Anritsu FAQs
There are several detector choices in my MS272xB, MS271xB and MT8222A. How do I decide which one to use?
Use the Peak detector most of the time. This choice displays the largest measured value for each of the 551 display points. Use the RMS detector if you are measuring noise or noise-like signals such as a CDMA Bart's head. Use the Negative detector to display the smallest measured value for each display point. This is useful when attempting to pick out signals that are near the noise floor. Use the Sample detector when using the tracking generator. There is one measurement made for each display point. Use the Quasi-peak detector if you are doing EMC measurements following the CISPR standards.
