Anritsu MA24 A Series Operation Manual
Anritsu MA24 A Series Operation Manual

Anritsu MA24 A Series Operation Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for MA24 A Series:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Operation Manual
Power Sensors
MA24xxA/B/D and
MA2400xA
Anritsu Company
490 Jarvis Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
USA
Part Number: 10585-00004
Revision: T
Published: April 2011
Copyright 2011 Anritsu Company

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the MA24 A Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Summary of Contents for Anritsu MA24 A Series

  • Page 1 Operation Manual Power Sensors MA24xxA/B/D and MA2400xA Anritsu Company Part Number: 10585-00004 490 Jarvis Drive Revision: T Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 Published: April 2011 Copyright 2011 Anritsu Company...
  • Page 2 Anritsu Company. UPDATES Updates, if any, can be downloaded from the Documents area of the Anritsu web site at: http://www.anritsu.com For the latest service and sales information in your area, please visit: http://www.anritsu.com/contact.asp...
  • Page 3 MA2411A, MA2411B, MA2425A, MA2425B, MA2425D, MA2475A, MA2475D, MA2445A, MA2445D, MA24002A, MA24004A, MA24005A These products were shown to be compliant, with the requirements of the following directive, when connected and used with Anritsu Power Meters. EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Interference: EN61326:2006...
  • Page 4 Before you export this product or any of its manuals, please contact Anritsu Company to confirm whether or not these items are export-controlled. When disposing of export-controlled items, the products and manuals need to be broken or shredded to such a degree that they cannot be unlawfully used for military purposes.
  • Page 5 European Parliament and Council Directive 2002/96/EC Chinese RoHS Compliance Statement MA24xxA/B/D, MA2400xA OM PN: 10585-00004 Rev. T FM-5...
  • Page 6 FM-6 PN: 10585-00004 Rev. T MA24xxA/B/D, MA2400xA OM...
  • Page 7 Safety Symbols To prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction, Anritsu Company uses the following symbols to indicate safety-related information. For your own safety, please read the information carefully before operating the equipment. Symbols Used in Manuals...
  • Page 8 Some or all of the following five symbols may or may not be used on all Anritsu equipment. In addition, there may be other labels attached to products that are not shown in the diagrams in this manual.
  • Page 9 For Safety Always refer to the operation manual when working Warning near locations at which the alert mark, shown on the left, is attached. If the operation, etc., is performed without heeding the advice in the operation manual, there is a risk of personal injury. In addition, the equipment performance may be reduced.
  • Page 10 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage the highly sensitive circuits in the instrument. ESD is most likely to occur as test devices are being connected to, or disconnected from, the instrument’s front and rear panel ports and Caution connectors. You can protect the instrument and test devices by wearing a static-discharge wristband.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Unit Exchange Policy ..... . . 1-6 1-11 Anritsu Sales and Service ..... . 1-6 Chapter 2—Functional Description...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents (Continued) Sensor Descriptions ......2-2 MA247xD Standard Diode Sensors ... . 2-2 MA244xD High Accuracy Diode Sensors .
  • Page 13 Table of Contents (Continued) Sensitivity Performance ..... . . 4-4 Required Equipment ..... . . 4-4 Setup: ML24xx Power Meter .
  • Page 14 Table of Contents (Continued) Performance Specifications .....B-1 Standard Diode Power Sensors ....B-2 Thermal Sensors .
  • Page 15: Chapter 1-General Information

    Chapter 1 — General Information Introduction This manual provides descriptions and specifications for Anritsu Power Sensors that are used in conjunction with Anritsu power meters. It includes care, handling and performance verification information. Anritsu offers the world's most comprehensive range of power meters: •...
  • Page 16: Power Sensor Models

    1-2 Power Sensor Models Chapter 1 — General Information Power Sensor Models Listed in Table 1-1 are the currently available models covered in this manual. Full specifications for each are in Appendix Table 1-1. Power Sensor Models Type/Model Frequency Range Power Range Standard Diode Sensors MA2472D...
  • Page 17: Documentation Conventions

    Chapter 1 — General Information 1-3 Documentation Conventions Documentation Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this document: Instrument Identification Throughout this manual, the terms MA24xxA/B/D and MA2400xA, Power Sensor, or DUT (device under test) are used to refer to the power sensor.
  • Page 18: Identification Numbers

    1-4 Identification Numbers Chapter 1 — General Information Identification Numbers An Anritsu model number and serial number is located on the power sensor. Please use these numbers when corresponding with Anritsu Customer Service. Online Manual This manual is available online at www.anritsu.com.
  • Page 19: Sensor Handling Requirements

    • Keep the sensor connectors clean Sensor Repair and Calibration There are no user serviceable parts inside the power sensors. Contact your local Anritsu Service Center and return the power sensor with a detailed description of the observed problem. MA24xxA/B/D, MA2400xA OM...
  • Page 20: Esd Requirements

    Customer Service Center. The original sensor is returned with the same identification marks and serial number as it had before the repair. 1-11 Anritsu Sales and Service To locate the nearest Anritsu Customer Service or Sales Center, please refer to the Anritsu web page: http://www.anritsu.com PN: 10585-00004 Rev. T...
  • Page 21: Chapter 2-Functional Description

    All the above sensors have one common function: For a given signal frequency, they translate a sensed input power into an output voltage. The Anritsu ML2400 Series power meters interpret the sensor voltages with signal frequencies and output correct power readings.
  • Page 22: Sensor Descriptions

    Sensor Descriptions MA247xD Standard Diode Sensors Description The Anritsu MA247xD standard diode sensors are designed for use with the ML2430, ML2480 and ML2490 series power meters. They are designed for high dynamic range, high accuracy CW and TDMA measurements. These power sensors have 90 dB dynamic range and linearity better than 1.8% making them the choice for...
  • Page 23: Ma244Xd High Accuracy Diode Sensors

    2-2 Sensor Descriptions MA244xD High Accuracy Diode Sensors Description The Anritsu MA244xD standard diode sensors are designed for use with the ML2430, ML2480 and ML2490 series power meters. They are designed for high dynamic range, high accuracy CW and TDMA measurements. With a built-in 3 dB attenuator, the...
  • Page 24: Ma249Xa Wideband Sensors

    MA249xA Wideband Sensors Description The Anritsu MA249xA wideband power sensors are designed for use with the Anritsu ML2480 and ML2490 series power meters. These sensors provide peak power, crest factor, average power, rise time, fall time, maximum power, minimum power and statistical data of wideband signals.
  • Page 25: Ma2400Xa Thermal Sensors

    • Calibration factors stored in EEPROM MA246xD Fast Diode Sensors (obsolete) Description The MA246xD fast diode sensors from Anritsu have a rise time of 0.6 s. This, together with a sensor video bandwidth of 1.25 MHz, makes them the ideal solution for power measurements on N-CDMA (IS-95) signals.
  • Page 26 2-2 Sensor Descriptions Chapter 2 — Functional Description The MA246xD are dual diode sensors that deliver a greater than 80 dB dynamic range, which makes them suitable for both open and closed loop power control testing. Pulses down to 1 s can also be captured and displayed, thanks to the sensor rise time of 0.6 s.
  • Page 27: Chapter 3-Power Sensor Care

    Chapter 3 — Power Sensor Care Introduction Anritsu Power Sensors are high quality precision laboratory instruments and should receive the same care and respect afforded such instruments. Follow the precautions listed below when handling or connecting these devices. Complying with these precautions will guarantee longer component life and less equipment downtime due to connector or device failure.
  • Page 28: Power Sensor Precautions

    3-2 Power Sensor Precautions Chapter 3 — Power Sensor Care Power Sensor Precautions Avoid Over Torquing Connectors Over torquing connectors is destructive; it may damage the connector center pin. A torque wrench (12 inch-pounds or 1.35 N· m) is recommended for tightening N connectors. Always use a torque wrench (8 inch-pounds or 0.90 N·...
  • Page 29: Rf Connector Precautions

    Chapter 3 — Power Sensor Care 3-3 RF Connector Precautions Clean the Connectors The precise geometry that makes the RF component’s high performance possible can easily be disturbed by dirt and other contamination adhering to the connector interfaces. When not in use, keep the connectors covered.
  • Page 30: Connection Techniques

    Never store adapters loose in a box, in a desk, or in a drawer. Connection Techniques Connection Procedure Table 3-1 below lists the Anritsu Company torque wrench and open end wrench part numbers for different connectors. Table 3-1. Connector Wrench Requirements – Torque Wrenches and Settings –...
  • Page 31: Disconnection Procedure

    Chapter 3 — Power Sensor Care 3-5 RF Connector Care 3. Using two wrenches with an angle greater than 90° causes the connector devices to lift up and tends to misalign the devices and stress the connectors. This becomes more of a problem when there are several devices connected to each other.
  • Page 32: Pin Depth Measurement

    3-5 RF Connector Care Chapter 3 — Power Sensor Care Magnification The minimum magnification for connector inspection for damage varies with the connector: • 7X for K (2.92 mm) and V (1.85 mm) connectors • 2X for N connectors • 10X for W1 (1.0 mm) connectors Any connector with the following defects should be repaired or discarded: Plating...
  • Page 33 Connector gauge kits are available for many connector types. Please refer to Anritsu Application Note 10200-00040. The mechanical gauging of coaxial connectors will detect and prevent the following problems:...
  • Page 34: Pin Depth Dimensions

    MALE Figure 3-1. N Connector Pin Depth Pin Depth Gauge Use an Anritsu Pin Depth Gauge or equivalent as shown below in Figure 3-2 to accurately measure pin depths. Based on RF components returned for repair, destructive pin depth of mating connectors is the major cause of failure in the field.
  • Page 35: Pin Depth Tolerances

    Chapter 3 — Power Sensor Care 3-5 RF Connector Care 1 – Pin Depth Gauge with needle setting at zero. 2 – Positive needle direction clockwise to right. 3 – Negative needle direction counter-clockwise to left. Figure 3-2. Pin Depth Gauge Pin Depth Tolerances The center pin of RF component connectors has a precision tolerance measured in “mils”...
  • Page 36: Connector Cleaning

    3-6 Connector Cleaning Chapter 3 — Power Sensor Care Table 3-2. Pin Depth Tolerances and Gauge Settings Connector Type Pin Depth (Inches) Anritsu Gauge Setting +0.000 GPC-7 Same as pin depth –0.003 +0.003 0.000 N Male –0.207 –0.207 0.000 –0.003 0.000...
  • Page 37: Required Cleaning Items

    Chapter 3 — Power Sensor Care 3-6 Connector Cleaning With continuous use, the outer conductor mating interface will build up a layer of dirt and metal chips that can severely degrade connector electrical and mechanical performance. It also tends to increase the coupling torque which then can damage the mating interface.
  • Page 38 3-6 Connector Cleaning Chapter 3 — Power Sensor Care 3. Clean mating plane surfaces using alcohol on lint-free cotton swabs (Figure 3-3 on page 3-13). • Make sure that the cotton swab is not too large. • Use only enough solvent to clean the surface. •...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 — Power Sensor Care 3-6 Connector Cleaning Do NOT use Industrial Solvents or Water on connector. Use only Isopropyl Alcohol. Dampen only, DO NOT saturate. FEMALE MALE Use only isopropyl alcohol and the proper size of cotton swab. Gently rotate the swab around the center pin being careful not to stress or bend the pin or you will damage the connector.
  • Page 40 3-6 Connector Cleaning Chapter 3 — Power Sensor Care 3-14 PN: 10585-00004 Rev. T MA24xxA/B/D, MA2400xA OM...
  • Page 41: Chapter 4-Performance Verification

    All the above sensors have one common function: For a given signal frequency, they translate a sensed input power into an output voltage. The Anritsu ML2400 Series power meters interpret the sensor voltages with signal frequencies and output correct power readings.
  • Page 42: Swr Performance

    SWR values for each sensor model are listed in Appendix B, “Specifications”. The uncertainty of the SWR performance of the power sensors is determined by using the Anritsu 37000 Vector Network Analyzer and 54000 Scalar Measurement systems. Refer to the “SWR Performance Data”...
  • Page 43: Measurement

    There are no user serviceable parts inside the power sensors. Contact your local Anritsu Service Center and Note return the power sensor with a detailed description of the...
  • Page 44: Sensitivity Performance

    Universal power sensor) • Various adapters as needed Setup: ML24xx Power Meter The following procedure sets the Anritsu ML24xx power meter to the voltage measurement mode: 1. Press the following hard or soft keys in the sequence shown: System | More | More | More 2.
  • Page 45: Setup: Ml248Xx Power Meter

    Chapter 4 — Performance Verification 4-4 Sensitivity Performance Setup: ML248xx Power Meter The following procedure sets the Anritsu ML248xx power meter to the voltage measurement mode. This meter is required for testing MA249xA and MA2411A/B Series power sensors. 1. Press the following hard or soft keys in the sequence shown: Channel | Setup | CW | Exit | System | Service | Diag | 0 | Enter 2.
  • Page 46: Procedure: Universal Power Sensors

    4-4 Sensitivity Performance Chapter 4 — Performance Verification 5. Read the sensor output voltage on the power meter and record in Section A-5 Appendix Procedure: Universal Power Sensors The following procedure applies to MA248xx universal power sensors. 1. Connect the power sensor to the sensor cable and connect the cable to the power meter.
  • Page 47 Sensitivity (dBV) column, the power sensor may be defective. There are no user serviceable parts inside the power sensors. Contact your local Anritsu Service Center and Note return the power sensor with a detailed description of the...
  • Page 48: Return Meter To Power Measurement Mode

    4-5 Measurement Uncertainty Chapter 4 — Performance Verification Return Meter to Power Measurement Mode ML24xx Power Meter The following key sequence returns the Anritsu ML24xxx power meter to the factory default power measurement mode. Press the following hard or soft keys in the sequence shown:...
  • Page 49: Uncertainty Examples

    Sensor Calibration Factor Uncertainty is defined as the accuracy of the sensor calibration at a standard calibration condition. Anritsu follows the industry standard condition of calibration at reference power = 0 dBm (1 mW) and ambient temperature = 25 °C.
  • Page 50 4-5 Measurement Uncertainty Chapter 4 — Performance Verification An example of measurement uncertainty is detailed for several power sensors in the table below. Anritsu power sensors with an ML2437A power meter are used to measure the power of a 16 GHz, 7 dBm signal from a source with a 1.5:1 SWR.
  • Page 51: Cal Factor Uncertainty

    4-6 Cal Factor Uncertainty Cal Factor Uncertainty Calibration Factor data is stored within the sensor EEPROM. Power sensor calibration is performed at regional Anritsu Service Centers. Contact your Anritsu representative for local calibration and service support. Refer to Section 1-11 for contact details.
  • Page 52 Table 4-3. Uncertainty of (Cal Factor) Information Stored in Sensor EEPROM (1 of 4) MA2469B MA2469C MA2469D MA2421A MA2468B MA2472B MA2421D MA2468D MA2472D MA2422A MA2442A MA2481B MA2482A MA2423A MA2424A MA2425A MA2422B MA2442B MA2474A MA2444A MA2445A MA2481D MA2482D MA2423B MA2473A MA2424B MA2411A MA2425B MA2475A...
  • Page 53 Table 4-3. Uncertainty of (Cal Factor) Information Stored in Sensor EEPROM (2 of 4) MA2469B MA2469C MA2469D MA2421A MA2468B MA2472B MA2421D MA2468D MA2472D MA2422A MA2442A MA2481B MA2482A MA2423A MA2424A MA2425A MA2422B MA2442B MA2474A MA2444A MA2445A MA2481D MA2482D MA2423B MA2473A MA2424B MA2411A MA2425B MA2475A...
  • Page 54 Table 4-3. Uncertainty of (Cal Factor) Information Stored in Sensor EEPROM (3 of 4) MA2469B MA2469C MA2469D MA2421A MA2468B MA2472B MA2421D MA2468D MA2472D MA2422A MA2442A MA2481B MA2482A MA2423A MA2424A MA2425A MA2422B MA2442B MA2474A MA2444A MA2445A MA2481D MA2482D MA2423B MA2473A MA2424B MA2411A MA2425B MA2475A...
  • Page 55 Table 4-3. Uncertainty of (Cal Factor) Information Stored in Sensor EEPROM (4 of 4) MA2469B MA2469C MA2469D MA2421A MA2468B MA2472B MA2421D MA2468D MA2472D MA2422A MA2442A MA2481B MA2482A MA2423A MA2424A MA2425A MA2422B MA2442B MA2474A MA2444A MA2445A MA2481D MA2482D MA2423B MA2473A MA2424B MA2411A MA2425B MA2475A...
  • Page 56 4-6 Cal Factor Uncertainty Chapter 4 — Performance Verification Table 4-4. MA2400xA Sensor Cal Factor Uncertainty Frequency MA24002A MA24004A MA24005A (GHz) 10 MHz to 50 MHz 2.00 3.00 3.00 50 MHz to 6 GHz 1.00 2.50 2.50 6 GHz to 18 GHz 1.60 4.60 3.70...
  • Page 57: Appendix A-Test Records

    Appendix A — Test Records Introduction This appendix provides tables for recording the results of the performance verification tests (Chapter 4). They provide the means for maintaining an accurate and complete record of instrument performance. Measurement Uncertainty All test records are provided with a measurement uncertainty, which consists of the type-B components.
  • Page 58: Swr Performance Data

    A-4 SWR Performance Data Appendix A — Test Records Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: SWR Performance Data The SWR performance data in the following tables is Note expressed in reflection coefficient magnitude. MA247xA 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty...
  • Page 59: Ma2472B/D

    Appendix A — Test Records A-4 SWR Performance Data Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2472B/D 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.078 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz –...
  • Page 60: Ma2400Xa

    A-4 SWR Performance Data Appendix A — Test Records Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2400xA 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.310 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz –...
  • Page 61: Ma244Xx (Except Ma2442B/D

    Appendix A — Test Records A-4 SWR Performance Data Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA244xx (Except MA2442B/D) 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.310 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz –...
  • Page 62: Ma2442B/D

    A-4 SWR Performance Data Appendix A — Test Records Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2442B/D 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.078 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz –...
  • Page 63: Ma2481A

    Appendix A — Test Records A-4 SWR Performance Data Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2481A 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.310 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz –...
  • Page 64: Ma2481B/D, Ma2482A/D

    A-4 SWR Performance Data Appendix A — Test Records Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2481B/D, MA2482A/D 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.078 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz –...
  • Page 65: Ma249Xa

    Appendix A — Test Records A-4 SWR Performance Data Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA249xA 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz – 2.5 GHz 0.012 0.057 2.5 GHz –...
  • Page 66: Ma2411X

    A-4 SWR Performance Data Appendix A — Test Records Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2411x 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 300 MHz – 2.5 GHz 0.012 0.070 2.5 GHz – 26 GHz 0.015 0.149 26 GHz –...
  • Page 67: Ma2421A/D (Obsolete

    Appendix A — Test Records A-4 SWR Performance Data Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2421A/D (obsolete) 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.048 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.048 0.15 GHz –...
  • Page 68: Ma2468A, Ma2469A, Ma2469B (Obsolete

    A-4 SWR Performance Data Appendix A — Test Records Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2468A, MA2469A, MA2469B (obsolete) 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.310 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz –...
  • Page 69: Ma2468B/D, Ma2469C/D (Obsolete

    Appendix A — Test Records A-4 SWR Performance Data Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: MA2468B/D, MA2469C/D (obsolete) 37000 System Reflection Reflection Coefficient Coefficient Magnitude Frequency Uncertainty Measured Specification 10 MHz – 50 MHz 0.010 0.078 50 MHz – 150 MHz 0.012 0.078 0.15 GHz –...
  • Page 70: A-5 Sensitivity Performance Data

    A-5 Sensitivity Performance Data Appendix A — Test Records Model: Date: Operator: Serial Number: Options: Sensitivity Performance Data Sensor Sensitivity Performance Sensor Input Actual (dBV) Sensitivity Sensor Power (dBm) Measured (dBV) MA2411A/B +3.6 to +4.3 MA244xx –7.7 to –6.1 MA246xx –7.7 to –5.9 MA247xx –5.7 to –3.9...
  • Page 71: Appendix B-Specifications

    Appendix B — Specifications Technical Data Sheet The latest version of the Technical Data Sheet (Anritsu PN: 11410-00423) for the power sensors listed can be downloaded from the Anritsu Internet site: http://www.anritsu.com The data sheet provides the most recent performance specifications for the various models of Anritsu power sensors.
  • Page 72: Standard Diode Power Sensors

    B-2 Performance Specifications Appendix B — Specifications Standard Diode Power Sensors Table B-1. Standard Diode Power Sensors (1 of 2) Parameter/ Model Specification Frequency Range MA2472A/B/D 10 MHz to 18 GHz MA2473A/D 10 MHz to 32 GHz MA2474A/D 10 MHz to 40 GHz MA2475A/D 10 MHz to 50 GHz Dynamic Range...
  • Page 73 Appendix B — Specifications B-2 Performance Specifications Table B-1. Standard Diode Power Sensors (2 of 2) Parameter/ Model Specification 23 dBm, CW Maximum Input 30 dBm, 1 s peak, ±20 Vdc Power <1.0%, <40 GHz Temperature Accuracy <1.5%. <50 GHz a.
  • Page 74: Thermal Sensors

    B-2 Performance Specifications Appendix B — Specifications Thermal Sensors Table B-2. Thermal Sensors Parameter/ Model Specification Frequency Range MA24002A 10 MHz to 18 GHz MA24004A 10 MHz to 40 GHz MA24005A 10 MHz to 50 GHz Dynamic Range –30 dBm to +20 dBm <1.90;...
  • Page 75 Appendix B — Specifications B-2 Performance Specifications a. Rise Time is defined as the time interval necessary for the power sensor to rise from 10% to 90% of the reading when the signal rises instantaneously from zero (no power) to 1 mW (0 dBm) at room temperature. b.
  • Page 76: High Accuracy Sensors

    B-2 Performance Specifications Appendix B — Specifications High Accuracy Sensors Table B-3. High Accuracy Sensors (1 of 2) Parameter/ Model Specification Frequency Range MA2442A/B/D 10 MHz to 18 GHz MA2444A/D 10 MHz to 40 GHz MA2445A/D 10 MHz to 50 GHz Dynamic Range –67 dBm to +20 dBm <1.17;...
  • Page 77 Appendix B — Specifications B-2 Performance Specifications Table B-3. High Accuracy Sensors (2 of 2) Parameter/ Model Specification Temperature <1.0%, <40 GHz Accuracy <1.5%, <50 GHz a. Rise Time is defined as the time interval necessary for the power sensor (when used with ML2480A/B series power meter) to rise from 10% to 90% of the reading when the signal rises instantaneously from zero (no power) to 10 dBm at 25 ºC.
  • Page 78: Universal Power Sensors

    B-2 Performance Specifications Appendix B — Specifications Universal Power Sensors Table B-4. Universal Power Sensors Parameter/ Model Specification Frequency Range MA2481B/D 10 MHz to 6 GHz MA2482A/D 10 MHz to 18 GHz Dynamic Range CW: –60 dBm to +20 dBm <1.90;...
  • Page 79: Pulse Power Sensor

    Appendix B — Specifications B-2 Performance Specifications Pulse Power Sensor Table B-5. Pulse Power Sensor Parameter/ Model Specification Compatible with ML2480 (with Option 15) and ML2490 Series Power Meters Frequency Range MA2411A/B 300 MHz to 40 GHz Dynamic Range CW: –20 dBm to +20 dBm <1.15;...
  • Page 80: Wide Bandwidth Power Sensors

    B-2 Performance Specifications Appendix B — Specifications Wide Bandwidth Power Sensors Table B-6. Wide Bandwidth Power Sensors Parameter/ Model Specification Frequency Range MA2490A 50 MHz to 8 GHz MA2491A 50 MHz to 18 GHz Dynamic Range CW: –60 dBm to +20 dBm <1.17;...
  • Page 81: Thermal Sensors (Obsolete

    Appendix B — Specifications B-2 Performance Specifications Thermal Sensors (Obsolete) Table B-7. Thermal Sensors (Obsolete) (1 of 2) Parameter/ Model Specification Frequency Range MA2421A/D 100 kHz to 18 GHz MA2422A/BD 10 MHz to 18 GHz MA2423A/BD 10 MHz to 32 GHz MA2424A/BD 10 MHz to 40 GHz MA2425A/BD...
  • Page 82 B-2 Performance Specifications Appendix B — Specifications Table B-7. Thermal Sensors (Obsolete) (2 of 2) Parameter/ Model Specification Maximum Input Power 24 dBm, CW 30 dBm, 1 s peak, ±2.2 Vdc MA242xA 30 dBm, 1 s peak, ±2.2 Vdc MA2421B/D 30 dBm, 1 s peak, ±20 Vdc MA242xB/D Temperature...
  • Page 83: Cdma Power Sensors (Obsolete

    Appendix B — Specifications B-2 Performance Specifications CDMA Power Sensors (Obsolete) Table B-8. CDMA Power Sensors Parameter/ Model Specification Frequency Range MA2468A/B/D 10 MHz to 6 GHz MA2469B/C/D 10 MHz to 18 GHz Dynamic Range CW: –60 dBm to +20 dBm <1.17;...
  • Page 84 B-2 Performance Specifications Appendix B — Specifications B-14 PN: 10585-00004 Rev. T MA24xxA/B/D, MA2400xA OM...
  • Page 85 A to S Index attenuator 1-4, 4-4 inspection 3-5 IPA 3-3, 3-10 isopropyl alcohol 3-10 calibration 1-5 calibration data EEPROM 1-1 measurement uncertainty 4-8 storage in sensor 1-1 mismatch error, uncertainty A-1 calibration factor 2-2 cleaning 3-10 navigation, user interface 1-3 connectors negative pin depth 3-7 care 3-3...
  • Page 86 T to V safety symbols user repair 4-3 for safety Safety-3 in manuals Safety-1 visual inspection, connectors 3-5 on equipment Safety-2 sensitivity test 4-4 sensor diode 2-2 fast diode 2-5 handling 1-5 high accuracy diode 2-3 linearity 4-8 pulse 2-4 specifications B-1 thermal 2-5 universal 2-3...
  • Page 88 Anritsu Company Anritsu prints on recycled paper with vegetable soybean oil ink. 490 Jarvis Drive Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 http://www.anritsu.com/...

Table of Contents