Rohde & Schwarz adds new features to ZVA network analyzers

06/09/2011

Rohde & Schwarz has released a new firmware version 2.80 for ZVA series network analyzers.

New features:

• Enhanced mixer measurement
• Gain-corrected noise figure measurement
• Noise figure setup guide
• Calibration unit support for vector mixer measurement calibration (option R&S ZVAK5)
• Enhanced wave correction
• Defined coherence mode support for certain frequency-converting configurations
• Support for data set-based advanced power transfer model for frequency converters. Calibration data can be acquired by means of the R&S ZVA Frequency ConverterLeveling Tool.

Product improvements:

• Improved stability under low memory conditions
• Additional correction of non driving port wave quantities in defined coherence mode
• Improved calibration speed for setups with a large number of points (for devices with
• maximum frequency above 8 GHz)
• Support for new revision of CPU boards
• Support for option R&S ZVAX-B203, Low-Noise Preamplifier.
• Support for Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 3
• New version of the GPIB Explorer tool
• New menu entry for easy access of two port
• Improvements of true differential and defined coherence mode in frequency
• converting configurations
• Safely remove USB stick now possible when storing setup on USB stick
• New remote commands for return of all S-parameter traces in the active channel or in
• the active system error correction.
• Support of DC measurements in true differential mode
• Support for S-parameter measurements with average detector; see
• Possibility to set the channel power stimulus axis out of the power calibration dialog

To find more detailed information about R&S®ZVA Firmware Version 2.80 visit
http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/en/service_and_support/Downloads/Firmware?letter=Z&discontinued

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