70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

Reflection Magnitude Uncertainty (1 of 2) Reflection Magnitude Uncertainty (2 of 2)

70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

Device Reflection (dB) Device Reflection (dB)

Reflection Phase Uncertainty (1 of 2) Reflection Phase Uncertainty (2 of 2)

70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

Measurement Uncertainties (Transmission)

70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

Device Transmission (dB) Device Transmission (dB)

Transmission Phase Uncertainty (1 of 2) Transmission Phase Uncertainty (2 of 2)

70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

70 - 300 kHz 20 - 40 GHz

Device Reflection (dB) Device Reflection (dB)

Termination V (male) Return Loss: > 40 dB (F ≤ 20 GHz) 2 28V50D