Anritsu ME7808A Broadband Vector Network Analyzer

The Anritsu ME7808A is a broadband vector network analyzer delivering S-parameter measurements from 40 MHz to 110 GHz in a single fast sweep. Built on proven Lightning 65 GHz VNA technology, it supports multiple configurations for coaxial, waveguide, and on-wafer characterization with 12-term error correction and advanced calibration techniques.

Technical Specifications

• 40 MHz to 110 GHz (single sweep)


• Stand-alone 65 GHz VNA configuration available


• Millimeter-wave operation 65 GHz to 110 GHz with WR-10 waveguide interface


• Modular architecture supports millimeter-wave bands to 325 GHz S-Parameter Measurements


• Full auto-reversing, 12-term error-corrected S-parameters


• Measurement speed: approximately 1.5 seconds per 101-point sweep Calibration Methods


• Short-Open-Load-Thru (SOLT)


• Line-Reflect-Line (LRL)


• Line-Reflect-Match (LRM)


• Offset Short (waveguide measurements)


• Concatenated SOLT and offset short (W1 broadband, 3656 kit) Connectors & Test Ports


• Broadband: W1 (1.0 mm) coaxial connectors (IEEE standard)


• Stand-alone 65 GHz: V-connector interface


• Millimeter-wave: WR-10 waveguide


• Single pair of coaxial test ports


• DC bias injection path to W1 connectors from front-panel inputs Data Storage


• 3.5-inch MS-DOS compatible floppy disk

Key Features

• Fast single-sweep operation across full 40 MHz to 110 GHz range


• Flexible configuration: coaxial, waveguide, or mixed topologies


• On-wafer calibration support (SussCal, WinCal compatible)


• Direct DC bias capability on coaxial ports


• Optional modular millimeter-wave extension to 325 GHz

Typical Applications

• On-wafer device characterization


• Broadband component measurements (coaxial)


• Millimeter-wave system verification


• Manufacturing and quality control


• Research and development

Compatibility & Integration Supports leading probe station platforms and standard probe tips. Compatible with industry-standard on-wafer calibration software. W1 connector architecture enables broadband measurements using the Anritsu 3656 calibration and verification kit.