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Distributed Modular 2-port Vector Network Analyzer ME786xA

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The Anritsu ShockLine™ ME786xA Series (ME7868A/ME7869A) is a modular 2-port USB Vector Network Analyzer system designed for long-distance, phase-synchronized S-parameter measurements. Leveraging Anritsu’s PhaseLync™ technology and Extended-K™ components, this solution delivers lab-grade performance up to 43.5 GHz over distances as long as 100 meters—ideal for production, R&D, and secure environments where long test paths and flexible port configurations are essential..

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The ME786xA series redefines how engineers and manufacturers perform vector transmission measurements by offering a compact and flexible alternative to traditional benchtop VNAs. Built on Anritsu’s ShockLine MS46131A architecture, this system delivers phase-synchronized measurements using two connected VNA ports controlled from a single PC.

By removing the need for long RF cables between DUTs and VNA test ports, ME786xA minimizes signal degradation and simplifies the test setup, reducing costs and improving measurement confidence. The PhaseLync™ architecture ensures tight phase coherence between VNA heads even when separated by distances up to 100 meters, making this system especially useful for applications like satellite antenna testing, radar module evaluation, long cable assemblies, and EMI-sensitive environments.

The Extended-K™ components ensure the system maintains calibrated performance up to 43.5 GHz. For added flexibility, users can reconfigure the test system in software to switch between dual 1-port or full 2-port measurements, supporting dynamic needs in prototyping, quality control, or education.

Unlike traditional VNAs with built-in storage, the ME786xA avoids data persistence issues, making it suitable for secure or classified test environments.

  1. Distributed 2-port VNA system for synchronized S-parameter testing

  2. Covers frequencies from 1 MHz to 8 GHz, 20 GHz, or 43.5 GHz

  3. PhaseLync™ technology enables VNA heads to be separated by up to 100 meters

  4. Eliminates need for long RF cables and reduces insertion loss

  5. Modular, USB-controlled solution with no onboard storage—ideal for secure applications

  6. Flexible port configurations: dual 1-port or single 2-port VNA setup

  7. Low-pass time domain with time gating for advanced discontinuity analysis

  8. Improves dynamic range, phase accuracy, and measurement stability

  9. Compact, portable design—perfect for benchtop, rackmount, or remote deployments

  10. Easy to integrate in production lines or research labs with scalable setup options

Parameter Details
Model Options ME7868A / ME7869A
Frequency Range 1 MHz to 8 GHz / 20 GHz / 43.5 GHz
Port Configuration 2-port system; dual 1-port or single 2-port modes
Distance Between Ports Up to 100 meters using PhaseLync™
Time Domain Option Low-pass time domain with time gating
Dynamic Range High dynamic range with excellent measurement stability
Phase Accuracy Improved due to reduced cable loss and external synchronization
Data Security No onboard data storage—ideal for secure locations
Control Interface USB connection to PC with ShockLine software
Form Factor Portable VNA heads (based on MS46131A), USB powered