MS27200A Microwave Spectrum Monitor Module, 9 kHz to 54 GHz OEM Spectrum Analyzer Assembly

OEM spectrum monitor module covering 9 kHz to 54 GHz with up to 150 MHz analysis bandwidth, RTSA and IQ capture, controlled via SCPI.

Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 9 GHz
Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 14 GHz
Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 20 GHz
Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz

Datasheet

Overview

The Anritsu MS27200A Microwave Spectrum Monitor Module is an OEM spectrum analyzer assembly designed for integration into custom systems and platforms. Frequency range options cover 9 kHz to 9, 14, 20, 26.5, 32, 43.5 or 54 GHz. Control is entirely through SCPI commands over Ethernet or USBTMC, and the module performs its measurements without an external PC to process trace data.

The module specifies a displayed average noise level of –164 dBm in 1 Hz RBW with preamplifier and a typical third-order intercept of +20 dBm. Analysis and real-time spectrum analysis bandwidth is 22 MHz as standard and can be extended to 55 MHz, 120 MHz or 150 MHz by option. Built-in capabilities include real-time spectrum analysis, IQ waveform capture and streaming, AM/FM demodulation and modulation measurements, pulse analysis, and WCDMA, LTE and 5G NR signal analysis.

Integration and control

Communication uses the Gigabit Ethernet port on the board, with DHCP or static IP addressing (default static address 10.0.0.2), or the USB Type-C port via USBTMC. IQ data can be captured or streamed to a PC over USB, Ethernet, or the PCIe Data Out port using the MA25101A IQ Streaming PCIe kit. A built-in watchdog timer and automatic recovery after power loss support continuous 24/7 operation.

Software

The module works with MX280005A IQ Signal Master for post-processing of captured IQ data, MX280001A Vision Monitor for automated long-term monitoring and trace archiving, and MX280007A Mobile InterferenceHunter for locating interference sources.

Applications

Typical uses include signal intelligence (SIGINT), technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM), interference hunting on vehicles, ships or drones, drone detection, and monitoring within manufacturing environments or private 5G networks.

Key Features

Frequency range 9 kHz to 9/14/20/26.5/32/43.5/54 GHz by option
DANL –164 dBm in 1 Hz RBW (with preamp)
TOI +20 dBm (typical)
Analysis bandwidth up to 150 MHz by option
Measurement range DANL to +30 dBm
Phase noise at 1 GHz –110 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz offset (typical)
Resolution bandwidth 1 Hz to 10 MHz
Real-Time Spectrum Analysis with 2.05 µs POI
Zero span with 60 ns minimum sweep time
IQ waveform capture and streaming via Ethernet, USB and PCIe
5GNR, LTE FDD/TDD and WCDMA signal analysis
AM/FM modulation quality measurements
Uplink/downlink interference analysis
Full-band preamplifiers
Operation to +55 °C
GNSS receiver option (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou)
Up to six traces and 12 markers
Built-in watchdog timer and auto recovery on power failure
Control via SCPI over Ethernet and USBTMC

Specifications

Frequency

Frequency Range MS27200A-0709	9 kHz to 9 GHz usable to 0 Hz
Frequency Range MS27200A-0714	9 kHz to 14 GHz usable to 0 Hz
Frequency Range MS27200A-0720	9 kHz to 20 GHz usable to 0 Hz
Frequency Range MS27200A-0726	9 kHz to 26.5 GHz usable to 0 Hz
Frequency Range MS27200A-0732	9 kHz to 32 GHz usable to 0 Hz
Frequency Range MS27200A-0743	9 kHz to 43.5 GHz usable to 0 Hz
Frequency Range MS27200A-0754	9 kHz to 54 GHz 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 10 years
Internal Frequency Reference Accuracy	±3.0 x 10–7 plus aging –10 °C to 55 °C; see GNSS Receiver (Option 31) for improved accuracy
External Frequency Reference	10 MHz, -10 dBm to +10 dBm

Bandwidth

Analysis Bandwidth	22 MHz (standard), 55 MHz (Option 103), 120 MHz (Option 104), 150 MHz (Option 105) Web page lists 110 MHz for Option 104; datasheet value used
RTSA Bandwidth	22 MHz (standard), 55 MHz (Option 103), 120 MHz (Option 104), 150 MHz (Option 105)
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)	1 Hz to 10 MHz, 1 Hz to 40 MHz in zero span In RTSA, minimum RBW varies by span, max is 40 MHz
RBW Selectivity	4:1 nominal (–60 dB / –3 dB)
Video Bandwidth (VBW)	0.1 Hz to 10 MHz, 1 Hz to 40 MHz in zero span
CISPR Bandwidth	200 Hz, 9 kHz, and 120 kHz Resolution bandwidth when using Quasi-Peak marker function
VBW/Average Type	Linear/Log

Sweep

Manual Sweep	Maximum sweep time is 3600 s (1 hour)
Sweep Points	10 to 10,001 (1001 in zero span)
Sweep Rate (non-zero span)	40 GHz/s typical, full span, RBW = VBW = 3 MHz
Zero Span Sweep Time	60 ns to 3600 s
Zero Span Sweep Time Accuracy	±2 %

Amplitude

Dynamic Range	>106 dB minimum at 2.4 GHz 2/3 (TOI-DANL) in 1 Hz RBW
Measurement Range	DANL to +30 dBm
Reference Level Range	–150 dBm to +30 dBm
Attenuator Resolution	0 to 65 dB, 5 dB steps
Reference Level Offset	99.9 dB external loss to 99.9 dB external gain
Amplitude Units	dBm, dBm/m2, dBW/m2
Maximum Continuous Input	+30 dBm peak typical, ± 50 VDC ≥10 dB attenuation
Maximum Continuous Input	+23 dBm peak typical, ± 50 VDC < 10 dB attenuation
Maximum Continuous Input	+10 dBm peak typical, ± 50 VDC preamp = On
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)	–164 dBm in 1 Hz RBW with preamp

Amplitude Accuracy

9 kHz to 14 GHz	±1.3 dB maximum, ±0.5 dB typical 20 °C to 30 °C after 30 minute warm-up; –10 °C to 55 °C (60 minute warm-up): ±2.0 dB maximum, ±0.5 dB typical. 10 dB attenuation, -50 dBm ≤ input ≤ -10 dBm, 1 kHz RBW
>14 GHz to 18 GHz MS27200A-0709, MS27200A-0714, MS27200A-0720	±1.3 dB maximum, ±0.5 dB typical 20 °C to 30 °C; –10 °C to 55 °C: ±2.0 dB maximum, ±0.5 dB typical
>18 GHz to 20 GHz MS27200A-0709, MS27200A-0714, MS27200A-0720	±1.0 dB typical 20 °C to 30 °C and –10 °C to 55 °C
>14 GHz to 20 GHz MS27200A-0726, MS27200A-0732, MS27200A-0743, MS27200A-0754	±1.3 dB maximum, ±0.5 dB typical 20 °C to 30 °C; –10 °C to 55 °C: ±2.0 dB maximum, ±0.5 dB typical
>20 GHz to 54 GHz MS27200A-0726, MS27200A-0732, MS27200A-0743, MS27200A-0754	±1.8 dB maximum, ±0.5 dB typical 20 °C to 30 °C; –10 °C to 55 °C: ±2.5 dB maximum, ±0.5 dB typical

Spectral Purity

SSB Phase Noise at 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset	–102 dBc/Hz maximum, –106 dBc/Hz typical
SSB Phase Noise at 1 GHz, 100 kHz offset	–106 dBc/Hz maximum, –110 dBc/Hz typical
SSB Phase Noise at 1 GHz, 1 MHz offset	–111 dBc/Hz maximum, –116 dBc/Hz typical
SSB Phase Noise at 1 GHz, 10 MHz offset	–123 dBc/Hz maximum, –129 dBc/Hz typical
Residual Spurs <14 GHz	–90 dBm maximum (preamp off), –100 dBm maximum (preamp on) RF input terminated, 0 dB input attenuation
Residual Spurs 14 to 20 GHz	–85 dBm maximum (preamp off), –100 dBm maximum (preamp on) RF input terminated
Residual Spurs >20 to 32 GHz	–80 dBm maximum (preamp off), –100 dBm maximum (preamp on) RF input terminated
Residual Spurs >32 to 54 GHz	–80 dBm maximum (preamp off), –95 dBm maximum (preamp on) RF input terminated
Input-Related Spurious	–60 dBc typical –30 dBm input

Distortion and Input

TOI 2.4 GHz	+14 dBm minimum –20 dBm tones 2 MHz apart, 0 dB input attenuation, preamp OFF, reference level –20 dBm
TOI 50 MHz to < 9 GHz	+15 dBm typical
TOI 9 GHz to 20 GHz	+20 dBm typical
TOI > 20 GHz to 32 GHz	+11 dBm typical
TOI > 32 GHz to 54 GHz	+15 dBm typical
P1dB <4 GHz	+5 dBm nominal
P1dB 4 GHz to 20 GHz	+12 dBm nominal
P1dB >20 GHz to 32 GHz	+7 dBm nominal
P1dB > 32 GHz to 54 GHz	+12 dBm nominal
Second Harmonic Distortion 50 MHz	–75 dBc maximum 0 dB input attenuation, –30 dBm input
Second Harmonic Distortion < 10 GHz	–80 dBc typical
Second Harmonic Distortion ≥ 10 GHz	–75 dBc typical
VSWR ≤20 GHz	1.5:1 typical ≥10 dB input attenuation
VSWR > 20 GHz to 54 GHz	2.0:1 typical ≥10 dB input attenuation

Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer (Option 199)

Max Span MS27200A-0199	22 MHz standard, 55 MHz with Option 103, 120 MHz with Option 104, 150 MHz with Option 105
Acquisition Time MS27200A-0199	50 ms to 5 s
FFT Rate MS27200A-0199	527,000 FFT/s (normal resolution), 263,000 FFT/s (high resolution)
Minimum Detectable Signal MS27200A-0199	5 ns
Probability of Intercept, 22 MHz (Standard) MS27200A-0199	2.520 µs (normal), 4.420 µs (high) RBW 10 MHz
Probability of Intercept, 55 MHz (Opt. 103) MS27200A-0199, MS27200A-0103	2.210 µs (normal), 4.110 µs (high) RBW 25 MHz
Probability of Intercept, 120 MHz (Opt. 104) and 150 MHz (Opt. 105) MS27200A-0199, MS27200A-0104, MS27200A-0105	2.055 µs (normal), 3.950 µs (high) RBW 40 MHz

IQ Waveform Capture and Streaming (Options 124/125/126/127)

Maximum Sample Rate MS27200A-0124, MS27200A-0126	200 MHz Option dependent
Maximum Signal Bandwidth MS27200A-0124, MS27200A-0126	150 MHz Option dependent
Bit Resolution	8, 10, 16, or 32-bit Option 126 limits depth to 8 or 10 bits when bandwidth is 110 MHz
Total Capture Memory MS27200A-0124, MS27200A-0126	2 GB
Capture Mode MS27200A-0124, MS27200A-0126	Single or Continuous
USB Port Streaming (ext4) MS27200A-0125, MS27200A-0127	8 bit: 100 MHz BW, 122.88 MSPS; 10 bit: 80 MHz BW, 100 MSPS; 16 bit: 50 MHz BW, 61.44 MSPS; 32 bit: 25 MHz BW, 30.72 MSPS Maximum gapless streaming bandwidth; requires USB 3.0 solid state drive
Data Out Port Streaming MS27200A-0125, MS27200A-0127	Gapless streaming of 150 MHz bandwidth at 16-bit resolution or 100 MHz bandwidth at 32-bit resolution requires MA25101A IQ Streaming PCIe kit and compatible PC; Option 127 limits streams to 100 MHz BW or less

Measurement Options

Channel Scanner Number of Channels MS27200A-0027	1 to 60
Channel Scanner Measurement Range MS27200A-0027	–160 dBm to +30 dBm
GNSS High Frequency Accuracy MS27200A-0031	< ± 2.5 x 10–8 with GNSS On, 3 minutes after satellite lock (GPS antenna connected)
GNSS Holdover Accuracy MS27200A-0031	<±5.0 x 10–8 24 hour holdover, –10 °C to 55 °C ambient (GPS antenna disconnected)
Zero Span IF Output Center Frequency MS27200A-0089	325 MHz nominal, FFT capture BW ≤ 32 MHz; 300 MHz nominal for FFT capture BW > 32 MHz (requires Option 104)
Zero Span IF Output Bandwidth MS27200A-0089	≤32 MHz; ≤110 MHz with Option 104
Zero Span IF Output Rise Time MS27200A-0089	<20 ns
Gated Sweep Gate Length MS27200A-0090	1 µs up to 200 ms Gate delay up to 200 ms
Pulse Analyzer Rise Time MS27200A-0421	30 ns, 40 MHz RBW (Option 104); 100 ns, 10 MHz RBW (Standard) trace averages set to 100; RBW:VBW = 1
LTE RS Power Accuracy MS27200A-0883	± 1.0 dB typical RF input –50 dBm to +10 dBm
LTE Residual EVM (rms) MS27200A-0883	2.0 % typical E-UTRA Test Model 3.1, RF input –50 dBm to +10 dBm
5GNR RSRP Accuracy MS27200A-0888	± 1.0 dB typical
5GNR Residual EVM (rms) MS27200A-0888	2.0 % typical
WCDMA Input Signal Range MS27200A-0871	–80 dBm to +10 dBm

Connectors and Interfaces

RF In MS27200A-0709, MS27200A-0714, MS27200A-0720, MS27200A-0726, MS27200A-0732, MS27200A-0743	Type K(f), 50Ω
RF In MS27200A-0754	Type V(f), 50 Ω
GPS	SMA(f), 50Ω
External Power	5.5 mm barrel connector, 14 to 16 VDC, 5.0 A max
Ethernet Interface	RJ45 connector for Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps connect to PC or LAN for remote access
USB Interface	Two USB 3 Type A; One USB 3 Type C (USB-TMC) Type A supports file transfer and IQ capture/streaming
External Reference In	10 MHz, SMA(f), 50Ω, maximum input +10 dBm
External Reference Out	SMA(f), 50Ω, 10 MHz
External Trigger	SMA(f), 50Ω, TTL-compatible levels, maximum input +5 VDC
IF Out	SMP(m), 50Ω see Zero Span IF Output (Option 89)
DC Bias Voltage	SMA(f), Voltage Range: +1 V to +34 V, Resolution: 0.1 V, Max Current: 1 A, Max Power: 15 W
Programming Language	Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI)
Remote Control Interfaces	Ethernet, USBTMC (USB C port)

Environmental

Standard	MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 Specifications apply to OEM boards enclosed in Anritsu tested chassis
Operating Temperature Range	–10 ºC to 55 ºC
Storage Temperature Range	–51 ºC to 71 ºC
Maximum Relative Humidity	95 % RH at 30 ºC, non-condensing
Half Sine Shock	30 gn
Altitude	4600 meters, operating and non-operating

Physical

Size	285mm x 177mm x 55.2 mm, (11.2 in x 6.96 in x 2.17 in)
Weight MS27200A-0709, MS27200A-0714, MS27200A-0720	2.06 kg (4.60 lb)
Weight MS27200A-0726, MS27200A-0732, MS27200A-0743, MS27200A-0754	2.4 kg (5.35 lb)
Warranty	Standard three-year warranty

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

Applications

Signal intelligence (SIGINT)
Technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM)
Interference hunting
Drone detection
Remote spectrum monitoring
Manufacturing test systems
Private 5G network monitoring

Included

2000-2156-R SMA(m) to BNC(f) Adapter (qty 3)
2000-1371-R Ethernet Cable, 2 m
806-442-R SMA(m) to BNC(m) cable, 1 m (qty 1)
40-204-R AC/DC Power Adapter
Certificate of Calibration and Conformance

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
MS27200A-0709	Frequency Range 9 kHz to 9 GHz
MS27200A-0714	Frequency Range 9 kHz to 14 GHz
MS27200A-0720	Frequency Range 9 kHz to 20 GHz
MS27200A-0726	Frequency Range 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz
MS27200A-0732	Frequency Range 9 kHz to 32 GHz
MS27200A-0743	Frequency Range 9 kHz to 43.5 GHz
MS27200A-0754	Frequency Range 9 kHz to 54 GHz
MS27200A-0005	Wi-Fi Connectivity
MS27200A-0006	Remove Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
MS27200A-0007	Secure Data — Stores setup and measurement information only to external USB memory; cannot be switched back to non-secure operation once configured.
MS27200A-0017	Secure Communication — Creates a secure tunnel, closes some ports and encrypts data; USBTMC does not work with this option.
MS27200A-0024	Interference Finder — Option 31 and directional antenna recommended, sold separately
MS27200A-0027	Channel Scanner
MS27200A-0031	GNSS Receiver — Requires GNSS antenna, sold separately
MS27200A-0089	Zero Span IF Output
MS27200A-0090	Gated Sweep
MS27200A-0103	55 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
MS27200A-0104	120 MHz Analysis Bandwidth — Web page lists 110 MHz; datasheet and brochure state 120 MHz
MS27200A-0105	150 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
MS27200A-0124	IQ Waveform Capture — Includes MX280005A IQ Signal Master base feature set
MS27200A-0125	IQ Waveform Streaming — Includes MX280005A IQ Signal Master base feature set; requires Option 124
MS27200A-0126	IQ Waveform Capture (Non-Export Controlled) — Includes MX280005A IQ Signal Master base feature set
MS27200A-0127	IQ Waveform Streaming (Non-Export Controlled) — Includes MX280005A IQ Signal Master base feature set; requires Option 126
MS27200A-0128	Enable Vector Signal Analysis — Requires Option 126
MS27200A-0199	Real-Time Spectrum Analysis (RTSA)
MS27200A-0400	Enable Vision Monitor
MS27200A-0401	Enable Vision Locate — Option 400 required
MS27200A-0407	Enable Vision High-Speed Port Scanner
MS27200A-0421	Pulse Analyzer
MS27200A-0509	AM/FM Modulation Measurements
MS27200A-0871	WCDMA FDD Measurements — Requires Option 31
MS27200A-0883	LTE FDD/TDD Measurements — Requires Option 31
MS27200A-0888	5GNR FDD/TDD Measurements — Requires Option 31
MS27200A-xxxx-0097	Accredited Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — xxxx is the frequency option number
MS27200A-xxxx-0098	Standard Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — xxxx is the frequency option number
MS27200A-xxxx-0099	Premium Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 plus data — xxxx is the frequency option number
MA25101A	IQ Streaming PCIe Kit — Includes PCIe card with mounting hardware and 2000-2030-R PCIe OCuLink I/O Data Cable; requires Option 125 or Option 127
760-261-R	Large transit case — For instrument, MA2700A, Yagi/Log Periodic antennas plus minor cables and accessories
MA2700A	Handheld Interference Hunter
2000-2185-R	GNSS (GPS) antenna, magnet mount, SMA(m) with 3 m (9.8 ft) cable — Requires 2.7 VDC to 5 VDC
2000-1652-R	GPS antenna, magnet mount, SMA(m) with 0.3 m (1 ft) cable — Requires 3.3 VDC or 5 VDC
2000-1760-R	Miniature GPS antenna, SMA(m) — Requires 2.5 VDC to 3.7 VDC
2000-2200-R	Broadband antenna, 20 MHz to 21 GHz, N(f), 50Ω
MX280005A	IQ Signal Master Vector Modulation Analysis Software
MX280001A	Vision Monitor Software
MX280007A	Mobile InterferenceHunter Software