R&S Vector Network Analyzer
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Nicholas Matlis posted on 13. Feb. 2018 17:00h - last edited by Nicholas Matlis on 13. Feb. 2018 17:53h
Description: Today Prof. Hillert showed us around the newly purchased Vector Network Analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz with some impressive capabilities. This tool is a CFEL shared resource, and the intention is to develop it into a measurement station.
Attendees: Nicholas Matlis, Wolfgang Hillert, Arya Fallahi, Dongfang Zhang, Timm Rohwer, Tobias Kroh, Halil Olgun, Emma Kueny, Moein Fakhari
  1. Device components
    1. Main network analyzer
      2. model #: ZVA67
      3. Frequency range: 100 MHz to 67 GHz
      4. Two RF sources
      5. Four channels
    2. Frequency Extension Modules
      1. 75 - 110 GHz (two units)
        2. model #: ZVA-Z110
      2. 220 - 330 GHz (two units)
        2. model #: ZC330
    3. Calibration tools
      1. ??
      2. ??
  2. Next Steps
    1. Find a dedicated space for Network Analyzer
      1. suggestion: put in same lab as Menlo TDS system to form metrology lab
    2. Attend operation tutorial by Rohde & Schwarz on March 5th
      1. prepare some samples to test
    3. Determine required attachments to enable device & sample measurements
      1. Horn antennae for 330 GHz
      2. sample holder for in-wave-guide measurement
      3. R&S contact person: Jirke
    4. Talk to Mad-Max guys who also have a ZVA67 to get their impressions & help
      1. Technician: Michael Matysek (Geb. 67b Rm. 3, x2952)
      2. Group Leader: Erika Garutti (Geb. 67b Rm. 31, x3779)
    5. Prepare to take some awesome data
      1. Lithium niobate index & absorption
        1. at room temp, from 100 MHz to 330 GHz
          1. can have small in-waveguide or horn-antenna-based approaches
          2. Starting at low frequency will be easier and can be done using standard cables
          3. once low frequencies are characterized, can try for higher frequencies using extension modules
        2. cryo temperature measurements
          1. will require development of propagating beam to accommodate the cryo dewar.
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