Anritsu MS2726C

The latest generation of Anritsu handheld spectrum analyzers includes the MS2726C Spectrum Master. This high performance spectrum analyzer offers exciting new features and options, which bring more value to the user over our previous generations:

• Frequency Coverage - 9 kHz to 43 GHz
• Broadband preamplifiers over the whole frequency range for increased sensitivity around 20 dB
• Three Sweep Modes – with improved Sweep Speed - up to 100 times faster
• Resolution Bandwidths from 1 Hz to 10 MHz
• New triggering choices including hysteresis, hold-off, and delay
• More zero-span capabilities including 10 MHz RBW & VBW
• Enhanced Spectrum Analyzer GUI including large marker display choice
• Choice of display options for readability – normal, black and white, night vision, high contrast
• On-screen Interference Mapping as part of the Interference Analysis option
• LTE Measurements up to 20 MHz
• 30 MHz Wide Zero-Span IF Output at 140 MHz center frequency for external demodulation of virtually any other wideband signal

The Spectrum Master MS2726C features over 30 analyzers in one to meet virtually every measurement need. In addition to spectrum analysis a user can select optional capabilities and analyzers including:

• High Accuracy Power Meter
• Interference Analyzer
• Channel Scanner
• 140 MHz Zero-Span IF Output, 30 MHz bandwidth
• GPS Receiver
• Increased frequency accuracy, geo-tag data collection
• Secure data operation
• 3GPP Signal Analyzers
• LTE, GSM/EDGE, W-CDMA/HSPA+, TD-SCDMA/HSDPA
• 3GPP2 Signal Analyzers
• CDMA2000 1X, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
• IEEE 802.16 Signal Analyzers
• Fixed WiMAX, Mobile WiMAX

For the post processing data collected on your instrument, use the Master Software Tools included with the instrument. The MST provides powerful data analysis for spectrum clearing and interference monitoring. And the Remote Access Tool lets the user view and control the instrument over a LAN connection.

Weighing about 8 pounds fully loaded with the Li-Ion battery inserted, the fully functional Spectrum Master MS2726C family of handheld spectrum analyzers are light enough to take anywhere, including up a tower.

• Frequency
  • Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 43 GHz (usable to 0 Hz), Preamp 100 kHz to 43 GHz
  • Tuning Resolution: 1 Hz
  • External Reference Frequencies: 1, 1.2288, 1.544, 2.048, 2.4576, 4.8, 4.9152, 5, 9.8304, 10, 13, 19.6608 MHz
  • Frequency Span: 10 Hz to 43 GHz including zero span
  • Sweep Time: 10 µs to 600 seconds in zero span
• Bandwidth
  • Resolution Bandwidth (RBW): 1 Hz to 10 MHz in 1–3 sequence ± 10% (–3 dB bandwidth)
  • Video Bandwidth (VBW): 1 Hz to 10 MHz in 1–3 sequence (–3 dB bandwidth)
  • RBW with Quasi-Peak Detection: 200 Hz, 9 KHz, 120 kHz (–6 dB bandwidth)
  • VBW with Quasi-Peak Detection: Auto VBW is On, RBW/VBW = 1
• Amplitude ranges
  • Dynamic Range: > 104 dB @ 2.4 GHz, 2/3 (TOI-DANL) in 1 Hz RBW
  • Measurement Range: DANL to +30 dBm
  • Display Range: 1 to 15 dB/div in 1 dB steps, ten divisions displayed
  • Reference Level Range: –120 dBm to +30 dBm
  • Attenuator Resolution: 0 to 65 dB, 5 dB steps
  • Amplitude Units: Log Scale Modes: dBm, dBV, dBmv, dBµV; Linear Scale Modes: nV, µV, mV, V, kV, nW, µW, mW, W, kW
• Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) (RMS detection, VBW/Avg type = Log., Ref Level = –20 dBm for preamp Off and –50 dBm for preamp On), (DANL in 1 Hz RBW, 0 dB attenuation)
  • Preamp Off: 10 MHz to 4 GHz: –141 dBm; > 4 GHz to 9 GHz: –134 dBm; > 9 GHz to 13 GHz: -129 dBm; > 13 GHz to 20 GHz: -123 dBm; > 20 GHz to 32 GHz: -134 dBm; > 32 GHz to 40 GHz: -127 dBm 
  • Preamp On: 10 MHz to 4 GHz: –160 dBm; > 4 GHz to 9 GHz: –156 dBm; > 9 GHz to 13 GHz: -152 dBm; > 13 GHz to 20 GHz: -145 dBm; > 20 GHz to 32 GHz: -154 dBm; > 32 GHz to 40 GHz: -147 dBm
• SSB Phase Noise at 1 GHz
  • –100 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset from carrier (–104 dBc/Hz typical)
  • –102 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz offset from carrier (–107 dBc/Hz typical)
  • –107 dBc/Hz @ 1 MHz offset from carrier (–114 dBc/Hz typical)
  • –120 dBc/Hz @ 10 MHz offset from carrier (–129 dBc/Hz typical)
• Spurs
  • Residual Spurs: Preamp Off (RF input terminated, 0 dB input attenuation): –90 dBm 9 KHz to 13 GHz, –85 dBm 13 GHz to 20 GHz, –80 dBm 20 GHz to 43 GHz;  Preamp On (RF input terminated, 0 dB input attenuation): –100 dBm 1 MHz to 32 GHz, -95 dBm 32 GHz to 43 GHz
  • Input-Related Spurs (0 dB attenuation, –30 dBm input, span < 1.7 GHz): –60 dBc, –70 dBc typical
• Third-Order Intercept (TOI) (–20 dBm tones 100 kHz apart, –20 dBm Ref level, 0 dB input attenuation, preamp Off)
  • 2.4 GHz: +15 dBm
  • 50 MHz to 20 GHz: +20 dBm typical
  • 20 GHz to 32 GHz: +15 dBm typical
  • 32 GHz to 43 GHz: +20 dBm typical
• P1dB
  • < 4 GHz: +5 dBm typical
  • 4 GHz to 20 GHz: +12 dBm typical
  • 20 GHz to 32 GHz: +7 dBm typical
  • 32 GHz to 43 GHz: +12 dBm typical 
• Second Harmonic Distortion
  • 50 MHz: –54 dBc
  • < 4 GHz: –60 dBc typical
  • > 4 GHz: –75 dBc typical
• VSWR, > 10 dB input attenuation
  • < 20 GHz: 1:5:1 typical
  • > 20 GHz to 43 GHz: 2:0:1 typical
• Smart Measurements: Field Strength (uses antenna calibration tables to measure dBm/m² or dBmV/m); Occupied Bandwidth (measures 99% to 1% power channel of a signal); Channel Power (measures the total power in a specified bandwidth); ACPR (adjacent channel power ratio); AM/FM/SSB Demodulation (wide/narrow FM, upper/lower SSB), (audio out only); C/I (carrier-to-interference ratio); Emission Mask (recall limit lines as emission mask)
• Sweep Functions
  • Sweep: Single/Continuous, Manual Trigger, Reset, Detection, Minimum Sweep Time, Trigger Type
  • Sweep Mode: Fast, Performance, No FFT
  • Detection: Peak, RMS/Avg, Negative, Sample, Quasi-peak
  • Triggers: Free Run, External, Video, Delay, Level, Slope, Hysteresis, Holdoff, Force Trigger Once
• Marker Functions:
  • Markers: Markers 1-6 each with a Delta Marker, or Marker 1 Reference with Six Delta Markers, Marker Table (On/Off/Large), All Markers Off
  • Marker Types: Style (Fixed/Tracking), Noise Marker, Frequency Counter Marker
  • Marker Auto-Position: Peak Search, Next Peak (Right/Left), Peak Threshold %, Set Marker to Channel, Marker Frequency to Center, Delta Marker to Span, Marker to Reference Level
  • Marker Table: 1-6 markers frequency and amplitude plus delta markers frequency offset and amplitude
• Limit Line Functions
  • Limit Lines: Upper/Lower, On/Off, Edit, Move, Envelope, Advanced, Limit Alarm, Default Limit
  • Limit Line Edit: Frequency, Amplitude, Add Point, Add Vertical, Delete Point, Next Point Left/Right
  • Limit Line Move: To Current Center Frequency, By dB or Hz, To Marker 1, Offset from Marker 1
  • Limit Line Envelope: Create Envelope, Update Amplitude, Number of Points (41), Offset, Shape Square/Slope
  • Limit Line Advanced: Type (Absolute/Relative), Mirror, Save/Recall
• Connectors
  • RF In: Type N, female, 50 Ω, Maximum Input +30 dBm, ± 50 VDC
  • GPS: SMA Female
  • External Power: 5.5 mm barrel connector, 12 to 15 VDC, < 5.0 Amps
  • LAN Connection: RJ48C, 10/100 Mbps, Connect to PC or LAN for Remote Access
  • USB Interface (2): Type A, Connect Flash Drive and Power Sensor
  • USB Interface: 5-pin mini-B, Connect to PC for data transfer
  • Headset Jack: 2.5 mm barrel connector
  • External Reference In: BNC, female, 50 Ω, Maximum Input +10 dBm
  • External Reference Out: BNC, female, 50 Ω, 10 MHz
  • External Trigger: BNC, female, 50 Ω, Maximum Input ± 5 VDC
  • IF Out: BNC, female, 50 Ω, 140 MHz