Model Comparison

ShockLine VNAs are simple, economical, and deliver great performance. With their compact and durable design, they are ready-to-use right out of the box. Across the entire family, you’ll find coverage for a wide frequency range with fast test times and optimal throughput. Excellent corrected directivity and minimal drift reduces measurement uncertainty and enables smaller guard bands for improved yield in production. The ShockLine family also delivers fast measurement speeds with high dynamic range that minimizes test times and maximizes throughput in automated and manual test applications. With Anritsu’s world-class customer support and a 3-year warranty, you’ll also have the support and service you need when you need it.

Models	MS46522B opt 82 (1 m) MS46522B opt 83 (5 m)	MS46522B / MS46524B	MS46322B Economy VNA
Frequency Range	55 GHz to 92 GHz (Extended E-band)	50 kHz to 8.5/20/43.5 GHz	1 MHz to 8/20/43.5 GHz
Dynamic Range (@10 Hz IFBW)	≥106 dB, 60 GHz to 67 GHz ≥110 dB, >67 GHz to 87 GHz ≥ 98 dB, >87 GHz to 90 GHz	≥140 dB, 50 MHz to 2 GHz ≥130 dB, 2 GHz to 6 GHz ≥114 dB, 6 GHz to 40 GHz ≥100 dB, 40 GHz to 43.5 GHz	≥85 dB, 1 MHz to 10 MHz ≥100 dB, >10 MHz to 8 GHz ≥95 dB, >8 GHz to 14 GHz ≥100 dB, >14 GHz to 40 GHz ≥97 dB, >40 GHz to 43.5 GHz
Directivity	>= 42 dB (50 kHz to 43.5 GHz) with database calibration	>= 42 dB (50 kHz to 43.5 GHz) with database calibration	>= 42 dB (1 MHz to 43.5 GHz ) with database calibration
Trace Noise (rms) (100 Hz IFBW)	≤0.004 dB, 60 GHz to 90 GHz	≤0.004 dB, 300 kHz to 40 GHz	≤0.006 dB, 20 MHz to 40 GHz
Port Power	Variable output level range: -60 to 0 dBm	Variable output level range: -30 to +15 dBm	High State: +5, -3 dBm Low State: -20 dBm
Measurement Speed, Typical (optimal sweep setup)	30 µs/point	30 µs/point	130 µs/point
Major Options	Time Domain, UFX, and Rack-Mount	Time Domain, Advanced Time Domain, Bias Tees, UFX, and Rack-Mount	Time Domain, UFX, and Rack-Mount
Hardware Communication Interface	LAN	LAN	LAN
Calibration	SOLT, SOLR, SSLT, SSST, LRL/LRM, WG, Microstrip, Thru Update	SOLT, SOLR, SSLT, SSST, LRL/LRM, WG, Microstrip, AutoCal/SmartCal, Thru Update	SOLT, SOLR, SSLT, SSST, LRL/LRM, WG, Microstrip, AutoCal/SmartCal, Thru Update
Sweep Type	Freq: Linear, Log, CW, Segmented Power: Linear	Freq: Linear, Log, CW, Segmented Power: Linear	Freq: Linear, Log, CW, Segmented
Max Number of Points	20,001	20,001	16,001
1 Specified using two MS46121B instruments with option 21 at 30 Hz IFBW with external reference 2 Specified with two MS46131As with option 12 (PhaseLync) and high isolation mode on

Models	MS46122B	MS46131A / ME7868A	MS46121B
Frequency Range	1 MHz to 8/20/43.5 GHz	1 MHz to 8/20/43.5 GHz	40 MHz to 4 GHz 150 kHz to 6 GHz
Dynamic Range (@10 Hz IFBW)	≥85 dB, 1 MHz to 10 MHz ≥100 dB, >10 MHz to 8 GHz ≥95 dB, >8 GHz to 14 GHz ≥100 dB, >14 GHz to 40 GHz ≥97 dB, >40 GHz to 43.5 GHz	>=97 dB, 1 MHz to 8.5 GHz >=98 dB, >8.5 GHz to 20 GHz >=102 dB, >20 GHz to 40 GHz >=99 dB, >40 GHz to 43.5 GHz2	Scalar Transmission: 80 dB (typical, 150 kHz to 6 GHz)¹
Directivity	>= 42 dB (1 MHz to 43.5 GHz) with database calibration	>= 42 dB 1 MHz to 43.5 GHz) with database calibration	>= 42 dB (150 kHz to 6 GHz)
Trace Noise (rms) (100 Hz IFBW)	≤0.006 dB, 20 MHz to 40 GHz	<= 0.011 dB, 1 Mhz to 43.5 GHz2	0.02 dB (typical), 150 kHz to 6 GHz
Port Power	High State: +5, -3 dBm Low State: -20 dBm	High state: +0 dBm Low state: -20 dBm	Nominal Output: -5 dBm (150 kHz to 46 MHz) +3 dBm (>46 MHz to 4 GHz) -5 dBm (>4 GHz to 6 GHz)
Measurement Speed, Typical (optimal sweep setup)	130 µs/point	170 µs/pt	120 µs/point
Major Options	Time Domain and UFX (Rack-Mount standard)	Time Domain PhaseLync Synchronization	Low Pass Time Domain (Band Pass TD standard)
Hardware Communication Interface	USB	USB	USB
Calibration	SOLT, SOLR, SSLT, SSST, LRL/LRM, WG, Microstrip, AutoCal/SmartCal, Thru Update	SOLT, SOLR, SSLT, SSST, LRL/LRM, WG, Microstrip, AutoCal/SmartCal, Thru Update	SOL, Scalar Thru (with option 21), AutoCal/SmartCal
Sweep Type	Freq: Linear, Log, CW, Segmented	Freq: Linear, Log, CW, Segmented	Freq: Linear, Log, CW, Segmented
Max Number of Points	16,001	16,001	20,001
1 Specified using two MS46121B instruments with option 21 at 30 Hz IFBW with external reference 2 Specified with two MS46131As with option 12 (PhaseLync) and high isolation mode on