The ShockLine MS46131A series from Anritsu are modular 1-Port Vector Network Analyzers that operate from 1 MHz to 8/20/43.5 GHz. These PC-controlled VNAs are ideally suited for 1-port RF and microwave applications in engineering, manufacturing, and education. The VNA models have fast sweep speed times and excellent corrected directivity (>42 dB) making them suitable for a variety of 1-port device test applications including measuring passive 5G mm-Wave components.
The MS46131A can be configured for each user session on a port-by-port basis. A single PC can control up to two 1-port instruments for convenient dual-site testing. Units can be easily moved between test setups, depending on the required port count. Production uptime is also enhanced, as 1-port VNAs can be easily replaced, if needed, to keep test stations operational.
Very lightweight and compact, the MS46131A can be directly connected to the device under test (DUT), eliminating the need for interconnect cables. The result is reduced test costs and improved measurement stability.
Beyond the USB connection to the external control PC running ShockLine software, the MS46131A also requires a 12V power supply. An advantage of the external PC is that it makes test data more secure, as all the measurement results are stored on the PC, rather than the VNA. The MS46131A is well suited for confidential testing environments due to this level of security. Analysis and documentation are also simplified, as there is no need to transfer data off the onboard instrument memory.
