VectorStar MS4640A Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) : Overview : VectorStar VNA Options
 
VectorStar VNA Options
The available options depend on the VNA instrument model number as shown in Table: VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA Options below.
VectorStar MS4640A Series VNA Options
Option
Number
Option Name and Features
VNA Model and Option Compatibility
Order
Number
Option 001
Rack Mount Option
• Adds 19” Rack Mounting Handles
All MS4640A VNAs
MS4640A-001
Option 002
Time Domain Option
• Displays all S-parameters and overlays with Frequency Domain, Low-pass Mode with added harmonics frequency list flexibility, Band-pass Mode, Phasor Impulse Mode, Windowing, Gating (pass-band or reject-band), and Frequency with Time Gate.
All MS4640A VNAs
MS4640A-002
Option 004
Additional Solid State Drive (SSD)
• Plug and play Serial ATA SSD equipped with O/S and VectorStar Application.
• Recommended for security operations.
All MS4640A VNAs
MS4640A-004
Option 007
Receiver Offset
• Provides Multiple Source, which includes mixer, IMD, and other measurements where the source and receiver operate at different frequencies.
• Independent Source/Receive Functions: Allows independent source and receive functions for Mixer, Harmonics, IMD, and other measurements, where the source and receive frequencies are offset.
• Multiple Source Control Mode: Provides independent control the frequencies of up to four external sources, in addition to the internal source, and the receiver, in a synchronized manner.
• NxN Frequency-Translated Devices: Provides calibration and measurements capability for NxN Frequency-translated devices.
• For accurate and absolute magnitude and phase measurements of match, gain/loss, and group delay of devices such as mixers and converters.
All MS4640A VNAs
Option 007 is required for:
• Option 080/081 – Broadband/Millimeter-Wave Measurement Capability (MS4647A VNAs only)
• Option 082/083 – Millimeter-Wave Measurement Capability (All MS4640A VNAs)
MS4640A-007
Option 041
Noise Figure
Can be equipped on all MS4640A VNAs.
• Requires front/rear panel access loops provided by Option 051, 061, or 062.
MS4640A-041
Option 051
Direct Access Loops
Can be equipped on all MS4640A VNAs.
• Not compatible with Option 061 or Option 062 Active Measurement Suite (below) which also include loops.
MS464xA-051
Option 061
Active Measurements Suite with 2 Attenuators
Can be equipped on all MS4640A VNAs.
• Not compatible with Option 051 Loops (above) or Option 062 Active Measurement Suite Four Attenuators (below).
MS464xA-061
Option 062
Active Measurements Suite with 4 Attenuators
Can be equipped on all MS4640A VNAs.
• Not compatible with Option 051 Loops (above) or Option 061 Active Measurement Suite Two Attenuators (above).
MS464xA-062
Option 070
70 kHz Low-End Frequency Extension
• Defines the VNA instrument low-side frequency limit.
• Provides a lower limit specified to 70 kHz but which is allowed to go to 40 kHz.
Can be equipped on all MS4640A VNAs.
MS464xA-070
Option 080
Modular Broadband/Millimeter-Wave Connection Capability
• Does not include Test Set, external cables, or Millimeter-Wave Modules.
For MS4647A VNAs only.
• Use Option 080 if the VNA is not equipped with Option 051, 061, or 062 (above).
• Not compatible with Option 081 (below).
MS4647A-080
Option 081
Modular Broadband/Millimeter-Wave Connection Capability
• Does not include Test Set, external cables, or Millimeter-Wave Modules.
For MS4647A VNAs only.
• Use Option 081 if the VNA is not equipped with Option 051, 061, or 062 (above).
• Not compatible with Option 080 (above).
MS4647A-081
Option 082
Millimeter-Wave Capability
• Does not include Test Set, external cables, or Millimeter-Wave modules.
Can be equipped on all MS4640A VNAs.
• Use Option 082 if the VNA is not equipped with Option 051, 061, or 062 (above).
• Not compatible with Option 083 (below).
MS464xA-082
Option 083
Millimeter-Wave Capability
• Does not include Test Set, external cables, or Millimeter-Wave modules.
Can be equipped on all MS4640A VNAs.
• Use Option 081 if the VNA is equipped with Option 051, 061, or 062 (above).
• Not compatible with Option 082 (above).
MS464xA-083
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VNA Hard Shell Transit Case
All MS4640A VNAs
760-246
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Extended Warranty and Service Options
All MS4640A VNAs
MS464xA-ESxxx
Option 098
Standard Calibration
All MS4640A VNAs
MS464xA-098
Option 099
Premium Calibration with Certification
All MS4640A VNAs
MS464xA-099
VectorStar MS4647 VNA Rear Panel - Equipped with Option 051
 
Shipping Contents
Each instrument includes the following:
• CD with technical publications and manuals in PDF format and miscellaneous software utilities
• DVD with a back-up image of the instrument’s solid state drive
• USB optical mouse
• Power cord