Anritsu Company has introduced the MW8208A PIM
Master, an innovative test solution that brings the inherent
advantages of Anritsu’s patented Distance-to-PIM technology to 850 MHz cellular
band applications. Unique to Anritsu, Distance-to-PIM helps make the MW8208A a
comprehensive trouble-finding tool that allows field technicians and engineers
responsible for deploying, installing, and maintaining wireless networks to
accurately and quickly locate the source of passive intermodulation (PIM),
whether it is in the base station antenna system or in the surrounding
environment.
With the MW8208A PIM
Master, users can uncover the distance and relative magnitude of
all static PIM faults simultaneously, including those resulting from dirty
connectors, corroded connectors, over-torqued connectors, and microscopic
arcing connectors. PIM Master can also accurately locate PIM outside the
antenna system – the only test solution that can do so. Similar to Anritsu’s
market-changing Distance-to-Fault technology designed into its Site Master™
cable and antenna analyzers, Distance-to-PIM helps eliminate one of the biggest
problems facing wireless network deployment and operation.
The MW8208A generates
two high-power tones in the transmit band of a base station and can measure the
3rd, 5th, and 7th order intermodulation products in the receive band coming
down the same cable. Utilizing the GPS feature on the Anritsu handheld
analyzers, users can record the location of the measurement.
Another advantage of the MW8208A is
its 40 W testing, compared to alternative methods that only measure at 20 W.
Utilizing 40 Watts simulates real-world power that activates the PIM that might
not otherwise be activated by 20 Watt systems. In addition using double the
power allows PIM Master to locate intermittent failures due to light corrosion,
high-traffic loading, or changing weather conditions.
The MW8208A is
designed to integrate with Anritsu's S332E/S362E Site Master™ cable and antenna
analyzers, MS2712E/MS2713E and MS272xC Spectrum Master™ handheld spectrum
analyzers, MT8212E/MT8213E Cell Master™ handheld analyzers, and the
MT8221B/MT8222B BTS Master™ handheld analyzers.
The MW8208A is the newest member to the ever-growing PIM Master
family. It also includes the MW8209A for the E-GSM band and the MW8219A for the
PCS/AWS bands.
The MW8208A PIM
Master has a delivery of 4-6 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.