Technical Data Sheet
High Performance
Handheld Vector Network Analyzer
MS2026B MS2028B
5 kHz to 6 GHz 5 kHz to 20 GHz
Broadband coverage of 5 kHz to 6 GHz and 20 GHz •
True 2-port Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)•
Arbitrary data points up to 4001•
IF Bandwidth selections of 10 Hz to 100 kHz•
65 dB dynamic range to 20 GHz•
Supports waveguide measurements •
750 µs/data point sweep speed •
Greater than 2 hour battery life•
USB/Ethernet for data transfer•
Automate repetitive tasks via Ethernet•
Store more than 4000 traces and setups in memory •
Light weight: 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)•
Full Speed USB Memory support•
High resolution daylight viewable TFT color display•
Time Domain option for Distance-to-Fault diagnostics•
Internal Bias Tee option•
Vector Voltmeter option•
Power Monitor option•
High Accuracy Power Meter option•
Differential (S•
D1D1
) option
Secure Data Operation option•
GPS Receiver option•
Introduction
Anritsu introduces the industry’s broadest frequency, highest performance, handheld solution to address cable and antenna
measurement needs in the field. The MS2026/28B VNA Master covers applications up to 20 GHz, which contains a wide
variety of RF and microwave systems, both coax and waveguide. Equally impressive, this measurement tool offers the indus-
try’s first 12-term error correction algorithm in a handheld VNA. With typical measurement speed of 750 µsec/point, the VNA
Master is also ideally suited for transmission measurements anytime, anywhere.
Performance Highlights
Handheld Vector Network Analyzers achieve a new standard of performance, speed,
and accuracy in the MS2026/28B VNA Master which covers applications to 20 GHz.
VNA Master
™
2
Transmission Dynamic Range
The transmission dynamic range (the difference between
test port power and noise floor) using 10 Hz IF Bandwidth
and High Port Power is shown in the following table.
Frequency Range (GHz) Dynamic Range (dB)
5 kHz to ≤ 3 GHz 80
3 GHz to ≤ 6 GHz 75
6 GHz to ≤ 20 GHz 65
Typical Sweep Speed
The typical sweep speed for IF Bandwidth of 100 kHz,
1001 data points, and single display is shown in the
following table. The three receiver architecture will
simultaneously collect S
21
and S
11
(or S
12
and S
22
)
in a single sweep.
Frequency Range (GHz) Typical Sweep Speed (µs/point)
5 kHz to 6 GHz 525
5 kHz to 20 GHz 750
DUT
Port 1 Port 2
Source
Receiver
Port 1
Receiver
Port 2
Reference
Receiver
Switch
Bridge/
Coupler
Bridge/
Coupler
S
11
S
12
S
21
S
22
The above illustration is a simplified block diagram
of VNA Master’s architecture.
Specifications
Definitions
All specifications and characteristics apply under the following conditions, unless otherwise stated:
After 30 minutes of warm-up time, where the instrument is left in the ON state.•
Temperature range is 23 ºC ± 5 ºC.•
All specifications apply when using internal reference.•
All specifications subject to change without notice. Please visit www.us.anritsu.com for most current data sheet.•
Typical performance is the measured performance of an average unit.•
Recommended calibration cycle is 12 months.•
Frequency
VNA Master Frequency Range:
MS2026B: 5 kHz to 6 GHz
MS2028B: 5 kHz to 20 GHz
Frequency Accuracy: 1.5 ppm
Frequency Resolution: 1 kHz
Frequency Range (GHz) High Port Power (dBm) Low Port Power (dBm)
5 kHz to ≤ 3 GHz +3 -25 dBm
3 GHz to ≤ 6 GHz -3 -25 dBm
6 GHz to ≤ 20 GHz -3 -15 dBm
Typical Test Port Power
VNA Master supports selection of either High (default) or
Low test port power. Changing power after calibration can
degrade the calibrated performance. Typical power by bands
is shown in the following table.
Block Diagram
As shown in the following block diagram, the VNA Master
has an architecture that automatically measures four
S-parameters with a single connection.