Technical Data Sheet
Vector Network Analyzers
MS46522A Series ShockLine™ Vector Network Analyzers
Introduction
The MS46522A is part of the ShockLine™ family of Vector Network Analyzers from Anritsu. It is a low-cost, 2U high, 2-port VNA series available
in two frequency ranges: 50 kHz to 4.5 GHz and 50 kHz to 8.5 GHz. It is capable of measuring s-parameters and time domain characteristics of
passive RF devices.
The series supports SCPI command programming and has software driver support for the most common programming environments. The
MS46522A use industry standard LAN communications for robust remote control in test applications. ShockLine™ VNAs provide a powerful
graphical user interface for manual testing of devices. The full-featured user interface is enabled by attaching a (user-supplied) touchscreen
monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
This document provides detailed specifications for the MS46522A Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and related options.
Instrument Models and Operating Frequencies Principal Options
• Base Model: MS46522A, 2-Port ShockLine™ VNA
• Requires one Frequency Option:
MS46522A-004, 50 kHz to 4.5 GHz
MS46522A-010, 50 kHz to 8.5 GHz
• MS46522A-002, Time Domain
• MS46522A-005, Handler Interface
MS46522A ShockLine™ VNA
2 PN: 11410-00750 Rev. F MS46522A TDS
Table of Contents ShockLine™ MS46522A
Description Page
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Dynamic Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Receiver Compression Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
High Level Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Output Power Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Output Default Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Power Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Setting Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Measurement Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Frequency Resolution, Accuracy, and Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Source Harmonics and Non-Harmonics (Spurious). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Uncorrected (Raw) Port Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VNA System Performance for MS46522A-004 and MS46522A-010 Frequency Options . . 4
MS46522A VNA System Performance with 8.5 GHz MN25208A SmartCal™ . . . . . . . . . 5
MS46522A VNA System Performance with 36585K AutoCal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Measurement Throughput Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Standard Capabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Calibration and Correction Capabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Optional Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Operability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front Panel Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CPU, Memory, and Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electromagnetic Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ordering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Definitions
All specifications and characteristics apply under the following conditions, unless otherwise stated:
Warm-Up Time
After 45 minutes of warm-up time, where the instrument is left in the ON state.
Temperature Range
Over the 25 °C ± 5 °C temperature range.
Frequency Range
The instrument operates from 50 kHz to 300 kHz without any implied or warranted specifications.
Error-Corrected Specifications
For error-corrected specifications, over 23 °C ± 3 °C, with < 1 °C variation from calibration temperature.
For error-corrected specifications are warranted and include guard-bands, unless otherwise stated.
Frequency Bands in Tables
When a frequency is listed in two rows of the same table, the specification for the common frequency is taken
from the lower frequency band.
User Cables
Specifications do not include effects of any user cables attached to the instrument.
Discrete Spurious Responses
Specifications may exclude discrete spurious responses.
Internal Reference Signal
All specifications apply with internal 10 MHz Crystal Oscillator Reference Signal.
Interpolation Mode
All specifications are with Interpolation Mode Off.
Standard
Refers to instruments without Options.
Typical Performance
Typical performance indicates the measured performance of an average unit.
It does not include guard-bands and is not covered by the product warranty.
Typical specifications are shown in parenthesis, such as (-102 dB), or noted as Typical.
Characteristic Performance
Characteristic performance indicates a performance designed-in and verified during the design phase. It does
include guard-bands and is not covered by the product warranty.
Recommended Calibration Cycle
12 months (Residual specifications also require calibration kit calibration cycle adherence.)
Specifications Subject to Change
All specifications subject to change without notice.