Copper Mountain Planar TR1300/1 Compact Vector Network Analyzer

The Copper Mountain Planar TR1300/1 is a compact two-port vector network analyzer engineered for precise S-parameter measurements across 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz. This portable instrument delivers 130 dB dynamic range (135 dB typical) and connects to an external Windows PC via USB for S11 and S21 characterization. Built for laboratory, industrial, and field deployment, it combines measurement speed with flexible sweep capabilities and advanced analysis functions.

## Technical Specifications

**Measurement Range**
• Frequency: 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz
• Impedance: 50 Ω (75 Ω via adapters)
• Test port connector: N-type female
• Ports: 2 (one measurement path)
• CW frequency accuracy: ±5 × 10⁻⁶
• Frequency setting resolution: 1 Hz
• Measurement points: 2 to 16,001
• IF bandwidth: 10 Hz to 30 kHz (steps: 1/1.5/2/3/5/7/30)
• Dynamic range: 130 dB (135 dB typical at 10 Hz IF)
• Noise floor: -127 dBm at 10 Hz IF bandwidth

**Electrical Performance**
• Output power: -55 dBm to +3 dBm
• Power resolution: 0.05 dB
• Power slope: Up to 2 dB/GHz
• Measurement time per point: 150 µs typical
• Trace noise magnitude: 0.002 dB rms (3 kHz IF)
• Temperature dependence: 0.02 dB/°C
• Effective directivity: 45 dB
• Effective source match: 40 dB
• Power accuracy: ±1.5 dB

**Transmission Accuracy (S21)**
• +10 to +13 dB: ±0.2 dB magnitude / ±2° phase
• -50 to +10 dB: ±0.1 dB magnitude / ±1° phase
• -70 to -50 dB: ±0.2 dB magnitude / ±2° phase
• -85 to -70 dB: ±1.0 dB magnitude / ±6° phase

**Reflection Accuracy (S11)**
• -15 to 0 dB: ±0.4 dB magnitude / ±4° phase
• -25 to -15 dB: ±1.5 dB magnitude / ±7° phase
• -35 to -25 dB: ±4.0 dB magnitude / ±22° phase

## Key Features

• Linear, logarithmic, segment, and power sweep modes
• Segment sweep with independent frequency range, point count, source power, and IF bandwidth per segment
• Time-domain and gating conversion analysis
• Frequency offset mode
• Mixer calibration measurements

## Typical Applications

• Filter and amplifier characterization
• Impedance and reflection coefficient measurement
• Component testing across UHF and lower microwave bands
• Field-portable S-parameter acquisition

## Compatibility & Integration

Operates with Windows-based PC via USB connection for measurement control and data processing.