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
VNA Hard Shell Transit Case
All MS4640A VNAs
760-246
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