Anritsu Field Master MS2080A handheld RF spectrum analyzer, front view
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MS2080A

Field Master MS2080A Handheld RF Spectrum Analyzer

Handheld RF spectrum analyzer covering 9 kHz to 4 GHz or 6 GHz with optional real-time spectrum analysis, tracking generator and 5G/LTE analysis.

Frequency range
9 kHz to 4 GHz
Frequency range
9 kHz to 6 GHz
Tuning resolution
1 Hz
Span
10 Hz to max frequency, Zero Span
Datasheet

Overview

The Anritsu Field Master MS2080A is a handheld RF spectrum analyzer offered in 9 kHz to 4 GHz (Option 704) and 9 kHz to 6 GHz (Option 706) frequency versions. It weighs less than 9 pounds (4 kg) and is built for field measurements, with a hard case, rubberized grip bumpers and an integrated kick stand that also suit bench use where space is limited.

Interference hunting

For locating interfering RF signals, the MS2080A combines a sweep speed of up to 45 GHz/s with AM/FM demodulation and RF source geolocation. An optional real-time spectrum analyzer (RTSA) captures short bursted and TDD signals. The Interference Finder option adds audio demodulation and triangulation of the interference source on a digital map, and the instrument works with the InterferenceHunter MA2700A handle and the Mobile InterferenceHunter MX280007A software.

Network and transmitter testing

LTE and 5GNR base station options provide the measurements needed when installing or optimizing a network, including coverage mapping of 5G/LTE signals on outdoor maps or indoor floor plans. AM/FM modulation quality, harmonic, spurious, occupied bandwidth, channel power and adjacent channel power measurements support broadcast transmitter verification.

Cable, antenna and component test

With the separately sold S331P Site Master connected, the MS2080A performs cable and antenna line sweep measurements. A tracking generator option enables cable and filter insertion loss testing and includes an offset tracking mode for conversion loss measurements on mixers and downconverters.

Key Features

  • Spectrum analyzer
  • Real-time spectrum analyzer (RTSA)
  • Interference analyzer
  • True power meter
  • Cable and antenna analyzer (with S331P Site Master)
  • Tracking generator
  • AM/FM modulation quality measurements
  • LTE FDD/TDD analyzer
  • 5GNR FR1 analyzer
  • WCDMA FDD measurement
  • Coverage mapping
  • Channel scanner
  • IQ waveform capture and streaming
  • Gated sweep
  • Built-in PDF/HTML report generation
  • Secure data mode
  • Built-in preamplifier as standard
  • RTSA with 2.5 µs POI
  • Battery life of more than three hours
  • Weighs less than 9 pounds (4 kg)

Specifications

Frequency
Frequency range
MS2080A-0704
 9 kHz to 4 GHz
Option 704; usable to 0 Hz
Frequency range
MS2080A-0706
 9 kHz to 6 GHz
Option 706; usable to 0 Hz
Tuning resolution 1 Hz
Span 10 Hz to max frequency, Zero Span
Frequency reference Internal, GNSS, External
Internal frequency reference aging ±1.0 x 10–6 per year
Standard TCXO
Internal frequency reference accuracy ±2.8 x 10–7 (-10°C ±55°C) plus aging
Standard TCXO; product page states ±0.28 x 10–6
External frequency reference 10 MHz, -10 dBm to +10 dBm
High frequency accuracy with GNSS
MS2080A-0031
 < ±2.5 x 10–8
With GNSS on, 3 minutes after satellite lock in selected mode (GNSS antenna connected)
Bandwidth
Analysis bandwidth 20 MHz (standard), 40 MHz (Option 102)
RTSA bandwidth 20 MHz (standard), 40 MHz (Option 102)
Product page lists 40 MHz
Resolution bandwidth (RBW) 1 Hz to 5 MHz, 1 Hz to 10 MHz in zero span (standard), 1 Hz to 20 MHz in zero span (Option 102)
RBW selectivity 4:1 nominal (–60 dB / –3 dB)
Video bandwidth (VBW) 0.1 Hz to 5 MHz, 1 Hz to 10 MHz in zero span (standard), 1 Hz to 20 MHz in zero span (Option 102)
CISPR bandwidth 200 Hz, 9 kHz, and 120 kHz
Resolution bandwidth when using Quasi-Peak marker function
Sweep
Sweep rate (non-zero span) 32 GHz/s (standard), 45 GHz/s (Option 102)
Product page lists 45 GHz/s without option qualifier
Sweep points 10 to 10,001 (1001 in zero span)
Manual sweep Maximum sweep time is 3600 s (1 hour)
Zero span sweep time 60 ns to 3600 s
In zero span
Sweep time accuracy ±2 %
In zero span
Spectral Purity
SSB phase noise, 10 kHz offset –93 dBc/Hz maximum, –94 dBc/Hz typical
1 GHz RF input
SSB phase noise, 100 kHz offset –95 dBc/Hz maximum, –97 dBc/Hz typical
1 GHz RF input
SSB phase noise, 1 MHz offset –120 dBc/Hz maximum, –123 dBc/Hz typical
1 GHz RF input
Residual spurious (preamp on) < –120 dBm
RF input terminated, 0 dB input attenuation, > 20 MHz, preamp On
Residual spurious (preamp off) < –105 dBm
RF input terminated, 0 dB input attenuation, > 20 MHz, preamp Off
Input-related spurious < –70 dBc
0 dB attenuation, –30 dBm input; typical exceptions listed in datasheet
Local-oscillator related spurious < –60 dBc nominal for offsets > 1 MHz
Amplitude
Dynamic range 105 dB typical at 1 GHz, 2/3 (TOI-DANL) in 1 Hz RBW
Product page states >105 dB minimum at 2.4 GHz
Measurement range DANL to +30 dBm
Display range 1 to 15 dB/div in 1 dB steps, ten divisions displayed
Reference level range –150 dBm to +30 dBm
Attenuator resolution 0 to 50 dB, 5 dB steps
Reference level offset 99.9 dB external loss to 99.9 dB external gain
Maximum continuous input +30 dBm CW, ±50 VDC
≥ 10 dB attenuation
Maximum continuous input +23 dBm CW, ±50 VDC
< 10 dB attenuation
Maximum continuous input +10 dBm CW, ±50 VDC
Preamp ON
Damage level 5 W (+37 dBm) to 6 GHz
Amplitude accuracy, 9 kHz to 6 GHz ±1.0 dB maximum, ±0.5 dB typical
20°C to 30°C after 30 minute warm-up; ≥ 10 dB attenuation, –50 dBm ≤ input ≤ –10 dBm, 1 kHz RBW
Amplitude accuracy, 9 kHz to 6 GHz ±2.0 dB maximum, ±0.5 dB typical
–10°C to 55°C after 60 minute warm-up
DANL –167 dBm Typical with Preamp On
Product page states < -165 dBm (with pre amp)
VSWR, 9 kHz to 2.0 GHz 1.5:1 typical
≥10 dB input attenuation
VSWR, 2 GHz to 6.0 GHz 1.8:1 typical
≥10 dB input attenuation
Distortion
Third-order intercept (TOI), 1 GHz +7 dBm, Typical
–20 dBm tones 100 kHz apart, 0 dB input attenuation, preamp Off
Third-order intercept (TOI), 2 GHz +11 dBm, Typical
Product page summary lists +14 dBm (2 GHz)
Third-order intercept (TOI), 3 GHz +14 dBm, Typical
Third-order intercept (TOI), 4 GHz +13 dBm, Typical
Third-order intercept (TOI), 5 GHz +15 dBm, Typical
Third-order intercept (TOI), 6 GHz +17 dBm, Typical
Second harmonic distortion, 50 MHz –65 dBc maximum
0 dB input attenuation, –30 dBm input, preamp Off
Second harmonic distortion, > 50 MHz to 3 GHz –70 dBc, typical
0 dB input attenuation, –30 dBm input, preamp Off
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer (Option 199)
Maximum span
MS2080A-0199
 20 MHz standard, 40 MHz with Option 102
FFT rate
MS2080A-0199
 527,000 FFT/s (normal resolution), 263,000 FFT/s (high resolution)
Minimum detectable signal
MS2080A-0199
 9 ns
Acquisition time
MS2080A-0199
 50 ms to 5 s
Persistence
MS2080A-0199
 Infinite or Variable from 0 to 10 s
Probability of intercept (20 MHz, normal density)
MS2080A-0199
 3.036 µs
20 MHz span, 3 MHz RBW; 4.929 µs at high density resolution
Probability of intercept (40 MHz, normal density)
MS2080A-0199, MS2080A-0102
 2.464 µs
40 MHz span, 5 MHz RBW; 4.357 µs at high density resolution
Tracking Generator (Option 20)
Frequency range
MS2080A-0704-0020, MS2080A-0706-0020
 9 kHz to 6 GHz
Settable power range
MS2080A-0704-0020, MS2080A-0706-0020
 –45 dBm to +9 dBm
-40 dBm ≤ 1 MHz
Maximum leveled power, 5 kHz to ≤ 1 MHz
MS2080A-0704-0020, MS2080A-0706-0020
 +5 dBm
Maximum leveled power, 1 MHz to 5 GHz
MS2080A-0704-0020, MS2080A-0706-0020
 +9 dBm
Maximum leveled power, 5 GHz to 6 GHz
MS2080A-0704-0020, MS2080A-0706-0020
 +8 dBm
Step size
MS2080A-0704-0020, MS2080A-0706-0020
 0.1 dB nominal
Modes
MS2080A-0704-0020, MS2080A-0706-0020
 Sweep, Offset Sweep, CW Fixed, CW Coupled
Output connector
MS2080A-0704-0020, MS2080A-0706-0020
 Type N female, 50 Ω
Damage level
MS2080A-0704-0020, MS2080A-0706-0020
 +30 dBm, ± 50 VDC (limited dv/dt)
Retrofitting requires return to Anritsu for hardware upgrade
Interference Finder and Channel Scanner
Audio demodulation
MS2080A-0024
 AM, USB, LSB, Wideband FM, Narrowband FM (6.25, 12.5 and 25 kHz)
Option 24
Audio tone
MS2080A-0024
 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Tone pitch and volume change with detected signal strength; Option 24
Squelch level
MS2080A-0024
 –120 dBm to +30 dBm
Option 24
Channel scanner number of channels
MS2080A-0027
 1 to 60
Option 27
Channel scanner measurement range
MS2080A-0027
 –160 dBm to +30 dBm
Option 27
GNSS Receiver (Option 31)
Supported satellite systems
MS2080A-0031
 GNSS (includes combinations of GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou)
Requires GNSS antenna, sold separately
Antenna voltage
MS2080A-0031
 3.3 V/5.0 V
Connector
MS2080A-0031
 SMA, female
Gated Sweep (Option 90)
Gate source
MS2080A-0090
 GNSS (GPS), External
Frame time
MS2080A-0090
 1 s, 20 ms, 10 ms
Gate delay
MS2080A-0090
 up to 200 ms
Gate length
MS2080A-0090
 1 µs up to 200 ms
IQ Waveform Capture and Streaming (Options 126, 127)
Maximum sample rate
MS2080A-0126
 50 MHz
Option dependent: standard analysis bandwidth up to 20 MHz, Option 102 up to 40 MHz
Maximum signal bandwidth
MS2080A-0126
 40 MHz
Option dependent
Bit resolution
MS2080A-0126, MS2080A-0127
 8, 10, 16, or 32-bit
Total capture memory
MS2080A-0126
 2 GB
USB gapless streaming bandwidth
MS2080A-0127
 8 bit: 40 MHz BW, 50 MSPS sample rate; 32 bit: 25 MHz BW, 30.72 MSPS sample rate
Requires USB 3.0 solid state drive; 10 and 16 bit as 8 bit
Cable and Antenna Analyzer (with S331P)
Frequency range 150 kHz to 4 GHz (S331P-0704)
Requires external Site Master S331P, sold separately
Frequency range 150 kHz to 6 GHz (S331P-0706)
Requires external Site Master S331P, sold separately
Frequency accuracy ± 2.5 ppm @ 23 °C ± 3 °C
Frequency resolution 1 kHz
TDR distance
MS2080A-0003
 5000 Meters
Option 3
TDR ohm measurement range
MS2080A-0003
 0 Ω to 5000 Ω
Resolution 0.01 Ω; Option 3
AM/FM Modulation Measurement (Option 509)
AM depth
MS2080A-0509
 0% to 100%, ±2% accuracy, typical
AM bandwidth
MS2080A-0509
 20 kHz
FM bandwidth
MS2080A-0509
 96 kHz (wide)
FM deviation
MS2080A-0509
 Up to 75 kHz with 2% accuracy, ±1 kHz typical
SINAD
MS2080A-0509
 0 to 60 dB
Nominal, based on 1 kHz modulating tone
WCDMA FDD Signal Analyzer (Option 871)
Frequency range
MS2080A-0871
 10 MHz to 6 GHz (option dependent)
Channel bandwidth
MS2080A-0871
 5 MHz
Input signal range
MS2080A-0871
 –80 dBm to +10 dBm
LTE FDD/TDD Signal Analyzer (Option 883)
Frequency range
MS2080A-0883
 10 MHz to 6 GHz (option dependent)
Channel bandwidth
MS2080A-0883
 1.4, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20
Input signal range
MS2080A-0883
 –76 dBm to +10 dBm
RS power accuracy
MS2080A-0883
 ±1.0 dB typical
RF input –50 dBm to +10 dBm
Frequency error
MS2080A-0883
 ±10 Hz + time base error
99 % confidence level
Residual EVM (rms)
MS2080A-0883
 2.0 % typical
E-UTRA Test Model 3.1, RF input –50 dBm to +10 dBm
Carrier aggregation
MS2080A-0883
 Carrier Count (up to eight)
5GNR FDD/TDD FR1 Signal Analyzer (Option 888)
Frequency range
MS2080A-0888
 10 MHz to 6 GHz (option dependent)
Channel bandwidth
MS2080A-0888
 5 MHz to 100 MHz in steps of 5 MHz
Input signal range
MS2080A-0888
 –76 dBm to +10 dBm
RSRP accuracy
MS2080A-0888
 ± 1.0 dB typical
Residual EVM (rms)
MS2080A-0888
 2.0 % typical
RF channel power accuracy
MS2080A-0888
 ±1 dB typical (–76 dBm to +10 dBm)
Multi beam view
MS2080A-0888
 up to 64
Carrier aggregation
MS2080A-0888
 Up to Eight Component Carriers
General
Instrument memory 8 GB of which nominally 1.5 GB is allocated to the operating system
Available memory to users is nominally 6.5 GB
WLAN (Wi-Fi) 2x2 MIMO, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Option 6 removes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Ethernet Ethernet (IP4 & IP6 formats), Type (DHCP, Static IP)
Language English, Spanish, Chinese-simplified, Japanese, French, Korean
Battery life > three hours
Weight less than 9 pounds (4 kg)

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

Applications

  • Microwave links
  • Public safety, land mobile radio and utilities
  • Radar and electronic countermeasures
  • Satellite communications
  • Spectrum monitoring and signal intelligence
  • Interference hunting and spectrum clearing
  • Broadcast transmitter analysis
  • 5GNR base station measurement
  • 5G/LTE coverage mapping
  • Cable and antenna measurements

Options & Accessories

Option Description
MS2080A-0704 9 kHz to 4 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
MS2080A-0706 9 kHz to 6 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
MS2080A-0003 Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Measurement — Requires S331P, sold separately
MS2080A-0006 Remove Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
MS2080A-0007 Secure Data
MS2080A-0704-0020 Tracking Generator — For the 4 GHz frequency option
MS2080A-0706-0020 Tracking Generator — For the 6 GHz frequency option
MS2080A-0017 Secure Communication
MS2080A-0019 High Accuracy Power Meter — Requires USB power sensor, sold separately. Available as 90-day time-limited option.
MS2080A-0024 Interference Finder — Option 31 and directional antenna recommended, sold separately. Available as 90-day time-limited option.
MS2080A-0027 Channel Scanner
MS2080A-0031 GNSS Receiver — Requires GNSS antenna, sold separately. Available as 90-day time-limited option.
MS2080A-0090 Gated Sweep — Available as 90-day time-limited option.
MS2080A-0102 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth — Available as 90-day time-limited option.
MS2080A-0126 IQ Waveform Capture — Includes MX280005A IQ Signal Master base feature set
MS2080A-0127 IQ Waveform Streaming — Includes MX280005A IQ Signal Master base feature set; requires option 126
MS2080A-0128 Enable Vector Signal Analysis — Requires Option 126
MS2080A-0199 Real-time Spectrum Analysis (RTSA) — Available as 90-day time-limited option.
MS2080A-0400 Enable Vision Monitor
MS2080A-0407 Enable Vision High-Speed Port Scanner
MS2080A-0431 Coverage Mapping — Requires Option 31, cannot be ordered with Option 9031. Available as 90-day time-limited option.
MS2080A-0444 EMF Measurement — Requires Anritsu isotropic antenna, sold separately. Available as 90-day time-limited option.
MS2080A-0509 AM/FM Modulation Measurements — Available as 90-day time-limited option.
MS2080A-0871 WCDMA FDD Measurements — Requires Option 31
MS2080A-0883 LTE FDD/TDD Measurements — Requires Option 31. Available as 90-day time-limited option.
MS2080A-0888 5G NR Downlink Measurements — Requires Option 31. Available as 90-day time-limited option (MS2080A-9888).
MS2080A-xxxx-0097 Accredited Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — xxxx is the frequency option number
MS2080A-xxxx-0098 Standard Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — xxxx is the frequency option number
MS2080A-xxxx-0099 Premium Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 plus test data — xxxx is the frequency option number

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