S3986 series noise figure analyzer includes five models with the frequency from 10MHz to 50GHz. It can measure the noise figure and gain of amplifiers, up converters and down converters, as well as to support automatic measurement of noise figure of multi-stage converters. Guide interfaces are intuitive for setting measurement modes. S3986 series can be widely used in R&D, manufacturing, testing and technical assurance tests of electronic equipment for radar, communication, navigation etc..
S3986 Series Noise Figure Analyzer
Key Features
Wide frequency coverage from 10 MHz to 50 GHz, and can be extended to 110GHz
High-sensitivity reception and high-precision measurement performance
Amplifier, up converter and down converter measurement mode
Single sideband and double sideband measurement function
Comprehensive loss compensation function
Passed/ failed test notification limit line function
Optional wide range of standard and smart noise sources
10.1 inch big screen dual channel HD display, various external interfaces like GPIB, LAN, USB and VGA
| Frequency Range | S3986A: 10 MHz to 4 GHz, S3986D: 10 MHz to 18 GHz, S3986E: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, S3986F: 10 MHz to 40 GHz, S3986H: 10 MHz to 50 GHz |
| Frequency Reference Accuracy | < ±0.2ppm (23°C±3°C) |
| Frequency Tuning Accuracy | • 10MHz – 4GHz: < ±(Reference frequency error +100kHz) • 4GHz – 18/26.5/40/50GHz: < ±(Reference frequency error +400kHz) |
| Noise Figure Measurement Range | 0 – 30dB (ENR: 12dB – 17dB) |
| Noise Figure Measurement Uncertainty | < ±0.1dB |
| Gain Measurement Range | -20dB to +40dB |
| Gain Measurement Uncertainty | < ±0.17dB |
| Input VSWR | • 10MHz ≤ f ≤ 4GHz: < 1.90:1 • 4GHz < f ≤ 18GHz: < 2.10:1 • 18GHz < f ≤ 50GHz: < 2.40:1 |
| Main Unit’s Self Noise Figure | • 10MHz ≤ f ≤ 4GHz: < 8.0dB • 4GHz < f ≤ 18GHz: < 7.5dB • 18GHz < f ≤ 26.5GHz: < 8.0dB • 26.5GHz < f ≤ 40GHz: < 10.0dB • 40GHz < f ≤ 50GHz: < 12.0dB |
| Jitter (Uneven) | < 0.17dB (Y Factor typical value 5dB) |
| Noise Source Drive Voltage | • Noise source off: < 1.0 V • Noise source on: +28.0 ± 0.10 V |
| Altitude Range | 4, 600 meters |
| RF Input Connector | • S3986A/D/E: 3.5mm (male), 50Ω impedance • S3986F/H: 2.4mm (male), 50Ω impedance |
| Noise Source Drive Output | • Standard noise source: BNC (female) • Smart noise source: multi-core connector |
| Power Supply | AC 100V – 240V, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption | • Max. power consumption: 250W • Max. standby: 20W |
| Monitor | 10.1 inch 1280×800 HD screen, XGA |
| Data Storage | 160 G solid state disk, support USB 2.0 standard storage units |
| Dimension | • 426 (W) × 177 (H) × 460 (D) mm (excluding handle, bottom, pad and side strap) • 510 (W) × 190 (H) × 534 (D) mm (including handle, bottom, pad and side strap) |
| Weight | < 25kg |
Main Machine
| Module No. | Item | Description |
| S3986A | Noise Figure Analyzer | 10 MHz to 4 GHz |
| S3986D | Noise Figure Analyzer | 10 MHz to 18 GHz |
| S3986E | Noise Figure Analyzer | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz |
| S3986F | Noise Figure Analyzer | 10 MHz to 40 GHz |
| S3986H | Noise Figure Analyzer | 10 MHz to 50 GHz |
Options
| Module No. | Item | Description |
| S3986-H01 | S16603/16604 series Noise Source | As standard noise power for noise figure measurement. |
| S3986-H02 | Coaxial Adapter | For connection between noise source and adapter interface of noise figure analyzer. |
| S3986-H03 | Multi-core Cable | For connection between S16604 smart noise source drive interface of noise figure analyzer and noise source. |
| S3986-H04 | BNC(m)-BNC(m) Cable | For connection between S16603 standard noise source drive interface of noise figure analyzer and noise source. |
| S3986-H05 | Alloy Carrying Case | High strength, lightweight alloy shipping case with handle and wheels for easier handling. |
