Anritsu Company has introduced the MA24105A,
a standalone, compact, and highly accurate in-line peak power sensor that
provides a wide range of power measurement capability over a frequency range of
350 MHz to 4 GHz. Featuring a widest-in-class 2 mW to 150 W measurement range,
and a combination of forward and reverse measurement functionality, the MA24105A can
be used by both manufacturing and field engineers in a variety of commercial
cellular, land mobile radio (LMR) and general-purpose military/defense RF
applications.
Highly accurate average power measurements can be made with the
MA24105A. The wide measurement range eliminates the need for lower power
sensors, reducing setup and measurement times. Accuracy is assured because the
calibration data is stored directly in the sensor and all necessary corrections
are done inside the microprocessor of the sensor. Also, return loss and
directivity are optimized to maintain high accuracy.
A "dual path" architecture in the MA24105A enables
widest-in-class measurement range for bi-directional True-RMS measurements over
the entire frequency span, allowing users to measure CW, multi-tone and
digitally modulated signals, including GSM/EDGE, CDMA/EV-DO, W-CDMA/HSPA+,
WiMAX, and TD-SCDMA, and LTE. Forward direction power measurement includes a
4-MHz bandwidth channel that has peak and comparator/integrator circuits that
add functions, such as peak envelope power, crest factor, CCDF, and burst average
power. The addition of reverse True-RMS power measurements enables the
calculation of reflection coefficient, return-loss, and SWR. The presence of a
micro-controller, along with signal conditioning circuitry, ADC, and power
supply in the sensor, make the MA24105A a complete miniature power meter.
Versatile, the MA24105A can be used in numerous applications. Its
good match and low insertion loss make the sensor well suited for continuous
power monitoring of transmitter systems and antennas. Additionally, the 350 MHz
bottom end frequency makes the sensor perfect for testing P25 and TETRA
networks.
The MA24105A is compatible with the S3xxE series
Site Master™ cable and antenna analyzers, MS271xE and
MS272xB Spectrum Master™ handheld spectrum analyzers, MT8212E Cell
Master™, MT822xB BTS Master™, and MS202xA/B and
MS203xA VNA Master™. It can be used with the MS271xB economy
bench top spectrum analyzers, as well.
Operation can also be performed through a PC. When working via a
computer, the PowerExpert™ application replicates a front panel display to make
the computer appear like a power meter. Users can record measured power over
time to a hard disc or other storage media via a data logging function. Other
features include power vs. time graphs, and the ability to add an offset for
quick and accurate measurements and analysis.
The MA24105A has
a delivery of 4 weeks ARO.
About Anritsu
Anritsu Company is the American subsidiary of
Anritsu Corporation, a global provider of innovative communications test and
measurement solutions for more than 110 years. Anritsu provides solutions for
existing and next-generation wired and wireless communication systems and
operators. Anritsu products include wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and
digital instruments as well as operations support systems for R&D,
manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Anritsu also provides precision
microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for
communication products and systems. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu
sells in over 90 countries with approximately 4,000 employees.