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The Planar 808/1 VNA is an 8 GHz, 4-port instrument, capable of 145 dB dynamic range and designed for operation with any Windows PC or laptop. The free, lightweight VNA application connects to the 808 with a standard USB cable, creating a future-proof solution that significantly enhances ease of use compared with conventional instruments.
The 808 provides a wide variety of analysis capabilities, including time-domain with gating and automatic port extension, at no additional cost. With two independent signal sources, the 808 is ideal for mixer and converter measurements. The 808 software supports fixture simulation for a variety of single ended and balanced topologies, enabling tests of differential devices without an external balun. Collection of metrology-grade S-parameter test results can be achieved manually or through automation in Python, MATLAB, Excel, C++, VB.NET, or LabVIEW.
Applications of the Planar 808/1 include differential device characterization, multi-port component testing, on-wafer probing, insertion loss measurement, distance to fault measurement, antenna matching, quality control, material measurements, and many others. Curious to see what other users think of this device?
