Test & Measurement World Names Anritsu Spectrum Master and Signal Analyzer Best in Test Finalists

“Anritsu continues to redefine the wireless test market. We were the first company to introduce a true handheld field instrument for wireless test and the MS272xC leverages that leadership position,” said Wade Hulon, Vice President and General Manager of Anritsu Company, Americas Sales Region. “The MS2830A delivers high performance and accuracy at an efficient price, so our customers can lower cost of test and increase manufacturing efficiency.”

Weighing less than 8 lbs., the MS272xC series is designed with an assortment of applications to test the RF physical layer, making it easier than ever for field technicians, monitoring agencies and engineers to monitor over-the-air signals, locate interferers, and detect hidden transmitters. The MS272xC Spectrum Master eliminates the need to carry heavy benchtop spectrum analyzers into the field to measure signals above 20 GHz, such as those used in microwave backhaul applications. Designed with a broadband preamplifier, the handheld spectrum analyzers have high sensitivity of -159 dBm at 1 GHz and -145 dBm at 43 GHz to detect small signals.

Developed for integration and production environments, the MS2830A allows manufacturers of 3G and 4G wireless devices and systems to increase production yield, reduce manufacturing costs, and have greater confidence in product performance. It is a single instrument with measurement capability that previously required a spectrum analyzer and signal generator. An optional built-in signal generator creates a one-box tester that performs transmitter and receiver tests. With everything in a single chassis, the resulting configuration costs as much as 30% less than having discrete signal analyzers and signal generators.