Anritsu - MS46524B - ShockLine™ 4-Port Performance VNA

  • Specified performance to 43.5 GHz with Extended K™ ports
  • Simple signal integrity testing of passive multiport and differential devices
  • Advanced time domain option provides tools for signal integrity analysis
  • Wide dynamic range enables measurement of very low reflection artifacts
  • Excellent corrected directivity minimizes measurement uncertainty
  • SmartCal™ auto calibration unit reduces calibration and setup time
  • Time domain with time gating option enables TDR-like measurements
  • Modern LAN interface for remote control is faster than GPIB
  • A common GUI and SCPI interface within the ShockLine family
  • The compact 3U high chassis allows for the efficient use of rack space
  • Bias tee option simplifies test setups where the DUT needs DC biasing
  • Universal Fixture Extraction (UFX) software option provides advanced de-embedding tools for test fixture extraction

Applications

Differential Devices

  • Cables
  • Connectors
  • PCBs

Automotive

  • RF (FAKRA) connectors
  • Driver assistance radar

Mobile

  • UE – micro coaxial RF connectors
  • UE – antennas, switches, diplexers
  • 5G network components

General Purpose

  • Passive Device Testing
  • Connectors
  • Cables
  • Electromechanical
  • Switches
  • Attenuators
  • Couplers
  • Filters
  • Isolators
  • Circulators
  • Radar connectors
  • Near-field and far-field antenna measurements

System Integration Applications

  • System calibration
  • Differential path-loss characterization
  • General multi-port s-parameter and time domain measurements

Simple Active Applications

  • Amplifier characterization

Wireless Power Transfer Applications

  • KQ product
  • Maximum efficiency

Optical to Electrical, Electrical to Optical, and Optical to Optical Applications

  • Photo receiver
  • Laser modulator
  • Optical transceiver 

Options

Frequency Options

 
Option Description
MS46524B-010 1 MHz — 8 GHz, type N(f) ports
MS46524B-020 1 MHz — 20 GHz, type ruggedized K(m) ports (compatible with 3.5 mm and SMA connectors)
MS46524B-040 1 MHz — 43.5 GHz, type ruggedized K(m) ports (compatible with 3.5 mm and SMA connectors)
MS46524B-043 1 MHz — 43.5 GHz, type ruggedized Extended K™ (m) ports (compatible with standard K, 3.5 mm and SMA connectors)



Other Options

Option Description
MS46524B-001 Rack mount, adds handles and removes feet for shelf-mounting into a 19 in. universal rack
MS46524B-002 Time domain with time gating
MS46524B-022  Advanced time domain 
MS46522B-024 Universal Fixture Extraction
MS46524B-061  Bias Tees (Port 1, 2, 3, and 4) (For MS46524B units with Option 10 only)

Calibration and Verification Kits and Components

Precision Automatic Calibrator Modules

Model Number Description
MN25208A 2-port USB SmartCal Module, 300 kHz to 8.5 GHz (available with connector options: -001 N(f), -002 K(f), -003 3.5 mm(f)
MN25408A 4-port USB SmartCal Module, 300 kHz to 8.5 GHz (available with N(f) connectors)
MN25218A 2-port USB SmartCal Module, 1 MHz to 20 GHz (available with K(f) connectors)
MN25418A 4-port USB SmartCal Module, 300 kHz to 20 GHz (available with K(f) connectors)
36585K-2M K Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz, K(m) to K(m)
36585K-2F K Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(f)
36585K-2MF K Precision AutoCal Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz, K(m) to K(f)
2000-1809-R Serial to USB Adapter (required for use with 36585 AutoCal module)

Optical/Electrical Calibration Modules

Model Number Description
MN4765B-0040 2-port, 800 nm to 890 nm, O/E Calibration Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz
MN4765B-0042 2-port, 800 nm to 1700 nm, O/E Calibration Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz
MN4675B-0043 2-port, 800 nm to 1700 nm, 1300 nm to 1330 nm, and 1530 nm to 1620 nm, O/E Calibration Module, 70 kHz to 40 GHz
MN4765B-0070 2-port, 1480 nm to 1620 nm, O/E Calibration Module, 70 kHz to 70 GHz
MN4765B-0071 2-port, 1300 nm to 1330 nm, O/E Calibration Module, 70 kHz to 70 GHz
MN4765B-0072 2-port, dual 1530 nm to 1620 nm and 1300 nm to 1330 nm, O/E Calibration Module, 70 kHz to 70 GHz

Mechanical Calibration Kits

Model Number Description
3650A SMA/3.5 mm Calibration Kit, Without Sliding Loads, DC to 26.5 GHz, 50 Ω
3650A-1 SMA/3.5 mm Calibration Kit, With Sliding Loads, DC to 26.5 GHz, 50 Ω
3652A K Connector Calibration Kit, Without Sliding Loads, DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
3653A N Connector Calibration Kit, Without Sliding Loads, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
OSLN50A-8 Precision N Male Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 8 GHz, 50 Ω
OSLNF50A-8 Precision N Female Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 8 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLN50A-8 Precision N Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 8 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLNF50A-8 Precision N Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 8 GHz, 50 Ω
OSLN50A-18 Precision N Male Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
OSLNF50A-18 Precision N Female Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLN50A-18 Precision N Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLNF50A-18 Precision N Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLK50A-20 Precision K Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 20 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLKF50A-20 Precision K Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 20 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLK50A-40 Precision K Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLKF50A-40 Precision K Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee, DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLK50A-43.5 Precision K Male Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee with S1P data, DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
TOSLKF50A-43.5 Precision K Female Through/Open/Short/Load Mechanical Calibration Tee with S1P data, DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω

Verification Kits

Model Number Description
3663-4 N Connector Verification Kit
3668-4 43.5 GHz K Connector Verification Kit             

Cables and Adapters

Cables and Adapters

Model Number Description
N120-6 RF Cables, Semi-Rigid, N(m) to N(m), 1 each, 0.01 to 18 GHz, 50 Ω, 15 cm (5.9 in)
NS120MF-6 RF Cables, Semi-Rigid, N(f) to N(f), 1 each, 0.01 to 18 GHz, 50 Ω, 15 cm (5.9 in)
1091-26-R SMA(m) to N(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
1091-27-R SMA(f) to N(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
1091-80-R SMA(m) to N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
1091-81-R SMA(f) to N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
71693-R Ruggedized adapter, K(f) to N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NN50A Precision Adapter, N(m) to N(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NFNF50 Precision Adapter, N(f) to N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NK50 Precision Adapter, N(m) to K(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NKF50 Precision Adapter, N(m) to K(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NFK50 Precision Adapter, N(f) to K(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NFKF50 Precision Adapter, N(f) to K(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
K220B Precision Adapter, K(m) to K(m), DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
K222B Precision Adapter, K(f) to K(f), DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
K224B Precision Adapter, K(m) to K(f), DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
33KK50C Calibration Grade Adapter, K(m) to K(m), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
33KKF50C Calibration Grade Adapter, K(m) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
33KFKF50C Calibration Grade Adapter, K(f) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
34VFK50A Precision Adapter, V(f) to K(m), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
34VFKF50A Precision Adapter, V(f) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
34VK50A Precision Adapter, V(m) to K(m), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
34VKF50A Precision Adapter, V(m) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω

Test Port Cables, Flexible, Ruggedized, Phase Stable

Model Number Description
15NNF50-1.0B Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 18 GHz, N(f) to N(m), 50 Ω
15NNF50-1.5B Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, 1.5 m (59”), DC to 18 GHz, N(f) to N(m), 50 Ω
15NN50-1.0B Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(m), 50 Ω
15LL50-1.0A Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, 3.5 mm(m) to 3.5 mm(m), 50 Ω
15LLF50-1.0A Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, 3.5 mm(m) to 3.5 mm(f), 50 Ω
15KK50-1.0A Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, K(m) to K(m), 50 Ω
15KKF50-1.0A Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, K(m) to K(f), 50 Ω
3671KFS50-60 Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 26.5 GHz, K(f) to 3.5 mm(m), 63.5 cm, 50 Ω
3671KFK50-60 Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(m), 63.5 cm (25 in), 50 Ω
3671KFKF50-60 Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(f), 63.5 cm (25 in), 50 Ω
3671KFK50-100 Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(m), 1 m (38 in), 50 Ω
806-304-R Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 40 GHz, 36 in (91.5 cm), K(m) – K(f), 50Ω

Phase-Stable 18 GHz, 40 GHz, and 43.5 GHz Semi-Rigid Cables (Armored)

Model Number Description
3670N50-1 Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 30.48 cm (1 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(f), 50 Ω
3670N50-2 Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 60.96 cm (2 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(f), 50 Ω
3670NN50-1 Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 30.48 cm (1 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(m), 50 Ω
3670NN50-2 Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 60.96 cm (2 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(m), 50 Ω
3670K50A-1 Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 30.48 cm (1 ft), DC to 43.5 GHz, K(m) to K(f), 50 Ω
3670K50A-2 Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 60.96 cm (2 ft), DC to 43.5 GHz, K(m) to K(f), 50 Ω             

Accessories

USB Power Sensors

Model Number Description
MA24106A True-RMS USB Power Sensor, 50 MHz to 6 GHz
MA24108A True-RMS USB Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 8 GHz
MA24118A True-RMS USB Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 18 GHz
MA24126A True-RMS USB Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 26 GHz
MA24330A Microwave CW USB Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 33 GHz
MA24340A Microwave CW USB Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 40 GHz
MA24350A Microwave CW USB Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 50 GHz

Tools

Model Number Description
01-200 Calibrated Torque End Wrench, GPC-7 and Type N
01-201 Torque End Wrench, 5/16 in, 0.9 N·m (8 lbf·in) (for tightening male devices, for SMA, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm, K, and V connectors)
01-203 Torque End Wrench, 13/16 in, 0.9 N.m (8 lbf·in) (for tightening ruggedized SMA, 2.4 mm, K and V test port connectors)
01-204 End Wrench, 5/16 in, Universal, Circular, Open-ended (for SMA, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm, K, and V connectors)             

Third Party Solutions

Anritsu has partnered with the following industry-leading companies to provide a variety of proven material measurement capabilities that are compatible with the VectorStar and ShockLine vector network analyzer families.

Material Measurements

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Choose from off-the-shelf or custom-designed RF material measurement systems able to measure material properties from 100 MHz to 90 GHz. These solutions include: focused beam, resonant cavity, waveguides, spot probes, free space measurement systems, and more.



Anritsu and Compass Technology Group Material Measurements Solutions

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KEYCOM Characteristic Technologies logo Keycom Technologies

Select from a variety of material measurement solutions that leverage various methods including: resonator, frequency change, probe type, co-axial tube and waveguide type S-parameter, free space, capacitance, epsilometery, and more.



Anritsu and Keycom Material Measurement Solution
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Providing hardware and software technology capable of measuring: solid samples; soft sample and foam; liquid samples and powder; thin films; dielectric coatings and multilayer materials; alumina plate; and more.



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Brochure
Release Date
Anritsu's RF and Microwave Test and Measurement Solutions Product Brochure 5/27/2020
Vector Network Analysis Product Portfolio 4/7/2020
ShockLine Vector Network Analyzer Family Product Brochure 4/1/2020
VNA Fundamentals Poster 1/29/2020
ShockLine MS46524B Quick Fact Sheet 12/3/2019
5G Solutions Catalog 2019 Vol. 2 7/17/2019
Datasheet
Release Date
ShockLine VNA MS46524B Technical Data Sheet 5/26/2020
ShockLine VNA and Site Master S331P Product Information, Compliance, and Safety 1/21/2020
Soft Case Declaration of Conformity 6/9/2017
Performance ShockLine VNA Declaration of Conformity 6/9/2017
Application Note
Release Date
Accessing 43.5 GHz Measurements with Traceability Application Note 6/30/2020
Material Measurements with Vector Network Analyzers Application Note 5/26/2020
Utilizing Line-Reflect-Line (LRL) Calibration Method to Measure a Surface-Mount Bandpass Filter on a Fixture Application Note 4/28/2020
Performing Sequential Peeling Extraction and De-Embedding with an Anritsu ShockLine Vector Network Analyzer Application Note 2/4/2020
Electro-Optical Measurements Using Anritsu VNAs 1/24/2020
Factors in Choosing a VNA for Microwave Applications in Manufacturing Application Note 12/11/2019
Consider Source Harmonics When Characterizing Filters with VNAs 8/13/2019
Distinction Between TRL and LRL 3/26/2019
Technique for Improving Low Insertion Loss VNA Measurements Application Note 9/25/2018
Electrical-to-Optical and Optical-to-Electrical (E/O and O/E) converter measurements 2/6/2018
Understanding Vector Network Analysis 7/27/2017
LRL-LRM Calibration Theory and Methodology Application Note 3/21/2017
Vector Network Analyzer Use in Antenna Measurement Systems 10/25/2016
VNA Signal Integrity Measurement Challenges Application Brief 9/12/2016
Leaflet
Release Date
Anritsu and Compass Technology Group Material Measurements Solution 5/28/2020
Anritsu and SWISSto12 Material Measurements Solution 5/28/2020
Anritsu and Keycom Material Measurement Solution 5/28/2020
Anritsu Vector Network Analyzers — The Perfect Tool for Electro-Optical Measurements 2/6/2018
White Paper
Release Date
Superposition vs. True-Balanced: What's Required for your Signal Integrity Application White Paper 8/23/2018
Modern Architecture Advances Vector Network Analyzer Performance White Paper 11/8/2016
A Guide to Making RF Measurements for Signal Integrity Applications 10/31/2016
Measuring Channel Operating Margin 10/10/2016
Selection Guide
Release Date
ShockLine Vector Network Analyzers Selection Guide 4/1/2020
Catalog
Release Date
Precision RF & Microwave Components Catalog 6/30/2020
Quick Start Guide
Release Date
ShockLine Series Vector Network Analyzers Verification Kits and Performance Verification Software 4/9/2019
Operations Manual
Release Date
ShockLine MS46522B and MS46524B Series Operation Manual 5/26/2020
MN4765B O/E Calibration Module Operation Manual 10/8/2019
User Guide
Release Date
ShockLine MS46522B/524B User Interface Reference Manual 5/26/2020
Measurement Guide
Release Date
ShockLine MS46522B and MS46524B Calibration and Measurement Guide 12/19/2019
Programming Manual
Release Date
ShockLine MS46xxxA/B and MS4652xB VNA Programming Manual 1/21/2020
Maintenance Manual
Release Date
ShockLine MS4652xB Series VNA Maintenance Manual 7/17/2019

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