The C1420 is a versatile 4-port vector network analyzer designed for reliable and efficient RF testing. It provides flexible multi-port measurement capability, making it suitable for component characterization, antenna evaluation, and a wide range of lab or production applications. Its PC-based architecture ensures smooth operation, easy integration, and a modern workflow for engineers and technicians.
Key capabilities and advantages
Technical specifications and parameters
| Frequency Range | 100 kHz to 20 GHz |
| Measured Parameters | S11, S21, S31, S41, S12, S22, S32, S42, S13, S23, S33, S43, S14, S24, S34, S44 |
| Dynamic Range | 1 MHz to 20 GHz / 133 dB (10 Hz IF BW) |
| Output Power Adjustment Range | -60 dBm to +10 dBm |
| Measurement Time Per-Point | <12 µs |
| Full CW Frequency Accuracy | ± 2·10-6 |
| Frequency Setting Resolution | 1 Hz |
| Measurement Points Per-Sweep | up to 500,001 |
| Effective Directivity | 100 kHz to 10 GHz (46 dB ) / 10 GHz to 20 GHz (42 dB) |
| Trace Noise Magnitude | 1 MHz to 20 GHz / 1 mdB rms (3 kHz IF BW) |
