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Signal Analyzer MS2830A

MS2830A Spectrum Analyzer/Signal Analyzer

MS2830A
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Basic Performance

Items Specifications
 Frequency  Frequency range  9 kHz to 3.6 GHz (MS2830A-040)
 9 kHz to 6 GHz (MS2830A-041)
 9 kHz to 13.5 GHz (MS2830A-043)
*: See also MS2830A Microwave models; 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz/43 GHz (MS2830A-044/045)
 SSB phase noise
 (500 MHz)		  +18º to +28ºC
 -115 dBc/Hz (100 kHz offset)
 -133 dBc/Hz (1 MHz offset)
 -109 dBc/Hz (1 kHz offset, with opt. 066)
 -118 dBc/Hz (10 kHz offset, with opt. 066)
 -133 dBc/Hz (100 kHz offset, with opt. 066)
 SSB phase noise
 (220 MHz)		  -122 dBc/Hz (25 kHz offset, with opt. 066)
 General  Dimensions and mass  426 (W)× 177 (H)× 390 (D) mm (Exclusive of surface projection)
 ≤14.5 kg (with MS2830A-040/041, and MS2830A-020/021, excluding other options)
 ≤13.5 kg (with MS2830A-043, excluding other options)

 

Spectrum Analyzer

Items Specifications
  Frequency  Resolution bandwidth
 (RBW)		  Setting range: 1 Hz to 3 MHz (1-3 sequence), 50 kHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz,
 20 MHz, 31.25 MHz
 Resolution bandwidth
 (CISPR RBW)		  with MS2830A-016
 Setting range: 200 Hz (6 dB), 9 kHz (6 dB), 120 kHz (6 dB),
                           1 MHz (Impulse)
  Amplitude  Displayed average
 noise level (DANL)		  Detector = Sample, VBW = 1 Hz (Video Average),
 Input attenuator 0 dB, +18º to +28ºC
 without MS2830A-008, or Preamp: Off
 -134 dBm/Hz (100 kHz)
 -144 dBm/Hz (1 MHz)
 -153 dBm/Hz (30 MHz ≤ f < 1 GHz)
 -151 dBm/Hz (1 GHz ≤ f < 2.4 GHz)
 -149 dBm/Hz (2.4 GHz ≤ f ≤ 3.5 GHz)
 -146 dBm/Hz (3.5 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz), [MS2830A-041/043]
 -142 dBm/Hz (6 GHz < f ≤ 13.5 GHz), [MS2830A-043]
 Total absolute
 amplitude accuracy		  +18º to +28ºC
 ±0.5 dB (300 kHz ≤ f < 4 GHz, Frequency band mode: Normal)
                (300 kHz ≤ f < 3.5 GHz, Frequency band mode: Spurious)
 ±1.8 dB (4 GHz ≤ f ≤ 13.5 GHz, Frequency band mode: Normal)
                (3.5 GHz ≤ f ≤ 13.5 GHz, Frequency band mode: Spurious)
 Spurious
 responses		  2-tone 3rd-order
 intermodulation
 distortion		  +18º to +28ºC, ≥300 kHz separation
 without MS2830A-008, or Preamp: Off,
 Mixer input level: -15 dBm (1wave)
 TOI = +12 dBm (30 MHz ≤ f < 300 MHz)
 TOI = +15 dBm (300 MHz ≤ f < 3.5 GHz)
 TOI = +14 dBm (3.5 GHz ≤ f ≤ 6 GHz)
 TOI = +10 dBm (6 GHz < f ≤ 13.5 GHz)

 

Vector Signal Analysis (VSA) Function

Items Specifications
 General  Trace mode  Spectrum, Power vs. Time, Frequency vs. Time, Phase vs. Time, CCDF,
 Spectrogram, No Trace
 Analysis bandwidth  1 kHz to 10 MHz (1-2.5-5 sequence), [with MS2830A-006]
 1 kHz to 25 MHz (1-2.5-5 sequence), 31.25MHz, [with MS2830A-005]
 1 kHz to 25 MHz (1-2.5-5 sequence), 31.25 MHz, 50 MHz, 62.5 MHz [with MS2830A-077]
 1 kHz to 25 MHz (1-2.5-5 sequence), 31.25 MHz, 50 MHz, 62.5 MHz, 100 MHz, 125 MHz
    [with MS2830A-078]
 Note: An image response is received when setting the bandwidth to more than
           31.25 MHz.
           This can be used when not inputting a signal frequency outside the MS2830A
           analysis bandwidth (125 MHz max.).
           The MS2690A/91A/92A Signal Analyzer series is recommended for other
           measurement purposes.
 Sampling rate  2 kHz to 20 MHz (1-2-5 sequence), [with MS2830A-006]
 2 kHz to 50 MHz (1-2-5 sequence), [with MS2830A-005]
 2 kHz to 100 MHz (1-2-5 sequence) [with MS2830A-077]
 2 kHz to 200 MHz (1-2-5 sequence) [with MS2830A-078]
 Maximum capture time  0.5 s to 2000 s (determined according to analysis bandwidth)
 Spectrum
 displayed
 function		  Resolution bandwidth
 (RBW)		  Setting range: 1 Hz to 1 MHz (1-3 sequence)
                           [without MS2830A-077/078, or ≤31.25 MHz bandwidth]
 Setting range: 1 Hz to 3 MHz (1-3 sequence)
                           [with MS2830A-077, >31.25 MHz bandwidth]
 Setting range: 1 Hz to 10 MHz (1-3 sequence)
                           [with MS2830A-078, >31.25 MHz bandwidth]
 Displayed average
 noise level (DANL)		  +18º to +28ºC
 without MS2830A-008, or with MS2830A-008, Preamp: Off
 -131.5 dBm/Hz (100 kHz)
 -141.5 dBm/Hz (1 MHz)
 -150.5 dBm/Hz (30 MHz ≤ f < 1 GHz)
 -148.5 dBm/Hz (1 GHz ≤ f < 2.4 GHz)
 -146.5 dBm/Hz (2.4 GHz ≤ f ≤ 3.5 GHz)
 -143.5 dBm/Hz (3.5 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz), [MS2830A-041/043]
 -139.5 dBm/Hz (6 GHz < f ≤ 13.5 GHz), [MS2830A-043]
 Total absolute
 amplitude accuracy		  +18º to +28ºC
 ±0.5 dB (300 kHz ≤ f < 4 GHz, Frequency band mode: Normal)
                (300 kHz ≤ f < 3.5GHz, Frequency band mode: Spurious)
 ±1.8 dB (4 GHz ≤ f ≤ 13.5 GHz, Frequency band mode: Normal)
                (3.5 GHz ≤ f ≤ 13.5 GHz, Frequency band mode: Spurious)
 Measure function  Adjacent channel power (ACP), Channel power, Occupied bandwidth (OBW)
 Digitize function  Captured waveform data (each 32 bit, Float binary type) saved to internal HDD
 or output to external devices

 

MS2830A-020/021 Vector Signal Generator

Items Specifications
 Frequency  Range  250 kHz to 3.6 GHz [MS2830A-020]
 250 kHz to 6 GHz [MS2830A-021]
 Resolution  0.01 Hz
 Output level  Setting range  -40 to +20 dBm (>25 MHz), -40 to +2 dBm (≤25 MHz)
   [without MS2830A-022]
 -136 to +15 dBm (>25 MHz), -136 to -3 dBm (≤25 MHz)
   [with MS2830A-022]
 Output level accuracy  +18º to +28ºC
 without MS2830A-022
    ±0.5 dB (typ., 25 MHz < f < 375 MHz)  -40 dBm ≤ p ≤ +9 dBm
    ±0.5 dB (375 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3.6 GHz)  -40 dBm ≤ p ≤ +9 dBm
    ±0.8 dB (>3.6 GHz)  -40 dBm ≤ p ≤ +4 dBm
 with MS2830A-022
    ±0.5 dB (typ., 100 MHz ≤ f < 375 MHz)  -110 dBm ≤ p ≤ +4 dBm
    ±0.5 dB (375 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3.6 GHz)  -110 dBm ≤ p ≤ +4 dBm
    ±0.8 dB (>3.6 GHz)  -110 dBm ≤ p ≤ -1 dBm
    ±1.0 dB (100 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3.6 GHz)  -120 dBm ≤ p < -110 dBm
    ±1.0 dB (typ., 100 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3.6 GHz)  -127 dBm ≤ p < -120 dBm
    ±2.5 dB (typ., >3.6 GHz)  -127 dBm ≤ p < -110 dBm
 Linearity  18º to 28ºC, CW
 without MS2830A-022, Referenced to -10 dBm output
 ±0.2 dB (typ., ≤3.6 GHz)  -40 dBm ≤ p ≤ -10 dBm
 ±0.3 dB (typ., >3.6 GHz)  -40 dBm ≤ p ≤ -10 dBm
 Arbitrary
 waveform
 generator		  Waveform resolution  14/15/16 bits
 Internal baseband
 reference clock		  Range: 20 kHz to 160 MHz, Resolution: 0.001 Hz
 Waveform memory  64 Msamples
 256 Msamples (MS2830A-027)
 RF Modulation Bandwidth  120 MHz (Pre-installed Baseband Generator)
  • Top-class spectrum analyzer measurement speed
  • Provides ±0.3dB (typ.) total level accuracy
  • Best-in-class dynamic range
  • Spectrum analyzer supporting built-in vector signal generator, analog signal generator, audio analyzer and modulation analysis (options)
  • Offers modulation analysis, such as LTE/LTE-Advanced, WLAN IEEE802.11a/b/g/j/n/p/ac and FM/ΦM/AM (options)
  • Noise Figure, BER and Transmission Characteristics measurement (options)
  • Excellent eco-friendly product with low power consumption of 110 VA min.

Related Products: 26.5 GHz/43 GHz Models

The Spectrum Analyzer/Signal Analyzer MS2830A is a 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.

MS2830A

The MS2830A’s unique Capture & Playback function enables users to capture real-world signals in the field and then recreate them in the lab or on the production line. The MS2830A offers the performance and measurement speed of a high-end test instrument for a mid-range price. Features include:

  • Best-of-class dynamic range and total level accuracy minimize measurement uncertainty and maximize production yield
  • Wide variety of built-in measurement functions, including channel power, occupied bandwidth, adjacent channel leakage power (ACLR), spurious emissions, and much more
  • Low Phase Noise Performance option MS2830A-066 greatly improves phase noise for signals below 3.6 GHz, enabling unmatched performance for the most challenging narrowband adjacent channel leakage power and spurious emissions tests
  • Optional wideband vector signal analysis enables frequency vs. time, phase vs. time, spectrogram, and CCDF measurements
  • Comprehensive vector modulation analysis of proprietary and standard wireless communications signals, including LTE/LTE-Advanced, W-CDMA, GSM/EDGE, TD-SCDMA, CDMA2000, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/j/n/p, ZigBee, P25 Phase 1 & 2, DMR, NXDN and ITU-R Positive Train Control
  • Optional integrated vector signal generator produces continuous wave and I/Q modulated signals to support Tx and Rx testing
  • Audio Analyzer option MS2830A-018 enables complete Tx and Rx testing for analog radios, eliminating need for a dedicated instrument
  • Noise Figure Measurement Function option MS2830A-017 and Preamplifier option MS2830A-008 enable precise noise figure measurements

    • Brochure

    â–  Key Performance

    Frequency Range MS2830A-040: 9 kHz to 3.6 GHz
    MS2830A-041: 9 kHz to 6 GHz
    MS2830A-043: 9 kHz to 13.5 GHz
    Total Level Accuracy ±0.3 dB (typ.) (include ATT switching deviation + frequency response)
    Note: general "absolute" amplitude accuracy does not include ATT switching deviation and frequency response.
    Dynamic Range 168 dBm*1
    Third-order intermodulation distortion [TOI*2]: +15 dBm
    Average noise level [DANL*3]: -153 dBm/Hz
    Adjacent Channel Leakage Power [ACLR] -78 dBc (W-CDMA: with noise cancellation function ON)
    SSB Phase Noise -109 dBc/Hz (@ 500 MHz, 1 kHz offset, with MS2830A-066)
    -118 dBc/Hz (@ 500 MHz, 10 kHz offset, with MS2830A-066)
    -133 dBc/Hz (@ 500 MHz, 100 kHz offset, with MS2830A-066)
    -122 dBc/Hz (@ 220 MHz, 25 kHz offset, with MS2830A-066)
    Important for measuring proximity spurious, phase noise, and narrowband communications

    *1: Difference between TOI and DANL as simple reference
    *2: TOI (Third Order Intercept)
    *3: DANL (Displayed Average Noise Level)

    â–  Signal Analyzer Function

    Analysis Bandwidth 10, 31.25, 62.5*4, 125*4 MHz
    *4：An image response is received when setting the bandwidth to more than 31.25 MHz.
    This can be used when not inputting a signal frequency outside the MS2830A analysis bandwidth (125 MHz max.).
    The MS2690A/91A/92A is recommended for other measurement purposes.

    â–  Vector Signal Generator (MS2830A-020/021)

    Frequency Range MS2830A-020: 250 kHz to 3.6 GHz
    MS2830A-021: 250 kHz to 6 GHz
    Arbitrary Waveform Generator RF modulation bandwidth: 120 MHz (Pre-installed baseband generator)
    Internal baseband reference clock: 20 kHz to 160 MHz
    Level Accuracy ±0.5 dB (typ.)
    Large-Capacity Memory 256 MB = 64 Msamples/channel
    1 GB = 256 Msamples/channel (MS2830A-027)
    Internal AWGN generator (MS2830A-028)

    â–  Analog Signal Generator (MS2830A-088)

    Frequency Range 100 kHz to 3 GHz

    â–  BER Measurement Function (MS2830A-026)

    Input Bit Rate 100 bps to 10 Mbps
    Input Level TTL 3.3 V
    solutions
    Application Name/Functions Model No. Brochure Product Introduction Others
    Spectrum Analyzer 3.6 GHz Signal Analyzer
    6 GHz Signal Analyzer
    13.5 GHz Signal Analyzer    		 MS2830A-040
    MS2830A-041
    MS2830A-043    		 Download Download  
    Signal Analyzer Analysis Bandwidth Extension to 31.25 MHz; (Requires MS2830A-006)
    Analysis Bandwidth 10 MHz
    Analysis Bandwidth Extension to 62.5 MHz
    (Requires MS2830A-006,005)
    Analysis Bandwidth Extension to 125 MHz
    (Requires MS2830A-006,005,077)    		 MS2830A-005

    MS2830A-006
    MS2830A-077

    MS2830A-078

    		 Download
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    LTE-Advanced FDD Downlink Measurement Software MX269020A-001  
    LTE Uplink Measurement Software MX269021A  
    LTE-Advanced FDD Uplink Measurement Software MX269021A-001  
    LTE IQproducer MX269908A Download Download  
    LTE-Advanced FDD Option MX269908A-001  
    LTE/LTE-Advanced (TDD) LTE TDD Downlink Measurement Software MX269022A Download Download  
    LTE-Advanced TDD Downlink Measurement Software MX269022A-001  
    LTE TDD Uplink Measurement Software MX269023A  
    LTE-Advanced TDD Uplink Measurement Software MX269023A-001  
    LTE TDD IQproducer MX269910A Download Download  
    LTE-Advanced TDD Option MX269910A-001  
    W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA
    Evolution    		 W-CDMA/HSPA Downlink Measurement
    Software    		 MX269011A Download Download  
    W-CDMA/HSPA Uplink Measurement
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    W-CDMA IQproducer Standard function Download    
    HSDPA/HSUPA IQproducer MX269901A Download Download  
    W-CDMA/HSPA W-CDMA BS Measurement Software MX269030A Download    
    GSM/EDGE GSM/EDGE Measurement Software MX269013A Download Download  
    EDGE Evolution Measurement Software MX269013A-001  
    TD-SCDMA TD-SCDMA Measurement Software MX269015A Download    
    TD-SCDMA IQproducer MX269912A Download Download  
    CDMA2000 CDMA2000 Forward Link Measurement
    Software    		 MX269024A Download Download  
    All Measure Function MX269024A-001  
    1xEV-DO EV-DO Forward Link Measurement
    Software    		 MX269026A  
    All Measure Function MX269026A-001  
    WLAN (IEEE 02.11a/b/g/n/j/p/ac) WLAN (802.11) Measurement Software MX269028A Download Download
    802.11ac (80 MHz) Measurement Software MX269028A-001    
    WLAN IQproducer MX269911A Download Download  
    802.11ac (80 MHz) Option MX269911A-001    
    World Digital Wireless Standards Vector Modulation Analysis Software MX269017A Download Download  
    TDMA type (PHS, ETC, DSRC,
    Digital LMR etc.)
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    Analog Measurement
    (FM/ΦM/AM)    		 Analog Measurement Software MX269018A Download Download  
    New spurious tests, such as
    F3E    		 Low Phase Noise Performance MS2830A-066 Download    
    Multi-Carrier signal output Multi-Carrier IQproducer MX269904A Download Download  
    AMP power calibration
    measurements    		   Standard function     Download
    Noise Figure Measurement Noise Figure Measurement Function MS2830A-017 Download Download  
    Evaluation of Filter and Amplifier Transmission Characteristics Internal Signal Generator Control Function MS2830A-052 Download Download  
    BER Measurement BER Measurement Function MS2830A-026 Download Download  
    Smart Meter IEEE802.15.4g
    MR-FSK Measurement Solution    		 —   Download  
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    Options   UPDATED
    Hardware MS2830A Main Frame
    MS2830A-040 3.6 GHz Signal Analyzer
    MS2830A-041 6 GHz Signal Analyzer
    MS2830A-043 13.5 GHz Signal Analyzer
    MS2830A-001 Rubidium Reference Oscillator
    MS2830A-002 High Stability Reference Oscillator
    MS2830A-005 Analysis Bandwidth Extension to 31.25 MHz
    MS2830A-006 Analysis Bandwidth 10 MHz
    MS2830A-077 Analysis Bandwidth Extension to 62.5 MHz (Requires MS2830A-006, 005)
    MS2830A-078 Analysis Bandwidth Extension to 125 MHz (Requires MS2830A-006, 005, 077)
    MS2830A-008 Preamplifier
    MS2830A-010 Phase Noise Measurement Function
    MS2830A-011 Secondary HDD
    MS2830A-014  NEW Removable HDD, Windows 10
    MS2830A-016 Precompliance EMI Function
    MS2830A-017 Noise Figure Measurement Function
    MS2830A-018 Audio Analyzer
    MS2830A-026 BER Measurement Function
    MS2830A-066 Low Phase Noise Performance
    MS2830A-020 3.6 GHz Vector Signal Generator
    MS2830A-021 6 GHz Vector Signal Generator
    MS2830A-022 Low Power Extension for Vector Signal Generator
    MS2830A-027 ARB Memory Upgrade 256 Msa for Vector Signal Generator
    MS2830A-028 AWGN
    MS2830A-029 Analog Function Extension for Vector Signal Generator
    MS2830A-088 3.6GHz Analog Signal Generator
    MS2830A-052 Internal Signal Generator Control Function
    Software
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    Signal Analyzer)    		 MX269011A W-CDMA/HSPA Downlink Measurement Software
    MX269012A W-CDMA/HSPA Uplink Measurement Software
    MX269013A GSM/EDGE Measurement Software
    MX269013A-001 EDGE Evolution Measurement Software
    MX269015A TD-SCDMA Measurement Software
    MX269017A Vector Modulation Analysis Software
    MX269018A Analog Measurement Software
    MX269020A LTE Downlink Measurement Software
    MX269020A-001 LTE-Advanced FDD Downlink Measurement Software
    MX269021A LTE Uplink Measurement Software
    MX269021A-001 LTE-Advanced FDD Uplink Measurement Software
    MX269022A LTE TDD Downlink Measurement Software
    MX269022A-001 LTE-Advanced TDD Downlink Measurement Software
    MX269023A LTE TDD Uplink Measurement Software
    MX269023A-001 LTE-Advanced TDD Uplink Measurement Software
    MX269024A CDMA2000 Forward Link Measurement Software
    MX269024A-001 All Measure Function
    MX269026A EV-DO Forward Link Measurement Software
    MX269026A-001 All Measure Function
    MX269028A WLAN (802.11) Measurement Software
    MX269028A-001 802.11ac (80 MHz) Measurement Software
    MX269030A W-CDMA BS Measurement Software
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    generation for vector signal
    generator)    		 MX269901A HSDPA/HSUPA IQproducer
    MX269902A TDMA IQproducer
    MX269904A Multi-Carrier IQproducer
    MX269908A LTE IQproducer
    MX269908A-001 LTE-Advanced FDD Option
    MX269910A LTE TDD IQproducer
    MX269910A-001 LTE-Advanced TDD Option
    MX269911A WLAN IQproducer
    MX269911A-001 802.11ac (80 MHz) Option
    MX269912A TD-SCDMA IQproducer
    Warranty service MS2830A-ES210 2 years Extended Warranty Service
    MS2830A-ES310 3 years Extended Warranty Service
    MS2830A-ES510 5 years Extended Warranty Service
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    • Firmware
    • Additional Waveform Patterns, IQproducer (for Vector Signal Generator)
    • Operation Manual

    Link at My Anritsu; requires product registration.
    Some operation manuals can be downloaded from the website.

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