Spectrum Master MS2762A-0110 Ultraportable Spectrum Analyzer, 6 GHz to 110 GHz

USB-powered ultraportable spectrum analyzer covering 6 GHz to 110 GHz with a W1 (1.0 mm) test port and high-sensitivity DANL performance.

Frequency Range: 6 GHz to 110 GHz
Tuning Resolution: 1 Hz
Internal 10 MHz Frequency Reference: Aging: ±1.0 ppm/year; Accuracy: ±0.2 ppm (25 °C ± 25 °C) + aging
Frequency Span: 10 Hz to maximum frequency range of instrument

Datasheet

Overview

The Spectrum Master MS2762A-0110 is a member of the Anritsu MS276xA family of ultraportable spectrum analyzers. It covers 6 GHz to 110 GHz and belongs to the MS2762A line, which offers higher dynamic range and better displayed average noise level (DANL) than the MS2760A models, for applications with demanding sensitivity requirements.

The analyzers use Anritsu's patented nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) technology, also used in Anritsu vector network analyzers. The pocket-sized unit can be connected directly to the device under test, avoiding long test port cables that add loss and error at millimeter-wave frequencies. For over-the-air measurements, a waveguide horn antenna can be attached directly to the test port.

The MS2762A-0110 is powered over USB and controlled from a Windows-based PC, laptop or tablet, so it can be used in the lab, on the production line or in the field. Built-in measurements include channel power, adjacent channel power and occupied bandwidth, with spectrum and spectrogram displays, up to six traces, three trace detectors and 12 markers.

Typical uses include 5G and mmWave device development, automotive radar testing, on-wafer spectrum measurements together with Anritsu VNAs, 802.11ad/WiGig spectral mask testing, satellite communications, wireless backhaul and radio astronomy.

Key Features

Frequency coverage from 6 GHz to 110 GHz
USB-powered and controlled from a Windows-based PC, laptop or tablet
Ultraportable form factor enables measurements right at the device under test
Patented nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) technology
Measure: channel power, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth
Spectrum and spectrogram displays
Up to 6 traces, 3 trace detectors, and 12 markers
Resolution bandwidth from 1 Hz to 3 MHz
External 10 MHz frequency reference input
External TTL trigger input
Higher dynamic range and DANL performance than MS2760A models

Specifications

Frequency

Frequency Range	6 GHz to 110 GHz
Tuning Resolution	1 Hz
Internal 10 MHz Frequency Reference	Aging: ±1.0 ppm/year; 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

Dynamic Range	> 108 dB typical at 70 GHz 2/3 (TOI – DANL) in 1 Hz RBW
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

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

Spectral Purity – SSB Phase Noise (dBc/Hz, 20 °C to 30 °C)

1 kHz offset	7 GHz: –80 max, –89 typical; 30 GHz: –66 max, –74 typical; 60 GHz: –60 max, –69 typical
10 kHz offset	7 GHz: –93 max, –97 typical; 30 GHz: –81 max, –88 typical; 60 GHz: –75 max, –84 typical
100 kHz offset	7 GHz: –94 max, –98 typical; 30 GHz: –81 max, –88 typical; 60 GHz: –75 max, –84 typical

Spurs

Residual Spurs, 6 GHz to 70 GHz	–85 dBm maximum, –95 dBm typical
Residual Spurs, > 70 GHz to 90 GHz	–84 dBm maximum, –95 dBm typical
Residual Spurs, > 90 GHz to 110 GHz	–81 dBm maximum, –95 dBm typical
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.

Amplitude Accuracy (-10 dBm CW signal)

≥ 6 GHz to 40 GHz	±1.8 dB max, ±0.5 dB typical (20 °C to 30 °C); ±3.0 dB max, ±1.0 dB typical (0 °C to 50 °C) After 30 minute warm-up (20 °C to 30 °C); after 60 minute warm-up (0 °C to 50 °C)
> 40 GHz to 70 GHz	±2.0 dB max, ±0.5 dB typical (20 °C to 30 °C); ±3.0 dB max, ±1.0 dB typical (0 °C to 50 °C) After 30 minute warm-up (20 °C to 30 °C); after 60 minute warm-up (0 °C to 50 °C)
> 70 GHz to 90 GHz	±2.2 dB max, ±0.5 dB typical (20 °C to 30 °C); ±3.0 dB max, ±1.0 dB typical (0 °C to 50 °C) After 30 minute warm-up (20 °C to 30 °C); after 60 minute warm-up (0 °C to 50 °C)
> 90 GHz to 110 GHz	±2.5 dB max, ±0.5 dB typical (20 °C to 30 °C); ±3.0 dB max, ±1.0 dB typical (0 °C to 50 °C) After 30 minute warm-up (20 °C to 30 °C); after 60 minute warm-up (0 °C to 50 °C)

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
> 70 GHz to 90 GHz	–136 dBm maximum, –141 dBm typical RMS detection, VBW/Avg type = Log, IF Gain On, 1 Hz RBW
> 90 GHz to 110 GHz	–132 dBm maximum, –136 dBm typical RMS detection, VBW/Avg type = Log, IF Gain On, 1 Hz RBW

Distortion

Third-Order Intercept (TOI), 18 GHz	+22 dBm IF Gain Off, typical, -10 dBm tones 1 MHz apart, –10 dBm reference level
Third-Order Intercept (TOI), 62 GHz	+21 dBm IF Gain Off, typical, -10 dBm tones 1 MHz apart, –10 dBm reference level
Second Harmonic Distortion (at 7 GHz input)	–25 dBm Input: –50 dBc maximum

Input Match (typical, W1 Connector 1.0 mm)

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
> 50 GHz to 70 GHz	VSWR 2.32:1, Return Loss 8 dB
> 70 GHz to 110 GHz	VSWR 3.01:1, Return Loss 9 dB

Spectrum Analyzer Measurements

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

RF In	W Connector (1.0 mm), male 50Ω 90 GHz and 110 GHz instruments; web page lists W1 (m) connector
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

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)

Size, Weight and Warranty

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
Warranty	Standard one-year warranty The product web page states a standard three-year warranty
Calibration Cycle	Recommended calibration cycle is 12 months.

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

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-0110-0097	Accredited Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — Includes calibration certificate, test report, and uncertainty data
MS2762A-0110-0098	Standard Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — Includes calibration certificate
MS2762A-0110-0099	Premium Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — Includes calibration certificate, test report, and uncertainty data
34WV50	Precision Adapter, DC to 65 GHz, W1(m) to V(m), 50Ω
34WVF50	Precision Adapter, DC to 65 GHz, W1(m) to V(f), 50Ω
34WFV50	Precision Adapter, DC to 65 GHz, W1(f) to V(m), 50Ω
34WFVF50	Precision Adapter, DC to 65 GHz, W1(f) to V(f), 50Ω
33WW50	Adapter, W1(m) to W1(m)
33WWF50	Adapter, W1(m) to W1(f)
33WFWF50	Adapter, W1(f) to W1(f)
41W-3	Fixed Attenuator, DC to 110 GHz, 0.2 W, 3 dB, W1(m) to W1(f), 50Ω
41W-6	Fixed Attenuator, DC to 110 GHz, 0.2 W, 6 dB, W1(m) to W1(f), 50Ω
41W-10	Fixed Attenuator, DC to 110 GHz, 0.2 W, 10 dB, W1(m) to W1(f), 50Ω
W240A	Precision Power Divider, DC to 110 GHz, W1(f) input, W1(f) outputs, 3 resistor, 50Ω
W241A	Precision Power Splitter, DC to 110 GHz, W1(m) input, W1(f) outputs, 2 resistor, 50Ω
MN25110A	Precision Directional Coupler, 20 GHz to 110 GHz, W1(f) input, W1(f) output, W1(f) coupled port, 50Ω
01-504	Torque Wrench, 0.45 N·m (4 lbf·in) for W1, 1.0 mm connectors
35WR10WF	Precision Waveguide Coaxial Adapter, 75 GHz to 110 GHz, WR10 to W1(f)
SC7442	Precision Waveguide Coaxial Adapter, 60 GHz to 90 GHz, WR12 to W1(f)
1091-402-R	Waveguide to Coaxial End Launch Adapter, 49.9 GHz to 75.8 GHz, WR15 to W1(f)
1091-401-R	Waveguide to Coaxial End Launch Adapter, 60.5 GHz to 92.0 GHz, WR12 to W1(f)
1091-400-R	Waveguide to Coaxial End Launch Adapter, 73.8 GHz to 110 GHz, WR10 to W1(f)
2000-1871-R	Directional Horn Antenna, 49.9 GHz to 75.8 GHz, WR15, 25 dBi gain
2000-1872-R	Directional Horn Antenna, 60.5 GHz to 92.0 GHz, WR12, 25 dBi gain
2000-1873-R	Directional Horn Antenna, 73.8 GHz to 112.0 GHz, WR10, 25 dBi gain
3670W50-1	Test Port Cable, DC to 110 GHz, W1(m) to W1(f), 10 cm
3670W50-2	Test Port Cable, DC to 110 GHz, W1(m) to W1(f), 16 cm
3671W1-50-1	Test Port Cable, DC to 110 GHz, Flexible, W1(f) to W1(m), 10 cm
3671W1-50-2	Test Port Cable, DC to 110 GHz, Flexible, W1(f) to W1(m), 13 cm
3671W1-50-3	Test Port Cable, DC to 110 GHz, Flexible, W1(f) to W1(m), 16 cm
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