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Agilent 85106D Vector Network Analyzer
Our Agilent 85106D is a full 2-port vector network analyzer based on the popular 8510C series. Coupled with our full complement of mixing heads it has capabilities for testing S-parameters from 45 MHz to 325 GHz with wide dynamic range and repeatability. Coupled with the UD’s other supporting equipment, this tool provides capabilities for testing a wide range of materials, components, and systems.
Agilent 85106D
Millimeter wave mixers for S-parameter measurements up to 325 GHz
Signatone probe station
- Provides complex 2-port S-parameter measurements over the following frequency ranges:
- Coaxial-coupled full 2-port measurements from 45 MHz- 50 GHz.
- Waveguide-coupled full 2-port measurements for V (50-75 GHz) and W (75-110 GHz) bands using Agilent 86104.
- Waveguide-coupled S11 and S21 measurement for WR-06 (110-170 GHz), WR-05 (140-220 GHz), and WR-03 (220-325 GHz) waveguide bands.
- Full S-parameter calibration kits for each band of operation.
- Optional 8530 operating system for use in automated antenna pattern measurements.
- Time domain capability useful for windowing and defect analysis.
In addition to the VNA’s core functionality, UD’s ECE department has a wide range of supporting equipment including:
- A 1000 ft3 anechoic chamber with rotation stages for antenna and RCS measurements from 2 GHz to 325 GHz.
- Specialty probe stations designed for the characterization of electro-optic devices with precision fiber alignment stages, electrical probes stages and platen, and GSG electrical probes for device level characterization at frequencies up to 110 GHz.
- A dielectric measurement table and antenna assemblies for focused free space frequency measurements of materials and surfaces over a range of incident angles useful for dielectric material characterization and FSS measurements.
