ELE Times December 2016 Electronics News in India | Online Electronics Mag | Page 56
Test & Measurement
Latest in RF and
Microwave T&M
from Anritsu
Anritsu is the industry standard for RF and Microwave Test and
Measurement equipment for both field and lab environments,
with instruments operating at all frequencies up to 110 GHz and
beyond. Our handheld Site Master Cable and Antenna Analyzer,
for example, enables field technicians to troubleshoot microwave
cables and communication systems and detect problems before
they become costly, time-consuming system failures. Other
products are suitable for R&D and manufacturing applications,
providing extremely accurate measurements of power, network
analysis, signal analysis and frequency.
Anritsu is a pioneer in the implementation of next-generation
wireless technologies while continuing to support existing
standards. We offer solutions for the full range of 2G, 2.5G, 3G,
and 4G telecommunications as well as current and nextgeneration 3GPP, 3GPP2, and IEEE standards including 1xEV,
GSM/GPRS, W-CDMA, HSDPA, 802.11, and 802.16. Our portfolio
encompasses instrumentation ready to test both early nextgeneration specifications and legacy technologies. From the
chipset to the installed product, our wireless test equipment
covers the entire life cycle of wireless infrastructure and user
equipment.
Anritsu Company introduces the Power Master MA24507A, an
ultraportable, millimeter wave (mmWave) power analyzer that
enables simple, numeric, frequency based measurement of RF
power from 9 kHz to 70 GHz. The world’s first frequency
selectable RF power analyzer, the Power Master MA24507A
leverages Anritsu’s patented Shockline technology, along with its
leadership in ultraportable test solution design to address the
growing number of test requirements in mmWave applications,
including test of 802.11ad, Wireless HD, and E-band products, at
every stage of the product lifecycle.
As signal frequency increases, attenuation due to the air or
cabling grows, which can make power measurements particularly
difficult at mmWave frequencies. The Power Master MA24507A’s
ultraportable size overcomes this challenge by enabling users to
place it directly at the signal source, including on-wafer
measurements. When system losses are unavoidable, the
MA24507A can make measurements as low as -90 dBm at 70
GHz, making it a superior alternative to large benchtop
instruments, which can be unwieldy in the field. USB-powered,
the Power Master MA24507A measures approximately 6×3×1
(inches) and weighs less than 15 oz. – slightly bigger than a
smartphone. It is so small and light weight that it can easily be
used to make measurements on antenna towers or with an
extension pole to measure small cell signals from the ground.
Because the Power Master MA24507A enables frequency
selective power measurements, users can differentiate intended
signals from unintended signals for the first time. With spans
from 1 kHz to full span over the entire frequency range, the
Power Master MA24507A can zero in on a signal of interest in
harsh environments, including those with unintended signals that
can impact power readings. This enables measurements such as
channel power and adjacent channel power to be made , while
avoiding spurs and harmonics.
Unlike many other power measurement instruments, no
reference calibration is required. The power analyzer can stay
connected to a test system constantly, eliminating the need to
disconnect and reconnect it between test procedures. When the
accuracy of a traditional power meter is not necessary,
unintended signals may be present, or low-level power
measurements are required, the Power Master MA24507A is the
ideal instrument.
Anritsu has added features to PowerXpert to optimize the
performance of the Power Master MA24507A. Included in the
enhancements are a Power Hunter mode to easily identify the six
highest CW amplitudes and their corresponding frequency, and a
Channel Monitor mode so users can select up to six frequency
channels and monitor their CW amplitude or channel power
simultaneously. Power Master MA24507A can be controlled by
remotely via the USB interface or through Anritsu’s PowerXpert
data analysis and control software.
The Power Master MA24507A mmWave power analyzer is the
second instrument in the new class of ultraportable instruments
from Anritsu, succeeding the Site Master S331P ultraportable
cable and antenna analyzer introduced earlier this month. “We
are extremely excited to launch this disruptive design to the
industry. The ultraportable product category allows our
customers to reach new heights in portability, performance, and
measurement accuracy,” commented Mark Elo, Anritsu’s Director
of Product Marketing for the Service Infrastructure Solutions
Division. Unlike anything on the market, Power Master enables
simple, numeric, frequency-based measurement of RF power
from 9 kHz to 70 GHz in a pocket sized instrument to as low as -90
dBm.
Contact: Madhukar Tripathi, Tel: 120 4211330-31-32,
Mob: 9310 666 466, Email: [email protected]
ELE Times | 56 | December, 2016