Vector Network Analyzers (VNA)
MS46524B ShockLine 4-Port Performance VNA
The Anritsu ShockLine MS46524B series are 4-port performance vector network analyzers (VNAs). Delivering an unprecedented level of value and performance in a multiport VNA, this series lowers the cost-of-test and speeds time-to-market in numerous test applications up to 43.5 GHz. These include: characterizing and manufacturing multiport mobile network devices and equipment for 28 GHz and 39 GHz 5G applications; differential cables; high-speed data interconnects; and system integration components. The Anritsu ShockLine MS46524B series, configured with Options 10, 20, or 43, brings RF to microwave frequency capabilities to this family. These frequency options, combined with powerful shockline software, provide a cost-effective solution for the most challenging, passive device testing.
Key Features
- Specified performance to 43.5 GHz with Extended K ports
- Simple signal integrity testing of passive multiport and differential devices
- Advanced time domain option provides tools for signal integrity analysis
- Wide dynamic range enables measurement of very low reflection artifacts
- Excellent corrected directivity minimizes measurement uncertainty
- SmartCal auto calibration unit reduces calibration and setup time
- Time domain with time gating option enables TDR-like measurements
- Modern LAN interface for remote control is faster than GPIB
- A common GUI and SCPI interface within the ShockLine family
- The compact 3U high chassis allows for the efficient use of rack space
- Bias tee option simplifies test setups where the DUT needs DC biasing
- Universal Fixture Extraction (UFX) software option provides advanced de-embedding tools for test fixture extraction
Technical Specifications
| Frequency Range | Up to 43.5 GHz (specified performance with Extended K ports) |
|---|---|
| Number of Ports | 4-port |
| Applications | Testing passive multiport and differential devices, including multiport mobile network devices, 28 GHz and 39 GHz 5G applications, differential cables, high-speed data interconnects, system integration components |
| Dynamic Range | Wide dynamic range enabling measurements of very low reflection artifacts |
| Directivity | Excellent corrected directivity minimizing measurement uncertainty |
| Calibration | SmartCal auto calibration unit reducing calibration and setup time |
| Time Domain | Advanced time domain option with time gating for TDR-like measurements and signal integrity analysis |
| Interface | Modern LAN interface for remote control (faster than GPIB) |
| Software | Common GUI and SCPI interface within ShockLine family |
| Form Factor | Compact 3U high chassis for efficient rack space use |
| Bias Tee | Optional bias tee simplifies DC biasing for DUT |
| Universal Fixture Extraction (UFX) | Optional software for advanced de-embedding and fixture extraction |
| Benefits | Cost-effective solution for accurate, high-performance multiport device testing |