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Technical Specifications and Configuration Guide
Vector Network
Measurement Systems
MS462x A/B/C/D
10 MHz to 9 GHz
Versatility to Completely Characterize Wireless Components and Systems
MS462xx Typical Specifications Overview
Frequency Range
MS462xA T/R
1
MS462xB S-Parameter
MS462xC DRA
2
MS462xD 4-Port
MS4622x
10 MHz to 3 GHz
3
3
3
3
Source Summary
Power Range (No Options)
Level Accuracy
Sweep Range
Harmonics
Stability
+10 to –85 dBm
±1 dB
20 dB Minimum
–30 dBc
<5 ppm / year
MS4623x
10 MHz to 6 GHz
3
3
3
3
+7 to –85 dBm
±1 dB
20 dB Minimum
–30 dBc
<5 ppm / year
Receiver Summary
Average Noise, 10 Hz
<3 GHz5
3 to 6 GHz
6 to 9 GHz
0.1 dB Compression
Maximum Input
Damage Level
System Dynamic Range (Terminated)
10 to 3000 MHz
3000 to 6000 MHz
6000 to 9000 MHz
High Level Noise
10 to 3000 MHz
3000 to 6000 MHz
6000 to 9000 MHz
–115 dBm
+7 dBm
+27 dBm
+30 dBm
125 dB
<0.008 dB rms
–115 dBm
–105 dBm
+7 dBm
+27 dBm
+30 dBm
125 dB
110 dB
<0.008 dB rms
<0.018 dB rms
Standard Features
Mixed-Mode S-Parameters
Embedding/De-embedding
Arbitrary Impedance
Power Sweep/Gain Compression
Mixer Measurements
Pass/Fail, Limit Lines
12 Independent Markers
AutoCal
®
Calibration
Multiple Source Control
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Optional Features
Time Domain
Noise Figure
3
Intermodulation Distortion
Harmonics
Mixer Group Delay
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Measurement Speed
150 µsec/point 150 µsec/point
1
T/R is economical Transmission/Reflection (or one-path, two-port) configuration that measures S
11
, S
21
2
DRA is Direct Receiver Access configuration for use in developing custom solutions.
3
Noise Figure measurements start at 50 MHz. Options available for 3 for 6 GHz.
4
Level Accuracy ±1 dB to 6 GHz, ±1.5 dB to 9 GHz.
5
Some degradation below 50 MHz.
Other Notes
IF Bandwidth Range: 10 Hz, 30 Hz, 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, 10 kHz, and 30 kHz
Data Points: 1, 3, 15, 51, 101, 201, 401, 801, and 1601; Arbitrarily use Discrete Fill for 2 to 1601 points
Impedance: 50 Ohms; Frequency Resolution: 1 Hz
Standard Connector Type: N-female; Optionally 3.5 mm female, 3.5 mm male, GPC-7, and N-male
Dimensions: 224H x 425W x 450D mm (8.75 x 16.75 x 17.75 in.)
Weight: Ranges between 16 kg (35 lb.) and 23 kg (52 lb.) depending upon model and options
Power Requirements: 85-240V, 48-63Hz, 540 VA maximum
MS4624x
10 MHz to 9 GHz
3
3
3
3
+7 to –85 dBm
±1.5 dB4
20 dB Minimum
–25 dBc
<5 ppm / year
–115 dBm
–115 dBm
–105 dBm
+7 dBm
+27 dBm
+30 dBm
125 dB
120 dB
110 dB
<0.008 dB rms
<0.018 dB rms
<0.018 dB rms
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
150 µsec/point
2
System Description
The foundation of the Scorpion ® MS462xx Vector Network Measurement System (VNMS) is a high performance 2port S-parameter measurement engine consisting of a single flexible source and ultra-linear receiver. This vector network analyzer (VNA) engine provides all the necessary features to thoroughly characterize your RF components versus time, frequency and power. Simply upgrade your Scorpion, as shown in the following table, to further apply this powerful engine towards performing 3 and 4-Port S-parameter measurements…
S-Parameter Model Configuration Overview
Configuration
2-Port T/R
1
2-Port
3-Port
10 MHz - 3 GHz
MS4622A
MS4622B
MS4622B +
MS4600/3A
10 MHz - 6 GHz 10 MHz - 9 GHz
MS4623A MS4624A
MS4623B MS4624B
MS4623B +
MS4600/3B
MS4624B +
MS4600/3E
3-Port T/R
2
4-Port
2-Port DRA
3
MS4622B +
MS4600/6
MS4622D
MS4622C
MS4623B +
MS4600/6
MS4623D
MS4623C
3-Port DRA
3
MS4622C +
MS4600/3C
7MS4623C +
MS4600/3D
1
T/R is economical Transmission/Reflection (or one-path, two-port) configuration that measures S
11
, S
21
.
2
3-Port T/R measures 2-port S-parameters plus two-path, three-port measurements.
3
DRA is Direct Receiver Access configuration for use in developing custom solutions.
MS4624B +
MS4600/6
MS4624D
MS4624C
MS4624C +
MS4600/3F
…And, Scorpion is NOT limited to just S-parameters.
A single connection to Scorpion reveals the true performance of your RF device especially as your passive devices are integrated with active devices. This single instrument, consisting of both flexible models and powerful options, means you can design and manufacture all of your passive, active, mixer, power amplifier, and custom RF devices! For example, you can also add any or all of the following options to your 2, 3, or 4-Port S-parameter engine: Time Domain, Noise
Figure, Frequency Translating Group Delay (FTGD), Harmonics and Intermodulation Distortion (IMD). This integrated and compact measurement solution provides unparalleled performance, versatility and value for all of your RF
Scorpion MS462xx Vector Network Measurement System Product Overview
Model/Option
10 MHz - 3 GHz (MS4622x)
10 MHz - 6 GHz (MS4623x)
10 MHz - 9 GHz (MS4624x)
Time Domain
Internal Second Source
“A” Passive
T/R1
3
3
3
3
“B” Active / Mixer
Bal / Diff, 3-Port
3
3
3
3
3
“C” Antenna / Custom
DRA2
3
3
3
3
3
“D” Bal / Diff
4-Port
3
3
3
3
Standard
50 MHz - 3 GHz NF
50 MHz - 6 GHz NF
Contact
Factory
3
3
Mixer Group Delay
Third Port (No Source)
Step Attenuator
Harmonics
Contact Factory
3
3
3
3
3
Standard
3
3
AutoCal Control
Connector Designation
Intermodulation Distortion
3 3
3
1
T/R is economical Transmission/Reflection (or one-path, two-port) configuration that measures S
11
, S
2
DRA is Direct Receiver Access configuration for use in developing custom solutions.
21
.
3
3
3
Standard
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Standard
3
3
3
3
3
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications and Configuration Guide for Scorpion are detailed in the following pages.
Test Conditions
The specifications in the following pages describe the warranted performance of the instrument at 23 ± 3°C when the unit is calibrated with the appropriate AutoCal module or coaxial calibration kit. A warm-up time of ninety (90) minutes should be allowed prior to verifying system specifications. Performance parameters denoted as “typical” indicate non-warranted specifications.
Test Port Corrected Characteristics
Connector Configuration Frequency (MHz) Directivity (dB)
3.5 mm
(MS4600/11S)
(MS4600/11SF)
N-Type
Standard N(F)
(MS4600/11NM)
Ports 1 and 2
MS462xB
MS462xD
Ports 3 and 4
MS462xB/Opt3x
MS462xD
Ports 1 and 2
MS462xB
MS462xD
10-1000
1000-3000
3000-6000
6000-9000
10-1000
1000-3000
3000-6000
6000-9000
10-1000
1000-3000
3000-6000
6000-9000
10-1000
GPC-7
(MS4600/11A)
Port 3 and 4
MS462xB/Opt3x
MS462xD
Ports 1 and 2
MS462xB
MS462xD
1000-3000
3000-6000
6000-9000
10-1000
1000-3000
3000-6000
>42
>37
>36
>46
>44
>38
Port 3 and 4
MS462xB/Opt3x
MS462xD
6000-9000
10-1000
1000-3000
3000-6000
>37
>44
>42
>37
6000-9000 >36
(12-term error correction applied; 24-term error correction applied for Port 3; 40-term error correction applied for Port 4)
>42
>37
>36
>46
>44
>38
>37
>44
>46
>44
>38
>37
>44
Source Match (dB) Load Match (dB)
>40
>37
>35
>44
>41
>39
>36
>42
>40
>37
>35
>40
>37
>35
>44
>41
>39
>36
>42
>44 >46
>41 >44
>39 >38
>36
>42
>37
>44
>42
>37
>36
>46
>44
>38
>37
>44
>42
>37
>36
>46
>44
>38
>37
>44
>42
>37
>36
Frequency Range Raw Directivity
(All Models)
10 MHz - 3 GHz
3 GHz - 6 GHz
23 dB
20 dB
6 GHz - 9 GHz 15 dB
*Ms462xD models with Option 4F or 4G degraded below 100 MHz
Raw Port Match
(All Models)
15 dB*
15 dB
9 dB
4
Dynamic Range
System Dynamic Range is defined as the differential between the power available at Port 1 and the system noise floor. The noise floor of the system is defined as the peak of the noise trace under the following conditions; terminating all test ports with broadband coaxial loads, applying full 12-term error correction and minimum (10 Hz) IF bandwidth with one average applied.
MS4622A
3 GHz
2-Port
T/R1
Models Frequency
(MHz)
50
800
1900
3000
50
Typical Port Power
(dBm)
14
14
14
13
12
MS4622B
3 GHz
2, 3-Port
MS4622D
3 GHz
4-Port
MS4623A
6 GHz
2-Port
T/R1
MS4623B
6 GHz
2, 3-Port
1900
3000
6000
50
1900
3000
6000
50
800
1900
3000
50
800
1900
3000
50
11
11
10
11
13
13
11
11
12
12
11
13
12
12
11
12
MS4623D
6 GHz
4-Port
MS4624A
9 GHz
2, 3-Port
T/R1
MS4624B
9 GHz
2, 3-Port
MS4624D
9 GHz
4-Port
50
1900
3000
6000
9000
50
1900
3000
1900
3000
6000
50
1900
3000
6000
9000
11
11
10
14
14
13
12
12
12
12
11
11
11
12
12
11
6000
9000
11
11
1 T/R is economical Transmission/Reflection (or one-path, two-port) configuration that measures S
11
, S
21
.
Noise Floor
(dBm)
–100
–115
–115
–115
–100
–100
–115
–115
–115
–105
–100
–115
–115
–115
–105
–115
–115
–105
–100
–115
–115
–115
–105
–115
–115
–105
–100
–115
–115
–105
–100
–115
–115
–115
–100
–115
–115
–115
–100
System Dynamic
Range (dB)
114
129
129
128
112
116
112
127
126
112
127
126
126
126
116
129
128
127
117
126
126
115
114
126
126
115
111
128
128
116
111
127
127
126
113
127
127
126
112
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Source Specifications
The following source specifications apply to both the standard (Source 1) and optional (Source 2, reference Option 3x) sources within Scorpion.
Power Output Range:
Standard source output power ranges are summarized in the following table. Note that the source output power range is primarily affected in the 4-port configuration or when adding the option for Noise Figure (MS4600/4 or MS4600/4B).
Configuration Model/Option Frequency Range Source 1 Source 2
2-Ports
No Options
MS4622X
1
MS4623X
1
MS4624X
1
10 MHz to 3 GHz
10 MHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz to 9 GHz
+10 to –85 dBm
+7 to –85 dBm
+7 to –85 dBm
N/A
N/A
N/A
3-Ports
Without Noise Figure
MS4622B +
MS4600/3B or 3D
(2nd Internal Source)
10 MHz to 3 GHz +10 to –85 dBm +10 to –85 dBm
MS4623B +
MS4600/3E or 3F
(2nd Internal Source)
MS4624B +
MS4600/3E or 3F
(2nd Internal Source)
10 MHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz to 9 GHz
+7 to –85 dBm
+7 to –85 dBm
+7 to –85 dBm
+7 to –85 dBm
2, 3. or 4-Ports
Add Noise Figure
MS4622B + MS4600/4
MS4623B + MS4600/4(B)
MS4624B + MS4600/4(B)
MS462xD + MS4600F
MS462xD + MS4600G
Add 3 GHz NF
2
Add 3 or 6 GHz NF
2
Add 3 or 6 GHz NF
2
Add 3 GHz NF 2
Add 6 GHz NF
2
4-Ports MS4622D
MS4623D
MS4624D
10 MHz to 3 GHz
10 MHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz to 9 GHz
1
MS4622A and MS4623A source power includes optional step attenuator; otherwise lowest port power is –15 dBm.
2
Noise Figure measurements start at 50 MHz.
+7 to –85 dBm
+5 to –85 dBm
+5 to –85 dBm
+5 to –85 dBm
+5 to –85 dBm
+10 to –85 dBm
+7 to –85 dBm
+7 to –85 dBm
No Change
No Change
No Change
No Change
No Change
+10 to –15 dBm
+7 to –15 dBm
+7 to –15 dBm
Frequency Resolution: 1 Hz
Frequency Stability - Aging: <5x10-6 / year
Temperature: <5x10-6 over +15°C to +50°C
Power Control Range: >20 dB. The minimum absolute level for power sweep is -15 dBm while the maximum power output for a unit is typically
+10 dBm, depending upon configuration.
Source Power Level: The source power (dBm) may be set from the front panel menu or via GPIB. Port 1 power level is settable from +10 dBm
(on the simpler test sets, ranging to +5 dBm on the most complex) to –15 dBm with 0.01 dB resolution. In addition, the Port 1 (and Port 3) power may be attenuated in 10 dB steps using the internal 70 dB step attenuator. Port 3 step attenuator is not available in D models. Port 1 step attenuator is optional in A models.
Power Level Accuracy: ±1 dB to 6 GHz, ±1.5 dB to 9 GHz (no flat power calibration applied; full-band frequency sweep at -15 dBm, 0 dBm, and maximum rated power).
Level Test Port Power: The power, at all sweep frequencies, is leveled to within ±1dB to 6 GHz (±1.5 dB to 9 GHz). Only Port 1 and Port 3
(if installed) can be power calibrated.
Harmonics and Spurious (at Maximum Rated Power): <–25 dBc for MS4624x, <–30 dBc for all other models.
Sweep Type: Linear, CW, Marker, or N-Discrete point sweep.
Power Sweep Range: 20 dB (minimum)
Power Meter Correction: The MS462xx offers a user-selectable feature that corrects for test port power variations and slope on Port 1
(or Port 3 when the optional internal source is installed) using an external Anritsu ML2437A or ML2438A power meter. Power meter correction is available at a user-selectable power level, if it is within the power adjustment range of the internal source. Once the test port power has been flattened, its level may be changed within the remaining power adjustment range of the signal source.
Multiple Source Control Capability: Multiple Source Control capability allows a user to independently control the frequencies of up to four sources
(two internal and two external or one internal and three external) and the receiver without the need for an external controller. The frequency ranges and output powers of each source may be independently specified. A frequency sweep may be comprised of up to five separate bands, each with independent source and receiver settings, for convenient testing of frequency translation devices such as mixers. Up to five sub-bands may be tested in one sweep.
This feature enables users to easily test mixers, up/down converters, multipliers, and other frequency conversion devices. For more information, see Multiple Source Mode application note (p.n. 11410-00244).
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Receiver Specifications
The following receiver specifications apply to standard receivers within Scorpion when terminating all test ports with broadband coaxial loads (excluding spurs and degradation below 50 MHz).
3 GHz (MS4622x) Models, Average Noise Level (I.F. Bandwidth = 10 Hz):
Frequency Range MS4622A
1,2
MS4622B
1,2
MS4622C
1,3
10 MHz to 3 GHz
(Typical)
–100 dBm
(–115 dBm)
–100 dBm
(–115 dBm)
–110 dBm
(–120 dBm)
1
Damage Level: >+30 dBm, >+23 dBm noise figure mode
2
Maximum Input Level: +27 dBm, +20 dBm noise figure mode
3
Maximum Input Level: +20 dBm
MS4622D
1,2
–100 dBm
(–115 dBm)
6 GHz (MS4623x) Models, Average Noise Level (I.F. Bandwidth = 10 Hz):
Frequency Range MS4623A
1,2
MS4623B
1,2
MS4623C
1,3
10 MHz to 3 GHz
(Typical)
–100 dBm
(–115 dBm)
–100 dBm
(–115 dBm)
–110 dBm
(–120 dBm)
3 GHz to 6 GHz
(Typical)
–90 dBm
(–105 dBm)
1
Damage Level: >+30 dBm, >+23 dBm noise figure mode
2
Maximum Input Level: +27 dBm, +20 dBm noise figure mode
3
Maximum Input Level: +20 dBm
–90 dBm
(–100 dBm)
–100 dBm
(–110 dBm)
MS4623D
1,2
–100 dBm
(–110 dBm)
–90 dBm
(–100 dBm)
9 GHz (MS4624x) Models, Average Noise Level (I.F. Bandwidth = 10 Hz):
Frequency Range MS4624A
1,2
MS4624B
1,2
MS4624C
1,2
10 MHz to 3 GHz
(Typical)
–100 dBm
(–115 dBm)
–100 dBm
(–115 dBm)
–110 dBm
(–120 dBm)
3 GHz to 6 GHz
(Typical)
–100 dBm
(–115 dBm)
6 GHz to 9 GHz
(Typical)
–90 dBm
(–105 dBm)
1
Damage Level: > +30 dBm, > +23 dBm noise figure mode
2
Maximum Input Level: +27 dBm, +20 dBm noise figure mode
3
Maximum Input Level: +20 dBm
–100 dBm
(–115 dBm)
–90 dBm
(–105 dBm)
–110 dBm
(–120 dBm)
–100 dBm
(–110 dBm)
MS4624D
1,2
–100 dBm
(–115 dBm)
–100 dBm
(–115 dBm)
–90 dBm
(–105 dBm)
Measurement Enhancement
Data Averaging: Averaging of 1 to 4096 averages can be selected. The data averaging function is performed at each data point during the frequency sweep or sweep by sweep. Averaging can be toggled on/off via the front panel and a front panel LED indicates that the data averaging function is enabled.
30 kHz 10 kHz 3 kHz 1 kHz 300 Hz 100 Hz 30 Hz 10 Hz
IF Bandwidth: Soft Key selection of IF bandwidth; selections shown in the following table.
Trace Smoothing: Computes an average over a percentage range of the data trace. The percentage of trace to be smoothed can be selected from
0 to 20% of trace.
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Measurement Capabilities
Parameters: S-Parameters (including Mixed-Mode on 3 and 4-port configurations) , Harmonics, Noise Figure,
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD), Frequency Translating Group Delay and user-defined combinations of a
1
, a
2
, a
3
, a
4
, b
1
, b
2
, b
3 and b
4
.
S
11
S
21
S
31
S
41
S
12
S
22
S
32
S
42
Standard
S
13
S
23
S
33
S
43
S
14
S
24
S
34
S
44
Single Ended Balanced
S
11
S
D1
S
C1
S
1D
S
DD
S
CD
S
1C
S
DC
S
CC
S
D1D1
S
D2D1
S
C1D1
S
C2D1
Balanced\Balanced
S
D1D2
S
D2D2
S
C1D2
S
C2D2
S
D1C1
S
D2C1
S
C1C1
S
C2C1
S
D1C2
S
D2C2
S
C1C2
S
C2C2
The following pictures illustrate how 3 and 4-port devices are connected to Scorpion for balanced / differential measurements and the relationship to the virtual ports for mixed-mode S-Parameters.
DUT
D or C
D2 or C2
DUT
D1 or C1
Measurement of 3 and 4-port single ended S-parameters are required in order to perform the mixed-mode conversion, which generates results as if the ports were being driven in pairs.
For more information, see Three and Four Port S-Parameter Measurements application note (p.n. 11410-00279).
Time Domain (MS4600/2)
High Speed Time (Distance) Domain software allows the conversion of reflection or transmission measurements from the frequency domain to the time domain. Time domain analysis can also be performed utilizing Lowpass, Bandpass or Phasor Impulse processing techniques. Windows and Gating support additional conditioning to further enhance time domain processing.
For more information, see Time Domain application note (p.n. 11410-00206)
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Embedding/De-Embedding
The MS462xx incorporates a variety of standard embedding and de-embedding functions and some utilities to make this task easier. As shown in the following simplified block diagrams, the MS462xx can (depending upon the configuration) remove the effects of networks (ntwk) or virtually add in the effects of other networks (e.g., matching) for 2, 3 or
4-port devices. Network elements can consist of transmission lines, L-C circuit primitives and SnP data files (some examples are shown). Multiple cascading of network elements is supported.
For more information, see Embedding/De-Embedding application note (p.n. 11410-00278).
ntwk
2 Port DUT ntwk
C
Transmission line
L L
C ntwk
3 Port DUT ntwk
L
C C ntwk ntwk
L
4 Port DUT
C1 ntwk ntwk
L
C2
Arbitrary Impedance Transformations
Standard firmware feature to perform the calibration in a 50 ohm world (using conventional calibration kits) and then transform the resulting measurement data to what it would look like if calibrated in some other arbitrary impedance environment.This feature allows measurements to be presented as if performed in the desired impedance (typically between a few ohms and 1000 ohms). Impedance can be specified in both real and imaginary terms for every port. Impedances can be specified as complex numbers.
For more information, see Arbitrary Impedance application note (p.n. 11410-00284).
Network Extraction
Standard firmware utility that determines S-parameters of a test fixture from a pair of calibrations: one calibration at the coaxial plane and the other calibration at the DUT plane with the fixture in place. Output is a *.S2P file for every port.
For more information, see Embedding/De-Embedding application note (p.n. 11410-00278).
Interchannel Math
Calculations (primarily division) can be performed between two channels. These calculations are typically used to calculate amplitude and phase imbalance of balanced/differential structures.
For more information, see Three and Four Port S-Parameter Measurements application note (p.n. 11410-00279).
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Innovative Measurement Capabilities
NOISE FIGURE (MS4600/4x)
Frequency Range
50 MHz – 3 GHz
50 MHz – 6 GHz
Part Number
MS4600/4, 4D, 4F
MS4600/4B, 4E, 4G
Bandwidth: Selections are provided between Wide (>4 MHz) and Narrow (<250 kHz).
Display Selections: Noise Figure, Y-Factor, Insertion Gain, Available Gain and Equivalent Noise Temperature.
Loss Compensation: Loss Before DUT, Loss After DUT and various S2P data files are supported.
Noise Source Locations: Noise Source (not included) can be connected either externally or internally, where the rear panel connection provides a path to Port 1 of Scorpion. Factory created EXT file (consisting of S2P and S1P data) for this path is provided.
Noise +28V: Rear panel BNC female connector supplying pulsed drive for noise diode.
Instrumentation Uncertainty: ±0.15 dB
For more information, see the following Noise Figure application notes:
Noise Figure (p.n. 11410-00210)
Noise Figure Corrections (p.n. 11410-00256)
Noise Figure Accuracy (p.n. 11410-00227)
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD, MS4600/3x, MS4600/13)
Frequency
10 MHz to 3 GHz
Model/Option
MS4622B + MS4600/3A + MS4600/13
MS4622C + MS4600/3C + MS4600/13
MS4622D + MS4600/13
1
10 MHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz to 9 GHz
MS4623B + MS4600/3B + MS4600/13
MS4623C + MS4600/3D + MS4600/13
MS4623D + MS4600/13
1
MS4624B + MS4600/3E + MS4600/13
MS4624C + MS4600/3F + MS4600/13
MS4624D + MS4600/13
1
1
Source 2 step attenuator not available in D models; port 3 lowest power is –15 dBm.
2
When using Noise Figure (MS4600/4 or MS4600/4B), Source 1 power is reduced to +5 dBm.
Source 1 (dBm)
+10 to –85
2
+7 to –85
2
+7 to –85
2
Source 2 (dBm)
+10 to –85
+7 to –85
+7 to –85
Display Selections: Intermodulation Distortion Products (IMD, dBc) and Third Order Intercept Calculations (TOI, dBm) for third, fifth, seventh and ninth order products. Selections are also provided for: Upper and/or Lower Products, Input or Output Referred and CW, Swept Frequency or Swept Power.
Second Order Intercept measurements can be performed using Multiple Source Control.
Accuracy: ±1 dB (levels >–60dBm, 10 Hz BW)
Dynamic Range: (receiver main tones = –10 dBm, 10 Hz BW)
Offset > 300 kHz..............................–80 dBc
Typical Dynamic Range (with combiner network of sufficient isolation):
–85 to –100 dBc for tone-spacing of 500 kHz
–100 dBc or lower for tone-spacing of 2 MHz
For more information, see Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) application note (p.n. 11410-00213).
Harmonic Measurement (MS4600/8)
Frequency Range
10 MHz – 3 GHz
10 MHz – 6 GHz
Model/Option
MS4622x + MS4600/8
MS4623x + MS4600/8
10 MHz – 9 GHz MS4624x + MS4600/8
1
When using Noise Figure (MS4600/4 or MS4600/4B), Source 1 power is reduced to +5 dBm.
Display Selections: For harmonics (Fundamental, second, third, fourth, fifth,sixth,seventh, eighth, and ninth), select relative to (dBc)
Output Harmonic or Source Harmonic. Selections are also provided for CW, Swept Frequency or Swept Power measurements.
Correction: Enhancement calibration enables measurement of magnitude and phase for second and third harmonics.
For more information, see Harmonic Measurements application note
(p.n. 11410-00222).
Source 1 (dBm)
+10 to –851
+7 to –851
+7 to –851
Harmonic Number
Fundamental, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth.
Frequency Limited by Model
Accuracy (level of harmonic at receiver above –40 dBm):
Dynamic Range
Scalar Accuracy and Setup
Scalar ±1 dB source power @ DUT <–10 dBm fundamental power @ receiver <0 dBm
30 dB Typical
Vector Enhancement and Setup
Vector ±1 dB fundamental power @ receiver <+10 dBm
50 dB Typical
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Frequency Translating Group Delay (FTGD), (MS4600/5)
FTGD allows the measurement of group delay of mixers and other translating devices by analyzing the phase shift experienced by a modulated signal (generated internally). The Group Delay is measured by computing the phase change across a frequency interval using the formula,
τ
g
= –(phase (deg.))/ {360 . (frequency (Hz))} applies except the phase change is measured across the modulating bandwidth of the test signal instead of across frequency points. The aperture is fixed at about 900 kHz and the range is limited to about 1
µs. The use of angle modulation keeps the measurement relatively immune from compression and other non-linearities.
Frequency Range
10 MHz to 3 GHz
10 MHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz to 9 GHz
Model/Option
MS4622x + MS4600/5
MS4623x + MS4600/5
MS4624x + MS4600/5
Display Selections: Conversion Loss (or Gain), Group Delay and Phase.
For more information, see Frequency Translating Group Delay application note
(p.n. 11410-00236).
Power Sweep Measurements
Standard, easy-to-use Swept Power Gain Compression (SPGC) and Swept Frequency Gain Compression (SFGC) modes are available. Additional standard power sweep features are available for S-parameters, Intermodulation Distortion,
Harmonics and mixer measurements.
For more information, see Global Power Sweep application note (p.n. 11410-00243).
Measurement Sweep Speed Summary
Measurement times are measured using a single trace (S21) display and one average (no correction is applied).
The measurement speeds for the communications band are measured in a 25 MHz band from 824 - 849 MHz.
The typical measurement times observed are as follows:
Data Points
51
101
201
401
801
IF Bandwidth (Hz) 10 MHz - 3 GHz (ms) 10 MHz - 6 GHz (ms) 10 MHz - 9 GHz (ms)
30 kHz
10 kHz
3 kHz
1 kHz
300 Hz
30 kHz
10 kHz
3 kHz
1 kHz
300 Hz
3 kHz
1 kHz
300 Hz
30 kHz
10 kHz
3 kHz
1 kHz
300 Hz
30 kHz
10 kHz
3 kHz
1 kHz
300 Hz
30 kHz
10 kHz
80
114
206
480
1424
150
218
400
952
2820
57
126
366
44
61
106
242
716
16
21
32
66
187
26
35
87
121
212
484
1432
161
230
412
960
2840
60
129
370
48
65
110
246
720
18
23
35
69
189
28
38
110
146
236
508
1448
202
270
456
1000
2900
71
138
380
64
81
126
262
740
31
35
46
76
203
40
48
Communications
Band (ms)
70
104
196
468
1408
130
198
380
928
2800
50
120
368
37
52
98
234
712
11
16
27
61
184
20
28
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Corrected Sweep Speed Performance
Corrected Measurement times are measured using a single trace (S21) display and one average in the communications band, which is measured in a 25 MHz band from 824 - 849 MHz. The typical measurement times for the various n-port configurations are as follows:
Data Points
401
IF Bandwidth (Hz)
30 kHz
10 kHz
3 kHz
2-Port (ms)
308
432
796
3-Port (ms)
752
1040
1840
4-Port (ms)
1640
2040
3480
GPIB Data Collection Summary
This section summarizes typical data collection times for automated measurements using the MS462xx's IEEE 488.2
GPIB bus. Throughput measurement times for both tables include triggering and waiting for a full sweep and transferring data across the GPIB bus. Data throughput times are shown separately for measurements made without calibration and with full two-port,
12-term calibration.
Byte Transfer Rate: >100 Kbytes/second
Single Marker Readout: <15 msec
201 Point Real/Imaginary Data Pair Readout: <(15 msec + sweep time)
Measurement Conditions: Instrument setup is 10 MHz to 3 GHz sweep, single channel, single graph (log mag) display, 30 kHz IF bandwidth, no averaging, no markers, no limit lines.
Typical Throughput Times (ms) without Correction
Data Format 3 Points 51 Points 101 Points
32 Bit
64 Bit
ASCII
10
10
10
20
20
61
40
30
90
201 Points
50
60
180
401 Points
111
110
361
1601 Points
381
391
1382
Typical Throughput Times (ms) with 12-term Correction
Data Format
32 Bit
64 Bit
ASCII
3 Points
10
10
20
51 Points
80
80
111
101 Points
141
140
200
201 Points
250
241
371
401 Points
450
460
701
1601 Points
1582
1582
2574
GPIB Interface - Two Connectors
System GPIB (IEEE-488.2): Connects to an external controller for use in remote programming of the network analyzer. Address can be set from the front panel and can range from 1 to 30.
Dedicated GPIB: Connects to external peripherals for network analyzer controlled operations (e.g. GPIB plotters, frequency counters, frequency synthesizers, and power meters).
GPIB Pass Thru Mode: Allows users to control equipment that is connected to Scorpion via the Dedicated GPIB interface.
Interface Function Codes: SH1, AH1, T6, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP1, DT1, DC0, and C0.
GPIB Data Transfer Formats: ASCII, 32-bit floating point, or 64-bit floating point. 32-bit and 64-bit floating point data can be transferred with LSB or MSB first. When using Language Support Mode, most of the output formats of the 8753 will be supported, except for the hp internal binary data array format.
Burst Data Collection Modes: Fast CW and Data collection modes allow high speed collection of data for subsequent GPIB transfer.
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Vector Error Correction
There are four methods of calibration:
1) Open-Short-Load (OSL) calibration method using short circuits, open circuits, and terminations (fixed or sliding)
2) Offset-Short (waveguide) calibration
3) LRL/LRM - Line-Reflect-Line or Line-Reflect-Match calibration
4) TRM - Thru-Reflect-Match calibration
5) SOLR - Short-Open-Load-Reciprocal
There are seven vector error correction models available:
1) Full 12-Term (2 Ports)
2) Full 24-Term (3 Ports)
3) Full 40-Term (4-Ports)
4) One Path/Two Port
5) Two Path/Three Port
6) Frequency Response (Transmission/Reflection)
7) Reflection Only
Full 12-term can be used on the fully reversing models MS462xB, MS462xC (depending on the test set) and MS462xD only.
Full 24-Term can be used on the 3-port models (MS462xB with MS4600/3x). Full 40-Term can be used on the 4-port models
(MS462xD). Front-panel display indicates the type of calibration stored in memory. Front-panel button selects whether calibration is to be applied, and the Cal LED illuminates when error correction is being applied.
Flexible Cal
™
Optimize throughput by performing only the sweeps required to characterize mult-port devices. Also enables convenient switching between 2, 3 and 4-port calibrations without re-calibration.
Calibration Sequence
Prompts the user to connect the appropriate calibration standard to Port 1 and/or Port 2 and/or Port 3 and/or Port 4.
Calibration Standards
For coaxial calibrations the user selects SMA, GPC-3.5, GPC-7, Type N, 2.4 mm, TNC, 7/16, N-75 or K Connector from a calibration menu. Use of fixed or sliding loads can be selected for each connector type. Open circuit capacitance coefficients can be modified. Short circuit offset length may be modified. Inductance values for the shorts and terminations may be modified.
In general, all calibration parameters may be modified manually or through the GPIB interface.
Reference Impedance
Modify the reference impedance of the measurement to other than 50 ohms (but positive).
LRL/LRM Calibration Capability
The LRL calibration technique uses the characteristic impedance of a length of transmission line as the calibration standard.
A full LRL calibration consists merely of two transmission line measurements, a high reflection measurement, and an isolation measurement. The LRM calibration technique is a variation of the LRL technique that utilizes a precision termination rather that a second length of transmission line. A third optional standard, either Line or Match, may be measured in order to extend the frequency range of the calibration. This extended calibration is achieved by mathematically concatenating either two LRL, two LRM, or one LRL and one LRM calibration(s). Using these techniques, full 12-term error correction can be performed on the MS462xB, MS62xC, or MS462xD, refer to B, C, and D.
SOLR Calibration Capability
SOLR is a hybrid of SOLT and LRL/LRM techniques in which defined reflection standards are used but the “thru” can be imperfect. In cases where the “thru” is not lossless or not perfectly matched (which the other algorithms assume to some degrees), SOLR may be a good choice. The only requirement is that it be reciprocal (i.e., S21=S12).
Dispersion Compensation
Selectable as Coaxial (non-dispersive), Waveguide, or Microstrip (dispersive).
Reference Plane
Selectable as Middle of line 1 or Ends of line 1.
AutoCal
The MS462xx incorporates internal control of the 3658x-series AutoCal modules, including the new 4-port module, as a standard feature.
For more information, see the following AutoCal related literature:
3658 Series AutoCal VNA 2-Port Automatic Calibrators Brochure (p/n: 11410-00189)
AutoCal Automatic Calibrator Application Note (p/n: 11410-00258)
3658 Series AutoCal VNA 4-Port Automatic Calibrators Brochure (p/n: 11410-00294)
Measurement Frequency Range: Frequency range of measurement can be narrowed within the calibration range without recalibration. CW mode permits single frequency measurements, also without recalibration. In addition, the system accepts N discrete frequency points where 2 < N < 1601.
Domains: Frequency Domain, CW Draw, and optional High Speed Time (Distance) Domain.
Formats: Log Magnitude, Phase, Log Magnitude and Phase, Smith Chart (Impedance), Smith Chart (Admittance), Linear Polar, Log Polar, Group Delay,
Linear Magnitude, Linear Magnitude and Phase, Real, Imaginary, Real and Imaginary, SWR, and Power.
Group Delay: Group Delay is measured by computing the phase change across a frequency interval using the formula, τ
g
= -(phase (deg.))/ {360 . (frequency (Hz))}
Aperture: Defined as the frequency interval over which the phase change is computed at a given frequency point. The aperture can be changed without recalibration. The minimum aperture is the frequency span divided by the number of points while the maximum is 20% of the span. A larger aperture can be considered equivalent to increased smoothing.
Range: The maximum delay range corresponds to ±180 degrees of phase change over a frequency step. A step of 100 kHz corresponds to a maximum delay of 10 µs.
Data Points: 1601 maximum. Number of data points can be switched to a value of 801, 401, 201, 101, 51, 15, or 3 points without recalibration
(if 1601 points were used in the calibration).
Standard Measurements
3-Port Balanced/Differential
4-Port Balanced/Differential
1
1
1
3
3
3
15
15
15
51
51
51
101
101
101
201
201
201
401
401
401
801
801
801
1601
1601
1601
2 < Discrete < 1601
2 < Discrete < 401
2 < Discrete < 1601
In addition, the system accepts an arbitrary set of N discrete data points where: 2 < N < 1601. CW mode permits selection of a single data point without recalibration.
Reference Delay: Can be entered in time or in distance (when the dielectric constant is entered). Automatic reference delay feature adds the correct electrical length compensation at the push of a button. Software compensation for the electrical length difference between reference and test is always accurate and stable since measurement frequencies are always synthesized. In addition, the system compensates reference phase delay for dispersive transmission media such as microstrip. Delay information can be saved to output file types.
Alternate Sweep: Allows the capability to decouple channel 1 and 2 from channel 3 and 4 for the following parameters: correction type, start and stop frequencies, number of data points, markers, sweep time, averaging, smoothing and IF bandwidth. Operation of alternate sweep is not compatible with the following modes: Multiple source, power sweep, gain compression, time domain, and adapter removal.
Tune Mode: Tune Mode optimizes sweep speed in tuning applications by updating forward S-parameters more frequently than reverse ones. This mode allows the user to select the ratio of forward sweeps to reverse sweeps after a full 12-term calibration. The ratio of forward sweeps to reverse sweeps can be set anywhere between 1:1 to 10,000:1.
Sequencing: Up to seven measurement sequences can be created, stored, edited, and run from the front panel. Sequences can include front panel functions as well as user definable control statements. Sequences can be run from either the unit front panel, via GPIB, or from an AT-style keyboard plugged into the front panel.
Display Capabilities
Display Channels: Four, each of which can display any S-parameter or user defined parameter in any format with up to two traces per channel for a maximum of eight traces simultaneously. Each channel is also capable of displaying harmonics, noise figure, intermodulation distortion, or time domain trace. A single channel, two channels (1 and 3, or 2 and 4), or all four channels can be displayed simultaneously. Channels 1 and 3, or channels 2 and 4 can be overlaid for rectilinear graph types.
Display Groups (For MS462xD Models only): Four groups of four channels for a total of sixteen displays, with only four channels displayed at a time.
Each channel can display any S-parameter in any format as described in
Display Channels previously. Display groups are selected with front panel channel-selection keys (C 1, Ch 2, Ch 3, and Ch 4).
Liquid Crystal Display: A Color 8.4" Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD display is standard on all units. The default color configuration is as follows: graticules are displayed in green, measurement data in red, background in black, markers and limits in blue, and overlaid trace data in yellow. Trace data stored in memory are displayed in green.
Trace Color: The color of display traces, memory, text, markers, background color, and limit lines are all user definable.
Trace Overlay: Displays four data traces on the active channel's graticule simultaneously. The overlaid trace is displayed in yellow and the primary trace is displayed in red.
Trace Memory: A separate memory for each channel can be used to store measurement data for later display or subtraction, addition, multiplication or division with current measurement data.
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Markers: Twelve independent markers can be used to read out simultaneous measurement data. In alternate sweep mode there are sets of markers for each frequency sweep. In delta-reference marker mode, any one marker can be selected as the reference for the other eleven. Markers can be directed automatically to the minimum or maximum of a data trace.
Enhanced Markers: Marker search for a level or bandwidth, displaying an active marker for each channel, and discrete or continuous (interpolated) markers. Identifies the X dB bandwidth and ripple of amplifiers, filters and other frequency sensitive devices.
Marker Sweep: Sweeps upward in frequency between any two markers. Recalibration is not required during the marker sweep.
Segmented Sweep: Up to 16 segments and a total of 1601 data points. T/R measurements only.
Limit Lines: Either single or segmented limit lines can be displayed. Two limit lines are available for each trace.
Single Limit Readouts: Interpolation algorithm determines the exact intersection frequencies of data traces and limit lines.
Segmented Limit Lines: A total of 20 segments (10 upper and 10 lower) can be generated per data trace. Complete segmented traces can be offset in both frequency and amplitude.
Test Limits: Both single and segmented limits can be used for PASS/FAIL testing. PASS or FAIL status is indicated on the display after each sweep. In addition, PASS/FAIL status is output through the rear panel I/O connector as selectable TTL levels (PASS=0V, FAIL=+5V, or PASS=+5V, FAIL=0V).
Scale Resolution (minimum):
Log Magnitude: 0.001 dB/div Linear Magnitude: 1 pU
Phase: 0.01° Group Delay: 0.001 ps
Time: 0.001 ms Distance: 0.1 mm
SWR: 1 pU Power: 0.01 dB
Autoscale: Automatically sets resolution and offset to fully display measurement data
Reference Position: Can be set at any graticule line.
Annotation: Type of measurement, vertical and horizontal scale resolution, start/stop or center/span frequencies, and reference position.
Blank Frequency Information: Blanking function removes all references to displayed frequencies on the LCD. Frequency blanking can only be restored through a system reset or GPIB command.
Hard Copy
Printer: Menu selects full screen graphical, tabular data, *.SnP (S1P, S2P, S3P, or S4P), *.MnP (M3P or M4P consisting of mixed-mode S-parameters), or
*.txt output, and printer type. The number of data points of tabular data can be selected as well as data at markers only.
The MS462XX series will support the same printers as the Anritsu 37000 family of network analyzers, which currently include the HP 2225C InkJet, HP
QuietJet, HP DeskJet, HP LaserJet II, III, IV, and V Series, and Epson compatible printers with Parallel (Centronics) interfaces. Compatible with ANRITSU
"CAP3700" program (outputs bitmap file over GPIB) and provide bitmap output over front panel to disk.
GPIB Plotters: The MS462xx series will support the same plotters as the Anritsu 37000 family of network analyzers, which currently include HP Models
7440A, 7470A, and 7475A, and Tektronix Model HC100 plotters. Menu selects plotting of full or user-selected portions of graphical data. The plotter is connected to the dedicated GPIB bus.
Performance: After selecting the Start Print button, front panel operation and measurement capability is restored to the user within 2 seconds.
Storage
Internal Memory: Ten front panel states (setup/calibration) can be stored and recalled from non-volatile memory locations. The current front panel setup is automatically stored in non-volatile memory at instrument power-down. When power is applied, the instrument returns to its last front panel setup. The system will be able to exchange two stored calibrations in less than 0.5 seconds.
Internal Non-Volatile Memory: Used to store and recall measurement and calibration data and front-panel setups. All files are MS-DOS compatible.
File names can be 1 to 8 characters long, and must begin with a character, not a number. Extensions are automatically assigned.
SCSJ-2 drive support not operational when Option 15, internal 500 MB hard drive is installed.
Internal Hard Drive: Option 15, increases the size of the internal hard drive to 500MB.
Internal Floppy Disk Drive: A 3.5-inch diskette drive with 1.44 Mbytes formatted capacity is used to load measurement programs and to store and recall measurement and calibration data and front panel setups. All files are MS-DOS compatible. File names can be 1 to 8 characters long, and must begin with a character, not a number. Extensions are automatically assigned.
Measurement Data Size: 102.8 kbytes per 1601 point S-parameter data file.
Calibration Data Size: 187.3 kbytes per 1601 point S-parameter data file (12-term cal plus setup).
Trace Memory File Size: 12.8 kbytes per 1601 point channel.
External SCSI-2 Drive Support: Additional storage space is permitted through the use of an external SCSI-2 drive. When attached, the internal storage space is removed when using the external storage. Exchanging two stored calibrations becomes dependent on the performance of the external drive.
SCSI Drive Support is not operational when Option 15, internal 500 MB hard drive is installed.
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General
Front Panel Connectors and Controls:
Standard Test Port: N female
Optional Connector Types: 3.5mm female (MS4600/11SF), 3.5mm male (MS4600/11S), GPC-7 (MS4600/11A) and N male (MS4600/11NM)
Probe Power: –12, +15V, and GND; resettable fuse protected; HP 85024 compatible connector
External Keyboard: An IBM-AT compatible keyboard can be connected to the front panel for navigating through front panel menus, annotation of data files and display labels, printing displays and pausing instrument sweeps.
Rear Panel Connectors and Controls:
Printer: Standard 25-pin IBM PC interface for an external parallel port printer.
Line Selection: Power supply automatically senses 85V, 120V, 220V or 240V lines.
IEEE 488.2 GPIB: Standard IEEE488.2 GPIB interface. Connection for instrument controller
Dedicated GPIB: Standard IEEE488.2 GPIB interface. Connection for external source(s), plotters, or power meter
Serial Port: 15-pin male RS232 interface; connection for AutoCal module
SCSI-2: 50-pin female "D" Type Micro-Miniature interface
Ethernet: 15-pin female IEEE802.3 interface (Contact factory for RJ-45 Adapter)
VGA: Standard 15-pin female VGA interface
Noise +28V: BNC female connector supplying pulsed drive for noise diode
Noise Input: K female input connector from noise diode output
External Source Input: K female
External I/O: 15-pin D-sub connector to support Limits (pass/fail) information
P1 Bias T Fuse: 0.5A fuseholder for Port 1 Bias T
P2 Bias T Fuse (Not Available on MS462xA Models): 0.5A fuseholder for Port 1 Bias T
The following connectors are all BNC female:
External Trigger: External triggering for MS462XX measurement, ±1V trigger 10k ohm input impedance.
External Analog Out: –10V to +10V with 5 mV resolution, varying in proportion to user-selected data (e.g., frequency, amplitude).
External Analog In: ±50 volt input for displaying external signals on the LCD display in Diagnostics mode.
10 MHz Ref In: Connects to external reference frequency standard, 10 MHz, +5 to –5 dBm, 50 ohms.
P1 Bias T: 0.5A maximum, 40V DC maximum
P2 Bias T (Not Available on MS462xA Models): 0.5A maximum, 40V DC maximum
Power Requirements: 85-240V, 48-63Hz, 540 VA maximum
Dimensions: 222H x 425W x 450D mm (8.75 x 16.75 x 17.75 in.)
Weight: Ranges between 16 kg (35 lb.) for a MS4622A with no options installed and 23 kg (52 lb.) for a MS4624D with all options installed.
DEDICATED GPIB
NOISE +28V
GPIB SERIAL ETHERNET VGA
EXT
ANALOG
OUT
EXT
TRIGGER PRINTER
SCSI
EXTERNAL I/O
AC
10 MHz REF IN
NOISE SOURCE IN BIAS TEES BIAS FUSES EXT ANALOG IN
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Environment
Storage Temperature Range: –40˚ to +75˚C
Operating Temperature Range: 0˚C to +50˚C (specifications apply at 23 ± 3˚C)
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% at +40˚C
EMC
Meets the emissions and immunity requirements of: EMC Directive - 89/336/EEC per EN61326
Emissions Standard:
EN55011:1991
IEC 61000-3-2
IEC 61000-3-3
Immunity Standard:
IEC 1000-4-2:1995
IEC 1000-4-3:1995
IEC 1000-4-4:1995
IEC 1000-4-5:1995
IEC 1000-4-6:1995
IEC 1000-4-8:1995
IEC 1000-4-11:1995
Safety
Meets safety requirements of Low Voltage/Safety Standard: 72/23/EEC - EN61010-1:1993
Measurement Uncertainty
Exact Uncertainty is a Windows based program (Model No. 2300-361) that is available to help you obtain the uncertainty data that is appropriate for your specific setup conditions. An example of the basic configuration window is shown here to illustrate the intuitive graphical user interface. You can select the
Anritsu VNA and the calibration kit being used as well as the frequency range of interest. Specified performance parameters are automatically included to simplify the calculations. This utility enables users to meet the uncertainty analysis requirements of the ISO standards.
The uncertainty curves in the following pages were generated using the utility.
Uncertainty Models includes the important VNA effective parameters, test configuration parameters such as connector and cable performance and Device
Under Test (DUT) parameters. The model leads to equations that are quite elaborate. For more explanation of uncertainties, models and Exact Uncertainty, see the following application notes:
What is Your Measurement Accuracy (p/n: 11410-00270), Reflectometer Measurements-Revisited (p/n: 11410-00214).
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Uncertainty Graphs
The following graphs give measurement accuracy after 12-term vector error correction for N, 3.5 mm and GPC-7 connector types. The errors are worst case contributions of residual directivity, load and source match, frequency response, isolation, network analyzer dynamic accuracy, and connector repeatability.
Transmission Measurements: N Connectors
Reflection Measurements: N Connectors
Transmission Measurements: GPC-7 Connectors
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Uncertainty Graphs
In preparing the graphs on these two pages, a 10 Hz IF bandwidth and one averaging point were used following a calibration using 0 dBm Port Power. A 375xR series cal kit was used to obtain this data, which was generated using the
Exact Uncertainty utility. Changes in the IF bandwidth or averaging can result in variations at low levels.
Reflection Measurements: GPC-7 Connectors
Transmission Measurements: 3.5 mm Connectors
Reflection Measurements: 3.5 mm Connectors
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Configuration Overview
Scorpion is available in many powerful configurations to satisfy all of your RF measurement requirements; furthermore, Scorpion is easy to upgrade as your measurement requirements expand. Configuring your Scorpion is as easy as following this three-step process:
(1) Choose the desired S-parameter measurement configuration
(2) If required, specify the 2 nd Source part number according to this selected configuration
(3) If required, add additional options and specify connector type
The latest manufacturing techniques enable you to preserve your investment.
With the modular and compartmentalized infrastructure,
Scorpion is easy to manufacture, maintain, and upgrade.
(1) Choose the desired S-parameter measurement configura-
10 MHz - 3 GHz 10 MHz - 6 GHz 10 MHz - 9 GHz
2-Port T/R
1
MS4622A MS4623A MS4624A
2-Port
3-Port
MS4622B
MS4622B +
MS4600/3A
MS4623B
MS4623B +
MS4600/3B
MS4624B
MS4624B +
MS4600/3E
3-Port T/R
4-Port
2
2-Port DRA
3
MS4622B +
MS4600/6
MS4622D
MS4622C
MS4623B +
MS4600/6
MS4623D
MS4623C
MS4624B +
MS4600/6
MS4624D
MS4624C
3-Port DRA
3
MS4622C +
MS4600/3C
MS4623C +
MS4600/3D
MS4624C +
MS4600/3F
1
T/R is economical Transmission/Reflection (or one-path, two-port) configuration that measures S
11
, S
21
2
3-Port T/R measures 2-port S-parameters plus two-path, three-port measurements.
3
DRA is Direct Receiver Access configuration for use in developing custom solutions.
2) For IMD and/or Mixer configurations, make sure to include the second source part number
Option MS4600/3x, as shown in the following table, adds an additional integrated source to support S-parameter measurements of 3-port devices. This integrated source also supports mixer measurements and intermodulation distortion (MS4600/13 provides integrated application software to simplify IMD testing) measurements.
Option Description
3 GHz Second Source for MS4622B
6 GHz Second Source for MS4623B
9 GHz Second Source for MS4624B
3 GHz Second Source for MS4622C
6 GHz Second Source for MS4623C
9 GHz Second Source for MS4624C
Part Number
MS4600/3A
MS4600/3B
MS4600/3E
MS4600/3C
MS4600/3D
MS4600/3F
This additional source (Option 3x) is standard in the 4-port network analyzer (i.e. "D" Models) and supports true S-Parameter measurements of 4-port devices.
(3) Finally, specify any additional options to complete your configuration
Scorpion can be further upgraded to include the following options:
Option Description
Time Domain
Part Number
MS4600/2
3 GHz Noise Figure
1
6 GHz Noise Figure
1
Frequency Translating Group Delay (FTGD)
T/R Step Attenuator
Harmonic Measurement
MS4600/4, 4D, 4F
MS4600/4B, 4E, 4G
MS4600/5
MS4600/7
MS4600/8
Test Port Connector
2
Intermodulation Distortion
3
MS4600/11
MS4600/13
500 MB Internal Hard Drive MS4600/15
1
Noise Figure measurements start at 50 MHz
2
Standard Connector is N-female, also available is N male (MS4600/11NM), 3.5mm male (MS4600/11S),
3.5mm female (MS4600/11SF), and GPC-7 male (MS4600/A)
3
Intermodulation Distortion requires an additional source (external source or reference MS4600/3x)
Availability
All Models
B, C and D Models respectively
B, C and D Models respectively
B and D Models Only
A Models Only
All Models
All Models
All Models
All Models
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MODELS
A flexible choice of models from “economical” to “fully-loaded, deadly accurate” ensures you can configure a system to satisfy your requirements. You can upgrade the model between frequency ranges and configurations as your requirements change for additional value.
Configuration Summary MS462x 10 MHz to 3 GHz
MS462xA T/R
MS462xB S-Parameter
MS462xC DRA
1
2
3
3
3
3
MS462xD 4-Port
1
T/R is economical Transmission/Reflection (or one-path, two-port) configuration that measures S
11
2
DRA is Direct Receiver Access configuration for use in developing custom solutions.
, S
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MS4623x 10 MHz to 6 GHz
3
3
3
3
MS462xA Transmission/Reflection Analyzer
These economical analyzers are one path, two port network analyzers that satisfies high volume passive RF production requirements for stability, reliability, speed, dynamic range and accuracy.
MS4622A:
MS4623A:
MS4624A:
10 MHz to 3 GHz, 2-Port, T\R
10 MHz to 6 GHz, 2-Port, T\R
10 MHz to 9 GHz, 2-Port, T\R
MS462xB Vector Network Measurement System (VNMS)
For passive, active, and frequency translating devices, these powerful
S-parameter configurations offer the performance, ease-of-use and versatility of a vector network analyzer (VNA) with an amazing twist: integrated options that allow 3-Port, Noise Figure, Harmonic,
Frequency Translating Group Delay and Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) measurements. The 3-port configuration includes mixed-mode
S-parameters, arbitrary impedance and powerful embedding/ de-embedding routines, too.
MS4622B:
MS4623B:
MS4624B:
10 MHz to 3 GHz, 2-Port
10 MHz to 6 GHz, 2-Port
10 MHz to 9 GHz, 2-Port
MS462xC VNMS / Direct Receiver Access
With direct access to the receivers (i.e. without an integrated test set), these vector network analyzers offer the ultimate flexibility for power amplifiers, frequency translating, and multiple output device requirements.
MS4622C:
MS4623C:
MS4624C:
10 MHz to 3 GHz, 2-Port
10 MHz to 6 GHz, 2-Port
10 MHz to 9 GHz, 2-Port
MS462xD VNMS / 4-Port, Balanced Differential Measurements
This newest 4-port measurement solution includes mixed-mode
S-Parameters, arbitrary impedance, powerful embedding/de-embedding routines and the second internal source to tame your toughest RF device requirements. Many of these new features are available in the existing model configurations, too.
MS4622D:
MS4623D:
MS4624D:
10 MHz to 3 GHz, 4-Port
10 MHz to 6 GHz, 4-Port
10 MHz to 9 GHz, 4-Port
Options
Rack Mount
MS4600/1:
Rack Mount Kit with Slides
For all models, rack mount kit containing a set of track slides (90° tilt capability), mounting ears, and front panel handles for mounting the instrument in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.
MS4600/1A:
Rack Mount Kit with Handles
For all models, rack mount kit containing a set of mounting ears and hardware to permanently mount instrument in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Slides are not provided.
MS4624x 10 MHz to 9 GHz
3
3
3
3
Time Domain
MS4600/2:
Time (Distance) Domain
For all models, Time domain analysis can also be performed utilizing
Lowpass, Bandpass or Phasor Impulse processing techniques. Windows and Gating support additional conditioning to further enhance time domain processing.
Second Internal Source, Third Test Port
The following options add internal second source, third test port and test attenuator. The appropriate models are also shown.
MS4600/3A:
MS4622B, 3 GHz
MS4600/3B:
MS4623B, 6 GHz
MS4600/3C:
MS4622C, 3 GHz
MS4600/3D:
MS4623C, 6 GHz
MS4600/3E:
MS4624B, 9 GHz
MS4600/3F:
MS4624C, 9 GHz
Noise Figure
The following options add integrated Noise Figure measurements. Noise
Source not included. The appropriate models are also shown.
NF Options, 50 to 3000 MHz
MS4600/4:
MS4622B, MS4623B, MS2624B
MS4600/4D:
MS4622C, MS4623C, MS4624D
MS4600/4F:
MS4622D, MS4623D, MS4624D
NF Options, 50 to 6000 MHz
MS4600/4B:
MS4623B, MS4623B
MS4600/4E:
MS4623C, MS4624C
MS4600/4G:
MS4623D, MS4624D
Noise Sources
NC346A:
NC346B:
3.5mm, 5 dB ENR Noise Source
3.5mm, 15 dB ENR Noise Source
Frequency Translating Group Delay
MS4600/5:
Frequency Translating Group Delay
For MS462xB and MS462xD, adds mixer group delay measurement.
Third Test Port Without Second Internal Source
MS4600/6:
Third Test Port
For MS462xB and MS462xC, adds third test port on front panel with routing to rear panel for external source (3.5mm rear panel connector).
Configuration supports 12-term (2-port) vector correction plus vector correction of S11, S21 and S31 on 3-port devices. With external source,
3-port (24-term) calibrations can be performed.
Source Step Attenuator
MS4600/7:
T/R Step Attenuator
For MS462xA, adds internal step attenuator to internal source.
Harmonic Measurements
MS4600/8:
Harmonic Measurements
For all models, adds firmware to orchestrate harmonics measurements.
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Connector Designation
Standard front panel connector type is N female. Use the following options to specify optional connector types. Connector type is the same for all ports.
MS4600/11NM: Replaces N female with N male Test Port Adapters
MS4600/11S: Replaces N female with 3.5mm male Test Port Adapters
MS4600/11SF: Replaces N female with 3.5mm female Test Port Adapters
MS4600/11A: Replaces N female with GPC-7 male Test Port Adapters
Intermodulation Distortion Measurements
MS4600/13:
Intermodulation Distortion Measurements
For all models, adds firmware to orchestrate CW, swept frequency and swept power IMD measurements. Second source is required (reference
MS4600/3x) or external source can be used.
Memory
MS4600/15:
Internal 500 MB Hard Drive
Calibration Options
MS4600/98:
MS4600/99:
Z540/Guide 25 Calibration
Premium Calibration
3670NN50-1: N(m)-N(m) Cable, 30.5 cm (1 ft.)
3670NN50-2: N(m)-N(m) Cable, 61 cm (2 ft.)
GPIB Cables
2100-5:
2100-1:
2100-2:
2100-4:
GPIB Cable, 0.5 m (1.6 ft.)
GPIB Cable, 1 m (3.3 ft.)
GPIB Cable, 2 m (6.6 ft.)
GPIB Cable, 4 m (13.2 ft.)
Calibration Kits
Using Anritsu's precision coaxial OSLT calibration kits ensures accurate operation of your MS462xx series VNMS. These kits include precision components required to perform the requisite calibrations.
Standard (10 MHz to 9 GHz)
3750R:
3750R/1:
3750R/3:
3751R:
3751R/2:
3751R/3:
SMA/3.5 mm Calibration Kit
Adds a set of five Phase Equal Insertables (PEIs).
Adds additional 3.5 mm (female) and 3.5 mm (male) terminations required for four port calibrations.
GPC-7 Calibration Kit
Adds a third GPC-7 termination required for three port calibrations.
Adds two additional GPC-7 terminations required for
3753R:
3753R/1:
3753R/3:
four port calibrations.
N (50Ω) Connector Calibration Kit
Adds a set of five Phase Equal Insertables (PEIs).
Adds additional N (female) and N (male) terminations
3753-75R:
required for four port calibrations.
N (75Ω) Calibration Kit, Specified to 3 GHz
3753-75R/3:
Adds additional N (75 Ohm female) and N (75Ω male) terminations required for four port calibrations.
Verification Kits
Anritsu offers a complete line of coaxial verification kits to confirm your system's performance. All verification kits contain precision components with characteristics traceable to the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
3663R:
3666R:
3667R:
Type N Verification Kit
SMA/3.5 mm Verification Kit
GPC-7 Verification Kit
AutoCal
®
The AutoCal modules are automatic precision calibrators that provide fast, repeatable, and accurate coaxial calibrations up to 9 GHz. The AutoCal system includes the module, serial cable, power supply, power cord, characterization disk, and operational manual. Scorpion has standard firmware to control AutoCal so no further options are required for auto-calibrations.
36581NNF/2: N(m) to N(f), 10 MHz to 9 GHz
36581KKF/2: K(m) to K(f), 10 MHz to 9 GHz
36584KF:
36584NF:
36583S:
36583L:
36583K:
760-208:
4-Port K(f), 10 MHz to 9 GHz
4-Port N(f), 10 MHz to 9 GHz
Test Port Cable Converter Set, SMA type
Test Port Cable Converter Set, 3.5mm type
Test Port Cable Converter Set, K type
Transit Case for AutoCal
Test Port Cables
High Performance, Flexible
15LL50-0.3A: 3.5 mm Cable, Male to Male, 30 cm (11.8 in.)
15LL50-0.6A: 3.5 mm Cable, Male to Male, 60 cm (23.6 in.)
15LLF50-0.3A: 3.5 mm Cable, Male to Female, 30 cm (11.8 in.)
15LLF50-0.6A: 3.5 mm Cable, Male to Female, 60 cm (23.6 in.)
15NN50-0.3A: Type N Cable, Male to Male, 30 cm (11.8 in.)
15NN50-0.6A: Type N Cable, Male to Male, 60 cm (23.6 in.)
15NNF50-0.3A: Type N Cable, Male to Female, 30 cm (11.8 in.)
15NNF50-0.6A: Type N Cable, Male to Female, 60 cm (23.6 in.)
Economy, Armored Semi-Rigid
3670A50-1:
3670A50-2:
3670K50-1:
3670K50-2:
GPC-7 Cable, 30.5 cm (1 ft.)
GPC-7 Cable, 61 cm (2 ft.)
K(f)-K(m) Cable, 30.5 cm (1 ft.)
K(f)-K(m) Cable, 61 cm (2 ft.)
3670KF50-1:
K(f)-K(f) Cable, 30.5 cm (1 ft.)
3670KF50-2:
K(f)-K(f) Cable, 61 cm (2 ft.)
3670N50-1:
3670N50-2:
N(f)-N(m) Cable, 30.5 cm (1 ft.)
N(f)-N(m) Cable, 61 cm (2 ft.)
Precision Adapters
Coaxial
34NK50:
34NKF50:
34NFK50:
34NFKF50:
Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, 50Ω, N(m)-K(m)
Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, 50Ω, N(m)-K(f)
Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, 50Ω, N(f)-K(m)
Adapter, DC to 18 GHz, 50Ω, N(f)-K(f)
Fixed Attenuators
43KB-3:
43KB-6:
43KB-10:
43KB-20:
Fixed Attenuator,3 dB, DC to 26.5 GHz, 50Ω, K(m) to K(f)
Fixed Attenuator,6 dB, DC to 26.5 GHz, 50Ω, K(m) to K(f)
Fixed Attenuator,10 dB, DC to 26.5 GHz, 50Ω, K(m) to K(f)
Fixed Attenuator, 20 dB, DC to 26.5 GHz, 50Ω, K(m) to K(f)
75
Ω Accessories
34NN75B:
Precision Adapter, DC to 3 GHz, 75Ω, N(m)-N(m)
34NFNF75B: Precision Adapter, DC to 3 GHz, 75Ω, N(f)-N(f)
1091-137:
1091-168:
Adapter, DC to 1500 MHz, 75Ω, N(f)-F(m)
Adapter, DC to 1500 MHz, 75Ω, N(m)-F(m)
1091-169:
1091-170:
11N75B:
Adapter, DC to 1500 MHz, 75Ω, N(m) F(f)
Adapter, DC to 1500 MHz, 75Ω, N(f)-F(f)
Power Divider, 1 MHz to 3 GHz, 75Ω,
N(f) input, N(f) output
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Software
2300-218:
2300-232:
2300-361:
2300-364:
Printer
Anritsu Power Tools, Windows® Instrument Drivers
Mixer Measurement Assistant (NxN)
Exact Uncertainty
Scorpion Command Encyclopedia
2000-1214:
2000-1216:
2000-1217:
2000-1218:
2000-663:
2000-664:
2000-666:
2000-667:
2225-6:
HP Desk Jet Printer, Model 450
Black Printer Cartridge, Model 450
Rechargeable Battery, Model 450
Desk Jet Power Cord (UK)
Desk Jet Power Cord (Europe)
Desk Jet Power Cord (Australia)
Desk Jet Power Cord (Japan)
Desk Jet Power Cord (South Africa)
Parallel Interface Printer Cable
Other Accessories and Tools
01-201:
01-204:
760-216:
2000-1065:
2000-1066:
2000-1208:
2000-1209:
5/16” Torque Wrench, 8 ft-lbs, for SMA, 3.5 mm, and K Connectors
Anritsu Stainless Steel Connector Wrench
Scorpion (MS462xx) Transit Case
0.9 m SCSI Cable (SCSI-2 - DB25 Male)
104 Key AT Connector Keyboard
Ethernet Transceiver
Crossover Ethernet Cable
MS4600A/B/C/D External Hard Drive**
(includes PCMCIA Drive with Power Supply, SCSI Interface Cable, and
128 Mb Flash PCMCIA Memory Card)
2000-1406:
2000-1407:
2000-1408:
Scorpion External Hard Drive
(for use in the United States
Scorpion External Hard Drive
(for use in Europe, except United Kingdom)
Scorpion External Hard Drive
(for use in United Kingdom)
Scorpion External Hard Drive (for use in Australia)
2000-1409:
Extended Service Options
Standard Warranty is for 3 years, which covers the Scorpion mainframe, options, noise sources, and harmonic phase standard.
On-Site Support Plans
Option ES31: 3 Year On-Site Repair
Option ES37: 3 Year On-Site Standard Calibration
Option ES38: 3 Year On-Site Premium Calibration
Return-to-Service Center Support Plans
Option ES32: 3 Year Return-to-Service Center Standard Calibration
Option ES34: 3 Year Return-to-Service Center Premium Calibration
Option ES50: 5 Year Return-to-Service Center Repair Only
Option ES52: 5 Year Return-to-Service Center Standard Calibration
Option ES54: 5 Year Return-to-Service Center Premium Calibration
Option ES55: 5 Year Return-to-Service Center Repair plus Standard Calibration
Option ES56: 5 Year Return-to-Service Center Repair plus Premium Calibration
Upgrade Options*
MS4622x to MS4623x or MS4624x*
MS4623x to MS4624x*
Add Additional Options*
*Please contact your Anritsu representative for pricing and delivery.
**Not operational with Option 15, 500 MB internal drive.
Related Literature
Brochures
Scorpion Family Brochure
Scorpion Technical Specifications
PATS Brochure
TMATS Brochure
2-Port AutoCal Brochure
4-Port AutoCal Brochure
PIM-S
RF Multi-Port Balanced VNA
Microwave Multiport Balanced VNA
Application Notes
CDROM, Scorpion Literature
2-Port AutoCal Automatic Calibrator
4-Port AutoCal Automatic Calibrator
Noise Figure
Noise Figure Accuracy
Noise Figure Corrections
Intermodulation Distortion
Harmonics
Frequency Translated Group Delay
Global Power Sweep
Multiple Source Control
Reflectometer Measurements-Revisited
Time Domain
Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR)
What is Your Measurement Accuracy?
Embedding/De-embedding
Three and Four Port S-parameter Measurements
Arbitrary Impedance
Hot S22 and Hot K-factor Measurements
Pulse S-parameters Measurements
Faster Measurements Using Flexible Cal
RF Design Nov 1999
Extended Receiver Calibrations in MS462xx VNAs
12 Reasons to Leave Your Old VNA for Scorpion
Agilent 8753 to Anritsu Program Conversion Guide
Measurements of Non-Insertable Devices
Manuals
MS462XX Operation Manual
MS462XX Programming Manual
MS462XX Maintenance Manual
MS462XX GPIB Quick Reference Guide
Measurement Guide
Application Guide
PATS Operation Manual
TMATS Operation Manual
MN4790A Maintenance Manual
ME7840/4 Operation Manual
MN4783A Maintenance Manual
Scorpion Navigator Software User’s Guide
Software Utilities and Drivers
Scorpion Command Encyclopedia
Power Tools
Exact Uncertainty
Mixer Measurements Assistant (NxN)
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ANRITSU Corporation
5-1-1 Onna, Atsugi-shi, Kanagawa, 243-8555 Japan
Phone: +81-46-223-1111
Fax: +81-46-296-1264
- Australia
ANRITSU Pty Ltd.
Unit 3/170 Forster Road Mt. Waverley,
Victoria, 3149, Australia
Phone: +61-3-9558-8177
Fax: +61-3-9558-8255
- Brazil
ANRITSU Electrônica Ltda.
Praca Amadeu Amaral, 27-1 andar
01327-010 - Paraiso, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Phone: +55-11-3283-2511
Fax: +55-11-3886940
- Canada
ANRITSU Electronics Ltd.
700 Silver Seven Road, Suite 120, Kanata,
ON K2V 1C3, Canada
Phone: +1-613-591-2003
Fax: +1-613-591-1006
- Denmark
ANRITSU A/S
Kirkebjerg All 90 DK-2605 Brondby, Denmark
Phone: +45-72112200
Fax: +45-72112210
- Finland
ANRITSU AB
Teknobulevardi 3-5, FI-01530 Vantaa, Finland
Phone: +358-9-4355-220
Fax: +358-9-4355-2250
- France
ANRITSU S.A.
9, Avenue du Québec Z.A. de Courtaboeuf
91951 Les Ulis Cedex, France
Phone: +33-1-60-92-15-50
Fax: +33-1-64-46-10-65
- Germany
ANRITSU GmbH
Nemetschek Haus Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1 81829
München, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 89 442308-0
Fax: +49 (0) 89 442308-55
- Hong Kong
ANRITSU Company Ltd.
Suite 923, 9/F., Chinachem Golden Plaza, 77 Mody
Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
Phone: +852-2301-4980
Fax: +852-2301-3545
- India
ANRITSU Corporation, India Liaison Office
Unit No.S-3, Second Floor, Esteem Red Cross Bhavan,
No.26, Race Course Road, Bangalore 560 001 India
Phone: +91-80-30944707
- Italy
ANRITSU S.p.A.
Via Elio Vittorini, 129, 00144 Roma EUR, Italy
Phone: +39-06-509-9711
Fax: +39-06-502-2425
- Korea
ANRITSU Corporation, Ltd.
8F Hyun Juk Bldg. 832-41, Yeoksam-dong,
Kangnam-ku, Seoul, 135-080, Korea
Phone: +82-2-553-6603
Fax: +82-2-553-6604
- P. R. China
ANRITSU Company Ltd.
Beijing Representative Office
Room 1515, Beijing Fortune Building, No. 5 North Road, the East 3rd Ring Road, Chao-Yang District
Beijing 100004, P.R. China
Phone: +86-10-6590-9230
- Singapore
ANRITSU Pte Ltd.
10, Hoe Chiang Road #07-01/02, Keppel Towers,
Singapore 089315
Phone: +65-6282-2400
Fax: +65-6282-2533
- Sweden
ANRITSU AB
Borgafjordsgatan 13 164 40 Kista, Sweden
Phone: +46-853470700
Fax: +46-853470730
- Taiwan
ANRITSU Company Inc.
7F, No. 316, Sec. 1, NeiHu Rd., Taipei, Taiwan
Phone: +886-2-8751-1816
Fax: +886-2-8751-1817
- U.K.
ANRITSU EMEA Ltd.
200 Capability Green, Luton, Bedfordshire LU1 3LU, U.K.
Phone: +44-1582-433280
Fax: +44-1582-731303
- U.S.A.
ANRITSU Company
1155 East Collins Boulevard,
Richardson, Texas 75081
Toll Free: 1-800-ANRITSU (267-4878)
Phone: +1-972-644-1777
Fax: +1-972-644-3416
®Anritsu All trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Data subject to change without notice. For the most recent specifications visit: www.us.anritsu.com
Technical Specifications No. 11410-00288, Rev. E Printed in United States 2006-7
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