1. ShockLine VNA Family Introduction
Simple. Economical. Good Performance.
ShockLineTM VNA Family

2. Agenda ShockLine Introduction What is ShockLine technology?
Product Overview
Product Performance
Remote Control and Programming Introduction
Accessories and Technical Documents
Summary
ShockLineTM VNA Family

3. ShockLine Vector Network Analyzers
Ideal for passive device testing applications
1 and 2-port: Cables, Connectors, Antennas, Attenuators…
3-port: Couplers, Filters, Isolators, Circulators…
4-port: Filters and other differential devices…
Key features
Targeted performance capabilities
Low cost
Fast, simple measurements
Powerful GUI
Small size – 1U/2U high & rack-mountable
Anritsu’s leading technology
Worldwide support
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4. Market Trends VNAs have become highly complex
Ideal for high-performance applications
Increases cost of VNA
Not easy to operate
Many applications require only basic functions
Engineering
Manufacturing
Education
Customers object to paying for unused
Advanced Features
Complicated Functionality
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5. How did Anritsu achieve low cost?
Patented ShockLineTM VNA on a chip architecture
Achieves microwave and millimeter-wave frequency
Simplified internal architecture
Single board RF VNA implementation
Eliminated front-panel and keypad
Not required for remote use applications
Monitoring
Automation
Distance learning
Flexibility to add displays / interfaces as required
Focus on basic features and functions
Provide basic S-parameter measurements
Time domain
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6. What is ShockLineTM?
ShockLineTM VNA Family

7. ShockLine Technology in action
VectorStar based VNAs
MS4640B – 70 KHz to 70 GHz
ME7838A – 70 kHz to 145 GHz
ShockLineTM series of VNAs
MS46322A: 1 MHz to 40 GHz
MS46122A: 1 MHz to 40 GHz
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8. ShockLine Sampler based VNA
Anritsu’s latest generation of VNA’s incorporate Non-Linear Transmission Lines
Also known as “Shocklines”
Generate very narrow impulses
At microwave and millimeter wave frequencies
For sampling receivers
To measure amplitude and phase of the VNA stimulus
For power generation
Source and Rx LO
Non-linear transmission line (NLTL) technology or “Shock Lines” generate very narrow impulses at high frequencies which extend the operating range of the sampling receivers to 70 GHz and beyond. With a higher LO frequency, the sampler yields better noise performance than harmonic mixing, especially at higher RF frequencies.  Together with the higher IP3, this translates directly to an improved dynamic range.
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9. What is ShockLine technology?
Non Linear Transmission Line -
NonlinearTransmissionLines
High frequency VNAs make use of harmonic samplers, or mixers, to down convert measurement signals to intermediate frequencies (IF) before digitizing them. Such components play a critical role in VNAs, because they set the bounds on important parameters like conversion efficiency, receiver compression, isolation between measurement channels and spurious generation at the ports of a device under test.
Mixers tend to be the down converter of choice in the RF domain, due mainly to their simpler local oscillator (LO) drive system and enhanced spur management advantages. Today, with Anritsu technology, it is possible to employ NLTL based harmonic sampling from RF to microwave and even millimeter wave frequencies.
A nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) is comprised of high-impedance transmission lines loaded with varactor diodes that form a propagation medium whose phase velocity, and therefore time delay, is a function of the instantaneous voltage.  The lower the voltage, the lower the phase velocity, and the longer the phase delay as it propagates down the nonlinear transmission line. Conversely, the higher the voltage, the greater the phase velocity, and the shorter the phase delay as it propagates down the nonlinear transmission line.
The difference in phase velocity between the high and the low voltage portions of the waveform changes its steepness (rise time) to approximate that of a pure step function as it propagates down the nonlinear transmission line (see figure). Because the wave travels at a faster phase velocity then the peak, the fall time compresses and a steep wave front forms that mimics a shock wave or an ocean wave just before it breaks on the shore of a beach.
NLTLs have successfully been used to generate ultra-short electrical pulses and transients from a sinusoidal input signal. At large signal levels, waveform steepening occurs for the proper choice of input waveform and soliton generation can be achieved by balancing steepening and dispersion. Due to observable compression of the signal slope a NLTL is also often called Shock Line. In the frequency domain this pulse compression results from the generation of a large number of harmonics with suitable phase relationship. The output of such Shock Line is providing a very broadband harmonic rich spectrum of equidistant spectral lines. The closest line to our signal under test is used for the above mentioned harmonic sampling.
More detailed information about Anritsu NLTL and harmonic mixer application can be found in the article: “A matter of scale”, April 10th 2012, Karam Noujeim, Jon Martens and Tom Roberts, .
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10. Advantages of ShockLine
Lower cost
Improved stabilities due to size
Close proximity of port-1 and port-2 receivers
Longer intervals between calibrations
Better measurement accuracy and repeatability
The magnitude and phase stability of a high level reflect measurement (short circuit) over 24 hour period at 25oC are shown. Phase refers to the right axis. The NLTL Shock Line VNA produced results of ~0.02dB/1 deg. to 110 GHz. Similar measurements using classical systems produced results of 0.06 dB or 1 deg. to 110 GHz.
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11. Product Overview
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12. Anritsu VNA Product Portfolio
Economy
Good Performance
Value
Better Performance
Premium
Best Performance
VectorStar
High Performance
(MS464xB)
ShockLine
(MS46524A)
Performance/Functionality
ShockLine
(MS46522A)
ShockLine
(MS46122A)
ShockLine
(MS46322A)
Anritsu’s VNA lineup
Key Positioning for MS46122A
Adds a smaller form factor to the ShockLine family
Provides a USB controlled option for those customers that desire that over LAN
Further cost reduction by removing the internal PC and power supply
No onboard user data storage makes the MS46122A optimal for secure applications
Handhelds
Price
Note: Figure not to scale
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13. ShockLine family of VNAs
NEW: MS46122A
2-port Compact USB VNA (External PC-controlled)
1 MHz to 8/20/40 GHz
N and K connectors
MS46322A
2-port Economy VNA series (Internal PC)
1 MHz to 4/8/14/20/30/40 GHz
N and K connectors
MS46522A
2-port RF VNA series (Internal PC)
50 kHz to 4.5/8.5 GHz
N connectors
MS46524A
4-port RF VNA series (Internal PC)
50 kHz to 4.5/8.5 GHz
N connectors
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14. ShockLineTM VNA Front and Rear Panels
USB 2.0 peripheral connectors
Port 1
Port 2
Indicator LEDs
Remote Activity
Power On
Standby
Power button
Ground Strap connector
External Clock In/Out
USB 2.0 peripheral connectors
USB 3.0 peripheral connectors
I/O handler
Front Panel:
-Power button has 3 LED indicator lights
A. Remote Activity: indicates that the unit is under remote control
B. Power On: This light signifies that the unit is powered up and ready to be used.
C. Standby: This light is on when the AC power is connected to the unit but the unit is not switched on by pushing in the power button.
-N connectors for Port 1 and Port 2 of the VNA
-USB 2.0 connectors: Type A connectors for connecting USB peripherals (mouse, keyboard, etc.)
-Ground Strap connector – banana jack for connecting a ground strap
Rear Panel:
-HDMI connector: This connector provides the video out signal for a HDMI monitor
-USB 2.0, USB 3.0 connectors: Type A connectors for connecting USB peripherals
-LAN Connector: RJ45 Ethernet connector for making a network connection to the unit
-External Clock In: 10 MHz external reference input
-Trigger In: External trigger input
-AC cord receptacle: AC input connector for the unit.
HDMI monitor connector
Ethernet LAN connector
Trigger In/Out
Removable SSD
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15. MS46122A Front Panel Connections
Trigger In
External Clock In
Power switch
Power connection
Port 2
USB 2.0 Device Connector
Port 1
Simple Front Panel:
-Power switch
-8 GHz model: N connectors for Port 1 and Port 2
-20 GHz, 40 GHz models: ruggedized K connectors for Port 1 and 2
-mini USB 2.0 device connector: used to connect to the control pc
-Trigger in bnc
-External clock in bnc
-Power connection – connect power supply here
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16. MS46122A Dimensions
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17. Key Features and Benefits of the ShockLine Family
Choice of 13 frequency models
Good performance that fits the budget
Integrated PC or PC-Controlled VNAs
Convenience of integrated instrument or take advantage of external computer processing power and functionality
Time domain with time gating option
Easier and faster fault location identification in broadband devices
Small Size
Choice of 1U or 2U high package saves bench space and efficiently uses rack space
Common ShockLine GUI interface
Reduces switching cost between models
Modern Remote Control Interface
USB and LAN are faster than GPIB
3-year warranty
Worry-free purchase
Onsite software engineering support for key customers
Reduce new instrument integration time
Key take aways
Small portable VNA
USB interface
Common to all the shockline VNAs
Anritsu technology, service, support
Time domain with time gating
common software
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18. ShockLine VNA Test Capabilities
Calibration
Adapter Removal, Embedded/De-embedding
Microstrip, waveguide calibration kit support
Multiple channels
Up to 16 channels, 16 traces, and 20,000 points
Response
Up to 16 Single-ended and Mixed-mode
Sweeps
Frequency and Index based segmented sweeps
Log Frequency sweeps
Trace Data formats
Log, Linear Mag, Phase, Real, Imaginary, VSWR, Impedance, Smith Chart, Polar Chart, Group Delay
Markers
12 markers + 1 reference marker per trace
Advanced marker functions
Multi-peak, multi-target search, Range Search, Marker Tracking
Bandwidth, Notch Filter calculations
Limit testing
Pass/Fail, 50 segments per trace
Comprehensive functions for complete test coverage
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19. 4-port GUI
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20. Inductance / Capacitance Trace Displays
Inductance Display
Capacitance Display
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21. Time domain GUI Calibration setup Measurement setup
Enables Low Pass Time Domain
Measurement setup
Central location for all Time Domain setups
Normal time domain setup menus still available
Quick detail on the time domain gui
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22. Time Domain Option Time Domain with Time Gating
Frequency Domain with Time Gating
Low Pass Time Domain
Band Pass Time Domain
S11
S12
S21
S22
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23. Multiple Monitor Support
4 USB monitors can be connected simultaneously
USB hub required for additional USB power
Detachable windows can display separate traces on each display
Use command “Windows key + P + P” to extend desktop to all 4 monitors
USB hub
Detached windows
Control window
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24. Product performance
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25. Dynamic Range High-Rejection Band Pass Filter measurement
-115 +/-150 MHz from
center frequency
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26. Dynamic Range MS46522A/524A MS46322A/122A 100 dBrms 100 dBrms
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27. High-Level Noise MS46522A/524A MS46322A/122A 0.004 dBrms 0.004 dBrms
S21-Mag
MS46522A/524A
0.004 dBrms
S21-Mag
MS46322A/122A
0.004 dBrms
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28. Corrected Performance
MS46522A/524A
MS46322A/122A
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29. ShockLine Product Line Comparison
Parameter
MS46122A
MS46322A
MS46522A
MS46524A 4-port
Description
Compact USB VNA
Economy VNA
2-port RF VNA
4-port RF VNA
PC Control
External PC
Internal PC
Frequency Range
1 MHz to
8/20/40 GHz
4/8/14/20/30/40 GHz
50 KHz to 4.5/8.5 GHz
50 kHz to 4.5/8.5 GHz
Dynamic Range
10 Hz IFBW)
85 dB (1 MHza - 20 MHz)
100 dB (20 MHz -8 GHz)
95 dB (8 – 14 GHz)
100 (14-40 GHz)
100 dB (500 KHz - 3 MHz)
110 dB (3 MHz -6 GHz)
105 dB (6-8 GHz)
100 (8-8.5 GHz)
105 dB (6-7 GHz)
75 dB (7-8.5 GHz)
Sweep Time
IFBW)
220 us/point
70 us/point
77 us/point
Trace Noise (rms)
6 mdB
(20 MHz – 40 GHz)
100 Hz IFBW
300 Hz IFBW
Output Power
High State : -3 dBm
Low state : -20 dBm
( GHz)
-30 to +15 dBm ( GHz)
-30 to +12 dBm (6 -8 GHz)
-30 to +10 dBm (8-8.5 GHz)
Remote
Communication
USB
LAN
122A and 322A have same RF performance. The only difference is that 122A is controlled by an external PC and 322A has integrated PC.
522A and 524A have same peformance. The only difference is the number of ports.
a. Decrease specification by 20 dB below 10 MHz
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30. Remote Control and Programming
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31. Programming Support Introduction
SCPI programming
IVI drivers
Scripting
easyTest support
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32. SCPI improvements Data Transmission time over LAN
Test Condition:
Full band sweep, 2-port s-parameters and 1500 points
Sweep time = 39.7 ms
It can be improved further!
Improvement
Install control program in ShockLine VNA.
Communicate via SCPI
Data Transfer Time = 18.5 ms
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33. Other SCPI Speed Improvement Technique
Current Implementation
ShockLine VNA
Customer PC
Control
Program
SCPI
Connection Handler
SCPI
Parser
VNA SW
Text to Binary Conversion step
New Implementation
VNA SW
Control
Program
Handler: Service listens for connection request (VXI-11, TCP/IP, GPIB, and USB)
SCPI Parser: converts text command to C function
SCPI
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34. IVI-C Drivers Faster than SCPI
IVI driver interfaces directly with C dll for minimal programming overhead
Remote control speed improvement
IVI-C package supports several programming languages and tools:
C#, .Net, MATLAB, LabView, LabWindows
Requires V or later ShockLine software
Initial release supports subset of SCPI command functionality
IVI-C package
Zip file containing .exe installation file on ShockLine product pages
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35. New IVI Driver Architecture
Traditional Implementation
ShockLine VNA
Remote PC
SCPI
Connection Handler
SCPI
Parser
VNA SW
IVI Driver
Text to Binary Conversion step
New Implementation
IVI drivers interface directly with C dll (Remote Procedure Call) resulting in faster data transmission speed
Remote Procedure Call
VNA SW
IVI Driver
No Conversion step
All Binary
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36. Scripting Language Support
Python (Q4 FY’14)
Support for Python scripting of SCPI commands
Script examples available from the factory. Contact us.
To be included in programming manual in Q4.
Python scripts running SCPI commands included on all ShockLine demo VNAs today.
See demo guides on SIS.
PERL (Q4 FY’14)
Native PERL scripts examples to be included in manuals in Q4.
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37. easyTest SW Introduction easyTest Creation easyTest Execution
Allows faster development of factory and user created wizards
easyTest Creation
Experienced users can Create, Deliver, and Display work instructions
Supports graphics, setups, step by step instructions
easyTest Execution
Work instructions make life easier for less-experienced VNA users
More accurate testing and repeatable results
Less rework
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38. Programming environment
Programming Support Summary
Programming Type
SCPI
IVI-C Drivers
easyTest
Scripting
Control
Remote
Local GUI
Local or Remote
Automation
Yes
No / semi automated
Speed
Medium
Fast
Slow
Programming environment
Independent
LabView, LabWindows, MATLAB, IVI-C C#, .Net
easyTest.exe
Open Source (Python, PERL)
Graphical Interface
Viewable
Blind/Hidden
Depends upon programming language
Data format
Text
Binary
Visual
Text / Binary
Characteristic
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39. Manual and Remote Control Compatibility
GUI
SCPI
IVI-C Drivers
easyTest
Scripting
MS46122A
Available
MS46322A
MS46522A
MS46524A

40. Product Accessories & Technical documentation
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41. Key Accessories Mechanical Calibration Kits Verification Kits
3650A, 3652A, 3653A, OSLN50A, OSLNF50A, TOSLN50A-8, TOSLNF50A-8, TOSLK50A-20, TOSLKF50A-20, TOSLK50A-40, TOSLKF50A-40
Verification Kits
(N), (SMA/3.5mm), (K)
RF cables and adapters
N120-6, NS120MF-6, R, R, R, R, 34NFNF50, 34NK50, 34NKF50, 34NFK50, 34NFKF50
Test Port Cables, Flexible, Phase Stable
14RKFKF50-0.6, 14RKFKF50-1.0, 14RKFK50-0.6, 14RKFK50-1.0, 14KFKF50-0.6, 14KFKF50-1.0, 14KFK50-0.6, 14KFK50-1.0, 15NNF50-1.0B, 15NNF50-1.5B, 15NN B, 15LL50-1.0A, 15LLF50-1.0A, 15KK50-1.0A, 15KKF50-1.0A
Transit Case
(for MS46322A, MS46522A, MS46524A)
changed
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42. Product Technical Documents
Technical Data Sheet
Operation Manual
Calibration and Measurement Guide
User Interface Reference Manual
Programming Manual
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43. Summary ShockLine VNAs are economical 2 and 4-port VNAs
Measure up to 16 single-ended and mixed-mode S-parameters
Without an integrated display and touch panel
Supports remote control over LAN, USB
Local control via a powerful graphical user interface.
Ideal for testing passive devices
1-port, 2-port, 3-port an 4-port devices
Simple engineering, production and cost-sensitive education applications
Manual, automated or remote
Anritsu Provides On-site software engineering support
To transition existing test systems to ShockLine VNAs
summary
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