100 KHz to 4 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
2 MHz to 4.0 GHz Cable & Antenna Analyzer
360 Degree View of MT8212E
The MT8212E Cell Master Base Station Analyzer is the smallest, lightest, and most economical solution for 2G/3G/4G, and WiMAX base station transmitter testing and ISDB-T and DVB-T/H digital broadcast field testing. It's ideal for installation and commissioning as well as for maintenance and troubleshooting. This optimal combination of base station test capabilities in one handheld device eliminates the need for several independent test instruments, thereby reducing the number of tools the user must carry and learn to operate. Whether it's sweeping cables, making power measurements, finding interference, troubleshooting base station signal quality, or verifying backhaul performance, the Cell Master MT8212E is the ideal all-in-one instrument to help keep your network up and running.
100 KHz to 6 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
2 MHz to 6.0 GHz Cable & Antenna Analyzer
The MT8213E Cell Master Base Station Analyzer is the smallest, lightest, and most economical solution for 2G/3G/4G, and WiMAX base station transmitter testing and ISDB-T and DVB-T/H digital broadcast field testing. It's ideal for installation and commissioning as well as for maintenance and troubleshooting. This optimal combination of base station test capabilities in one handheld device eliminates the need for several independent test instruments, thereby reducing the number of tools the user must carry and learn to operate. Whether it’s sweeping cables, making power measurements, finding interference, troubleshooting base station signal quality, or verifying backhaul performance, the Cell Master MT8213E is the ideal all-in-one instrument to help keep your network up and running.
Signal Analyzer
■ Outline
The MS2830A is a spectrum analyzer/signal analyzer with top-class measurement speed at medium-class price. It has best-of-class dynamic range (average noise level [DANL]: –153 dBm, third-order intermodulation distortion [TOI]: +15 dBm) and excellent ±0.3 dB (typ.) total level accuracy using unique level calibration technology.
Signal Analyzer 50 Hz to 6 GHz
Signal Analysis will never be the same again
MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers are the latest high performance signal analyzers for next-generation communication applications. The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzer base units include swept spectrum analysis, FFT signal analysis, and a precision digitizer function. Add options to incorporate a Signal Generator, to turn the instrument into a hassle free, plug and play, one box solution.
The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers support a standard analysis bandwidth of 31.25 MHz that can be extended to 62.5 MHz /125 MHz with optional hardware. Using a patented calibration process, the multipoint amplitude calibration and the phase calibration result in a level accuracy of ±0.5 dB across a 6 GHz span. No other analyzer on the market can meet that specification! These boxes are superlative in every way -- they measure the widest signals and using the latest technology, make measurements faster than ever before. The modular architecture ensures a box that grows as measurement requirements change.
A series of options enables standards-based modulation analysis, vector signal generation, and BER measurement. The end-user can configure a one-box solution that dramatically reduces cost, footprint, and Total Average Cycle Time (TACT) for device evaluation.
The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers are accurate enough for the most demanding R&D environment, yet are fast enough for the factory floor! Currently supported applications include GSM, GPRS, EDGE, W-CDMA, mobile WiMAX, and LTE.
The wideband FFT signal analyzer (analysis bandwidth of 31.25 MHz with option for 62.5 MHz /125 MHz) supports high-speed continuous measurements including CCDF, frequency vs. time, spectrum, and power vs. time analysis. The standard digitizing function can capture waveforms and immediately play them out using the optional Signal Generator. An extended digitizer option adds the ability to capture signals up to 20 MHz wide for up to 4 hours.
Signal Analyzer 50 Hz to 13.5 GHz
Signal Analysis will never be the same again
MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers are the latest high performance signal analyzers for next-generation communication applications. The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzer base units include swept spectrum analysis, FFT signal analysis, and a precision digitizer function. Add options to incorporate a Signal Generator, to turn the instrument into a hassle free, plug and play, one box solution.
The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers support a standard analysis bandwidth of 31.25 MHz that can be extended to 62.5 MHz /125 MHz with optional hardware. Using a patented calibration process, the multipoint amplitude calibration and the phase calibration result in a level accuracy of ±0.5 dB across a 6 GHz span. No other analyzer on the market can meet that specification! These boxes are superlative in every way -- they measure the widest signals and using the latest technology, make measurements faster than ever before. The modular architecture ensures a box that grows as measurement requirements change.
A series of options enables standards-based modulation analysis, vector signal generation, and BER measurement. The end-user can configure a one-box solution that dramatically reduces cost, footprint, and Total Average Cycle Time (TACT) for device evaluation.
The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers are accurate enough for the most demanding R&D environment, yet are fast enough for the factory floor! Currently supported applications include GSM, GPRS, EDGE, W-CDMA, mobile WiMAX, and LTE.
The wideband FFT signal analyzer (analysis bandwidth of 31.25 MHz with option for 62.5 MHz /125 MHz) supports high-speed continuous measurements including CCDF, frequency vs. time, spectrum, and power vs. time analysis. The standard digitizing function can capture waveforms and immediately play them out using the optional Signal Generator. An extended digitizer option adds the ability to capture signals up to 20 MHz wide for up to 4 hours.
Signal Analyzer 50 Hz to 26.5 GHz
Signal Analysis will never be the same again
MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers are the latest high performance signal analyzers for next-generation communication applications. The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzer base units include swept spectrum analysis, FFT signal analysis, and a precision digitizer function. Add options to incorporate a Signal Generator, to turn the instrument into a hassle free, plug and play, one box solution.
The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers support a standard analysis bandwidth of 31.25 MHz that can be extended to 62.5 MHz /125 MHz with optional hardware. Using a patented calibration process, the multipoint amplitude calibration and the phase calibration result in a level accuracy of ±0.5 dB across a 6 GHz span. No other analyzer on the market can meet that specification! These boxes are superlative in every way -- they measure the widest signals and using the latest technology, make measurements faster than ever before. The modular architecture ensures a box that grows as measurement requirements change.
A series of options enables standards-based modulation analysis, vector signal generation, and BER measurement. The end-user can configure a one-box solution that dramatically reduces cost, footprint, and Total Average Cycle Time (TACT) for device evaluation.
The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers are accurate enough for the most demanding R&D environment, yet are fast enough for the factory floor! Currently supported applications include GSM, GPRS, EDGE, W-CDMA, mobile WiMAX, and LTE.
The wideband FFT signal analyzer (analysis bandwidth of 31.25 MHz with option for 62.5 MHz /125 MHz) supports high-speed continuous measurements including CCDF, frequency vs. time, spectrum, and power vs. time analysis. The standard digitizing function can capture waveforms and immediately play them out using the optional Signal Generator. An extended digitizer option adds the ability to capture signals up to 20 MHz wide for up to 4 hours.
Vector Signal Generator
■ Outline
The MG3710A Vector Signal Generator is a best-of-class, high-function, signal generator with excellent RF and baseband performance.
Up to two RF output connectors can be installed each with two built-in waveform memories to output two combined modulation signals from each RF connector for a maximum of four modulation signal outputs. A single MG3710A can output wanted + interference, wanted + delay, multicarrier, etc., signals, eliminating the cost of two normal generators while streamlining measurement setup and operation times.
It features a wide vector-modulation signal band and large waveform memories while supporting digital modulation signals for a wide range of communications modulation technologies. Not only is it the ideal measurement solution for key mobile communications methods, such as mobile phones, wireless LAN, etc., but it also has the performance required for developing new wideband wireless communications. With a built-in waveform pattern generator, any waveform pattern is easily selected to output modulation signals for every communications technology worldwide.
Vector Signal Generator
Outline
The MG3700A Vector Signal Generator has a built-in, high-speed, arbitrary waveform baseband generator with a 160 MHz sampling rate. It supports a vector modulation bandwidth up to 120 MHz, has a large arbitrary waveform memory up to 2 GB, and outputs digital modulation signals for major mobile communications, including LTE FDD, LTE TDD, Mobile WiMAX, digital broadcasting ISDB-T/ISDB-Tmm, wireless LAN, GPS, etc.
9 kHz to 4 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
Regulatory requirements are growing. You're under increasing pressure to cut costs. And improving system uptime is always a top priority. The MS2712E Spectrum Master helps you do all of this and more. Whether you are performing complex interference analysis or assessing signal quality, the MS2712E Spectrum Master delivers the ease of use, rich functionality, and best-in-class price/performance you've come to expect from Anritsu. Designed to handle the most punishing field conditions, the MS2712E allows you to monitor, locate, identify, and analyze a broad range of cellular, 2G/3G/4G, land mobile radio, Wi-Fi, and broadcast signals. With a rich array of configuration options, the multifunctional MS2712E eliminates the need for you to learn and carry multiple instruments when locating and identifying signals over wide frequency ranges.
9 kHz to 6 GHz
Regulatory requirements are growing. You're under increasing pressure to cut costs. And improving system uptime is always a top priority. The MS2713E Spectrum Master helps you do all of this and more. Whether you are performing complex interference analysis or assessing signal quality, the MS2713E Spectrum Master delivers the ease of use, rich functionality, and best-in-class price/performance you've come to expect from Anritsu. Designed to handle the most punishing field conditions, the MS2713E allows you to monitor, locate, identify, and analyze a broad range of cellular, 2G/3G/4G, land mobile radio, Wi-Fi, and broadcast signals. With a rich array of configuration options, the multifunctional MS2713E eliminates the need for you to learn and carry multiple instruments when locating and identifying signals over wide frequency ranges.
Spectrum Master Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - 9 kHz to 7.1 GHz
The MS2721B handheld spectrum analyzer is designed to conduct highly accurate analysis on the new wave of wireless LAN and cellular signals, including 802.11a, 3G, ultra-wideband, WiMAX, and wireless medical patient monitoring systems.
Spectrum Analyzer: 150 KHz to 7.1 GHz
Cable & Antenna Analyzer: 400 MHz to 4.0 GHz
Vector Signal Generator: 400 MHz to 6 GHz
360 Degree View of MT8221B
The BTS Master MT8221B is Anritsu's high performance base station analyzer. From the ground up it has been designed to support 4G standards and installed 2G/3G networks. The MT8221B's platform provides a 20 MHz demodulation capability to support LTE bandwidths from 1.4 to 20 MHz. It also features a 30 MHz Zero-Span IF Output for external demodulation of virtually any other wideband signal. In addition, a Vector Signal Generator option is available for comprehensive receiver testing capability with the flexibility to generate two modulated signals plus noise.
The BTS Master MT8221B Base Station Analyzer is ideal for senior cell site technicians and RF engineers to accurately and quickly test and verify the installation and the commissioning of base stations and cell sites for optimal wireless network performance and for the on-going maintenance and troubleshooting to keep your wireless network infrastructure fine-tuned.
When it comes to meeting your key performance indicators (KPIs) such as dropped calls, call denial, or call blocking rates due to a malfunction at the cell site or interference, the BTS Master MT8221B is the all-in-one instrument that you can count on for quick problem resolution.
The Signal Analyzers for 2G/3G and approaching 4G networks can test the RF Quality and the Modulation Quality of a wireless signal to verify the performance of virtually every subsystem in a base station's transmitter. With the Downlink Over-the-Air (OTA) Quality tests you can verify the performance of the downlink with the OTA scanners.
The BTS Master MT8221B is small, lightweight, and battery operated making it easy for the technician to use it anywhere at a cell site. With less than 5 minute warm-up time you get more useful battery life and you can start making measurements faster. Through Anritsu's field-proven design know-how and 50 hours of production burn-in and temperature cycling on every unit you can count on your MT8221B to give you years of reliable performance in the rugged outdoor environment.
Whether line sweeping is required or analysis of its associated components and antennas, the need to quickly troubleshoot down to a field replaceable unit (FRU) in the base station, to verify the performance of the cell site's backhaul lines, or to hunt down your toughest interference problems; the BTS Master MT8221B is the ideal all-in-one instrument.
BTS Master 150 kHz to 7.1 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
BTS Master™ A High Performance, Handheld Base Station Analyzer
BTS Master MT8222B is the value choice for deploying, maintaining and troubleshooting 2G/2.5G, 3G, and 4G wireless base stations. The BTS Master is a combination of our popular Spectrum Master MS2721B and VNA Master MS2024A offered as one handheld solution, weighing 4 kg (9 lbs).
Anritsu's latest generation of handheld spectrum analyzers includes the MS2722C Spectrum Master. This represents the company's highest performance handheld spectrum analyzer from the MS272xC family. Exciting new features and options bring more value to the user over our previous generations:
- Frequency Coverage - 9 kHz to 9 GHz
- Broadband preamplifiers over the whole frequency range for increased sensitivity around 20 dB
- Three Sweep Modes – with improved Sweep Speed - up to 100 times faster
- Resolution Bandwidths from 1 Hz to 10 MHz
- New triggering choices including hysteresis, hold-off, and delay
- More zero-span capabilities including 10 MHz RBW & VBW
- Enhanced Spectrum Analyzer GUI including large marker display choice
- Choice of display options for readability – normal, black and white, night vision, high contrast
- On-screen Interference Mapping as part of the Interference Analysis option
- LTE Measurements up to 20 MHz
- 30 MHz Wide Zero-Span IF Output at 140 MHz center frequency for external demodulation of virtually any other wideband signal
- Burst detect captures 200 μs bursts the first time, every time
Anritsu's latest generation of handheld spectrum analyzers includes the MS2723C Spectrum Master. This represents the company's highest performance handheld spectrum analyzer from the MS272xC family. Exciting new features and options bring more value to the user over our previous generations:
- Frequency Coverage - 9 kHz to 13 GHz
- Broadband preamplifiers over the whole frequency range for increased sensitivity around 20 dB
- Three Sweep Modes – with improved Sweep Speed - up to 100 times faster
- Resolution Bandwidths from 1 Hz to 10 MHz
- New triggering choices including hysteresis, hold-off, and delay
- More zero-span capabilities including 10 MHz RBW & VBW
- Enhanced Spectrum Analyzer GUI including large marker display choice
- Choice of display options for readability – normal, black and white, night vision, high contrast
- On-screen Interference Mapping as part of the Interference Analysis option
- LTE Measurements up to 20 MHz
- 30 MHz Wide Zero-Span IF Output at 140 MHz center frequency for external demodulation of virtually any other wideband signal
- Burst detect captures 200 μs bursts the first time, every time
Anritsu's latest generation of handheld spectrum analyzers includes the MS2724C Spectrum Master. This represents the company's highest performance handheld spectrum analyzer from the MS272xC family. Exciting new features and options bring more value to the user over our previous generations:
- Frequency Coverage - 9 kHz to 20 GHz
- Broadband preamplifiers over the whole frequency range for increased sensitivity around 20 dB
- Three Sweep Modes – with improved Sweep Speed - up to 100 times faster
- Resolution Bandwidths from 1 Hz to 10 MHz
- New triggering choices including hysteresis, hold-off, and delay
- More zero-span capabilities including 10 MHz RBW & VBW
- Enhanced Spectrum Analyzer GUI including large marker display choice
- Choice of display options for readability – normal, black and white, night vision, high contrast
- On-screen Interference Mapping as part of the Interference Analysis option
- LTE Measurements up to 20 MHz
- 30 MHz Wide Zero-Span IF Output at 140 MHz center frequency for external demodulation of virtually any other wideband signal
- Burst detect captures 200 μs bursts the first time, every time
Anritsu's latest generation of handheld spectrum analyzers includes the MS2725C Spectrum Master. This represents the company's highest performance handheld spectrum analyzer from the MS272xC family. Exciting new features and options bring more value to the user over our previous generations:
- Frequency Coverage - 9 kHz to 32 GHz
- Broadband preamplifiers over the whole frequency range for increased sensitivity around 20 dB
- Three Sweep Modes – with improved Sweep Speed - up to 100 times faster
- Resolution Bandwidths from 1 Hz to 10 MHz
- New triggering choices including hysteresis, hold-off, and delay
- More zero-span capabilities including 10 MHz RBW & VBW
- Enhanced Spectrum Analyzer GUI including large marker display choice
- Choice of display options for readability – normal, black and white, night vision, high contrast
- On-screen Interference Mapping as part of the Interference Analysis option
- LTE Measurements up to 20 MHz
- 30 MHz Wide Zero-Span IF Output at 140 MHz center frequency for external demodulation of virtually any other wideband signal
- Burst detect captures 200 μs bursts the first time, every time
Anritsu's latest generation of handheld spectrum analyzers includes the MS2726C Spectrum Master. This represents the company's highest performance handheld spectrum analyzer from the MS272xC family. Exciting new features and options bring more value to the user over our previous generations:
- Frequency Coverage - 9 kHz to 43 GHz
- Broadband preamplifiers over the whole frequency range for increased sensitivity around 20 dB
- Three Sweep Modes – with improved Sweep Speed - up to 100 times faster
- Resolution Bandwidths from 1 Hz to 10 MHz
- New triggering choices including hysteresis, hold-off, and delay
- More zero-span capabilities including 10 MHz RBW & VBW
- Enhanced Spectrum Analyzer GUI including large marker display choice
- Choice of display options for readability – normal, black and white, night vision, high contrast
- On-screen Interference Mapping as part of the Interference Analysis option
- LTE Measurements up to 20 MHz
- 30 MHz Wide Zero-Span IF Output at 140 MHz center frequency for external demodulation of virtually any other wideband signal
- Burst detect captures 200 μs bursts the first time, every time
Anritsu's role in WiMAX
Anritsu is a leading manufacturer of instruments used in R&D, product testing, manufacturing, network and user equipment testing, and field maintenance of wireless communications technology. Anritsu has made a strong commitment to WiMAX with the goal of offering solutions that will help manufacturers and carriers keep up with evolving standards and get products to market faster.
Anritsu is an active member of the WiMAX Forum and its products have been exhibited at the TWG (Technical Working Group) and the WiMAX Forum's Plugfests. Two products, the MG3700A Vector Signal Generator and the MS2781B Signature Vector Signal Analyzer are listed in the State of the Art (SOA) Equipment document of the WiMAX Forum.
This area is designed as a one-stop reference for engineers involved in WiMAX testing and measurement including the selection of test equipment and software suites, the setup of base stations and antennas, and ongoing maintenance of Mobile and Fixed WiMAX communications systems. Here you'll find the latest news, educational documents and web seminars, as well as information on the latest products from Anritsu. BOOKMARK this page and please come back often!
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Practical Tips on WiMAX Field Measurements
This application note provides useful background on WiMAX technology and describes the tests and measurements that can be performed with a field instrument such as the Anritsu MT8222A BTS Master. Ensure that your network performance problems are detected early, when they are easier and less costly to fix. Download now
WiMAX Test & Measurement Solutions Catalog
Anritsu provides test solutions supporting R&D, manufacturing and maintenance of WiMAX UE, BS and devices. This catalog features the WiMAX products line up from Anritsu. Download now
Must-Have Reference for Wireless Communication
A convenient glossary of terms associated with WiMAX and other wireless telecom and data technologies as well as quick-reading charts to help you compare multiple standards and understand where Anritsu products provide test and measurement solutions in each area. Download now
Solving Your Radio Frequency Interference Problems
If you work in wireless communications, you're faced with radio interference every single day. This application note describes how to detect and eliminate (or at least reduce) interference caused by discrete emitters or by intermodulation. Includes examples derived from Spectrum Master tests. Download now
Making PHY Measurements On Mobile WiMAX Devices
Growth of personal broadband services is inevitable, given a seemingly insatiable consumer appetite for high-speed data, instant communications, and instant video. The urgency of having these services is pushing the development of new technology solutions, such as WiMAX, to provide services anywhere and at anytime in a metropolitan area, even if the subscriber is on the go. WiMAX has been called a wireless replacement for wired digital-subscriber-line (DSL) technology, which provides high-speed Internet services, but WiMAX is much more than just an alternative to DSL or cable-modem broadband access. WiMAX is designed to do for the Internet what cellular technology did for telephones–provide access anywhere at any time. Download now
Evaluating WiMAX signal quality - Article by PXI Test & Technology
WiMAX testing is important to ensure that units provide reliable operation. Setting up an effective WiMAX test requires an understanding of the critical parameters and application of advanced strategies and test equipment. The author provides an overview of the technology involved in testing WiMAX systems. Read More.
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Station Field Testing and Maintenance.
Testing of base stations and wireless networks is increasingly more complicated with the rapid rollout of WiMAX and other new technologies. In this online seminar, learn how to simplify your job and solve base station RF problems with the latest measurement techniques and technology. See it now.
A WiMAX Primer
WiMAX, the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) is a telecommunications communications technology based on wireless transmission methods defined by the IEEE 802.16 air interface standard. Intended for Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (WirelessMan), it can provide broadband wireless access at distances up to 30 miles for fixed stations, and up to 10 miles for mobile stations.
Potential WiMAX uses include high-speed mobile data and telecommunications services (e.g. 4G) providing a wireless alternative to cable and DSL for last-mile broadband access and connecting Wi-Fi hotspots with each other and with the internet.
To meet the requirements of different types of access, two versions of WiMAX have been defined. Both are engineered to help deliver ubiquitous, high-throughput broadband wireless services at a low cost.
Fixed WiMAX (defined in IEEE 802.16-2004) is popular with alternative service providers and operators in developing areas due to low cost of deployment, advanced performance, and ready availability of current products. Fixed WiMAX is also a possibility for backhaul of wireless base stations such as cellular, WiFi and other technologies.
Mobile WiMAX (defined in IEEE 802.16e-2005 and often referred to as "802.16e") improves on the modulation schemes defined in the Fixed WiMAX standard, and offers improved multipath performance in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) environments enabled by the adoption of SOFDMA (Scalable Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) technology. The enhancements offered over Fixed WiMAX can be attributed to many features including the following:
- Improved robustness through coverage by the use of antenna diversity techniques and HARQ (Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request)
- Use of sub-channelization to improve multipath performance
- Enhanced data security and date recovery performance through the use of coding techniques such as Convolutional Coding and Convolutional Turbo Coding
- Improved performance coverage by the use of Adaptive Antenna Systems (AAS) and Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technology.