Tektronix VNA TTR500
Tektronix VNA TTR500
Tektronix VNA TTR500
Key features
Full 2-port 2-path S-parameter measurement (S11, S21, S12, S22) in a
variety of formats.
Complete vector network analysis capability with Tektronix VectorVu-
PC software. Compact and transportable: Take test where
Built-in bias tee accessible on both ports to bias active devices.
you need it
Application programming interface (API) for Microsoft Windows Gone are the days when you had to roll a cart with a heavy, shared VNA.
environment and LabView driver. Weighing under 3.5 lbs (1.59 kg), the TTR500 has a form factor small
enough to fit in a briefcase. With a price tag to match, you can put a VNA
Robust SCPI command interface (compatible with current VNA models) on every engineering bench to improve efficiency and uptime. In a
to optimize code migration. classroom, students can get hands-on experience with industry standard
test instrumentation.
Touchstone file support (import/export) for use with Electronic Design
Automation (EDA) simulation tools.
Offline simulation mode for analysis of S-parameter files when
disconnected from the instrument.
Industry-leading three year warranty.
Applications
Antenna matching and tuning
RF component design and validation
Education
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Performance, size, reliability, affordability - Integrated bias tee for active devices
choose four Use the built-in bias tee (standard in both models) to provide a DC bias to
The TTR500A series VNA includes an impressive array of technological active devices without the expense and complication of external circuitry.
and patented advances that allowed us to bend many of the traditional Power the bias tee directly through BNC connectors on the rear panel.
trade-offs between RF performance, size, reliability, and cost.
Performance: Inside the VNA is a tightly integrated, single-board design.
At its core lies a proprietary ASIC that implements all of the transmitting
and receiving functions. Along with decades of experience in RF front-end
and shielding design, this integration allowed us to implement advanced
DSP and patented error correction techniques that dramatically improve
measurement accuracy and dynamic range.
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Offline simulation mode for convenient data Tektronix: A name you can trust
analysis For over 70 years, Tektronix has delivered industry-leading solutions to the
VectorVu-PC features a simulation mode to analyze S-parameter data people who drive technological progress. We maintain unrivaled standards
when disconnected from the TTR500. Capture measurements at the test of quality, reliability, service, and support with every product, like free
site and analyze the data anywhere. Share it with your team or class when access to our Technical Support Centers around the world.
access to the TTR500 is limited.
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Specifications
All specifications are warranted performance characteristics with guaranteed tolerance limits, unless noted otherwise. All specifications are valid between 18 C and 28 C
ambient temperature and apply to all models unless noted otherwise.
Nominal refers to the features or characteristics of the design.
Typical indicates that 80% of units will meet the published typical performance with 80% confidence, unless otherwise noted. Typical performance is not warranted.
Typical-Mean indicates the mean performance measured on a sample of units immediately after performing an alignment. Typical-Mean performance is not warranted.
General
Frequency range
TTR503A 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz
TTR506A 100 kHz to 6.0 GHz
Measurements Two-port, two-path S-parameters (S11, S12, S21, S22) and related measurements.
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Frequency
Range
TTR503A 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz
TTR506A 100 kHz to 6.0 GHz
Resolution 1 Hz
Internal reference
Frequency 10 MHz
Initial accuracy 10 Hz
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Crosstalk with load Description 300 kHz to 1 MHz to 10 MHz to 200 MHz to 1 GHz to 2 GHz to 6 GHz
< 1 MHz < 10 MHz < 200 MHz < 1 GHz < 2 GHz (TTR506A only
above 3 GHz)
Uncorrected -85 dB -110 dB -105 dB -120 dB -115 dB -120 dB
crosstalk with
load
Corrected - 90 dB -118 dB -115 dB -125 dB -125 dB -120 dB
crosstalk with
load 1
1 After full 2-port SOLT calibration with isolation using a Spinner BN533861 Type-N 50 load.
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Dynamic accuracy, typical- Received level 10 MHz 105 MHz 350 MHz 783.5 1.083 2 GHz 3 GHz 4 GHz 5.25 GHz 6 GHz
mean range MHz GHz
> +5 to +10 dBm 0.4 dB 0.3 dB 0.3 dB 0.3 dB 0.25 dB 0.2 dB 0.2 dB 0.15 dB 0.15 dB 0.15 dB
> 0 to +5 dBm 0.25 dB 0.25 dB 0.1 dB 0.1 dB 0.1 dB 0.05 dB 0.05 dB 0.05 dB 0.05 dB 0.05 dB
> -30 to 0 dBm 0.15 dB 0.1 dB 0.1 dB 0.1 dB 0.1 dB 0.1 dB 0.1 dB 0.1 dB 0.1 dB 0.1 dB
-50 to -30 dBm 0.2 dB 0.15 dB 0.15 dB 0.15 dB 0.15 dB 0.15 dB 0.15 dB 0.15 dB 0.15 dB 0.15 dB
Test port compression at Compression at +10 dBm input level (typical-mean) is > +5 to +10 dBm
maximum input level
Frequency 10 MHz 105 MHz 350 MHz 783.5 1.083 2 GHz 3 GHz 4 GHz 5.25 GHz 6 GHz
MHz MHz
Compression 0.4 dB 0.4 dB 0.3 dB 0.25 dB 0.25 dB 0.2 dB 0.2 dB 0.2 dB 0.2 dB 0.2 dB
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Connectors
Front panel
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Connectors
Rear panel
Power supply
Tektronix part number Input Output
119-8763-01 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz + 5 V 1%
IEC60320 C14 receptacle 4 A maximum
VectorVu-PC software
System requirements Processor Memory Drive
Best Intel Core i7 8 GB SSD
Recommended Intel Core i3 8 GB SSD
Minimum Intel Core i3 8 GB HDD
Operating system: Windows 7 or greater, 64-bit
Physical characteristics
Length: 11.25 (28.58 cm)
Width: 8.125 (20.64 cm)
Depth: 1.75 (4.45 cm)
Weight: 3.5 lbs. (1.59 kg)
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Dynamics
Vibration Operating: 0.31 GRMS: 5-500 Hz, 3 Axes at 10 min/axis
Non-operating: 2.46 GRMS: 5-500 Hz, 3 Axes at 10 min/axis
Shock Operating: Half-sine mechanical shocks, 30 g peak amplitude, 11 msec duration, 3 drops in each direction of each axis, 18 total
Non-operating: Half-sine mechanical shocks, 40 g peak amplitude, 11 msec duration, 3 drops in each direction of each axis,
18 total
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Ordering information
Models
TTR503A USB Vector Network Analyzer, 100 kHz to 3 GHz
Service options
Opt. C3 Calibration Service 3 Years
Opt. G3 Complete Care 3 Years (includes loaner, scheduled calibration, and more)
Opt. G5 Complete Care 5 Years (includes loaner, scheduled calibration, and more)
Opt. R5DW Repair Service Coverage 5 Years (includes product warranty period). 5-year period starts at time of instrument purchase
Warranty
Three year warranty
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Accessories
Calibration kits
Description Name
7/16 SOLT mechanical calibration kit 0 to 7.5 GHz (Spinner BN CALMECH-716
53 38 40)
Type-N SOLT mechanical calibration kit 0 to 18 GHz (Spinner CALMECH-N
BN 53 38 61)
3.5mm SOLT mechanical calibration kit 0 to 32 GHz (Spinner CALMECH-35MM
BN 53 38 54)
7/16 SOLT mechanical calibration kit MF Thru Option 0 to THRU-716-FM
7.5 GHz (Spinner BN 75 63 01 R000)
Type-N SOLT mechanical calibration kit MF Thru Option 0 to THRU-N-FM
18 GHz (Spinner BN 533918R000)
3.5mm SOLT mechanical calibration kit MF Thru Option 0 to THRU-35MM-FM
32 GHz (Spinner BN 533769R000)
3.5 mm female SOLT 4-in-one kit CALSOLT35F
3.5 mm male SOLT 4-in-one kit CALSOLT35M
7/16 female SOLT 4-in-one kit CALSOLT716F
7/16 male SOLT 4-in-one kit CALSOLT716M
Type N female SOLT 4-in-one kit CALSOLTNF
Type N female SOLT 4-in-one kit 75 CALSOLTNF-75
Type N male SOLT 4-in-one kit CALSOLTNM
Type N male SOLT 4-in-one kit 75 CALSOLTNM-75
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Cables
Description Part number
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to Type-N(m), 60 cm 012-1768-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to Type-N(f), 60 cm 012-1765-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to Type-N(m), 3.28 ft. (1 m) 012-1767-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to Type-N(f), 3.28 ft. (1 m) 012-1766-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to Type-N(m), 5 ft. (1.5 m) 012-1746-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to Type-N(f), 5 ft. (1.5 m) 012-1745-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to 7/16(f), 60 cm 012-1747-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to 7/16(m), 60 cm 012-1752-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to 7/16(m), 3.28 ft. (1 m) 012-1750-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to 7/16(f), 3.28 ft. (1 m) 012-1748-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to 7/16(m), 5 ft. (1.5 m) 012-1751-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to 7/16(f), 5 ft. (1.5 m) 012-1749-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to DIN 9.5(f), 60 cm 012-1753-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to DIN 9.5(m), 60 cm 012-1758-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to DIN 9.5(m), 3.28 ft. (1 m) 012-1756-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to DIN 9.5(f), 3.28 ft. (1 m) 012-1754-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to DIN 9.5(m), 5 ft. (1.5 m) 012-1757-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to DIN 9.5(f), 5 ft. (1.5 m) 012-1755-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to TNC(m), 60 cm 012-1762-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to TNC(f), 60 cm 012-1761-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to TNC(m), 3.28 ft. (1 m) 012-1763-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to TNC(f), 3.28 ft. (1 m) 012-1759-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to TNC(m), 5 ft. (1.5 m) 012-1764-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to TNC(f), 5 ft. (1.5 m) 012-1760-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to Type-SMA(m) 60 cm 012-1772-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to Type-SMA(f), 60 cm 012-1769-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to Type-SMA(m), 3.28 ft. (1 m) 012-1773-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to Type-SMA(f), 3.28 ft. (1 m) 012-1770-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to Type-SMA(m), 5 ft. (1.5 m) 012-1774-00
Cable, Rugged, Phase-stable, Type-N(m) to Type-SMA(f), 5 ft. (1.5 m) 012-1771-00
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Adapters
Description Part number
Adapter, Coaxial, 50 Ohm Type-N(f) to Type-N(f) 013-0410-00
Adapter, Coaxial, 50 Ohm Type-N(m) to Type-N(f) 013-0411-00
Adapter, Coaxial, 50 Ohm, Type-N(m) to Type-N(m) 013-0412-00
Adapter, Coaxial, 50 Ohm Type-N(m) to Type-N 7/16(m) 013-0402-00
Adapter, Coaxial, 50 Ohm Type-N(m) to Type-7/1 (f) 013-0404-00
Adapter, Coaxial, 50 Ohm Type-N(m) to Type DIN 9.5(m) 013-0403-00
Adapter, Coaxial, 50 Ohm Type-N(m) to Type-DIN 9.5(f) 013-0405-00
Adapter, Coaxial, 50 Ohm Type-N(m) to Type-SMA(f) 013-0406-00
Adapter, Coaxial, 50 Ohm Type-N(m) to Type-SMA(m) 013-0407-00
Adapter, Coaxial, 50 Ohm Type-N(m) to Type-TNC(f) 013-0408-00
Adapter, Coaxial, 50 Ohm Type-N(m) to Type-TNC(m) 013-0409-00
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