Anritsu Tensor MS466xxA vector network analyzer, front view
MS46622A

Tensor MS46622A 2-Port Vector Network Analyzer, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz

Two-port Tensor vector network analyzer covering 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, with a dedicated source per port and AI-assisted measurement setup.

Frequency range
10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
Number of ports
2-port

Overview

The Anritsu MS46622A is the 2-port, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz model of the Tensor MS466xxA vector network analyzer (VNA) family. It characterizes passive and active devices as well as frequency-translating devices such as mixers.

The Tensor architecture has a dedicated source for each port, with independent control of multiple sources and receivers. It also supports high-speed data acquisition and transfer.

The instrument can be fitted with hardware options such as direct access loops, receive-side and source-side step attenuators, external ALC, external IF in and out, and banded mmWave support. Software options include time domain processing, gain compression, several mixer measurement options and mmWave support.

Artificial Intelligence

Tensor includes AI-assisted measurement workflows. Users describe a measurement, such as a mixer measurement, in natural language. The system then shows the setup details, including a block diagram and recommended connections and settings. Once it has enough information, it configures the measurement, performs the required calibrations and runs the test. The AI engine runs on the instrument itself and needs no Internet connection.

Key Features

  • Dedicated source for each port (source-per-port architecture)
  • Independent control of multiple sources and receivers
  • High output power and input power handling for active device testing
  • Fast sweep speeds and high data throughput
  • Anritsu Integrated AI (AAI) for measurement setup assistance and automation
  • AI engine operates without an Internet connection
  • Large touchscreen with responsive GUI
  • Dynamic range of 147 dB above 2 GHz
  • Amplifier and mixer characterization support
  • Built-in bias tees, high-linearity receivers and precision attenuators

Specifications

General
Frequency range
MS46622A
10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
Number of ports
MS46622A
2-port
Performance
Dynamic range 147 dB maximum
Feature list states 147 dB above 2 GHz
Sweep speed 6 μsec/point typical
Directivity 50 dB maximum
Noise floor -135 dBm @ 10 Hz min

Applications

  • Amplifier characterization: gain, gain compression and MFGC
  • Harmonics and distortion analysis
  • Scalar and vector mixer analysis
  • Antenna testing
  • Passive and active device characterization
  • Phased array validation
  • PCB and interconnect analysis
  • Automated multiport measurements
  • Banded mmWave measurements

Options & Accessories

Option Description
MS466xxA-0002 Time Domain
MS466xxA-0007 Frequency Offset
MS466xxA-0021 Universal Fixture Extraction
MS466xxA-0044 IMDView™
MS466xxA-0050 Direct Access Loops, without Bias-T
MS466xxA-0053 External ALC