The MS46122B is part of the ShockLine™ family of Vector Network Analyzers from Anritsu. It is a very low-cost series of 1U high, 2-port Compact Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs). It is available in three frequency ranges: 1 MHz to 8/20/43.5 GHz, and is capable of S-parameter and time domain measurements.
The MS46122B is based on patented ShockLine™ VNA-on-chip technology, which simplifies the internal VNA architecture at high frequencies, reduces instrument cost, and enhances accuracy and measurement repeatability. The combination of low cost and good performance make ShockLine™ VNAs ideal candidates for testing RF and Microwave passive devices to 43.5 GHz.
The MS46122B series is controlled through USB from an external PC. The MS46122B runs the same software as the rest of the ShockLine family, providing a powerful graphical user interface for debugging and manual testing of devices.
| Key Features |
| Guaranteed performance to 43.5 GHz with Extended K™ ports |
| PC control takes advantage of external computer processing power and functionality |
| Compact 1U high package for efficient use of bench and rack space |
| No on-board data storage eliminates the need for data purging in secure applications |
| Time domain with time gating option enables easier and faster fault identification |
| A common GUI interface within the ShockLine family reduces switching costs between models |
| Universal Fixture Extraction (UFX) software option provides advanced de-embedding tools for test fixture extraction |
| Applications |
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| RF and Microwave Passive Component Testing and Troubleshooting | RF and microwave connectors and cables
Electromechanical switches
Attenuators
Couplers
Filters
Isolators
Circulators
Phase Shifters
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| System Integration Application | System Calibration
Path-loss Characterization
General s-parameters and time domain measurements
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| Secure Area Applications | No data storage on unit
Secure external computer control through direct USB connection
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| Wireless Power Transfer Applications | KQ product
Maximum efficiency
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| Specification |
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| ShockLine™ Compact Vector Network Analyzers |
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| Features | Parameter |
| Front Panel Connections |
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| Test Port 1 and 2 | MS46122B-010: N(f)
MS46122B-020: Ruggedized K(m)
MS46122B-043: Ruggedized Extended-K™(m)
Damage Input Levels: +23 dBm maximum, ±50 VDC maximum
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| USB Ports | One mini type B USB port for connecting to an external PC controller |
| Power Input | Input connector for external power supply |
10 MHz In
(Signal presence is auto-sensing (better than 10 ppm frequency accuracy is recommended))
| Connector Type: BNC(f)
Signal: +0 dBm, typical; 50 Ω, nominal
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| External Trigger Input | Connector Type: BNC(f)
Voltage Input: 0 to 3.3 V input (5 V tolerant)
Impedance: High impedance (> 100 kΩ)
Pulse Width: 50 ns minimum input pulse width
Trigger Delay: 6 µs typical
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Dimensions
(H x W x D)
| Dimensions listed are for the instrument body without rack mount option attached.
61.1 mm x 328.1 mm x 197.87 mm
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| Weight | Typical weight for a fully-loaded MS46122B VNA
< 2.2 kg
< 5 lb
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| Specifications |
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| ShockLine™ Compact Vector Network Analyzers |
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| Model Overview |
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| Model | Description |
MS46122B
(Base Model)
| 2-Port ShockLine™ Economy VNA |
| Option |
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MS46122B-010
(Required Option)
| 1 MHz to 8 GHz, type N(f) ports |
MS46122B-020
(Select one frequency option only)
| 1 MHz to 20 GHz, Ruggedized type K(m) ports
(compatible with 3.5 mm and SMA connectors)
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MS46122B-043
(Select one frequency option only)
| 1 MHz to 43.5 GHz, Ruggedized type Extended-K™(m) ports
(compatible with standard K (2.92 mm), 3.5 mm, and SMA connectors)
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