MA24340A Microwave CW USB Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 40 GHz

Microwave CW USB power sensor measuring average power from 10 MHz to 40 GHz over a 90 dB dynamic range with a K(m) connector.

Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 40 GHz

Datasheet

Overview

The Anritsu MA24340A is a microwave CW USB power sensor that provides fast, accurate average power measurements from 10 MHz to 40 GHz over 90 dB of dynamic range. It is a member of the MA243x0A series, which employs a single-path diode architecture, and connects to the device under test through a K(m) connector. Digital processing in the sensor supports measurement speeds of more than 2,100 continuous power readings per second and more than 5,600 buffered readings per second.

A low-noise design removes the need to zero the sensor before taking measurements for most applications, and the 1 mW reference calibration step is also eliminated. Internal and external triggering supports time-based measurements, and a list mode speeds up automated test sequences. External trigger latching handles pulses as narrow as 20 ns.

Control and software

The sensor is controlled from a PC through remote programming commands or with PowerXpert, a free software application supplied by Anritsu. It is also compatible with most Anritsu RF and microwave handheld instruments; the high accuracy power meter software option (for example Option 19) may be required on the handheld.

Durability

Damage protection of +26 dBm CW and +32 dBm peak for pulses shorter than 10 µs, combined with a removable silicone protective covering, gives the sensor increased ruggedness in field use. Calibrations are NIST traceable and traceable to SI units through national metrology institutes.

Key Features

Frequency range: 10 MHz to 40 GHz
Power measurement range: +20 dBm to –70 dBm (90 dB dynamic range)
CW average power measurements
Fast measurement speed: >2,100 readings/s continuous, >5,600 readings/s buffered
Damage protection: +26 dBm CW, +32 dBm peak <10 µs
No zeroing required for signals above –50 dBm and no 1 mW reference calibration
Internal and external triggering with list mode for automated testing
External trigger latching for pulses as narrow as 20 ns
NIST traceable calibration, traceable to SI units via national metrology institutes
Compatible with PCs via USB and with select Anritsu handheld instruments
Removable silicone protective covering for additional field durability
K(m) RF connector designed for use with a torque wrench
Color LED reports functional status of the sensor
Worldwide calibration and service centers

Specifications

Frequency

Frequency Range	10 MHz to 40 GHz K(m) Connector

Power Measurement

Dynamic Range	–70 dBm to +20 dBm
Damage Levels at RF Port	+26 dBm, ±20 V DC +32 dBm peak <10 μs pulse and 10 % duty cycle; minimum
Measurand	Average power
Measurement Resolution	0.01 dB max via PowerXpert, 0.001 dB max via remote command
Offset Correction	–100 dB to +150 dB Available only through the PowerXpert application; no remote command in the sensor firmware

Response

Signal Channel Rise Time	8 μs Characteristic
Sampling Rate	140 kS/s
Video Bandwidth	50 kHz

VSWR

VSWR, <50 MHz	1.9:1
VSWR, 50 to 150 MHz	1.17:1
VSWR, >0.15 to 2 GHz	1.08:1
VSWR, >2 to 6 GHz	1.16:1
VSWR, >6 to 18 GHz	1.21:1
VSWR, >18 to 33 GHz	1.29:1
VSWR, >33 to 40 GHz	1.44:1

Measurement Uncertainty

Average Power Uncertainty, –70 to <+15 dBm, ≤18 GHz (25 °C to 35 °C)	0.11 dB k=2, CW measurement after zero operation; includes calibration factor and linearity over temperature, excludes mismatch, zero set and drift, and noise
Average Power Uncertainty, –70 to <+15 dBm, >18 GHz to 40 GHz (25 °C to 35 °C)	0.13 dB k=2, CW measurement after zero operation
Average Power Uncertainty, +15 to +20 dBm, ≤18 GHz (25 °C to 35 °C)	0.14 dB k=2, CW measurement after zero operation
Average Power Uncertainty, +15 to +20 dBm, >18 GHz to 40 GHz (25 °C to 35 °C)	0.17 dB k=2, CW measurement after zero operation
Average Power Uncertainty, –70 to <+15 dBm, ≤18 GHz (0 °C to 50 °C)	0.14 dB k=2, CW measurement after zero operation
Average Power Uncertainty, –70 to <+15 dBm, >18 GHz to 40 GHz (0 °C to 50 °C)	0.17 dB k=2, CW measurement after zero operation
Average Power Uncertainty, +15 to +20 dBm, ≤18 GHz (0 °C to 50 °C)	0.18 dB k=2, CW measurement after zero operation
Average Power Uncertainty, +15 to +20 dBm, >18 GHz to 40 GHz (0 °C to 50 °C)	0.21 dB k=2, CW measurement after zero operation
Zero Set, –70 to –20 dBm	9.68E-11 W / –70.14 dBm k=3; one hour warm-up followed by Zero operation, 256 averages, 40 ms aperture, temperature within ±1 °C; valid at 30 °C ± 5 °C
Zero Set, >–20 to 0 dBm	4.95E-09 W / –53.05 dBm k=3; valid at 30 °C ± 5 °C
Zero Set, >0 to +20 dBm	1.56E-08 W / –48.08 dBm k=3; valid at 30 °C ± 5 °C
Zero Drift, –70 to –20 dBm	8.90E-11 W / –70.50 dBm Two sigma value of the reported power over one hour; valid at 30 °C ± 5 °C
Zero Drift, >–20 to 0 dBm	4.14E-09 W / –53.83 dBm Two sigma value over one hour; valid at 30 °C ± 5 °C
Zero Drift, >0 to +20 dBm	1.72E-08 W / –47.65 dBm Two sigma value over one hour; valid at 30 °C ± 5 °C
Noise, –70 to –20 dBm	3.53E-11 W / –74.52 dBm Two sigma noise at 10.2 seconds of integration time; k=3
Noise, >–20 to 0 dBm	6.51E-11 W / –71.86 dBm Two sigma noise at 10.2 seconds of integration time; k=3
Noise, >0 to +20 dBm	6.30E-10 W / –62.01 dBm Two sigma noise at 10.2 seconds of integration time; k=3

Trigger

Trigger Source	Bus, Continuous, Internal, External Bus trigger is not available in the PowerXpert application
Arm Type (Internal/External)	Auto, Single, Multiple, Standby
Internal Trigger Dynamic Range	–35 dBm to +20 dBm
Internal Trigger Level Accuracy	±0.5 dB Characteristic
Internal Trigger Slope	Positive or Negative
Internal Trigger Delay Range	–5 ms to +10 s
Internal Trigger Delay Resolution	10 μs
Internal Trigger Hysteresis	0 dB to 10 dB, with 0.1 dB resolution
Internal Trigger Hold Off	0 s to 10 s, with 0.01 ms resolution
External Trigger Input	MCX (female), 5.5 V maximum
External Trigger Input Impedance	4 kΩ Nominal
External Trigger Type	TTL/CMOS
External Trigger Slope	Positive or Negative
External Trigger Delay Range	–5 ms to +10 s
External Trigger Delay Resolution	10 μs
External Trigger High Level Input Voltage	2.3 V min, 3.0 V max
External Trigger Low Level Input Voltage	1.3 V min, 1.6 V max
External Trigger Latency	7.1 μs max Time delay between the defined edge of the applied trigger and the sensor switching into the triggered state
External Trigger Pulse Width	20 ns min
External Trigger Repetition Period	7.1 μs min
External Trigger Holdoff	0 s to 10 s with 0.01 ms resolution

Continuous Average Mode

Averaging	Auto, Manual
Averaging Type	Moving, Repeat
Number of Averages (Manual)	1 to 65,536 In Scope mode the maximum number of averages equals 16,777,216 divided by the number of data points
Auto Average Resolution	1 dB, 0.1 dB, 0.01 dB 0.001 dB averaging resolution is not available with the PowerXpert application
Auto Average Source	Scope Data Point Number: 1 to 16,384
Duty Cycle Correction	0.01 % to 100 %
Aperture Time	0.01 ms to 1 s
Measurement Speed, Continuous	>2,100 readings/s Minimum aperture, one average; data throughput at the A end of the USB cable, measured with Intel Core i5-3550 at 3.30 GHz; may vary with host CPU speed and load
Measurement Speed, Buffered	>5,600 readings/s Minimum aperture, one average; may vary with host CPU speed and load
Buffer Size	8192

Scope Mode

Capture Time	0.01 ms to 1 s
Data Points	1 to 16,384
Resolution	0.01 ms max

List Mode

Number of Measurements	1 to 1000
Input Parameters	Frequency (GHz), aperture time (ms), averages

PowerXpert PC Requirements

PowerXpert Version	3.0 or greater
Processor and RAM	Minimum: Equivalent to Intel Pentium III with 1 GB RAM or Intel Pentium IV with 512 MB RAM; Recommended: Equivalent to Intel Pentium IV with 1 GB RAM
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows XP
Hard-Disk Free Space	100 MB minimum
Display Resolution	1024 × 768 minimum
Interface	USB 2.0 high speed

General

RF Connector	K male Designed for use with a torque wrench
Interface to Host	USB 2.0 high speed USB Micro-B port for connectivity to host (PC or Anritsu handheld instrument)
Current Consumption	410 mA to 450 mA Characteristic, 20 ºC to 30 ºC
Size	110 mm x 46 mm x 25.6 mm Excluding K connector and silicone protective covering
Weight	397 g (0.88 lb)
Warranty	1 year
Calibration Cycle	12 months Anritsu recommended calibration interval
Warm-Up Time	60 minutes

Environmental

Operating Temperature Range	0 ºC to 50 ºC Tests performed per MIL-PRF-28800F (Class 3)
Storage Temperature Range	–40 ºC to +71 ºC
Humidity	45 % relative humidity at 50 ºC; 75 % relative humidity at 40 ºC; 95 % relative humidity at 30 ºC Non-condensing
Altitude	4600 m operational max
Shock	30 gn half-sine, 11 ms duration
Vibration	Sinusoidal: 5 Hz to 55 Hz, 3 g max; Random: 10 Hz to 500 Hz, Power Spectral Density: 0.03 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	KCC-REM-A21-0004

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

Applications

General-purpose RF and microwave power measurement
Aerospace and defense
Satellite communications
Wireless communications
Time-dependent power measurements using internal or external triggering
Automated production test using list mode
Field power measurements with Anritsu handheld instruments

Included

10585-00021 Quick Start Guide
2000-1605-R 1.5 m BNC(m) to MCX(m) cable
2000-2010-R 1.83 m USB A to Micro-B cable

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
MA24340A-097	Option 97: ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 or ANSI/NCSLI Z540.3 calibration — Includes test report, uncertainty data, and accreditation symbol
MA24340A-098	Option 98: Standard calibration ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1
MA24340A-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
41KB-3	Precision fixed attenuator, DC to 26.5 GHz, 3 dB, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
41KB-6	Precision fixed attenuator, DC to 26.5 GHz, 6 dB, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
41KB-10	Precision fixed attenuator, DC to 26.5 GHz, 10 dB, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
41KB-20	Precision fixed attenuator, DC to 26.5 GHz, 20 dB, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
41KC-3	Precision fixed attenuator, DC to 40 GHz, 3 dB, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
41KC-6	Precision fixed attenuator, DC to 40 GHz, 6 dB, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
41KC-10	Precision fixed attenuator, DC to 40 GHz, 10 dB, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
41KC-20	Precision fixed attenuator, DC to 40 GHz, 20 dB, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
43KB-3	Precision fixed attenuator, DC to 26.5 GHz, 3 dB, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
43KB-6	Precision fixed attenuator, DC to 26.5 GHz, 6 dB, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
43KB-10	Precision fixed attenuator, DC to 26.5 GHz, 10 dB, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
43KB-20	Precision fixed attenuator, DC to 26.5 GHz, 20 dB, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
43KC-3	Precision fixed attenuator, DC to 40 GHz, 3 dB, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
43KC-6	Precision fixed attenuator, DC to 40 GHz, 6 dB, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
43KC-10	Precision fixed attenuator, DC to 40 GHz, 10 dB, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
43KC-20	Precision fixed attenuator, DC to 40 GHz, 20 dB, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
33KFKF50B	Precision coaxial adapter, DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω, K(f) to K(f)
33KKF50B	Precision coaxial adapter, DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω, K(m) to K(f)
34NKF50	Precision coaxial adapter, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω, N(m) to K(f)
34NFKF50	Precision coaxial adapter, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω, N(f) to K(f)