The Siglent SNA6000-SMM is the scalar mixer measurement option for use with SNA6000A vector network analyzers.

Mixer measurement challenges

• Traditional approach with spectrum analyzer and external signal sources is cumbersome, slow, and does not provide phase or group delay information
• Conventional VNAs require an external signal source, which degrades sweep speed
• Attenuators are often used to minimize ripple due to input and output mismatch, at the expense of dynamic range and calibration stability

SNA6000A Mixer Measurement (option SNA6000-SMM) provides

• Simple setup using internal second signal source as a local oscillator (LO) signal
• Test time improvement compared to spectrum analyzer- based approach
• Input and output mismatch correction reduces ripple and eliminates the need for attenuators or external PA
• Simple and intuitive user interface and calibration wizard make complex instruments easier to use