Modular 1-Port Vector Network Analyzer

MS46131A

Lightweight, compact, 1-port VNA. Control up to two VNAs from the same PC for improved Return Loss test throughput. Measure 5G devices with 8/20/43.5 GHz models.

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The ShockLine^TM MS46131A series consists of three modular, PC-controlled 1-port vector network analyzers (VNAs) with frequency ranges from 1 MHz to 8/20/43.5 GHz. Anritsu’s patented nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) technology VNA-on-chip technology simplifies the internal VNA architecture, reducing the size and cost of the instrument while enhancing accuracy and measurement repeatability. The ShockLine MS46131A series is small and portable enough to bring the VNA port to the device under test (DUT), improving measurement stability and simplifying test configuration by eliminating test port cables.

The ShockLine MS46131A series is ideally suited for 1-port RF and microwave applications in engineering, manufacturing, and education. All three VNA models have fast sweep speed and excellent corrected directivity making them suitable for a variety of 1-port device test applications including measuring passive 5G mmWave components.

Two independent ShockLine MS46131A VNAs can be controlled from an external user-supplied PC via USB. The series does not have any on-board memory, which simplifies their use in secure applications.

The combination of portability, performance make the ShockLine MS46131A VNA series ideal for modular passive device test applications.

1-port VNA with frequency options from 1 MHz to 8 GHz / 20 GHz / 43.5 GHz
Guaranteed performance to 43.5 GHz with Extended-K^TM ports
PC control takes advantage of external computer processing power and functionality
Small and lightweight package enables direct connection to the DUT
No on-board data storage eliminates the need for data purging in secure applications
All ShockLine VNAs share common software supporting GUI and program compatibility
Time domain with time gating option enables easier and faster fault identification

Precision Automatic Calibrator Modules

Model Number	Description
MN25208A	2-port USB SmartCal Module, 300 kHz to 8.5 GHz (available with connector options: -001 N(f), -002 K(f), -003 3.5 mm(f), -004 SMA(f))
MN25408A	4-port USB SmartCal Module, 300 kHz to 8.5 GHz (available with N(f) connectors)
MN25218A	2-port USB SmartCal Module, 1 MHz to 20 GHz (available with K(f) connectors)
MN25418A	4-port USB SmartCal Module, 300 kHz to 20 GHz (available with K(f) connectors)
36585K-2M	K Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz, K(m) to K(m)
36585K-2F	K Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(f)
36585K-2MF	K Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz, K(m) to K(f)
2000-1809-R	Serial to USB Adapter (required for 36585 AutoCal module if control PC does not have a serial port)

Mechanical Calibration Kits

Model Number	Description
3650A	SMA/3.5 mm Calibration Kit, Without Sliding Loads, DC to 26.5 GHz, 50 Ω
3650A-1	SMA/3.5 mm Calibration Kit, With Sliding Loads, DC to 26.5 GHz, 50 Ω
3652A	K Connector Calibration Kit, Without Sliding Loads, DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
3653A	N Connector Calibration Kit, Without Sliding Loads, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
OSLN50A-8	Precision N Male Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 8 GHz, 50 Ω
OSLNF50A-8	Precision N Female Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 8 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLN50A-8	Precision N Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 8 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLNF50A-8	Precision N Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 8 GHz, 50 Ω
OSLN50A-18	Precision N Male Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
OSLNF50A-18	Precision N Female Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLN50A-18	Precision N Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLNF50A-18	Precision N Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLK50A-20	Precision K Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 20 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLKF50A-20	Precision K Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 20 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLK50A-40	Precision K Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLKF50A-40	Precision K Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLK50A-43.5	Precision K Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee with S1P data, DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLKF50A-43.5	Precision K Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee with S1P data, DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω

Cables and Adapters

Model Number	Description
1091-26-R	SMA(m) to N(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
1091-27-R	SMA(f) to N(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
1091-80-R	SMA(m) to N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
1091-81-R	SMA(f) to N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
71693-R	Ruggedized adapter, K(f) to N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NK50	Precision Adapter, N(m) to K(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NKF50	Precision Adapter, N(m) to K(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NFK50	Precision Adapter, N(f) to K(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NFKF50	Precision Adapter, N(f) to K(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
K220B	Precision Adapter, K(m) to K(m), DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
K222B	Precision Adapter, K(f) to K(f), DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
K224B	Precision Adapter, K(m) to K(f), DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
33KK50C	Calibration Grade Adapter, K(m) to K(m), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
33KKF50C	Calibration Grade Adapter, K(m) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
33KFKF50C	Calibration Grade Adapter, K(f) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
34VFK50A	Precision Adapter, V(f) to K(m), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
34VFKF50A	Precision Adapter, V(f) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
34VK50A	Precision Adapter, V(m) to K(m), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
34VKF50A	Precision Adapter, V(m) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω

Test Port Cables, Flexible, Ruggedized, Phase Stable

Model Number	Description
15NNF50-1.0B	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 18 GHz, N(f) to N(m), 50 Ω
15NNF50-1.5B	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, 1.5 m (59”), DC to 18 GHz, N(f) to N(m), 50 Ω
15NN50-1.0B	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(m), 50 Ω
15LL50-1.0A	Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, 3.5 mm(m) to 3.5 mm(m), 50 Ω
15LLF50-1.0A	Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, 3.5 mm(m) to 3.5 mm(f), 50 Ω
15KK50-1.0A	Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, K(m) to K(m), 50 Ω
15KKF50-1.0A	Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, K(m) to K(f), 50 Ω
3671KFS50-60	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 26.5 GHz, K(f) to 3.5 mm(m), 63.5 cm, 50 Ω
3671KFK50-60	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(m), 63.5 cm (25 in), 50 Ω
3671KFKF50-60	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(f), 63.5 cm (25 in), 50 Ω
3671KFK50-100	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(m), 1 m (38 in), 50 Ω
806-304-R	Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 40 GHz, 36 in (91.5 cm), K(m) – K(f), 50Ω
806-423-R	Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 43.5 GHz, 24 in (61 cm), K(f) – K(f), 50 Ω
806-424-R	Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 43.5 GHz, 24 in (61 cm), K(m) – K(f), 50 Ω
806-425-R	Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 43.5 GHz, 1 m (39.4 in), K(f) – K(f), 50 Ω
806-426-R	Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 43.5 GHz, 1 m (39.4 in), K(m) – K(f), 50 Ω

Phase-Stable 18 GHz, 40 GHz, and 43.5 GHz Semi-Rigid Cables (Armored)

Model Number	Description
3670N50-1	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 30.48 cm (1 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(f), 50 Ω
3670N50-2	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 60.96 cm (2 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(f), 50 Ω
3670NN50-1	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 30.48 cm (1 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(m), 50 Ω
3670NN50-2	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 60.96 cm (2 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(m), 50 Ω
3670K50A-1	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 30.48 cm (1 ft), DC to 43.5 GHz, K(m) to K(f), 50 Ω
3670K50A-2	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 60.96 cm (2 ft), DC to 43.5 GHz, K(m) to K(f), 50 Ω

Tools

Model Number	Description
01-200	Calibrated Torque End Wrench, GPC-7 and Type N
01-201	Torque End Wrench, 5/16 in, 0.9 N.m (8 lbf·in) (for tightening male devices, for SMA, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm, K, and V connectors)
01-203	Torque End Wrench, 13/16 in, 0.9 N.m (8 lbf·in) (for tightening ruggedized SMA, 2.4 mm, K and V test port connectors)
01-204	End Wrench, 5/16 in, Universal, Circular, Open-ended (for SMA, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm, K, and V connectors)

Anritsu has partnered with the following industry-leading companies to provide a variety of proven material measurement capabilities that are compatible with the VectorStar and ShockLine vector network analyzer families.

Material Measurements

	Compass Technology Choose from off-the-shelf or custom-designed RF material measurement systems able to measure material properties from 100 MHz to 90 GHz. These solutions include: focused beam, resonant cavity, waveguides, spot probes, free space measurement systems, and more. Anritsu and Compass Technology Group Material Measurements Solutions Compass Technology Group VectorStar Integration [video]
	Keycom Technologies Select from a variety of material measurement solutions that leverage various methods including: resonator, frequency change, probe type, co-axial tube and waveguide type S-parameter, free space, capacitance, epsilometery, and more. Anritsu and Keycom Material Measurement Solution
	SWISSto12 Providing hardware and software technology capable of measuring: solid samples; soft sample and foam; liquid samples and powder; thin films; dielectric coatings and multilayer materials; alumina plate; and more. Anritsu and SWISSto12 Material Measurement Solution

Shockline NLTL

Applications

RF Passive Component Testing and Troubleshooting

1-port testing to 43.5 GHz
Up to two 1-port VNAs controlled from a single PC

Cable testing

Distance to fault
Return Loss
Phase measurements

Antenna testing

VSWR / Return Loss
Bandwidth

Secure Area Applications

No data storage on unit
Secure external computer control through direct USB connection

Frequency Options (select one frequency option only)

Option	Description
MS46131A-010	1 MHz — 8 GHz, type N(f) ports
MS46131A-020	1 MHz — 20 GHz, type ruggedized K(m) ports (compatible with 3.5 mm and SMA connectors)
MS46131A-043	1 MHz – 43.5 GHz, type ruggedized Extended-K™ (m) ports (compatible with standard K, 3.5 mm, and SMA connectors)

Other Options

Option	Description
MS46131A-002	Time Domain with Time Gating

Brochure	Release Date
Anritsu and Polar Instrument Solution for Delta-L 4.0 Measurement Based on Atlas SI Software with Anritsu 4-Port Benchtop VNAs Solution Flyer	5/11/2022
Anritsu's RF and Microwave Test and Measurement Solutions Product Brochure	3/9/2021
ShockLine Vector Network Analyzer Family Product Brochure	8/4/2020
ShockLine Modular Vector Network Analyzer MS46131A Quick Fact Sheet	1/21/2020

Datasheet	Release Date
ShockLine Modular Vector Network Analyzer MS46131A Technical Data Sheet	4/5/2022
ShockLine Modular 2-Port VNA ME7868A Technical Data Sheet	4/5/2022
ShockLine VNA and Site Master S331P Product Information, Compliance, and Safety	12/1/2020
EU Declaration of Conformity for the one-Port ShockLine VNA	1/21/2020

Application Note	Release Date
Distributed Port Approach to Network Analyzer Measurements Over Distance	10/19/2021
Improving High Frequency S-Parameter Measurements by Moving the VNA Port to the DUT Application Note	3/16/2021
Accessing 43.5 GHz Measurements with Traceability Application Note	6/30/2020
Material Measurements with Vector Network Analyzers Application Note	5/26/2020

Leaflet	Release Date
Anritsu and SWISSto12 Material Measurements Solution	1/27/2022
Anritsu and Compass Technology Group Material Measurements Solution	1/27/2022
Anritsu and Keycom Material Measurement Solution	1/27/2022
Anritsu, Diamond Engineering, and Diamond Microwave Chambers Antenna Measurement Solution	8/26/2020

Operations Manual	Release Date
ShockLine Modular Vector Network Analyzer MS46131A Operation Manual	4/5/2022
MN25131A Multi-Function Extender Module Operation Manual	8/4/2020