Advantest R3754A – Network analyzer

The Advantest R3754A is a vector network analyzer that measures and characterizes electronic networks and devices across the 10 kHz to 150 MHz frequency band. It delivers high-accuracy reflection and transmission parameter analysis with magnitude, phase, and group-delay response capabilities, making it suitable for R&D, design validation, and manufacturing test environments.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 10 kHz – 150 MHz


• Frequency Accuracy: 0.0005%


• Output Impedance: 50 ohms


• Output Power Range: 0.0005 mW – 125.89 mW


• Sweep Range: 0.1 dB


• Sweep Speed: 0.05 ms/point


• Trace Capability: 4 traces with optional 2-channel input for simultaneous dual-device measurement

Key Features

• Measures transmission and reflection characteristics with phase and group-delay response


• Supports normalization, 1-port calibration, and 2-port calibration methods


• Enables ratioed phase measurements for advanced network analysis


• External frequency input at 1 MHz, 2 MHz, 5 MHz, or 10 MHz (±10 ppm) with 0 dBm at 50Ω


• BASIC programming environment for automated measurement sequences


• GPIB control via IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2 conformity


• External SVGA display output through 15-pin D-SUB connector


• Parallel (TTL) and serial I/O ports for peripheral integration


• Printer port (IEEE-1284-1994) and optional LAN (10 Base-T) connectivity


• Internal cooling fan with horizontal operating orientation

Typical Applications

• Component impedance and reflection characterization


• Filter and matching network validation


• Transmission line analysis


• Device S-parameter measurement in development and production

Compatibility & Integration The R3754A interfaces via GPIB for remote instrument control and accepts external frequency references. Configuration options include parallel and serial I/O, printer connectivity, and LAN capability for networked laboratory environments.