Open-frame 9kHz to 54GHz module adds spectrum analysis to other systems

Anritsu has created a 9kHz to 54GHz spectrum analyser module that can be added to other test set-ups.

MS27200A-0754, as it will be known, has 110MHz real-time analysis bandwidth, where it can can stream and capture IQ in 32bits, and -164 dBm DANL. That said, much of this performance requires options to be purchased and added.

“The module is self-contained, and there is no need to integrate an additional PC into the system,” the company said. “The module uses standard SCPI commands to control the unit, so there is no need for additional software. The module has onboard storage as well, allowing for simple integration and quickly allowing the users to start collecting data.”

Phase noise at 1GHz is typically -110dBc/Hz (100kHz offset), channel scanner resolution bandwidth is 1Hz to 10MHz and amplitude accuracy below 14GHz is ±1.3dB (typically ±0.5 dB).

Control and data communication can be over Gbit Ethernet, or via its USB Type-C connector.

Other options include quality measurements for WCDMA, LTE, 5G and AM/FM. “It is the perfect tool for adding spectrum awareness into any platform looking for interference or coverage mapping,” claimed Anritsu.

It measures 285 x 177 x 55mm.

Military, aerospace and satellite related applications are foreseen.

Versions with different lower top-end frequencies are available, and some features might be built-in, but that are cannot be activated without payment.

Brochures here and here give more information – both have lists of options.