Anritsu has introduced the MA24208A/MA24218A Universal USB Power Sensors that leverage their patented triple path architecture to provide highly accurate, true RMS measurements of CW, multi-tone, and digitally modulated signals up to 18 GHz. These sensors feature excellent measurement speeds with over-power protection levels, and have been designed to increase throughput and reduce cost-of-test in any lab, high-volume manufacturing and field environment.
The MA24208A/MA24218A power sensors have a broad measurement range of -60 to +20 dBm with measurement speeds of >1,600 readings/s continuous and >11,000 readings/s buffered. In addition, they offer the best damage protection of up to +30 dBm CW and +34 dBm peak at < 10 µs. Their broad frequency coverage from 10 MHz to 18 GHz enable them to conduct accurate modulated power measurements on signals, including WCDMA, LTE and WLAN standards. A built-in internal and external trigger facilitates multi-slot measurement of TDD waveforms, such as GSM, WiMAX, and TD-SCDMA.
In device under test (DUT) characterization and other applications requiring large amounts of data, a Continuous Average Buffer feature in the MA24208A/MA24218A sensors allows users to buffer up to 8,192 continuous average measurements before reading the results over the bus. This saves considerable time compared to conventional methods that send measurements individually. For the best possible accuracy when conducting measurements on modulated signals, the USB sensors have an Enhanced Modulation feature. The sensors also have a triggering hysteresis capability that minimizes the risk of triggering on an unintended edge for greater accuracy.
These sensors can be used with any Windows-based PC and controlled via PowerXpert™. For field applications, the sensors are also compatible with most of Anritsu's industry leading handheld instruments, including the Site Master™ cable and antenna analyzer, Spectrum Master™ handheld spectrum analyzer, Cell Master™ base station analyzer, and VNA Master™ vector network analyzer (may require Option 19).
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