--- type: product schema_version: 1 stock_number: "95403-13" canonical_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/95403-13/Rohde-Schwarz-A100" json_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/95403-13/Rohde-Schwarz-A100.json" generated_at: "2026-11-07T11:42:45.160Z" last_updated: "2026-10-14T13:00:51.160-05:00" --- # Rohde & Schwarz A100 Measurement Control Unit for ZV Series Vector Network Analyzer _Summary and Categories are this item's record. The description sections and FAQ are machine-assisted and can contain errors; where they disagree with the record, the record is correct, and where description sections disagree with each other, Details wins._ ## Summary - Manufacturer: Rohde & Schwarz - Model: A100 - Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition - Price: $475.00 USD - Availability: In stock, 8 available - Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee - ITAR restricted: No - Shipping weight: 5 lb, estimated - Shipping dimensions: 14X14X6 in, estimated ## Categories - Test Equipment > Electrical Test > Controllers (primary) - Test Equipment > Electrical Test > Electrical Parts - Military and Embedded Equipment > Embedded & Industrial > Other Modular ## Details Part Number: 1043.2499.02 ## Overview The measurement control unit provides centralized command and data processing capabilities for vector network analyzer operations, featuring high-speed digital signal processing architecture with integrated CPU and memory subsystems. The unit interfaces through standardized communication protocols including GPIB, Ethernet, and USB connections to enable remote instrument control and automated test sequencing. Hardware platform incorporates dedicated measurement processors optimized for S-parameter calculations, calibration algorithms, and real-time data analysis with synchronized timing control for multi-port configurations. The control unit manages instrument settings, measurement parameters, and data acquisition workflows while providing operator interface through integrated display and input controls for manual operation modes. ## Function Multi-port switching and test set control interface enabling automated RF measurements up to 40 GHz. Provides TTL/GPIB command translation, relay driver outputs, and handshake signals for external switch matrices, mechanical calibration standards, and device handlers. Integrates with ZVM mainframe via proprietary bus, supporting synchronized triggering and sequencing for S-parameter characterization of multiport devices, on-wafer measurements, and production test applications. Features 24 control lines, 8 sense inputs, and programmable timing delays for complex measurement setups. ## Platform A rack-mountable or benchtop main processing unit based on an industrial PC architecture running a Windows operating system. It interfaces with a VNA test set via a proprietary system bus. Standard I/O includes LAN, USB, and GPIB (IEEE-488) for remote control and data transfer. Video output (VGA/DVI) and ports for a keyboard/mouse allow direct user interaction. It also features connectors for external frequency references and peripheral test equipment. ## Application The A100 Measurement Control Unit serves as the central processing and control hub for vector network analyzer systems, providing comprehensive measurement coordination and data processing capabilities. It manages RF signal routing, calibration sequences, and measurement parameter configuration while interfacing with test port modules and external instruments through standardized communication protocols. The unit features high-speed data acquisition circuitry, embedded processing for real-time calculations, and multiple connectivity options including Ethernet, USB, and GPIB interfaces. Common applications include automated RF component characterization, production line testing of passive and active devices, material parameter extraction, and multi-port S-parameter measurements in laboratory and manufacturing environments. ## Accessories Requires ZVM Vector Network Analyzer mainframe for operation. Connects via proprietary R&S interface cable with multi-pin connector. USB interface for external control and data transfer. Ethernet port RJ-45 for network connectivity. BNC connectors for trigger and reference signals. External DC power supply 12V required. Measurement cables and calibration standards sold separately depending on frequency range and connector type of connected VNA ports. ## Interface Measurement Control Unit interfaces typically include a main interface for connecting to the vector network analyzer, likely a proprietary or standard high-speed data interface for control and data transfer; standard communication interfaces such as USB and Ethernet for remote control and data exchange; a power input connector for supplying the unit; front or rear panel connectors for user interaction such as trigger input/output and status indication; the exact connector types and counts are not explicitly detailed in available documentation for this model but are designed for integration with the ZVM Vector Network Analyzer system architecture to enable synchronized measurement control and data acquisition. ## Images - - - -