Handheld spectrum analyzer from Anritsu with frequency coverage up to 43GHz

Anritsu has introduced the MS272xC Spectrum Master series that it claims provides the broadest frequency range ever available in a handheld spectrum analyzer. Providing frequency coverage up to 43 GHz in an instrument that weighs less than 8 lbs. The MS272xC series can be used to test the RF physical layer to monitor over-the-air signals, locate interferers, and detect hidden transmitters. Five models, with high-end frequency coverage of 9 GHz, 13 GHz, 20 GHz, 32 GHz and 43 GHz, respectively, are available in the new family.

Anritsu claims the MS272xC Spectrum Master is a vastly superior product compared to existing handheld and benchtop spectrum analyzers and it eliminates 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. 3G/4G options can be incorporated into the handheld spectrum analyzers to measure LTE, HSPA+, W-CDMA, CDMA/EV-DO, GSM/EDGE, TD-SCDMA/HSDPA, and WiMAX signals.

MS2726C Spectrum Master has a fast sweep time of 27 seconds for a 43 GHz span with a 30 kHz RBW enabing quick measurement. MS2726C offers phase noise of -100 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset at 1 GHz and dynamic range of 104 dB. Designed with a broadband preamplifier, the handheld spectrum analyzers have high sensitivity of -160 dBm at 1 GHz and -147 dBm at 40 GHz to detect small signals. An intuitive menu-driven screen is also made available to ease the measurements.

The MS272xC series with a daylight vision supporting display is packed in a rugged housing and has a field-replaceable long-life battery.

Operating temperature range: -10° to 55° C.