Spectrum Master MS2762A-0032 Ultraportable Spectrum Analyzer, 6 GHz to 32 GHz

USB-powered ultraportable spectrum analyzer covering 6 GHz to 32 GHz with a K (2.92 mm) male test port, controlled from a Windows PC.

Frequency Range: 6 GHz to 32 GHz
Tuning Resolution: 1 Hz
Internal 10 MHz Frequency Reference Accuracy: ±0.2 ppm (25 °C ± 25 °C) + aging
Internal 10 MHz Frequency Reference Aging: ±1.0 ppm/year

Datasheet

Overview

The Spectrum Master MS2762A-0032 is the 6 GHz to 32 GHz model of the Anritsu MS2762A ultraportable spectrum analyzer line, part of the Spectrum Master MS276xA family. The MS2762A models are designed for higher dynamic range and lower displayed average noise level (DANL) than the MS2760A models, for applications with demanding sensitivity requirements, with frequency coverage starting at 6 GHz.

The family uses Anritsu's patented nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) technology. The pocket-sized instrument connects directly to the device under test, avoiding the loss introduced by long test port cables. The MS2762A-0032 has a K (2.92 mm) male test port connector, compatible with SMA and 3.5 mm connectors.

The analyzer is USB-powered and controlled from a Windows-based PC, laptop or tablet, so it can be used in the lab, on the manufacturing floor or in the field. Measurements include channel power, adjacent channel power and occupied bandwidth, with spectrum and spectrogram displays, an external 10 MHz frequency reference input and an external TTL trigger input.

Key Features

Continuous frequency coverage from 6 GHz to 32 GHz
Ultraportable form factor enables measurements right at the device under test
USB-powered and controlled from a Windows-based PC, laptop or tablet
Measure: channel power, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth
Spectrum and spectrogram displays
Resolution bandwidth (RBW) 1 Hz to 3 MHz
Up to six spectrum traces and spectrogram cursors, three trace detectors, 12 markers
External 10 MHz frequency reference
External TTL trigger input
Patented nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) technology

Specifications

Frequency

Frequency Range	6 GHz to 32 GHz
Tuning Resolution	1 Hz
Internal 10 MHz Frequency Reference Accuracy	±0.2 ppm (25 °C ± 25 °C) + aging
Internal 10 MHz Frequency Reference Aging	±1.0 ppm/year
Frequency Span	10 Hz to maximum frequency range of instrument

Bandwidth

Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)	1 Hz to 3 MHz Span ≥10 Hz; Zero Span 5 kHz to 20 MHz
Video Bandwidth (VBW)	1 Hz to 3 MHz Span ≥10 Hz; Zero Span 5 kHz to 20 MHz
VBW/Average Type	Linear / Log
RBW Filters	Flat Top, Nuttall
Shape Factor	<5:1 typical

Amplitude Ranges

Display Range	1 dB to 15 dB/div in 1 dB steps, ten divisions displayed
Measurement Range	DANL to 0 dBm
Reference Level Range	–120 dBm to +30 dBm
Amplitude Units	dBm
Maximum Safe Level Input	+18 dBm CW, ±10 VDC

Amplitude Accuracy

≥ 6 GHz to 40 GHz, 20 °C to 30 °C	±1.8 dB maximum, ±0.5 dB typical -10 dBm CW signal; after 30 minute warm-up
≥ 6 GHz to 40 GHz, 0 °C to 50 °C	±3.0 dB maximum, ±1.0 dB typical -10 dBm CW signal; after 60 minute warm-up

Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)

> 6 GHz to 40 GHz	–135 dBm maximum, –142 dBm typical RMS detection, VBW/Avg type = Log, IF Gain On, 1 Hz RBW

Spectral Purity – SSB Phase Noise

1 kHz offset	–80 dBc/Hz maximum, –89 dBc/Hz typical (7 GHz); –66 dBc/Hz maximum, –74 dBc/Hz typical (30 GHz) 20 °C to 30 °C
10 kHz offset	–93 dBc/Hz maximum, –97 dBc/Hz typical (7 GHz); –81 dBc/Hz maximum, –88 dBc/Hz typical (30 GHz) 20 °C to 30 °C
100 kHz offset	–94 dBc/Hz maximum, –98 dBc/Hz typical (7 GHz); –81 dBc/Hz maximum, –88 dBc/Hz typical (30 GHz) 20 °C to 30 °C

Spurs and Distortion

Residual Spurs, 6 GHz to 70 GHz	–85 dBm maximum, –95 dBm typical
Input-related Spurious	<–60 dBc –20 dBm CW input
Third-Order Intercept (TOI), 18 GHz	+22 dBm IF Gain Off, typical, -10 dBm tones 1 MHz apart, –10 dBm reference level
Second Harmonic Distortion, –25 dBm Input	–50 dBc maximum At 7 GHz input
Zero Span	No image rejection is applied to the sweep while in zero span, therefore spurious impact may be different.

Input Match (K Connector, typical)

6 GHz to 12.4 GHz	VSWR 1.92:1, Return Loss 10 dB
> 12.4 GHz to 50 GHz	VSWR 1.78:1, Return Loss 11 dB

External Trigger

Source	External, Free Run, Video, Periodic (0 s to 5 s)
Delay	0 ms to 1670 ms; –60 s (up to sweep time) in zero span and video or external trigger
Holdoff	0 ms to 5000 ms
Slope	Rising, Falling, Both
Hysteresis	0 dB to 200 dB

Sweep, Trace and Marker Functions

Zero Span Sweep Time	0.02 ms to 60 s
Sweep (Trace) Points	Settable range from 10 to 10,001 points; the default is 501 points
Sweep Time Accuracy	± 2% in Zero Span
Traces	Up to six traces
Detector Type per Trace	Peak, RMS / Avg, Negative
Markers	Up to 12 Markers
Smart Measurements	Channel Power, Occupied Bandwidth, Adjacent Channel Power

Connectors

RF In	K Connector (2.92 mm), male 50Ω Compatible with SMA and 3.5 mm connectors
USB Interface	USB 3.0, Type C Connector
External Reference In	MCX(f), 50Ω, 10 MHz
External Trigger In	MCX(f), 50Ω, TTL Levels

Computer Requirement

Display Resolution	16:9 / 16:10 Aspect Ratio (>1280 x 720 / 1280 x 800)
Operating System	Windows® 7, 8.1, 10; 64-bit
Recommended Minimum Configuration	Quad Core i7 fourth generation or higher CPU, 16 GB RAM, 128 GB Data Storage, USB 3.0

Environmental

Standard	MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 Not including Windows Tablet/Laptop/PC
Operating Temperature Range	0 ºC to 50 ºC
Storage Temperature Range	–40 ºC to 71 ºC
Maximum Relative Humidity	95 % RH at 30 ºC, non-condensing
Vibration, Sinusoidal	5 Hz to 55 Hz
Vibration, Random	10 Hz to 500 Hz
Half Sine Shock	30 g
Altitude	4600 meters, operating and non-operating

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 Not including Windows Tablet/Laptop/PC
Low Voltage Directive	2014/35/EU
Safety	EN 61010-1:2010
Australia and New Zealand	RCM AS/NZS 4417:2012
Canada	ICES-1(A)/NMB-1(A)

General

Size	155 mm x 84 mm x 27 mm (6.1 in x 3.3 in x 1.1 in) Not including Windows Tablet/Laptop/PC
Weight	255 g (9.0 oz) Not including Windows Tablet/Laptop/PC
Warranty	Standard one-year warranty The product web page lists a standard three-year warranty; the technical data sheet states one year
Calibration Cycle	Recommended calibration cycle is 12 months.

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

5G and mmWave device development
Automotive radar testing
Satellite communications
Wireless backhaul
Radio astronomy
Antenna beam pattern testing
On-wafer spectrum measurements
802.11ad/WiGig spectral mask testing
Microwave radio link testing
Electronic warfare
RF component and device characterization on the production line

Included

2000-1859-R USB 3.0 Type C to Type A Cable, 1 m
2000-1605-R BNC(m) to MCX(m) Cable (qty 2)
Certificate of Calibration and Conformance

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
MS2762A-0032-0097	Accredited Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — Includes calibration certificate, test report, and uncertainty data
MS2762A-0032-0098	Standard Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — Includes calibration certificate
MS2762A-0032-0099	Premium Calibration to ISO17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 — Includes calibration certificate, test report, and uncertainty data
K222B	Coaxial Adapter, DC to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(f), 50Ω
34VFK50A	Coaxial Adapter, DC to 43.5 GHz, V(f) to K(m), 50Ω
43KC-3	Fixed Attenuator, Precision, DC to 26.5 GHz, 1W, 3 dB, K(m) to K(f)
43KC-6	Fixed Attenuator, Precision, DC to 26.5 GHz, 1W, 6 dB, K(m) to K(f)
43KC-10	Fixed Attenuator, Precision, DC to 26.5 GHz, 1W, 10 dB, K(m) to K(f)
43KC-20	Fixed Attenuator, Precision, DC to 26.5 GHz, 1W, 20 dB, K(m) to K(f)
41KC-3	Fixed Attenuator, Precision, DC to 40 GHz, 1W, 3 dB, K(m) to K(f)
41KC-6	Fixed Attenuator, Precision, DC to 40 GHz, 1W, 6 dB, K(m) to K(f)
41KC-10	Fixed Attenuator, Precision, DC to 40 GHz, 1W, 10 dB, K(m) to K(f)
41KC-20	Fixed Attenuator, Precision, DC to 40 GHz, 1W, 20 dB, K(m) to K(f)
3670K50A-1	Test Port Cable, K(f) to K(m), 30.48 cm
3670K50A-2	Test Port Cable, K(f) to K(m), 60.96 cm
35WR42KF	Precision Waveguide Coaxial Adapter, 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz, WR42 to K(f)
35WR28KF	Precision Waveguide Coaxial Adapter, 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz, WR28 to K(f)
2000-1889-R	Waveguide to Coaxial End Launch Adapter, 17.6 GHz to 26.7 GHz, WR42 to K(f)
2000-1890-R	Waveguide to Coaxial End Launch Adapter, 26.4 GHz to 40.1 GHz, WR28 to K(f)
2000-1867-R	Directional Horn Antenna, 17.6 GHz to 26.7 GHz, WR42, 25 dBi gain
2000-1868-R	Directional Horn Antenna, 26.4 GHz to 40.1 GHz, WR28, 25 dBi gain
2000-2003-R	Directional Horn Antenna, 24 GHz to 40 GHz, WR28, 19 dBi gain — Small form factor assembly with K(f) adapter, mounting bracket, and case
2000-1930-R	Low Noise Amplifier, 18 GHz to 42 GHz, 28 dB Gain, 4 dB Noise Figure, K Connectors — Input: K(m) (2.92 mm(m)), Output: K(f) (2.92 mm(f))
2000-1933-R	USB power bank (for use with the MS276xA Low Noise Amplifier accessory)
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
2000-1918-R	4-port 200 m USB Multimode Fiber Extender System
01-201	Torque Wrench, 0.9 N·m (8 lbf·in) for K, V, SMA, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm connectors