Compact USB Vector Network Analyzer

MS46122B

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The ShockLine™ MS46122B series consists of three PC-controlled, compact vector network analyzers (VNAs) with frequency ranges from 1 MHz to 8/20/43.5 GHz. The series benefits from patented shockline VNA-on-chip technology that simplifies the internal VNA architecture at high frequencies, reduces instrument cost, and enhances accuracy and measurement repeatability.

All the members of the ShockLine MS46122B series are low-cost, full-reversing, 2-port VNAs aimed at RF and microwave applications within manufacturing, engineering, and education organizations. All three VNAs have 130 microseconds per point sweep speed and better than 100 dB dynamic range, making them suitable for a variety of device test applications including measuring passive 5G mmWave components.

These VNAs are packaged in a very compact and portable 1U chassis, are externally controlled via USB from a user-supplied PC, and powered using an external power supply brick. The ShockLine MS46122B VNA series are controlled using the same graphical user interface (GUI) and driver software as the rest of the ShockLine family of VNAs. The series does not have any on-board memory, which simplifies their use in secure applications. The combination of lower cost, small size, and good performance make the ShockLine MS46122B VNA series ideal for passive device test applications where portability and space efficiency are key.

Guaranteed performance to 43.5 GHz with Extended K™ ports
PC control takes advantage of external computer processing power and functionality
Compact 1U high package for efficient use of bench and rack space
No on-board data storage eliminates the need for data purging in secure applications
Time domain with time gating option enables easier and faster fault identification
A common GUI interface within the ShockLine family reduces switching costs between models
Universal Fixture Extraction (UFX) software option provides advanced de-embedding tools for test fixture extraction

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)
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

Verification Kits

Model Number	Description
3663-3	N Connector Verification Kit
3668-4	43.5 GHz K Connector Verification Kit

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	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

Applications

RF and Microwave Passive Component Testing and Troubleshooting

RF and microwave connectors and cables
Electromechanical switches
Attenuators
Couplers
Filters
Isolators
Circulators
Phase Shifters

System Integration Application

System Calibration
Path-loss Characterization
General s-parameters and time domain measurements

Secure Area Applications

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

Wireless Power Transfer Applications

KQ product
Maximum efficiency

Frequency Options (select one frequency option only)

Option	Description
MS46122B-010	1 MHz — 8 GHz, type N(f) ports
MS46122B-020	1 MHz — 20 GHz, type ruggedized K(m) ports (compatible with 3.5 mm and SMA connectors)
MS46122B-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
MS46122B-002	Time Domain with Time Gating
MS46122B-024	Universal Fixture Extraction

Related Links

Library

Brochure

Brochure	Release Date
Anritsu's RF and Microwave Test and Measurement Solutions Product Brochure	05/06/2023
5G Solutions Catalog 2023	12/04/2023
Vector Network Analysis Product Portfolio	19/12/2022
Anritsu and Polar Instrument Solution for Delta-L 4.0 Measurement Based on Atlas SI Software with Anritsu 4-Port Benchtop VNAs Solution Flyer	11/05/2022
VNA Fundamentals Poster	30/04/2021
ShockLine Vector Network Analyzer Family Product Brochure	04/08/2020
ShockLine MS46122B Compact Vector Network Analyzers Quick Fact Sheet	04/06/2019

Datasheet

Datasheet	Release Date
ShockLine Compact USB VNA MS46122B Technical Data Sheet	09/08/2023
Compact ShockLine VNA Declaration of Conformity	10/04/2019

Application Note

Application Note	Release Date
Offline Split 2x-Thru Touchstone File to Two 1x-Thru Using Equation Editor in ShockLine Vector Network Analyzer Application Note	11/05/2022
The Application for Type-B Two Tier Calibration with Flex Standard Network Extraction Application Note	31/03/2021
Accessing 43.5 GHz Measurements with Traceability Application Note	30/06/2020
Material Measurements with Vector Network Analyzers Application Note	26/05/2020
Utilizing Line-Reflect-Line (LRL) Calibration Method to Measure a Surface-Mount Bandpass Filter on a Fixture Application Note	28/04/2020
Electro-Optical Measurements Using Anritsu VNAs	24/01/2020
Factors in Choosing a VNA for Microwave Applications in Manufacturing Application Note	11/12/2019
Distinction Between TRL and LRL	26/03/2019
Technique for Improving Low Insertion Loss VNA Measurements Application Note	25/09/2018
Electrical-to-Optical and Optical-to-Electrical (E/O and O/E) converter measurements	06/02/2018
Understanding Vector Network Analysis Application Note	27/07/2017
LRL-LRM Calibration Theory and Methodology Application Note	21/03/2017
VNA Signal Integrity Measurement Challenges Application Brief	12/09/2016

Leaflet

Leaflet	Release Date
Anritsu Automotive Product Lineup: Test Expertise for the Future of Transportation	25/04/2022
Anritsu and SWISSto12 Material Measurements Solution	27/01/2022
Anritsu and Keycom Material Measurement Solution	27/01/2022
Anritsu and Compass Technology Group Material Measurements Solution	27/01/2022
Anritsu, Diamond Engineering, and Diamond Microwave Chambers Antenna Measurement Solution	26/08/2020
Anritsu Vector Network Analyzers — The Perfect Tool for Electro-Optical Measurements	06/02/2018
ShockLine USB VNAs MS46121B/122B — The perfect tool for universities	21/03/2017

White Paper

White Paper	Release Date
Superposition vs. True-Balanced: What's Required for your Signal Integrity Application White Paper	23/08/2018
Modern Architecture Advances Vector Network Analyzer Performance White Paper	08/11/2016

Selection Guide

Selection Guide	Release Date
ShockLine Vector Network Analyzers Selection Guide	01/04/2020

Catalog

Catalog	Release Date
Electronic Measuring Instruments Digest 2023	23/03/2023
Precision RF & Microwave Components Catalog	26/07/2022

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide	Release Date
ShockLine Series Vector Network Analyzers Verification Kits and Performance Verification Software	05/04/2022

Operations Manual

Operations Manual	Release Date
ShockLine MS46122A and MS46122B Series Operation Manual	09/08/2023

User Guide

User Guide	Release Date
ShockLine User Interface Reference Manual	09/08/2023

Measurement Guide

Measurement Guide	Release Date
ShockLine MS46122A/B and MS46322A/B Calibration and Measurement Guide	09/08/2023

Programming Manual

Programming Manual	Release Date
ShockLine VNA Programming Manual	09/08/2023

Maintenance Manual

Maintenance Manual	Release Date
ShockLine Vector Network Analyzer Maintenance Manual, MS46122A, MS46122B	28/04/2022

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