Improved software features for the MS2830A, MS2840A, and MS2850A signal analyzers are released by Anritsu Corporation. By attaching VDI or Eravant external mixers, these improvements allow the analyzers to increase the spectrum measurement frequency range to include the millimeter-wave band.
A millimeter-wave sensing device can determine the position of people and objects and detect minute changes in human body surfaces brought on by breathing and heartbeat.
New applications in a variety of industries, including healthcare, automotive, and facial recognition security systems, are made possible by these developments.
By offering solutions for assessing millimeter-waveband transmissions and improving the quality of millimeter-wave devices, Anritsu helps to create a society that is safer and more secure.
Development Background
Medical applications have advanced due to the increasing demand for millimeter-wave radar sensing technology, especially in the 60 GHz range. Security systems that use facial recognition technology also use this technology.
Additionally, the development of a wideband 79 GHz band radar that can identify small targets like bicycles and pedestrians at high resolution is advancing automobile radar technology.
It is necessary to quantify transmission signal characteristics with straightforward techniques in order to appropriately assess sensors made for mobile object detection and automobile radars that use ultra-wideband millimeter-wave transmissions.
Product Features
For wireless signal measurements in a variety of applications, Anritsu’s mid-range benchtop MS2830A, MS2840A, and MS2850A signal analyzers offer excellent performance and many possibilities.
These versions provide narrow- to wide-band communications and cover the RF to microwave/millimeter-wave frequency bands.
Installing Anritsu’s External Mixer Connection Function MX284090A will increase the measurement frequency range for spectrum, signal, and phase-noise tests. This feature enables the signal analyzer’s first local output port to be connected to a suggested external mixer from Eravant or VDI.
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Image-Response-Free Spectrum Measurement up to 7.5 GHz
When measuring utilizing external mixers without preselectors to filter out extraneous signals, an image response may happen, leading to the incorrect reception of signals at frequencies other than the desired signal.
With industry-leading* intermediate frequencies (IF) of 1.875 GHz (MS2830A) and 1.8755 GHz (MS2840A/MS2850A), Anritsu’s signal analyzers make it easier to convert high-frequency data into processing-friendly frequencies.
This makes it possible to measure difficult-to-distinguish variable signals by suppressing image-response effects up to 7.5 GHz utilizing Anritsu’s exclusive PS (Preselector Simulation) capability.
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Simple Measurement Setup
The signal analyzer can be positioned more freely and the external mixer can be positioned near the equipment being tested thanks to the single coaxial cable connection between it and the suggested external mixers.
The MS2830A is incredibly cost-effective and appropriate for a variety of uses, including as production, maintenance, and research and development.