1Overview
High-quality S-parameter measurements in a portable instrument
The ICX-V060 makes two-port S-parameter measurements from 100 kHz to 6 GHz in a handheld instrument. A high-performance directional coupler with ≥ 40 dB effective directivity and a professional receiver design with 100 dB to 120 dB (typ.) dynamic range set the measurement quality. The 10.1-inch high-resolution, high-brightness touchscreen carries the whole workflow, and the instrument weighs 1.4 kg. It works on the lab bench, and it deploys just as easily in the field.
Usability and measurement confidence
Every ICX-V060 ships with an electronic calibration module and verified amplitude- and phase-stable test cables, so it arrives as a complete test solution. The calibration module simplifies calibration while providing sufficient accuracy for most applications. The verified cables help prevent measurement errors caused by poor cable performance. On the instrument, the ICX-V060 software makes setup, calibration and S-parameter measurement intuitive and efficient.
2Key Features
- Frequency range: 100 kHz to 6 GHz
- Number of ports: 2
- Directional coupler: high-performance, effective directivity ≥ 40 dB
- Output power: -35 dBm to +5 dBm
- Dynamic range: 100 dB to 120 dB (typ.)
- Trace noise: ≤ 0.003 dBrms (typ.)
- IF bandwidth: 15 Hz to 75 kHz
- Sweep speed: 150 µs/point at 75 kHz IF bandwidth
- Electronic calibration module: standard
- Amplitude- and phase-stable cables: standard
- Remote control: supports SCPI commands
- Battery: 5-hour battery life (typ.), with power bank support
- Portable design: 1.4 kg, with a 10.1-inch multi-touch display
3Interface Description
The two RF test ports sit on the top edge of the instrument. Every other connector shares the same edge, grouped to the left of the ports.
| Interface | Description |
|---|---|
| Port 1, Port 2 | RF test ports. N (F), impedance 50 Ω. Damage input level: +20 dBm or ±35 VDC. |
| Power button | Turns the instrument on and off. |
| USB-C charging port | USB PD (65 W). Supports power bank operation. |
| Charging indicator | Charging status indicator. |
| Micro HDMI port | Supports an external display. |
| USB-C 2.0 port | USB 2.0 Type-C. |
| USB-C 3.0 port | USB 3.0 Type-C. |
| USB-A 2.0 port | USB 2.0 Type-A. |
| Audio output | 3.5 mm headphone jack. |
| LAN port | RJ45, 1000 Mbps. Supports remote control over LAN. |
| AUXIO | Auxiliary I/O group containing the trigger output, trigger input and reference clock input. |
| Reference clock input | MMCX (F), 10 MHz. Allowable input level: -8 dBm to +10 dBm. |
| Trigger input | MMCX (F), 3.3 V CMOS, high impedance. |
| Trigger output | MMCX (F), 3.3 V CMOS, high impedance. |
| Reserved | Two reserved connectors, one on each side of the AUXIO group. |
4Software Overview
The ICX-V060 runs its measurement software directly on the instrument.
Clear and user-friendly interface
The interface is modular, with five clearly organized functional areas: the menu bar, measurement display area, graph settings area, parameter settings area and status information bar.
Two-port S-parameter measurements
The ICX-V060 measures S11, S12, S21 and S22. Display formats include logarithmic magnitude, linear magnitude, phase, real, imaginary, SWR and Smith chart. It suits network parameter measurements of RF devices such as filters, amplifiers, cables and antennas.
Flexible sweep and scenario configuration
Sweep types are linear frequency, logarithmic frequency, power and CW. IF bandwidth, sweep points, averaging and dwell time are all configurable. Built-in measurement scenarios for typical devices recall sweep and trace configurations quickly, so setup stays efficient.
Automatic search and analysis
Bandwidth and X dB searches extract key frequency characteristics from a trace quickly. DTF analysis converts frequency-domain measurements to the time or distance domain. Multiple transform modes, display formats and window functions help locate impedance discontinuities in cables and other devices.
5Specifications
Specifications apply under the conditions listed at the end of this section.
Frequency
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frequency range | 100 kHz to 6 GHz |
| Frequency resolution | ≤ 10 Hz |
| Reference clock | Internal or external |
| Frequency stability | < ±2.5 ppm |
| Aging rate | ≤ 1 ppm/year |
| Sweep points | 11 to 65535 |
| IF bandwidth range | 15 Hz to 75 kHz |
S-parameter measurement capability
Dynamic range (15 Hz IF bandwidth)
| Frequency range | Specification |
|---|---|
| 100 kHz to 1 MHz | 90 dB, 100 dB (typ.) |
| 1 MHz to 10 MHz | 100 dB, 105 dB (typ.) |
| 10 MHz to 3 GHz | 115 dB, 120 dB (typ.) |
| 3 GHz to 4.5 GHz | 110 dB, 115 dB (typ.) |
| 4.5 GHz to 6 GHz | 110 dB, 115 dB (typ.) |
Corrected system performance (typ.)
| Parameter / Frequency range | 85033E mechanical calibration kit | Electronic calibration module (standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Directivity | ||
| 100 kHz to 1 MHz | 45 dB | 32 dB |
| 1 MHz to 10 MHz | 50 dB | 45 dB |
| 10 MHz to 4.5 GHz | 50 dB | 48 dB |
| 4.5 GHz to 6 GHz | 44 dB | 42 dB |
| Load match | ||
| 100 kHz to 1 MHz | 40 dB | 30 dB |
| 1 MHz to 10 MHz | 46 dB | 44 dB |
| 10 MHz to 4.5 GHz | 48 dB | 46 dB |
| 4.5 GHz to 6 GHz | 44 dB | 42 dB |
| Source match | ||
| 100 kHz to 1 MHz | 42 dB | 25 dB |
| 1 MHz to 10 MHz | 46 dB | 44 dB |
| 10 MHz to 4.5 GHz | 46 dB | 38 dB |
| 4.5 GHz to 6 GHz | 42 dB | 32 dB |
| Transmission tracking | ||
| 100 kHz to 1 MHz | ±0.05 dB | ±0.15 dB |
| 1 MHz to 10 MHz | ±0.03 dB | ±0.05 dB |
| 10 MHz to 4.5 GHz | ±0.02 dB | ±0.08 dB |
| 4.5 GHz to 6 GHz | ±0.02 dB | ±0.15 dB |
| Reflection tracking | ||
| 100 kHz to 1 MHz | ±0.05 dB | ±0.40 dB |
| 1 MHz to 10 MHz | ±0.03 dB | ±0.05 dB |
| 10 MHz to 4.5 GHz | ±0.03 dB | ±0.06 dB |
| 4.5 GHz to 6 GHz | ±0.03 dB | ±0.10 dB |
Trace noise
| Condition | Specification |
|---|---|
| 10 MHz to 6 GHz, 1 kHz IF bandwidth | 0.003 dBrms / 0.02 degree rms (typ.) |
Sweep speed (10 MHz to 6 GHz, 201 points)
| Calibration / IF bandwidth | Sweep time |
|---|---|
| Uncalibrated or one-port calibration | |
| 75 kHz | 45 ms |
| 10 kHz | 61 ms |
| 1 kHz | 250 ms |
| Two-port calibration | |
| 75 kHz | 51 ms |
| 10 kHz | 85 ms |
| 1 kHz | 450 ms |
Power
| Parameter / Condition | Specification |
|---|---|
| Range | |
| 100 kHz to 10 MHz | -35 dBm to -4 dBm |
| 10 MHz to 6 GHz | -35 dBm to +5 dBm |
| Resolution | 0.25 dB |
| Accuracy | ±1.5 dB |
General
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| RF ports | Port 1 and Port 2, N (F), impedance 50 Ω. Damage input level: +20 dBm or ±35 VDC. |
| Power | USB PD (65 W), supports power bank operation |
| USB ports | USB 3.0 Type-C × 1, USB 2.0 Type-C × 1, USB 2.0 Type-A × 1 |
| Ethernet port | RJ45, 1000 Mbps, supports remote control over LAN |
| Video and audio interfaces | Micro HDMI × 1 (supports external display), 3.5 mm headphone jack × 1 |
| External reference clock input | MMCX (F), 10 MHz, allowable input level: -8 dBm to +10 dBm |
| External trigger input | MMCX (F), 3.3 V CMOS, high impedance |
| Trigger output | MMCX (F), 3.3 V CMOS, high impedance |
| Display | 10.1-inch IPS LCD, 1280 × 800, multi-touch |
| Power consumption | ≤ 15 W |
| Operating time | 5 hours (typ.) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 260 × 185 × 46 mm |
| Weight | ≤ 1.4 kg |
| Operating temperature (ambient) | 0 to 50 °C |
| Storage temperature (ambient) | -20 to +70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity | Ambient temperature 0 to 40 °C: 5 to 75%. Ambient temperature > 40 °C: 5 to 45%. |
Specification conditions
- Dynamic range: IF bandwidth of 15 Hz, output power of +5 dBm; ambient temperature of 25 °C (±3 °C), with a deviation from the calibration temperature of < 1 °C.
- Corrected system performance: IF bandwidth of 15 Hz; ambient temperature of 25 °C (±3 °C), with a deviation from the calibration temperature of < 1 °C.
- Typical and nominal values are not guaranteed and do not include measurement uncertainty.
- Calibration includes SOLT and isolation calibration by default.
- Specifications are subject to change with hardware and software revisions without notice.
6Standard Accessories & Package Contents
Standard accessories
| Accessory | Description |
|---|---|
| Electronic calibration module | 100 kHz to 6 GHz |
| RF test cable | Armored amplitude- and phase-stable RF cable |
Package contents
- ICX-V060 main unit × 1
- Power adapter × 1
- Power cord × 1
- Electronic calibration module × 1
- Matched loads × 2
- USB cable × 1
- Armored amplitude- and phase-stable cables × 2
- SMA female-to-female adapter × 1
- Wrench set × 1
