The Planar 804/1 VNA is an 8 GHz, 2-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 804 with a standard USB cable, creating a future-proof solution that significantly enhances ease of use compared with conventional instruments.
The 804 provides a wide variety of analysis capabilities, including time-domain with gating and frequency offset modes, at no additional cost. Collection of metrology-grade S-parameter test results can be achieved manually or through automation in Python, MATLAB, Excel, C++, VB.NET, or LabVIEW.