The devices in the MS272xC Spectrum Master series from Anritsu Co. boast the broadest frequency range ever available in a handheld spectrum analyzer, according to the company. The analyzers provide an assortment of applications to test the RF physical layer with the goal of making it easier than ever for field technicians, monitoring agencies, and engineers to monitor over-the-air signals, locate interferers, and detect hidden transmitters. The family’s five models provide frequency coverage of 9, 13, 20, 32, and 43 GHz, respectively.  

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These analyzers eliminate the need to carry heavy benchtop spectrum analyzers into the field to measure signals above 20 GHz, such as those used in microwave backhaul applications. They also integrate a spectrum analyzer and can be ordered with a channel scanner and interference analyzer to conduct all common field measurements, eliminating the need for multiple instruments. Further, they can incorporate a number of 3G and 4G options to measure Long-Term Evolution (LTE), HSPA+, W-CDMA, CDMA/EV-O, GSM/EDGE, TD-SCDMA/HSDPA, and WiMAX signals.

The MS2726C Spectrum Master offers a 27-second sweep time for a 43-GHz span with a 30-kHz resolution bandwidth. But it doesn’t sacrifice accuracy for speed, Anritsu says, as it delivers –100-dBc/Hz phase noise at 10-kHz offset at 1 GHz and dynamic range of 104 dB. Designed with a broadband preamplifier, all of the models in the series have –160-dBm sensitivity at 1 GHz and 147-dBm sensitivity at 40 GHz to detect small signals. And, their intuitive menu-driven screen is designed to make it easy to conduct all measurements.

Anritsu also offers an analysis package as well as its Master Software Tools, enabling users to conduct detailed evaluation of measurement data. The company says that engineers can use the devices’ built-in reporting tools, mapping, folder spectrograms, and 3D spectrograms to easily identify interference sources. These tools are designed to eliminate the need for more expensive, larger, and heavier benchtop instruments as well as third-party spectrum monitoring software.

The MS272xC Spectrum Master series from Anritsu Co. boasts the broadest frequency range ever available for handheld spectrum analyzers, providing an assortment of applications to test the RF physical layer.

The Spectrum Master series features a rugged housing that’s designed to withstand the day-to-day operations associated with field use. At 8 lb, users can easily carry the devices up towers. The analyzers also have a field-replaceable long-life battery and a wide operating temperature range of –10°C to 55°C. Its large daylight-visible display makes it easy for users to see results in any environment. Display modes include a red night vision mode and black and white mode, as well as two full-color modes. Available now, the MS272xC Spectrum Master devices have a delivery time of six to eight weeks ARO.

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