Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Covers Frequencies Up to 43GHz

Anritsu Co.'s MS272xC Spectrum Master series provides the broadest frequency range ever available in a handheld spectrum analyzer. Providing frequency coverage up to 43GHz in an instrument that weighs less than 8lbs, the MS272xC series is also designed with an assortment of applications to test the RF physical layer, making it easier than ever for field technicians, monitoring agencies and engineers to monitor over-the-air signals, locate interferers, and detect hidden transmitters. Five models, with high-end frequency coverage of 9, 13, 20, 32 and 43GHz, respectively, are available in the new family.

The MS272xC Spectrum Master is a vastly superior product compared to existing handheld and benchtop spectrum analyzers. It eliminates the need to carry heavy benchtop spectrum analyzers into the field to measure signals above 20GHz, such as those used in microwave backhaul applications. To further lighten the load, the MS272xC Spectrum Master is integrated with 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. A number of 3G/4G options can be easily incorporated into the handheld spectrum analyzers to measure LTE, HSPA+, W-CDMA, CDMA/EV-DO, GSM/EDGE, TD-SCDMA/HSDPA, and WiMAX signals.

Users can monitor and measure the spectrum quickly, as the MS2726C Spectrum Master has a fast sweep time of 27 seconds for a 43GHz span with a 30kHz RBW. Accuracy is not sacrificed for speed, however, as the MS2726C delivers excellent phase noise of -100dBc/Hz at 10kHz offset at 1GHz and dynamic range of 104dB. Designed with a broadband preamplifier, the handheld spectrum analyzers have high sensitivity of -160dBm at 1GHz and -147dBm at 40GHz to detect small signals. An intuitive menu-driven screen makes it easy to conduct all measurements.

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