Anritsu Performance ShockLine MS46500B series of high-performance vector network analysers

Click2Contact

Anritsu expands its ShockLine family of vector network analysers with the introduction of the Performance ShockLine MS46500B series. Delivering a high level of value and performance, including high dynamic range and maximum output power, the series is said to lower the cost of test in applications up to 8.5 GHz.

The MS46500B series comprises the 2-port MS46522B and 4-port MS46524B models, and expands the ShockLine family to a broader spectrum of RF test applications. Each instrument features an independent source per VNA port, and all the sources can sweep at the same time for measurement of forward and reverse s-parameters simultaneously. This Simultaneous Sweep feature allows 2-port measurements to be conducted twice as fast and 4-port measurements four times as fast. With shorter test times, the series improves throughput in manufacturing environments.

With its 140 dB dynamic range, low trace noise and fast sweep speed, the series addresses the S-parameter and time-domain measurement requirements of a complete range of passive device applications. Faster frequency and time domain measurements can be achieved with a time domain with time gating option. In this configuration, the 4-port MS46524B VNA can conduct single-ended, mixed-mode and time domain reflectometry (TDR) measurements on multiport and differential devices.

The series is housed in a 3U high chassis to fit into conventional rack systems, while for bench use the VNA’s short depth allows more bench space for cabling and the DUT. The VNAs use industry-standard LAN communications for robust remote control in all test environments.

ShockLine software also provides a powerful graphical user interface (GUI) for manual test and engineering use. When attached to a user-supplied touchscreen monitor, the full-featured GUI provides comprehensive capabilities, including network extraction, embedding/de-embedding networks, and time domain with time gating. Developing and troubleshooting test programs are made easier due to advanced marker and limit lines features.