The BNA100 Series Vector Network Analyzer offers exceptional performance in a compact package, balancing the demands of productivity, budget, and space. Merging affordability with high-end VNA functionalities, the BNA100 Series is the perfect tool for those seeking cost-effective solutions without compromising on performance and accuracy.
The BNA100 Series is characterized by its ease-of-use, making it suitable for educational environments where hands-on RF technology training is crucial. For small businesses and budget-conscious engineers, the series offers reliable performance necessary for accurate RF analysis tasks.
With a 120 dB dynamic range, the BNA100 Series is ideal for filter characterization and other small signal measurements.
The +10 dBm output power of the BNA100 Series creates a lower noise floor for high-loss DUTS like cables and filters.
Narrowband and phase-sensitive devices benefit from the 1 Hz resolution of the BNA100 Series.
Mindful of the typical budgetary and spatial constraints in educational settings, the BNA100 Series is designed to be both cost-effective and compact, ensuring university labs can incorporate advanced network analysis technology without overextending their resources.
Its user-friendly interface ensures ease of use, making it suitable for a variety of teaching and research applications in RF and electronics engineering. The versatility of the BNA100 Series enables its use in a wide range of academic projects, from elementary circuit analysis to more complex RF research endeavors.
All BNA Series VNAs connect via USB—giving you flexible, full-featured control through Bird’s TVNA software. With streamlined navigation and built-in data analysis tools, TVNA makes complex RF testing clear, efficient, and actionable.
A factory calibration ensures your BNA100 is working properly and is performing within its specifications. Bird recommends a factory calibration at least once every 3 years.
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Calibration is required for any precision instrument. Vector Network Analyzers like the BNA100 require both measurement and factory calibration.
Read about the differences and why calibration matters in our App Note.
Control is available through Bird's TVNA Software, which also offers application-specific options. The BNA100 connects to a controlling computer via USB.
You can also code custom controls using the API. You can find examples of this on Bird's GitHub.
Merging affordability with high-end VNA functionalities typically only found in much larger instruments, the BN100 Series is the perfect tool for those seeking cost-effective solutions without compromising on performance and accuracy. This series exemplifies Bird's commitment to delivering professional-grade RF technology in a user-friendly and economical package.