Signal Analyzer Functions (Opt. 005/006/077/078) ■ ■ Frequency Range Analysis Bandwidth MS2830A-040: 9 kHz to 3.6 GHz Opt. 006: 10 MHz max. MS2830A-041: 9 kHz to 6.0 GHz (20 MHz max. sampling rate = 50 ns resolution, ADC resolution 16 bits) ∗...
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Panel Layout Power switch Remote lamp Press to switch between the standby state in which AC Lights up when the MS2830A is in a remote control state. power is supplied and the Power On state in which the Preset key MS2830A is under operation.
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AC inlet Ref Input connector Used for supplying power. (reference frequency signal input connector) Inputs an external reference frequency signal (5/10/13 MHz). USB connectors (type A) Used to connect a USB keyboard or mouse or the USB It is used for inputting reference frequency signals with memory supplied with the MS2830A.
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Basic Performance Excellent Total Level Accuracy: ±0.3 dB (typ.) (Common to both Spectrum Analyzer and Signal Analyzer Performances) With a level calibration over a wide frequency range, the MS2830A Advantage of MS2830A Level Accuracy Technology has excellent total level accuracy. Conventional spectrum analyzers perform level calibration at just The Absolute Amplitude Accuracy specification described in one frequency point, which causes errors when the frequency...
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Basic Performance The measuring instrument level error cannot be said to really meet the specifications if measurement requires addition of a margin to the product test specification. Since specifications with added margin are severe, even genuinely passing products may sometimes be evaluated as failing due to this margin.
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The MS2830A has an excellent dynamic range supporting true performance measurements of devices, such as base stations, requiring wideband measuring instruments. Distortion Characteristics (Spectrum Analyzer) Example: SSB Phase Noise MS2830A-040/041/043 (Spectrum Analyzer/Signal Analyzer Common) MS2830A Product Brochure...
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Basic Performance Improved Level Linearity Conventional spectrum analyzers use an analog IF and log amp to achieve good level accuracy at points near the log scale reference Level Linearity level, but the accuracy degrades at points that are further away. The MS2830A total level accuracy is better than that of The MS2830A uses a digital IF instead of a log amp, which conventional spectrum analyzers but sometimes a power meter...
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Trigger sweep executes sweeping using the specified trigger condition as the start point. In particular, “SG Marker” starts The MS2830A meets Anritsu “Excellent eco products” standard for analyzer measurement in synchrony with the signal output by environment-friendly products. It cuts consumed power by 50% installing Opt.
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Signal Analyzer: Basic Performance/Functions Wide bandwidth × High Accuracy FFT Vector Signal Analysis (VSA) Function Analysis Seamless signal capture and VSA analysis in multiple domains make it easy to evaluate burst-signal responses and capture Opt. 006: 10 MHz max. degraded spectrum transients, etc., which cannot be checked by conventional sweep spectrum analyzers.
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Signal Analyzer: Basic Performance/Functions Save Signals in Internal Memory Replay Function for Comparison Evaluation This function reads saved data and replays it using the signal Max. Capture Time: 0.5 s to 2000 s analyzer measurement function. Max. Number of Samples: 100 Msamples Examples: The “Analysis bandwidth ×...
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Signal Analyzer: Trace Spectrum Phase vs. Time The Spectrum trace displays a graph with amplitude on the y-axis The Phase vs. Time trace displays a graph with phase on the y-axis and frequency on the x-axis. The captured IQ data is FFT and time on the x-axis to confirm time variation of the measured processed (fast Fourier transformed) and converted from the time signal phase.
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Signal Analyzer: Trace Spectrogram Measurement with Sub-trace Display The Spectrogram trace displays the level as color with frequency This function splits the screen into top and bottom halves; on the y-axis and time on the x-axis. The captured IQ data is FFT simultaneous display of the sub-trace supports easy monitoring of processed to confirm time variations in the continuous spectrum.
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Signal Analyzer: Trace Example: Sub-trace Display Confirm analysis range in sub-trace, and target signal status on main trace. ↑ Analysis range ↑ Analysis range ↑ Analysis range ↑ Analysis range MS2830A Product Brochure...
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Signal Analyzer: Applications Captured Waveforms Analysis using Captured Waveform Output from Vector Commercial Analysis Tools Signal Generator Option Other digitizers may exhibit severe degradation of the RF channel Waveforms captured using the digitizing function can be during capture, requiring troublesome calibration of the captured regenerated by using with the optional MS2830A-020/021 Vector data when using analysis tools.
Versatile Built-in Functions Useful for Tx Characteristics Evaluation Occupied Bandwidth The MS2830A is fully loaded with all the functions required for Occupied bandwidth is measured by selecting either the N% or X-dB evaluating Tx characteristics. Tests can be performed simply and in mode.
Versatile Built-in Functions Spectrum Emission Mask Spurious Emission This function splits the offset part into up to 12 segments; the This function splits the frequency range into up to 20 segments for measurement parameters and limit lines can be specified to sweeping;...
Versatile Built-in Functions AM Depth Multi-marker & Marker List The Power vs. Time trace measurement function is used to confirm Up to 10 markers can be set for this function. Markers may be AM depth. either a spot or a zone. Using a zone marker, the peak of a signal It measures the measured signal AM based on trace data at the with an unstable variable frequency can be tracked and measured.
Versatile Built-in Functions 2-tone 3rd-order Intermodulation Limit Line Distortion At the spectrum display (frequency domain), two limit lines are set and evaluation is performed based on these set lines. Either Upper By inputting two different frequency CW signals (desired waves), Limit or Lower Limit can be selected.
Versatile Built-in Functions Phase Noise (Opt. 010) Basic Performance Upgrade: This function measures phase noise in the 10 Hz to 10 MHz Low Phase Noise Performance (Opt. 066) frequency offset range. The MS2830A with Option 066 supports significantly improved phase noise performance, especially at carrier offsets of 1 kHz to 100 kHz.
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50 Hz to 13.5 GHz N (F) J1555A J1398A series MS2692A 50 Hz to 26.5 GHz N (F) J1554A J1398A MS2830A-040 9 kHz to 3.6 GHz N (F) Not required Not required MS2830A-041 9 kHz to 6 GHz N (F) Not required Not required...
Vector Signal Generator (Opt. 020/021): Basic Performance The MS2830A-020/021 Vector Signal Generator covers the Level Accuracy ±0.5 dB frequency range from 250 kHz to 3.6 GHz/6.0 GHz; it has a wide vector modulation bandwidth of 120 MHz as well as a large built-in Output Level Accuracy (CW): memory for storing 64 Msamples/256 Msamples (with Opt.
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Versatile Multiple Waveform Generation Any type of waveform can be generated using the MS2830A-020/021 Signal Generator option. In addition to using C and simulation tools, Anritsu's IQproducer can be run on a PC to edit waveform parameters and output waveforms. MS2830A...
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Vector Signal Generator (Opt. 020/021): Basic Performance Useful IQproducer Waveform Generation Software IQproducer is application software for a PC for editing, creating and transferring waveform patterns using the MS2830A-020/021 arbitrary waveform generation option. It has the following three main functions. •...
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BER Measurement Function (Opt. 026): Basic Performance Convenient Built-in BER Measurement Function for Rx Evaluations The MS2830A with the Opt. 026 BER Measurement Function supports measurement up to 10 Mbps. It supports Rx sensitivity tests by inputting the receiver-demodulated Data/Clock/Enable to the back of the MS2830A. ●...
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Excellent Expandability Platform (Hardware) The versatility of the MS2830A series is tailored easily to the application by installing modules in expansion slots. Basic Function and Performance Upgrades Signal Analyzer Function and Performance Upgrade MS2830A-001/101 Rubidium Reference Oscillator/Retrofit This option is a 10 MHz reference crystal oscillator with excellent MS2830A-005/105 frequency stability startup characteristics of ±1 ×...
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Expansion Functions MS2830A-010/110 Phase Noise Measurement Function/Retrofit Phase Noise Measurements Frequency Range: 10 MHz to main-frame upper limit frequency Offset Frequency Range: 10 Hz to 10 MHz MS2830A-017/117 Noise Figure Measurement Function/Retrofit Adds noise figure measurement function. Noise Figure is measured with the measurement method of Y-factor method which uses a Noise Source.
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WiMAX Forum. ® • CDMA2000 is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-USA). ® • The Bluetooth mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and are used by Anritsu under license. ® MS2830A Product Brochure...
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∗ • MX269908A-001 LTE-Advanced FDD Option This service, which provides updated versions of firmware and software • MX269910A LTE TDD IQproducer for downloading by product customers, is available on Anritsu’s website. ∗ • MX269910A-001 LTE-Advanced TDD Option <https://www1.anritsu.co.jp/Download/MService/Login.asp> • MX269911A WLAN IQproducer Options Configuration Examples ∗...
Nominal values indicate expected performance or describe product performance. That is not covered by the product warranty. ■ Signal Analyzer/Spectrum Analyzer Frequency 9 kHz to 3.6 GHz [MS2830A-040] Frequency range 9 kHz to 6 GHz [MS2830A-041] 9 kHz to 13.5 GHz [MS2830A-043]...
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■ Signal Analyzer/Spectrum Analyzer (Continuation) Reference level Log scale: –120 to +50 dBm, or Equivalent level Setting range Linear scale: 22.4 μV to 70.7 V, or Equivalent level Setting resolution: 0.01 dB, or Equivalent level Log scale: dBm, dBμV, dBmV, dBμV (emf), dBμV/m, V, W Scale units Linear scale: V Excluding the noise floor effect...
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110 VA (nominal, with MS2830A-040/041, excluding other options) 130 VA (nominal, with MS2830A-043, excluding other options) 170 VA (nominal, with MS2830A-040/041, MS2830A-020/021, and MS2830A-022, excluding other options) 190 VA (nominal, with MS2830A-043, MS2830A-020/021, and MS2830A-022, excluding other options) Operating: +5° to +45°C Temperature range Storage: –20°...
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■ Spectrum Analyzer Frequency Range: 0 Hz, 300 Hz to 3.6 GHz [MS2830A-040] 0 Hz, 300 Hz to 6 GHz [MS2830A-041] Span 0 Hz, 300 Hz to 13.5 GHz [MS2830A-043] Resolution: 2 Hz Accuracy: ±0.2% (Sweep points: 10001) ±(Display frequency × Frequency reference accuracy + Span frequency × Span accuracy + RBW × 0.05 + 2 × N + Span Frequency readout frequency/(Sweep points–1))Hz...
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■ Spectrum Analyzer (Continuation) Spurious responses 18° to 28°C, ≥300 kHz separation without MS2830A-008, or Preamp: Off Mixer input level: –15 dBm (1wave) ≤–54 dBc, TOI = +12 dBm (30 MHz ≤ f < 300 MHz) ≤–60 dBc, TOI = +15 dBm (300 MHz ≤ f < 3.5 GHz) ≤–58 dBc, TOI = +14 dBm (3.5 GHz ≤...
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■ Signal Analyzer Display waveform data, such as Spectrum, Power vs. Time captured at specific time General Trace mode Spectrum, Power vs. Time, Frequency vs. Time, Phase vs. Time, CCDF, Spectrogram, No Trace Sets capture analysis bandwidth from center frequency 1 kHz to 10 MHz (1-2.5-5 sequence) (with MS2830A-006) Analysis bandwidth 1 kHz to 25 MHz (1-2.5-5 sequence), 31.25 MHz (with MS2830A-005)
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Frequency Can be set Center frequency and Span at frequency range in waveform data without MS2830A-077/078, or ≤31.25 MHz bandwidth 0 MHz to 3.6 GHz [MS2830A-040] 0 MHz to 6 GHz [MS2830A-041] 0 MHz to 13.5 GHz [MS2830A-043] Frequency setting with MS2830A-077/078, >31.25 MHz bandwidth...
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■ Signal Analyzer (Continuation) Power vs. Time displayed function Function outline Displayed time changes of power for captured waveform data Analysis start time: Sets analysis start time position from beginning of waveform data Analysis time range Analysis time length: Sets analysis time length Setting mode: Auto, Manual Filter type: Rect, Gaussian, Nyquist, Root Nyquist, Off, (Default: Off) Resolution bandwidth...
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730000 (3.65 ms) ∗ ■ MS2830A-017 Noise Figure Measurement Function Frequency MS2830A-040: 30 MHz to 3.6 GHz Frequency range MS2830A-041: 30 MHz to 6 GHz MS2830A-043: 30 MHz to 6 GHz MS2830A-040: 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz Frequency setting range MS2830A-041: 10 MHz to 6 GHz MS2830A-043: 10 MHz to 13.5 GHz...
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■ MS2830A-020 3.6 GHz Vector Signal Generator/MS2830A-021 6 GHz Vector Signal Generator ∗ : Use the MS2830A-021 for frequencies higher than 3.6 GHz. The specifications of the MS2830A-020/021 are defined under the following conditions unless otherwise specified. Pulse modulation: Off after CAL Waveform pattern RMS value: At RMSw (linear value) and each combination less than following ranges: RMSnom = 20 •...
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■ MS2830A-026 BER Measurement Function ∗ AUX connector(Rear panel) Connector ∗ : Can convert to BNC by connecting AUX Conversion Adapter (J1556A). Input Level TTL Level Input Signal Data, Clock, Enable Input Bit Rate 100 bps to 10 Mbps PN9, PN11, PN15, PN20, PN23, ALL0, ALL1, Alternate (0101 ...) Measured Patterns PN9Fix, PN11Fix, PN15Fix, PN20Fix, PN23Fix, User Define (4096 bits Max.) PN Signal: PN stage ×...
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■ MS2830A-066 Low Phase Noise Performance Signal Analyzer/Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz to 3.7 GHz Frequency range 9 kHz to 3.5 GHz (Frequency band mode: Spurious) 300 Hz to 1 MHz (Spectrum Analyzer) Span 1 kHz to 31.25 MHz (Signal Analyzer) 18°...
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MS2830A-077/078, >31.25 MHz bandwidth ADC resolution 14 bits Frequency with MS2830A-077/078, >31.25 MHz bandwidth 300 MHz to 3.6 GHz [MS2830A-040] Frequency setting 300 MHz to 6 GHz [MS2830A-041] 300 MHz to 13.5 GHz [MS2830A-043] with MS2830A-077, >31.25 MHz bandwidth...
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■ MS2830A-077 Analysis Bandwidth Extension to 62.5 MHz (Requires MS2830A-005 and MS2830A-006) MS2830A-078 Analysis Bandwidth Extension to 125 MHz (Requires MS2830A-005, MS2830A-006 and MS2830A-077) (Continuation) Amplitude 18° to 28°C, Input attenuator: 0 dB With MS2830A-077, or 078, > 31.25 MHz bandwidth without MS2830A-066, MS2830A-008, or with MS2830A-008, Preamp: Off –146.5 dBm/Hz (300 MHz ≤...
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Refer two table shown below about the hardware / software which each frequency model of MS2830A can implement. Hardware Frequency range (MS2830A-040/041/043/044/045) not upgradable. = Can be installed, No = Cannot be installed, R = Require, U = Upgrade Addition to Main frame Combination with "Opt."...
Software = Can be installed, No = Cannot be installed, R = Require, U = Upgrade Analysis Addition to Main frame Bandwidth Model Name Note MX269010A Mobile WiMAX Measurement Software MX269011A W-CDMA/HSPA Downlink Measurement Software ...
Model/Order No Name Model/Order No Name K240B Power Divider – Application parts – Following operation manuals provided as hard copy (K connector, DC to 26.5 GHz, 50Ω, K-J, 1 W max.) W3334AE MS2830A Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation) MA1612A Four-port Junction Pad (5 MHz to 3 GHz, N-J) W2851AE MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A MP752A...
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J1556A AUX Conversion MA24106A USB Power Sensor B0636C Carrying Case B0645A Soft Carrying Case Adapter (Hard type, with casters) MS2830A with Front Cover B0671A Front Cover for 1MW4U MS2830A Product Brochure...
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