Economy Spectrum Analyzers Span 9 kHz To 20 GHz

June 13, 2007

In the past, less-costly microwave spectrum analysis came at the price of some performance. Yet the MS271xB family of microwave spectrum analyzers vows to provide high performance at an affordable price. The three models feature 1-Hz-to-3-MHz resolution bandwidths (RBWs), amplitude accuracy better than ±1.3 dB, and low phase noise of –114 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. In addition, they typically offer 100 dB of dynamic range. Among the analyzers' features are root-mean-square (RMS) detection and channel power ratio measurements, amplitude-modulation (AM)/frequency-modulation (FM) demodulation, and limit testing. The MS271xB family measures 242 X 372 X 339 mm and weighs 5.6 kg. The 9-kHz-to-7.1-GHz MS2717B has a starting price of $12,950 and a delivery of 10 weeks ARO. The 9-kHz-to-13-GHz MS2718B has a starting price of $16,950 and delivery of 12 weeks ARO. The 9-kHz-to-20-GHz MS2719B has a starting price of $19,950 and delivery of 12 weeks ARO.

Anritsu Co., 490 Jarvis Dr., Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809; (408) 778-2000, FAX: (408) 7761744, Internet: www.us.anritsu.com

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Nancy Friedrich is RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense at Keysight Technologies. Nancy Friedrich started a career in engineering media about two decades ago with a stint editing copy and writing news for Electronic Design. A few years later, she began writing full time as technology editor at Wireless Systems Design. In 2005, Nancy was named editor-in-chief of Microwaves & RF, a position she held (along with other positions as group content head) until 2018. Nancy then moved to a position at UBM, where she was editor-in-chief of Design News and content director for tradeshows including DesignCon, ESC, and the Smart Manufacturing shows.