Spectrum Master MS2762A-0050 Ultraportable Spectrum Analyzer, 6 GHz to 50 GHz

USB-powered ultraportable spectrum analyzer covering 6 GHz to 50 GHz with a V (1.85 mm) male test port, controlled from a Windows PC.

Frequency Range: 6 GHz to 50 GHz
Tuning Resolution: 1 Hz
Internal 10 MHz Frequency Reference – Aging: ±1.0 ppm/year
Internal 10 MHz Frequency Reference – Accuracy: ±0.2 ppm (25 °C ± 25 °C) + aging

Datasheet

Overview

The Spectrum Master MS2762A-0050 is a member of the Anritsu Spectrum Master MS276xA family of ultraportable spectrum analyzers. It covers 6 GHz to 50 GHz and has a V (1.85 mm) male test port connector, which is compatible with 2.4 mm connectors.

The MS2762A models are intended for applications with demanding sensitivity requirements. Compared with the MS2760A models they offer higher dynamic range and better displayed average noise level (DANL) performance, with frequency coverage starting at 6 GHz. The family is based on Anritsu's patented nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) technology.

The instrument is pocket-sized, so it can connect directly to the device under test without long test port cables, which add loss at millimeter-wave frequencies. For over-the-air measurements, a waveguide horn antenna can be attached directly to the test port.

The analyzer is powered over USB and controlled from a Windows-based PC, laptop or tablet. This makes it usable in the lab, on the manufacturing floor and in the field. Built-in measurements include channel power, adjacent channel power and occupied bandwidth, with spectrum and spectrogram displays.

Key Features

Frequency coverage from 6 GHz to 50 GHz
V (1.85 mm) male test port connector, compatible with 2.4 mm
Ultraportable form factor enables measurements right at the device under test
USB-powered and controlled from a Windows-based PC, laptop, or tablet
Measure: channel power, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth
Spectrum and spectrogram displays
Up to 6 traces, 3 trace detectors, and 12 markers
Resolution bandwidth (RBW) from 1 Hz to 3 MHz
External 10 MHz frequency reference input
External TTL trigger input
Compatible with the 2000-1929-R 18 GHz to 42 GHz low noise amplifier

Specifications

Frequency

Frequency Range	6 GHz to 50 GHz
Tuning Resolution	1 Hz
Internal 10 MHz Frequency Reference – Aging	±1.0 ppm/year
Internal 10 MHz Frequency Reference – Accuracy	±0.2 ppm (25 °C ± 25 °C) + aging
Frequency Span	10 Hz to maximum frequency range of instrument

Bandwidth

Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)	1 Hz to 3 MHz Span ≥10 Hz; Zero Span 5 kHz to 20 MHz
Video Bandwidth (VBW)	1 Hz to 3 MHz Span ≥10 Hz; Zero Span 5 kHz to 20 MHz
VBW/Average Type	Linear / Log
RBW Filters	Flat Top, Nuttall
Shape Factor	<5:1 typical

Amplitude Ranges

Display Range	1 dB to 15 dB/div in 1 dB steps, ten divisions displayed
Measurement Range	DANL to 0 dBm
Reference Level Range	–120 dBm to +30 dBm
Amplitude Units	dBm
Maximum Safe Level Input	+18 dBm CW, ±10 VDC

Amplitude Accuracy

≥ 6 GHz to 40 GHz (20 °C to 30 °C)	±1.8 dB maximum, ±0.5 dB typical -10 dBm CW signal, after 30 minute warm-up
> 40 GHz to 70 GHz (20 °C to 30 °C)	±2.0 dB maximum, ±0.5 dB typical -10 dBm CW signal, after 30 minute warm-up; this model covers up to 50 GHz
≥ 6 GHz to 40 GHz (0 °C to 50 °C)	±3.0 dB maximum, ±1.0 dB typical -10 dBm CW signal, after 60 minute warm-up
> 40 GHz to 70 GHz (0 °C to 50 °C)	±3.0 dB maximum, ±1.0 dB typical -10 dBm CW signal, after 60 minute warm-up; this model covers up to 50 GHz

Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)

> 6 GHz to 40 GHz	–135 dBm maximum, –142 dBm typical RMS detection, VBW/Avg type = Log, IF Gain On, 1 Hz RBW
> 40 GHz to 70 GHz	–137 dBm maximum, –141 dBm typical RMS detection, VBW/Avg type = Log, IF Gain On, 1 Hz RBW; this model covers up to 50 GHz

Spectral Purity – SSB Phase Noise

1 kHz offset	–80 dBc/Hz maximum, –89 dBc/Hz typical (7 GHz); –66 dBc/Hz maximum, –74 dBc/Hz typical (30 GHz) 20 °C to 30 °C
10 kHz offset	–93 dBc/Hz maximum, –97 dBc/Hz typical (7 GHz); –81 dBc/Hz maximum, –88 dBc/Hz typical (30 GHz) 20 °C to 30 °C
100 kHz offset	–94 dBc/Hz maximum, –98 dBc/Hz typical (7 GHz); –81 dBc/Hz maximum, –88 dBc/Hz typical (30 GHz) 20 °C to 30 °C

Spurs and Distortion

Residual Spurs, 6 GHz to 70 GHz	–85 dBm maximum, –95 dBm typical This model covers up to 50 GHz
Input-related Spurious	<–60 dBc –20 dBm CW input
Zero Span	No image rejection is applied to the sweep while in zero span, therefore spurious impact may be different.
Third-Order Intercept (TOI), 18 GHz	+22 dBm IF Gain Off, typical, -10 dBm tones 1 MHz apart, –10 dBm reference level
Second Harmonic Distortion, –25 dBm Input	–50 dBc maximum At 7 GHz input

Input Match (typical, V Connector)

6 GHz to 12.4 GHz	VSWR 1.92:1, Return Loss 10 dB
> 12.4 GHz to 50 GHz	VSWR 1.78:1, Return Loss 11 dB

External Trigger

Source	External, Free Run, Video, Periodic (0 s to 5 s)
Delay	0 ms to 1670 ms; –60 s (up to sweep time) in zero span and video or external trigger
Holdoff	0 ms to 5000 ms
Slope	Rising, Falling, Both
Hysteresis	0 dB to 200 dB

Sweep, Trace and Marker Functions

Smart Measurements	Channel Power, Occupied Bandwidth, Adjacent Channel Power
Zero Span Sweep Time	0.02 ms to 60 s
Sweep (Trace) Points	Settable range from 10 to 10,001 points; the default is 501 points
Minimum Capture Time	0 s to 10 s
Sweep Time Accuracy	± 2% in Zero Span
Traces	Up to six traces
Trace Type	Clear / Write, Trace Average, Max Hold, Min Hold, Rolling Average, Rolling Max Hold, Rolling Min Hold
Detector Type per Trace	Peak, RMS / Avg, Negative
Spectrogram Trace Time Cursor	Up to six Time Cursors to recall historical trace data by trace number or time
Markers	Up to 12 Markers
Marker Mode	Normal, Delta, Fixed
Limit Line Envelope	Create Envelope, Update Envelope, Points (41 max), Offset, Shape Square/Slope

Connectors and Interfaces

RF In	V Connector (1.85 mm), male 50Ω 50 GHz and 70 GHz instruments; compatible with 2.4 mm connectors
USB Interface	USB 3.0, Type C Connector
External Reference In	MCX(f), 50Ω, 10 MHz
External Trigger In	MCX(f), 50Ω, TTL Levels

Computer Requirement

Display Resolution	16:9 / 16:10 Aspect Ratio (>1280 x 720 / 1280 x 800)
Operating System	Windows® 7, 8.1, 10; 64-bit
Recommended Minimum Configuration	Quad Core i7 fourth generation or higher CPU, 16 GB RAM, 128 GB Data Storage, USB 3.0

Environmental

Environmental Standard	MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 Not including Windows Tablet/Laptop/PC
Operating Temperature Range	0 ºC to 50 ºC
Storage Temperature Range	–40 ºC to 71 ºC
Maximum Relative Humidity	95 % RH at 30 ºC, non-condensing
Vibration, Sinusoidal	5 Hz to 55 Hz
Vibration, Random	10 Hz to 500 Hz
Half Sine Shock	30 g
Altitude	4600 meters, operating and non-operating
Explosive Atmosphere	MIL-PRF-28800F Section 4.5.6.3, MIL-STD-810G, Method 511.5, Procedure 1

Regulatory Compliance

European Union EMC	2014/30/EU, EN 61326:2013, CISPR 11/EN 55011, IEC/EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11 Not including Windows Tablet/Laptop/PC
Low Voltage Directive	2014/35/EU
Safety	EN 61010-1:2010
RoHS Directive	2011/65/EU applies to instruments with CE marking placed on the market after July 22, 2017
Australia and New Zealand	RCM AS/NZS 4417:2012
South Korea	KCC-R-R-A2J-1015
Canada	ICES-1(A)/NMB-1(A)

Physical

Size	155 mm x 84 mm x 27 mm (6.1 in x 3.3 in x 1.1 in) Not including Windows Tablet/Laptop/PC
Weight	255 g (9.0 oz) Not including Windows Tablet/Laptop/PC

General

Calibration Cycle	Recommended calibration cycle is 12 months.
Warranty	Standard one-year warranty The product web page lists a standard three-year warranty; the technical data sheet states one year

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

5G and mmWave device development
Automotive radar testing
Satellite communications
Wireless backhaul
802.11ad/WiGig spectral mask testing
Radio astronomy
Antenna beam pattern testing
On-wafer spectrum measurements
RF component and device characterization on the production line
Microwave radio link testing
Electronic warfare and radar

Included

2000-1859-R USB 3.0 Type C to Type A Cable, 1 m
2000-1605-R BNC(m) to MCX(m) Cable (qty 2)
Certificate of Calibration and Conformance

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
MS2762A-0050-0097	Accredited Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — Includes calibration certificate, test report, and uncertainty data
MS2762A-0050-0098	Standard Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — Includes calibration certificate
MS2762A-0050-0099	Premium Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — Includes calibration certificate, test report, and uncertainty data
2000-1929-R	Low Noise Amplifier, 18 GHz to 42 GHz, 28 dB Gain, V(m) to V(f) — Fits models MS276xA-0050 and MS276xA-0070; Noise Figure 4 dB; Max RF input level -5 dBm (0 dBm damage level)
2000-1933-R	USB power bank (for use with the MS276xA Low Noise Amplifier accessory)
34VFK50A	Coaxial Adapter, DC to 43.5 GHz, V(f) to K(m), 50Ω
34VFKF50A	Coaxial Adapter, DC to 43.5 GHz, V(f) to K(f), 50Ω
34VV50	Coaxial Adapter, DC to 65 GHz, V(m) to V(m), 50Ω
34VVF50	Coaxial Adapter, DC to 65 GHz, V(f) to V(m), 50Ω
34VFVF50	Coaxial Adapter, DC to 65 GHz, V(f) to V(f), 50Ω
2000-1880-R	Coaxial Adapter, V (f) to N (m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
2000-1881-R	Coaxial Adapter, V (f) to N (f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
1091-456-R	Adapter, 49.9 to 67.0 GHz, WR15 to V(f)
1091-457-R	Adapter, 39.3 to 59.7 GHz, WR19 to V(f)
1091-458-R	Adapter, 33.0 to 50.1 GHz, WR22 to V(f)
1091-459-R	Adapter, 26.4 to 40.1 GHz, WR28 to V(f)
35WR22VF	Precision Waveguide Coaxial Adapter, 33 GHz to 50 GHz, WR22 to V(f)
35WR19VF	Precision Waveguide Coaxial Adapter, 40 GHz to 60 GHz, WR19 to V(f)
41VA-3	Fixed Attenuator, Precision, DC to 70 GHz, 1W, 3 dB, V(m) to V(f)
41VA-6	Fixed Attenuator, Precision, DC to 70 GHz, 1W, 6 dB, V(m) to V(f)
41VA-10	Fixed Attenuator, Precision, DC to 70 GHz, 1W, 10 dB, V(m) to V(f)
41VA-20	Fixed Attenuator, Precision, DC to 70 GHz, 1W, 20 dB, V(m) to V(f)
41VA-30	Fixed Attenuator, Precision, DC to 70 GHz, 1W, 30 dB, V(m) to V(f)
41VA-40	Fixed Attenuator, Precision, DC to 70 GHz, 1W, 40 dB, V(m) to V(f)
3670V50A-1	Test Port Cable, DC to 70 GHz, V(f) to V(m), 30.5 cm (1 ft)
3670V50A-2	Test Port Cable, DC to 70 GHz, V(f) to V(m), 61.0 cm (2 ft)
2000-1867-R	Directional Horn Antenna, 17.6 GHz to 26.7 GHz, WR42, 25 dBi gain
2000-1868-R	Directional Horn Antenna, 26.4 GHz to 40.1 GHz, WR28, 25 dBi gain
2000-1869-R	Directional Horn Antenna, 33.0 GHz to 50.1 GHz, WR22, 25 dBi gain
2000-1870-R	Directional Horn Antenna, 39.3 GHz to 59.7 GHz, WR19, 25 dBi gain
01-201	Torque Wrench, 0.9 N·m (8 lbf·in) for K, V, SMA, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm connectors
2000-1888-R	USB 3.0 Powered Extension Cable, 10 m, (32 ft) — Up to two can be used in series for a total length of 20 m
2000-1918-R	4-port 200 m USB Multimode Fiber Extender System