Spectrum Master MS2762A-0170 Ultraportable Spectrum Analyzer, 6 GHz to 170 GHz

USB-powered ultraportable spectrum analyzer covering 6 GHz to 170 GHz with a 0.8 mm test port, controlled from a Windows PC, laptop or tablet.

Frequency Range: 6 GHz to 170 GHz
Tuning Resolution: 1 Hz
Internal 10 MHz Frequency Reference Accuracy: ±0.2 ppm (25 °C ± 25 °C) + aging
Internal 10 MHz Frequency Reference Aging: ±1.0 ppm/year

Datasheet

Overview

The Spectrum Master MS2762A-0170 is the 170 GHz model of Anritsu's MS2762A ultraportable spectrum analyzers, part of the MS276xA family. It covers 6 GHz to 170 GHz. It is built for the most demanding sensitivity requirements and offers higher dynamic range and lower displayed average noise level than the MS2760A models.

The analyzer uses Anritsu's patented nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) technology, which is also used in Anritsu vector network analyzers. Its coverage extends beyond 110 GHz, which allows research and development work across the entire D band. Typical applications include radio astronomy, automotive radar and antenna beam pattern testing.

The instrument is small enough to connect directly to the device under test through its 0.8 mm (m) test port. This removes the need for long, lossy test port cables at millimeter-wave frequencies. For over-the-air measurements, a waveguide horn antenna can be attached directly to the test port.

The MS2762A-0170 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 170 GHz
Patented NLTL technology
Dynamic range > 108 dB typical at 70 GHz
DANL as low as –142 dBm typical (6 GHz to 40 GHz)
-141/-136/-129/-122 dBm DANL to 90/110/145/170 GHz
Measure: channel power, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth
Spectrum and spectrogram displays
Up to 6 traces, 3 trace detectors, and 12 markers
Resolution bandwidth 1 Hz to 3 MHz
External 10 MHz frequency reference input
External TTL trigger input
USB-powered and controlled from a Windows-based PC, laptop or tablet
Ultraportable form factor enables measurements right at the device under test

Specifications

Frequency

Frequency Range	6 GHz to 170 GHz 160 GHz to 170 GHz typical
Tuning Resolution	1 Hz
Internal 10 MHz Frequency Reference Accuracy	±0.2 ppm (25 °C ± 25 °C) + aging
Internal 10 MHz Frequency Reference Aging	±1.0 ppm/year
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

Amplitude Accuracy

≥ 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) -10 dBm CW signal; 30 minute warm-up (20 °C to 30 °C), 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) -10 dBm CW signal
> 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) -10 dBm CW signal
> 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) -10 dBm CW signal
> 110 GHz to 145 GHz	±3.5 dB max, ±0.5 dB typical (20 °C to 30 °C); ±4.0 dB max, ±1.5 dB typical (0 °C to 50 °C) -10 dBm CW signal
> 145 GHz to 170 GHz	±3.5 dB max, ±0.5 dB typical (20 °C to 30 °C); ±4.0 dB max, ±1.5 dB typical (0 °C to 50 °C) Amplitude Accuracy > 160GHz typical

Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)

> 6 GHz to 40 GHz	–135 dBm max, –142 dBm typical RMS detection, VBW/Avg type = Log, IF Gain On, 1 Hz RBW
> 40 GHz to 70 GHz	–137 dBm max, –141 dBm typical RMS detection, VBW/Avg type = Log, IF Gain On, 1 Hz RBW
> 70 GHz to 90 GHz	–136 dBm max, –141 dBm typical RMS detection, VBW/Avg type = Log, IF Gain On, 1 Hz RBW
> 90 GHz to 110 GHz	–132 dBm max, –136 dBm typical RMS detection, VBW/Avg type = Log, IF Gain On, 1 Hz RBW
> 110 GHz to 145 GHz	–119 dBm max, –129 dBm typical RMS detection, VBW/Avg type = Log, IF Gain On, 1 Hz RBW
> 145 GHz to 170 GHz	–114 dBm max, –122 dBm typical RMS detection, VBW/Avg type = Log, IF Gain On, 1 Hz RBW

Spectral Purity – SSB Phase Noise

1 kHz offset	–80 max, –89 typical (7 GHz); –66 max, –74 typical (30 GHz); –60 max, –69 typical (60 GHz) 20 °C to 30 °C
10 kHz offset	–93 max, –97 typical (7 GHz); –81 max, –88 typical (30 GHz); –75 max, –84 typical (60 GHz) 20 °C to 30 °C
100 kHz offset	–94 max, –98 typical (7 GHz); –81 max, –88 typical (30 GHz); –75 max, –84 typical (60 GHz) 20 °C to 30 °C

Distortion and Spurs

Third-Order Intercept (TOI) at 18 GHz	+22 dBm IF Gain Off, typical, -10 dBm tones 1 MHz apart, –10 dBm reference level
Third-Order Intercept (TOI) at 62 GHz	+21 dBm IF Gain Off, typical, -10 dBm tones 1 MHz apart, –10 dBm reference level
Second Harmonic Distortion	–50 dBc maximum –25 dBm input, at 7 GHz input
Residual Spurs, 6 GHz to 70 GHz	–85 dBm max, –95 dBm typical
Residual Spurs, > 70 GHz to 90 GHz	–84 dBm max, –95 dBm typical
Residual Spurs, > 90 GHz to 110 GHz	–81 dBm max, –95 dBm typical
Residual Spurs, > 110 GHz to 145 GHz	–68 dBm max, –85 dBm typical
Residual Spurs, > 145 GHz to 170 GHz	–67 dBm max, –85 dBm typical
Input-related Spurious	<–60 dBc –20 dBm CW input; no image rejection is applied in zero span

Input Match (typical, 0.8 mm Connector)

6 GHz to 12.4 GHz	1.92:1 VSWR, 10 dB return loss
> 12.4 GHz to 50 GHz	1.78:1 VSWR, 11 dB return loss
> 50 GHz to 70 GHz	2.32:1 VSWR, 8 dB return loss
> 70 GHz to 110 GHz	3.01:1 VSWR, 6 dB return loss
> 110 GHz to 145 GHz	4.42:1 VSWR, 4 dB return loss
> 145 GHz to 170 GHz	4.42:1 VSWR, 4 dB return loss

Measurements and 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
Sweep Time Accuracy	± 2% in Zero Span
Traces	Up to six traces
Detector Type per Trace	Peak, RMS / Avg, Negative
Markers	Up to 12 Markers
Spectrogram Trace Time Cursor	Up to six Time Cursors to recall historical trace data by trace number or time

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

Connectors and Interfaces

RF In	0.8 mm Connector, (0.8mm), male 50Ω 145 GHz and 170 GHz Instruments
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

Regulatory Compliance

European Union EMC	2014/30/EU, EN 61326:2013, CI SPR 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
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)
Warranty	Standard one-year warranty The product web page states a standard three-year warranty; the technical data sheet value is shown
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

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

Included

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

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
MS2762A-0170-0097	Accredited Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — Includes calibration certificate, test report, and uncertainty data
MS2762A-0170-0098	Standard Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — Includes calibration certificate
MS2762A-0170-0099	Premium Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — Includes calibration certificate, test report, and uncertainty data
33W.850	Calibration Grade Adapter, W1(m) to 0.8 mm (m), DC to 110 GHz, 50Ω
33W.8F50	Calibration Grade Adapter, W1(m) to 0.8 mm (f), DC to 110 GHz, 50Ω
33WF.850	Calibration Grade Adapter, W1(f) to 0.8 mm (m), DC to 110 GHz, 50Ω
33WF.8F50	Calibration Grade Adapter, W1(f) to 0.8 mm (f), DC to 110 GHz, 50Ω
33.8.850	Calibration Grade Adapter, 0.8 mm (m) to 0.8 mm (m), DC to 145 GHz, 50Ω
33.8.8F50	Calibration Grade Adapter, 0.8 mm (m) to 0.8 mm (f), DC to 145 GHz, 50Ω
33.8F.8F50	Calibration Grade Adapter, 0.8 mm (f) to 0.8 mm (f), DC to 145 GHz, 50Ω
SM7060	Waveguide to Coaxial End Launch Adapter, 110 GHz to 145 GHz, WR6 to 0.8 mm(f)
3670.850-1	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 0.8 mm(m) to 0.8 mm(f) 10 cm
3670.850-2	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 0.8 mm(m) to 0.8 mm(f) 16 cm
01-524	Torque Wrench, 0.45 N·m (4 lbf·in) for 0.8 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
10580-00427	MS276xA Spectrum Master User Guide