ShockLine MS46522B 2-Port Performance Vector Network Analyzer

2-port ShockLine performance VNA for S-parameter and time domain measurements of passive devices from 50 kHz to 43.5 GHz and in E-band to 92 GHz.

Operating frequency: 50 kHz to 8.5 GHz
Operating frequency: 50 kHz to 20 GHz
Operating frequency: 50 kHz to 43.5 GHz
Operating frequency: 55 GHz to 92 GHz, one meter tethers

Datasheet

Overview

The Anritsu ShockLine MS46522B is a 2-port performance vector network analyzer in a 3U high chassis. It measures S-parameters and time domain characteristics of passive RF and microwave devices. Typical uses include manufacturing and verification of 5G mmWave network equipment and devices, automotive cables, high-speed data interconnects and system integration components.

The base model requires one frequency option. Options 10, 20 and 43 cover 50 kHz to 8.5 GHz, 20 GHz and 43.5 GHz respectively. Options 82 and 83 cover the extended E-band from 55 GHz to 92 GHz using tethered source/receiver modules that connect directly to the device under test: Option 82 uses 1 meter tethers for bench-top use, and Option 83 uses 5 meter tethers for over-the-air (OTA) chamber installations. The E-band options must be ordered and factory-installed on new units.

Option 2 adds real-time bandpass and lowpass time domain analysis with time gating. Lowpass mode gives a TDR-like display of impedance over distance or time. Option 24, Universal Fixture Extraction, adds de-embedding tools for test fixture extraction. On the 8.5 GHz model, Option 61 adds bias tees on ports 1 and 2 to supply DC bias to the device during test.

The instrument has an embedded computer and power supply. It is controlled remotely over LAN using SCPI commands, and a full graphical user interface is available when a user-supplied touchscreen monitor, keyboard and mouse are attached. The GUI, command syntax, drivers and programming environments are shared with the rest of the ShockLine family.

Key Features

Guaranteed performance to 43.5 GHz with Extended K ports
High output power for measuring high attenuation devices
Wide dynamic range for measuring very low reflection artifacts
Corrected directivity that minimizes measurement uncertainty
SmartCal auto calibration unit support to reduce calibration and setup time
Time domain with time gating option for fault identification
LAN interface for remote control
Common GUI and SCPI interface across the ShockLine family
Bias tee option for DUTs that need DC biasing
Universal Fixture Extraction (UFX) software option for test fixture de-embedding
E-band coverage from 55 GHz to 92 GHz, covering E-band and major parts of V band
Fully assembled E-band test system with tethered modules that connect directly to the DUT

Specifications

Frequency

Operating frequency MS46522B-010	50 kHz to 8.5 GHz
Operating frequency MS46522B-020	50 kHz to 20 GHz
Operating frequency MS46522B-043	50 kHz to 43.5 GHz
Operating frequency MS46522B-082	55 GHz to 92 GHz, one meter tethers No implied or warranted specifications from 55 GHz to 60 GHz and from 90 GHz to 92 GHz
Operating frequency MS46522B-083	55 GHz to 92 GHz, five meter tethers No implied or warranted specifications from 55 GHz to 60 GHz and from 90 GHz to 92 GHz
E-band waveguide flange MS46522B-082, MS46522B-083	WR-12 Extended E-Band, 55 GHz to 92 GHz
Frequency resolution	1 Hz
Frequency accuracy	± 0.1 ppm At time of calibration
Frequency stability over temperature	± 0.1 ppm/10 °C to 50 °C Typical
Frequency stability (aging)	± 0.02 ppm/24 hours; ± 0.2 ppm/1 month; ± 1.0 ppm/1 year; ±2.0 ppm/3 years Typical

Summary

Dynamic range	140 dB maximum
Sweep speed	30 μsec/point
Directivity	50 dB maximum

System Dynamic Range, 8.5 GHz Model

50 kHz to 1 MHz MS46522B-010	90 dB Typical 101 dB; 10 Hz IF bandwidth
> 1 MHz to 50 MHz MS46522B-010	100 dB Typical 108 dB
> 50 MHz to 1.8 GHz MS46522B-010	140 dB Typical 144 dB
> 1.8 GHz to 4 GHz MS46522B-010	137 dB Typical 142 dB
> 4 GHz to 6 GHz MS46522B-010	130 dB Typical 137 dB
> 6 GHz to 8 GHz MS46522B-010	128 dB Typical 130 dB
> 8 GHz to 8.5 GHz MS46522B-010	120 dB Typical 127 dB

System Dynamic Range, 20 GHz and 43.5 GHz Models

50 kHz to 1 MHz MS46522B-020, MS46522B-043	90 dB Typical 101 dB; 10 Hz IF bandwidth
> 1 MHz to 50 MHz MS46522B-020, MS46522B-043	100 dB Typical 108 dB
> 50 MHz to 1.8 GHz MS46522B-020, MS46522B-043	140 dB Typical 144 dB
> 1.8 GHz to 4 GHz MS46522B-020, MS46522B-043	137 dB Typical 142 dB
> 4 GHz to 6 GHz MS46522B-020, MS46522B-043	130 dB Typical 137 dB
> 6 GHz to 8 GHz MS46522B-020, MS46522B-043	122 dB Typical 124 dB
> 8 GHz to 8.5 GHz MS46522B-020, MS46522B-043	118 dB Typical 122 dB
> 8.5 GHz to 12 GHz MS46522B-020, MS46522B-043	114 dB Typical 120 dB
> 12 GHz to 25 GHz MS46522B-020, MS46522B-043	117 dB Typical 122 dB
> 25 GHz to 40 GHz MS46522B-043	119 dB Typical 126 dB
> 40 GHz to 43.5 GHz MS46522B-043	110 dB Typical 120 dB

Receiver Compression Levels

50 kHz to 300 kHz	+10 dBm 0.2 dB compression, 300 Hz IF bandwidth; characteristic performance
> 300 kHz to 8 GHz	+15 dBm 8.5 GHz for Option 10; characteristic performance
> 8 GHz to 43.5 GHz	+10 dBm Characteristic performance

High Level Noise

50 kHz to 300 kHz	0.034 dB, 0.15 deg Typical 0.01 dB, 0.08 deg; 100 Hz IF bandwidth, default power, RMS
> 300 kHz to 1 GHz	0.0055 dB, 0.04 deg Typical 0.003 dB, 0.02 deg; may be degraded in a 100 MHz window about 1 GHz by up to 0.003 dB rms
> 1 GHz to 25 GHz	0.0055 dB, 0.05 deg Typical 0.002 dB, 0.02 deg
> 25 GHz to 43.5 GHz	0.004 dB, 0.05 deg Typical 0.002 dB, 0.04 deg

Output Power

Output power range, 50 kHz to 300 kHz	-30 to +5 dBm Typical -30 to +10 dBm
Output power range, > 300 kHz to 6 GHz	-30 to +15 dBm Typical -30 to +17 dBm
Output power range, > 6 GHz to 8 GHz	-30 to +12 dBm Typical -30 to +13 dBm; maximum power degrades by 2 dB for Options 20 and 43
Output power range, > 8 GHz to 8.5 GHz	-30 to +10 dBm Typical -30 to +11 dBm
Output power range, > 8.5 GHz to 40 GHz MS46522B-020, MS46522B-043	-30 to +6 dBm Typical -30 to +9 dBm
Output power range, > 40 GHz to 43.5 GHz MS46522B-043	-30 to +2 dBm Typical -30 to +4 dBm
Default output power	0 dBm Not applicable to MS46522B-08x
Power accuracy at 0 dBm, 50 kHz to 8.5 GHz	± 1.5 dB Typical ± 0.5 dB; source is open loop below 300 kHz, ± 2 dB typical
Power accuracy at 0 dBm, > 8.5 GHz to 25 GHz	± 2.0 dB Typical ± 0.5 dB
Power accuracy at 0 dBm, > 25 GHz to 40 GHz	± 2.5 dB Typical ± 0.5 dB
Power accuracy at 0 dBm, > 40 GHz to 43.5 GHz	± 3.0 dB Typical ± 1.0 dB
Power accuracy at -30 dBm	±3.0 dB Typical, all frequency bands
Output power setting resolution	0.01 dB 50 kHz to 43.5 GHz

Measurement Stability

50 kHz to 8.5 GHz	0.02 dB/°C, 0.5 deg/°C Ratioed measurement, ports shorted; typical
> 8.5 GHz to 40 GHz	0.01 dB/°C, 1.0 deg/°C Typical
> 40 GHz to 43.5 GHz	0.02 dB/°C, 1.5 deg/°C Typical

Source Harmonics and Spurious, 20 GHz and 43.5 GHz Models

Harmonics, > 300 kHz to 8 GHz MS46522B-020, MS46522B-043	< -30 dBc Measured at 0 dBm; typical
Harmonics, > 20 GHz to 43.5 GHz MS46522B-020, MS46522B-043	< -20 dBc Typical
Non-harmonic spurious, > 300 kHz to 43.5 GHz MS46522B-020, MS46522B-043	< -30 dBc Typical
Phase noise @ 10 kHz offset, > 20 GHz to 43.5 GHz MS46522B-020, MS46522B-043	< -50 dBc/Hz Typical

Uncorrected (Raw) Port Characteristics

Directivity, 50 kHz to 4 GHz	> 21 dB Typical; user correction off, system correction on
Port match, 50 kHz to 4 GHz	> 17 dB Typical; worst of source and load match
Directivity, > 4 GHz to 43.5 GHz	> 15 dB Typical
Port match, > 4 GHz to 43.5 GHz	> 15 dB Typical

Error-Corrected Performance, MS46522B-043 with TOSLK50A-43.5 (.s1p definitions)

Directivity, > 0.05 GHz to 40 GHz MS46522B-043	≥ 45 dB 12-term SOLT calibration
Source match, > 30 GHz to 40 GHz MS46522B-043	≥ 42 dB
Directivity, > 40 GHz to 43.5 GHz MS46522B-043	≥ 42 dB
Source match, > 40 GHz to 43.5 GHz MS46522B-043	≥ 41 dB
Load match, > 40 GHz to 43.5 GHz MS46522B-043	≥ 41 dB Characteristic performance

Error-Corrected Performance, MS46522B-010 with TOSLN50A-18

Directivity, 50 kHz to 6 GHz MS46522B-010	> 40 dB 12-term SOLT calibration
Source match, 50 kHz to 8.5 GHz MS46522B-010	> 35 dB
Directivity, > 6 GHz to 8.5 GHz MS46522B-010	> 36 dB

E-Band Performance

System dynamic range, > 67 GHz to 83 GHz MS46522B-082, MS46522B-083	110 dB Typical 118 dB
System dynamic range, > 83 GHz to 87 GHz MS46522B-082	110 dB Typical 118 dB
System dynamic range, > 83 GHz to 87 GHz MS46522B-083	98 dB Typical 104 dB
High level noise, 60 GHz to 90 GHz MS46522B-082, MS46522B-083	0.004 dB, 0.06 deg Typical
Output power range, 60 GHz to 69 GHz MS46522B-082, MS46522B-083	-55 to -5 dBm Typical
Output power range, > 69 GHz to 88 GHz MS46522B-082, MS46522B-083	-50 to 0 dBm Typical
Output power range, > 88 GHz to 90 GHz MS46522B-082, MS46522B-083	-60 to -10 dBm Typical
Power accuracy, 60 GHz to 90 GHz MS46522B-082, MS46522B-083	±2.0 dB At maximum rated power -5 dB; typical; resolution 0.01 dB
Mechanical stability, 60 to 90 GHz MS46522B-082, MS46522B-083	±0.1 dB, ±3.0 degrees Modules moving 100 mm and 15 degrees; typical
Spur reduction MS46522B-082, MS46522B-083	Option -082 supports turning off the unused test receiver during s-parameter measurements; Option -083 does not

Measurement Capabilities

2-port measurements	S11, S21, S22, S12, and any user-defined combination of a1, a2, b1, b2, 1
Domains	Frequency Domain, Time (Distance) Domain (Option 2), Power Domain
Frequency sweep types	Linear, Log, CW, or Segmented
Maximum data points	2 to 20,001 points
Channels and traces	16 channels, each with up to 16 traces
IF bandwidth	10, 20, 30, 50, 70, 100, 200, 300, 500, 700 Hz; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 20, 30, 70, 100, 200, 300, 500 kHz
Averaging	Point-by-point or sweep-by-sweep, maximum number of averages = 4096
Markers	12 markers + 1 reference marker per trace
Calibration methods	SOLT, SOLR, SSLT, SSST, LRL/LRM, TRL/TRM, Source Calibration, Receiver Calibration, SmartCal, AutoCal
Cycle time, 50 kHz to 43.5 GHz, 201 points, 500 kHz IF bandwidth, 2-port cal MS46522B-043	99 ms Typical; includes retrace time

General

Chassis	3U high Includes computer and power supply
Remote control	SCPI over LAN
Recommended calibration cycle	12 months
Warranty	1 Year

Regulatory Compliance

EMC Directive	2014/30/EU
Low Voltage Directive	2014/35/EU
RoHS Directive	2011/65/EU + 2015/863
Emissions	EN 55011:2009 +A1:2010 Group 1 Class A
Electrical safety	EN 61010-1:2010 + AMD1:2016

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

Applications

5G network components
UE micro coaxial RF connectors
UE antennas, switches, diplexers and front end modules
Automotive RF (FAKRA) connectors
Driver assistance radar
Passive device testing
Connectors and cables
Switches, attenuators and couplers
Filters, isolators and circulators
Phase shifters
Near-field and far-field antenna measurements
System calibration and path-loss characterization
General S-parameter and time domain measurements
Amplifier characterization
Wireless power transfer (KQ product, maximum efficiency)
Photo receiver, laser modulator and optical transceiver measurements
Material measurements

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
MS46522B-010	50 kHz to 8.5 GHz — Frequency option
MS46522B-020	50 kHz to 20 GHz — Frequency option
MS46522B-043	50 kHz to 43.5 GHz — Frequency option
MS46522B-082	55 GHz to 92 GHz, 1 meter tethers — E-band frequency option; factory-installed on new units only
MS46522B-083	55 GHz to 92 GHz, 5 meter tethers — E-band frequency option for OTA chamber installations; factory-installed on new units only
MS46522B-001	Rack mount — Adds handles and removes feet for shelf-mounting into a 19 in. universal rack
MS46522B-002	Time domain with time gating
MS46522B-024	Universal Fixture Extraction
MS46522B-061	Bias Tees (Port 1 and 2) — For MS46522B units with Option 10 only