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
Ñalibration 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 Converter Leveling 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
Possibility to set the channel power stimulus axis out of the power calibration dialog
