Wavetek 1038

The Wavetek 1038 is a modular scalar network analyzer engineered for swept frequency measurements across insertion loss/gain, return loss, and absolute power applications. Built around the 1038-D14A mainframe with digital storage display, this system delivers simultaneous dual-channel measurements with 512-point horizontal and 1024-point vertical resolution. The architecture supports field configuration via interchangeable plug-in modules for horizontal sweep functions and vertical signal conditioning, enabling adaptation to diverse measurement requirements. Frequency coverage spans 100 kHz to 40 GHz with standard coaxial detectors, extensible beyond 110 GHz with waveguide detectors or above 200 GHz using mm-band detector modules.

– Technical Specifications

Frequency Performance:
• Standard operating range: 100 kHz to 40 GHz
• Waveguide detector capability: above 110 GHz
• Mm-band detector capability: above 200 GHz

Signal Measurement:
• Vertical channels: +10 dBm to −50 dBm dynamic range
• Reference channel: 40 dB dynamic range (+10 dBm to −30 dBm)
• Maximum input power: +23 dBm (200 mW) for coaxial detectors; +20 dBm (100 mW) for waveguide detectors
• Vertical resolution: selectable 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0, or 10.0 dB per major division
• Offset adjustment: 0.1 dB to 99.9 dB in 0.1 dB increments

Display Characteristics:
• Memory resolution: 512 points horizontal × 1024 points vertical
• Refresh memory with flicker-free CRT operation; real-time display mode available
• Display configurations: A, A/B, A/R, B, B/A, or B/R modes for simultaneous measurement viewing

System Features:
• Built-in calibrator providing +10 dBm reference source
• Calibration traceability to U.S. National Bureau of Standards
• Selectable smoothing filter for signal conditioning
• Optional GPIB interface for automated measurement control and data acquisition

– Key Features

• Modular plug-in architecture for horizontal sweep and vertical signal processing
• Interchangeable detector modules extend frequency coverage to above 200 GHz
• Dual independent measurement channels on single display
• Continuously variable offset and fixed resolution steps
• Standards-traceable calibration reference integrated into mainframe

– Plug-in Module Options

Horizontal Modules: H10, H11, H12, H13, K10/K11 sweep and memory configurations

Vertical Modules: V10–V13 series with logarithmic amplification; V20 linear amplifier; memory options from none to 1024-point with dual calibration curve recording

– Compatibility & Integration

Production began 1974. System accepts coaxial and waveguide detectors from Wavetek and third-party manufacturers. GPIB interface option enables integration into automated test systems and remote data logging environments.