Spectrum analyzer and vector network analyzer are the common instruments in the measurements of high frequency for electronic component. I think two of the most important issue in the high-frequency measurement probably is the impedance and S-parameters. I
I have the following questions:
1.Why don't we use the impedance analyzer to do so?
2.Can we use a impedance analyzer to measure impedance or S-parameters?
3.If we can't, what's the problem when we use the impedance analyzer?
4.Can impedance analyzer be replaced by spectrum analyzer or vector network analyzer? Why or why not?
- Why don't we use the impedance analyzer to do so?
- Can we use a impedance analyzer to measure impedance or S-parameters?
- If we can't, what's the problem when we use the impedance analyzer?
- Can impedance analyzer be replaced by spectrum analyzer or vector network analyzer? Why or why not?
Original question:
Impedance analyzer, spectrum analyzer and vector network analyzer are the common instruments in the measurements of electric circuits at high frequency. I want to wonder what's the difference among these instruments? What's their major functions, advantages and disadvantages?