Anritsu Power Master MA24507A and MA24510A USB mmWave power analyzers

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Power Master MA24507A and MA24510A Frequency Selectable mmWave Power Analyzer

USB-powered, frequency selectable mmWave power analyzer that measures signals from 9 kHz to 70 GHz or 110 GHz and down to –90 dBm.

Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 70 GHz
Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 110 GHz
Internal Reference Accuracy: ±0.2 ppm
Internal Reference Aging: ±1.0 ppm/year aging

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Overview

The Anritsu Power Master is a USB-powered millimeter-wave power analyzer that makes numeric, frequency-selective average power measurements. Two models are available. The MA24507A covers 9 kHz to 70 GHz and the MA24510A covers 9 kHz to 110 GHz. Measurements reach down to –90 dBm, and up to six signals can be measured at once.

Many mmWave sensors are built on thermal components. The Power Master uses a receiver-based architecture instead, which shortens measurement times and makes it frequency selective. Frequency selectivity gives a more accurate power reading in the band of interest. The analyzer is about the size of a smartphone, takes its power from the host's USB connection, and has mounting holes so probes can be attached directly for over-the-air or on-wafer testing.

The Power Master can make stand-alone measurements or work as part of a system, for example when calibrating vector network analyzers.

PowerXpert software

The analyzer is operated from the PowerXpert PC application, which sets the measurement mode, center frequency, span and resolution. In Power Hunter mode, the user defines a frequency range and the software finds the six highest CW amplitudes in it, along with their frequencies. In Channel Monitor mode, up to six frequency channels, each up to 20 MHz wide, are monitored at the same time for CW amplitude or channel power.

Models in this series

Model	Description
MA24507A	Power Master MA24507A 9 kHz to 70 GHz mmWave Power Analyzer USB-powered, frequency-selectable mmWave power analyzer covering 9 kHz to 70 GHz with a noise floor as low as –90 dBm.	Details →
MA24510A	Power Master MA24510A 9 kHz to 110 GHz mmWave Power Analyzer USB-powered, frequency-selectable mmWave power analyzer covering 9 kHz to 110 GHz with a measurement floor as low as -90 dBm.	Details →

Key Features

Measures low power signals as low as –90 dBm
Suited to over-the-air testing, especially mmWave signals with high propagation loss
User settings to control measurement speed and noise floor
Channel Monitor mode in PowerXpert for monitoring up to six frequency channels at once
Power Hunter mode in PowerXpert for searching up to six signals within a frequency range
Mounting holes for direct mounting to probes for over-the-air or on-wafer testing
Receiver-based architecture for frequency-selective power measurement
USB-powered, smartphone-sized form factor

Specifications

Frequency

Frequency Range MA24507A	9 kHz to 70 GHz
Frequency Range MA24510A	9 kHz to 110 GHz All performance above 70 GHz is Typical
Internal Reference Accuracy	±0.2 ppm 0 °C to 50 °C
Internal Reference Aging	±1.0 ppm/year aging
Continuous Mode Span (Channel Power Measurement)	30 kHz to 2 GHz max
Continuous Mode Span (CW Max Measurement)	10 kHz to Full Span The PowerXpert section of the datasheet (page 5) lists 1 kHz to Full span (CW max)
Channel Monitor Mode Span	1 kHz to 20 MHz

Power Measurement

Measurement Range	-90 — +10 dBm As stated on the product page
Maximum Amplitude (≤ 6.15 GHz)	+15 dBm Characteristic
Maximum Amplitude (> 6.15 GHz)	+10 dBm Characteristic
Damage Level	+30 dBm CW, +/- 10 VDC max Continuous
Range (Lower)	≤ –10 dBm User-defined operating range; signals at or below –10 dBm can typically use the lower range
Range (Upper)	> –10 dBm Upper range recommended for signals above –10 dBm to avoid clipping or saturation
Average Noise Floor, Channel Power (30 kHz channel span)	–88 dBm Measured at 1GHz center frequency
Average Noise Floor, Channel Power (10 MHz channel span)	–64 dBm Measured at 1GHz center frequency
Average Noise Floor, Channel Power (1 GHz channel span)	–40 dBm Measured at 1GHz center frequency
Average Noise Floor, CW Max (High resolution)	–100 dBm Measured at 1GHz center frequency; 3 MHz span
Average Noise Floor, CW Max (Medium resolution)	–90 dBm Measured at 1GHz center frequency; 3 MHz span
Average Noise Floor, CW Max (Low resolution)	–80 dBm Measured at 1GHz center frequency; 3 MHz span
Trigger Source	Bus, Continuous

Input Match (typical)

9 kHz to 12.4 GHz	1.29:1 VSWR, 18 dB return loss
> 12.4 GHz to 26.5 GHz MA24507A	1.43:1 VSWR, 15 dB return loss V connector; the product page lists 1.67 for > 12.4 GHz to 50 GHz
> 12.4 GHz to 26.5 GHz MA24510A	1.67:1 VSWR, 12 dB return loss W1 connector
> 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz MA24507A	1.58:1 VSWR, 13 dB return loss V connector; the product page lists 1.67 for > 12.4 GHz to 50 GHz
> 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz MA24510A	1.67:1 VSWR, 12 dB return loss W1 connector
> 40 GHz to 50 GHz	1.67:1 VSWR, 12 dB return loss
> 50 GHz to 70 GHz	2.10:1 VSWR, 9 dB return loss
> 70 GHz to 110 GHz MA24510A	2.10:1 VSWR, 9 dB return loss W1 connector

Measurement Speed (readings/s, characteristic)

Channel Power Measurement	7 (300 kHz span), 20 (20 MHz span), 10 (1 GHz span) Measured at 1 GHz center frequency; no averages
CW Max Measurement (High)	0.8 (300 kHz span), 15 (20 MHz span), 6 (1 GHz span) Measured at 1 GHz center frequency; no averages
CW Max Measurement (Medium)	4 (300 kHz span), 25 (20 MHz span), 10 (1 GHz span) Measured at 1 GHz center frequency; no averages
CW Max Measurement (Low)	20 (300 kHz span), 25 (20 MHz span), 10 (1 GHz span) Measured at 1 GHz center frequency; no averages

Measurement Uncertainty

Amplitude Accuracy, 9 kHz to 644 MHz	20 °C to 30 °C: ±1.3 dB max (±0.5 dB typical); 0 °C to 50 °C: ±2.0 dB max (±0.5 dB typical) Excludes noise and mismatch uncertainty; 30 minute warm-up (20–30 °C), 60 minute warm-up (0–50 °C)
Amplitude Accuracy, > 644 MHz to 40 GHz	20 °C to 30 °C: ±1.8 dB max (±0.5 dB typical); 0 °C to 50 °C: ±3.0 dB max (±1.0 dB typical) Excludes noise and mismatch uncertainty; the product page lists ±1.0 dB, typical
Amplitude Accuracy, > 40 GHz to 70 GHz	20 °C to 30 °C: ±2.0 dB max (±0.5 dB typical); 0 °C to 50 °C: ±3.0 dB max (±1.0 dB typical) Excludes noise and mismatch uncertainty; characteristic values between 67 and 70 GHz for MA24507A
Amplitude Accuracy, > 70 GHz to 90 GHz MA24510A	20 °C to 30 °C: ±2.2 dB max (±0.5 dB typical); 0 °C to 50 °C: ±3.0 dB max (±1.0 dB typical) Excludes noise and mismatch uncertainty
Amplitude Accuracy, > 90 GHz to 110 GHz MA24510A	20 °C to 30 °C: ±2.5 dB max (±0.5 dB typical); 0 °C to 50 °C: ±3.0 dB max (±1.0 dB typical) Excludes noise and mismatch uncertainty
Relative Power Accuracy, 9 kHz to < 6.15 GHz	±0.3 dB
Relative Power Accuracy, 6.15 GHz to < 40 GHz	±0.3 dB
Relative Power Accuracy, 40 GHz to ≤ 110 GHz	±0.3 dB Typical with W1 connector
ISO GUM Measurement Uncertainty	Uncertainty expressed with coverage factor of k=2

PowerXpert PC Requirements

Software Version	version 4.0 or greater
Processor and RAM	Equivalent to Quad Core i5 fourth generation or higher CPU, 8 GB RAM
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 10, 8.1, or 7; 64-bit
Hard-Disk Free Space	100 MB minimum
Display Resolution	1024 × 768 minimum
Interface	USB 3.0

PowerXpert System

Measurand	Channel power, CW peak power
Measurement Resolution	0.01 dB max via PowerXpert, 0.01 dB max via remote command
Offset Correction	–100 dB to +150 dB Available only through the PowerXpert application; no remote command in the analyzer firmware
Units	dBm, nW, µW, mW, W
Averaging	Manual
Averaging Type	Moving
Number of Averages	1 to 1,000

PowerXpert Measurement Modes

Continuous Mode Measurements	Channel power, CW max
Continuous Mode Center Frequency	9.5 kHz to (Max Freq – 500 Hz)
Continuous Mode Span	30 kHz to 2 GHz (Channel power), 1 kHz to Full span (CW max)
Continuous Mode Resolution	High, medium, low
Power Hunter Mode Measurement	CW max only
Power Hunter Mode Start Frequency	9 kHz to (Max Freq – 1 kHz)
Power Hunter Mode Stop Frequency	10 kHz to Max Freq
Power Hunter Mode Set Minimum Power Range	–130 to 0 dBm
Channel Monitor Mode Measurements	Channel power, CW max
Channel Monitor Mode Channel Frequencies	(9 kHz + Span/2) to (Max Freq – Span/2)
Channel Monitor Mode Span	1 kHz to 20 MHz
Channel Monitor Mode Number of Channels	Up to 6

General

RF Connector MA24507A	V male (1.85 mm)
RF Connector MA24510A	W1 male (1.0 mm) The product page lists W(m) Connector
Trigger Port	Inactive
Reference Port	For Service Only
Interface to Host	USB 3.0 USB C port
Current Consumption	900 mA max
Size	155 mm x 84 mm x 27 mm (6.1 in x 3.3 in x 1.1 in)
Weight	282 g (0.62 lb)
Warranty	1 year
Warm-Up Time	30 minutes Applies to all specifications unless otherwise stated
Calibration Cycle	12 months Anritsu recommended calibration interval

Environmental

Operational Requirements	Tests were performed per MIL-PRF-28800F (Class 3)
Operating Temperature Range	0 °C to 50 °C
Storage Temperature Range	–40 °C to +71 °C
Relative Humidity (non-condensing)	45 % at 50 °C, 75 % at 40 °C, 95 % at 30 °C
Altitude	4600 m operational max
Shock	30 g half-sine, 11 ms duration
Vibration (Sinusoidal)	5 Hz to 55 Hz, 3 g max
Vibration (Random)	10 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.34 g rms Power Spectral Density: 0.01 g²/Hz

Regulatory Compliance

European Union EMC	2014/30/EU, EN 61326:2013, CISPR 11/EN 55011, IEC/EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11
Low Voltage Directive	2014/35/EU
Safety	EN 61010-1:2010
RoHS Directive	2011/65/EU
Australia and New Zealand	RCM AS/NZS 4417:2012
South Korea	KCC-REM-A21-0004

Applications

Over-the-air mmWave testing
On-wafer testing
Vector network analyzer calibration systems
Stand-alone RF and mmWave power measurement
Antenna quality control for consumer electronics
Parallel remote power monitoring

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
MA24507A-098/MS24510A-098	Option 98: Standard calibration ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1
MA24507A-099/MS24510A-099	Option 99: Premium calibration ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — Includes test report and uncertainty data
01-201	Calibrated torque wrench for K and V connectors
41VA-3	Precision Fixed Attenuator, 3 dB, V(m) to V(f) — Precision, DC to 70 GHz, 1W, 3 dB, V(m) to V(f)
41VA-6	Precision Fixed Attenuator, 6 dB, V(m) to V(f) — Precision, DC to 70 GHz, 1W, 6 dB, V(m) to V(f)
41VA-10	Precision Fixed Attenuator, 10 dB, V(m) to V(f) — Precision, DC to 70 GHz, 1W, 10 dB, V(m) to V(f)
41VA-20	Precision Fixed Attenuator, 20 dB, V(m) to V(f) — Precision, DC to 70 GHz, 1W, 20 dB, V(m) to V(f)
41W-3	Precision Fixed Attenuator, 3 dB, W1(m) to W1(f) — Precision, DC to 110 GHz, 1W, 3 dB, W1(m) to W1 (f)
41W-6	Precision Fixed Attenuator, 6 dB, W1(m) to W1(f) — Precision, DC to 110 GHz, 1W, 6 dB, W1(m) to W1 (f)
41W-10	Precision Fixed Attenuator, 10 dB, W1(m) to W1(f) — Precision, DC to 110 GHz, 1W, 10 dB, W1(m) to W1 (f)
W240A	Precision Power Divider — Precision, DC to 110 GHz, 3 resistor, W1(f) input, W1(f) output
W241A	Precision Power Splitter — Precision, DC to 110 GHz, 2 resistor, W1(m) input, W1(f) output
MN25110A	Precision Directional Coupler — Precision, 20 GHz to 110 GHz, W1(f) input, W1(f) output, W1(f) coupled port
33VFVF50C	Precision Coaxial Adapter, V(f) to V(f) — DC to 70 GHz, V(f) to V(f), 50 Ω
33VVF50C	Precision Coaxial Adapter, V(m) to V(f) — DC to 70 GHz, V(m) to V(f), 50 Ω
34WFV50	Precision Coaxial Adapter, W1(f) to V(m) — DC to 65 GHz, W1(f) to V(m), 50 Ω
34WFVF50	Precision Coaxial Adapter, W1(f) to V(f) — DC to 65 GHz, W1(f) to V(f), 50 Ω
34WV50	Precision Coaxial Adapter, W1(m) to V(m) — DC to 65 GHz, W1(m) to V(m), 50 Ω
33WFWF50	Precision Coaxial Adapter, W1(f) to W1(f) — DC to 110 GHz, W1(f) to W1(f), 50 Ω
33WW50	Precision Coaxial Adapter, W1(m) to W1(m)
33WWF50	Precision Coaxial Adapter, W1(m) to W1(f)
35WR22VF	Waveguide to Coaxial Adapter (right angle), WR22 to V(f) — 33 GHz to 50 GHz, WR22 to V(f)
35WR19VF	Waveguide to Coaxial Adapter (right angle), WR19 to V(f) — 40 GHz to 60 GHz, WR19 to V(f)
35WR15VF	Waveguide to Coaxial Adapter (right angle), WR15 to V(f) — 50 GHz to 65 GHz, WR15 to V(f)
35WR10WF	Waveguide to Coaxial Adapter (right angle), WR10 to W1(f) — 75 GHz to 110 GHz, WR10 to W1(f)
SC7442	Waveguide to Coaxial Adapter (right angle), WR12 to W1(f) — 60 GHz to 90 GHz, WR12 to W1(f)
1091-400-R	Waveguide to Coaxial End Launch Adapter, WR10 to W1(f) — 73.8 GHz to 110 GHz, WR10 to W1(f)
1091-401-R	Waveguide to Coaxial End Launch Adapter, WR12 to W1(f) — 60.5 GHz to 92.0 GHz, WR12 to W1(f)
1091-402-R	Waveguide to Coaxial End Launch Adapter, WR15 to W1(f) — 49.9 GHz to 75.8 GHz, WR15 to W1(f)
1091-456-R	Waveguide to Coaxial End Launch Adapter, WR15 to V(f) — 49.9 GHz to 67.0 GHz, WR15 to V(f)
1091-457-R	Waveguide to Coaxial End Launch Adapter, WR19 to V(f) — 39.3 GHz to 59.7 GHz, WR19 to V(f)
1091-458-R	Waveguide to Coaxial End Launch Adapter, WR22 to V(f) — 33.0 GHz to 50.1 GHz, WR22 to V(f)
1091-459-R	Waveguide to Coaxial End Launch Adapter, WR28 to V(f) — 26.4 GHz to 40.1 GHz, WR28 to V(f)
2000-1867-R	Directional Horn Antenna, WR42 — 17.6 GHz to 26.7 GHz, WR42, 25 dBi gain
2000-1868-R	Directional Horn Antenna, WR28 — 26.4 GHz to 40.1 GHz, WR28, 25 dBi gain
2000-1869-R	Directional Horn Antenna, WR22 — 33.0 GHz to 50.1 GHz, WR22, 25 dB gain
2000-1870-R	Directional Horn Antenna, WR19 — 39.3 GHz to 59.7 GHz, WR19, 25 dBi gain
2000-1871-R	Directional Horn Antenna, WR15 — 49.9 GHz to 75.8 GHz, WR15, 25 dBi gain
2000-1872-R	Directional Horn Antenna, WR12 — 60.0 GHz to 90.0 GHz, WR12, 25 dBi gain
2000-1873-R	Directional Horn Antenna, WR10 — 75.0 GHz to 110.0 GHz, WR10, 25 dBi gain
2000-1888-R	USB 3.0 Powered Extension Cable, 10 m, (32 ft) — Up to two can be used in series for a total length of 20 m