The Anritsu MS2667C is a compact, lightweight spectrum analyzer covering a frequency range of 9 kHz to 30 GHz. Designed as part of the MS2660 series, it provides high C/N ratio, low distortion, and high frequency and level accuracies, suitable for microwave and millimeter-wave applications.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232C, Centronics printer interface, PCMCIA Type II slots (x2)
Display5.5-inch color TFT LCD

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 to 120 V AC / 200 to 240 V AC (automatic selection), 47.5 to 440 Hz, <= 130 VA (without options)
Operating Temperature0 to 50
Dimensions (W×H×D)320 x 177 x 351
Weight15

Frequency Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range9 kHz to 30 GHz
Frequency Span Range10 kHz to 30 GHz, Zero Span
Frequency Span Accuracy±2.5% (Span >= 100 kHz)
Tuning Resolution1 Hz
Internal Reference Frequency10 MHz
Reference Frequency Aging Rate±1 x 10^-6 / year (standard)
Reference Frequency Temperature Stability±2 x 10^-6 (0°C to 50°C)
Noise Sidebands (Phase Noise)≤ -100 dBc/Hz (10 kHz offset, 1 GHz carrier)

Amplitude Specifications

ParameterValue
Maximum Safe Input Level+30 dBm (1 W continuous wave, with >= 10 dB input attenuation)
Maximum DC Input Voltage0 V DC
Input Attenuator Range0 to 70 dB
Input Attenuator Step Size10 dB
Input VSWR (9 kHz to 3.1 GHz)< 1.5 (with >= 10 dB input attenuation)
Input VSWR (3.1 GHz to 30 GHz)< 2.0 (with >= 10 dB input attenuation)
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) 10 MHz to 8.1 GHz≤ -115 dBm (RBW 1 kHz, 0 dB attenuation)
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) 8.1 GHz to 18 GHz≤ -110 dBm (RBW 1 kHz, 0 dB attenuation)
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) 18 GHz to 30 GHz≤ -100 dBm (RBW 1 kHz, 0 dB attenuation)
Second Harmonic Distortion≤ -70 dBc (mixer level -30 dBm, > 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz)
Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion (TOI)≤ -75 dBc (two -30 dBm tones at mixer, > 10 MHz to 3.1 GHz)

Bandwidth Specifications

ParameterValue
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range1 kHz to 3 MHz (1, 3 sequence), 5 MHz (standard); 10 Hz to 300 Hz (Option 02)
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Selectivity< 15:1 (60 dB : 3 dB bandwidth ratio)

Sweep and Trigger Specifications

ParameterValue
Sweep Time Range (Span > 0 Hz)20 ms to 1000 s
Sweep Time Range (Zero Span)20 µs to 1000 s
Sweep Trigger SourcesFree Run, Line, Video, External

Display and Trace Functions

ParameterValue
Trace DetectorsNormal, Peak, Sample, Negative Peak
Logarithmic Scale Division1, 2, 5, 10 dB/div
Linear Scale Division10% of reference level/div

Measurement Functions

ParameterValue
Built-in Measurement FunctionsOccupied Bandwidth (OBW), Adjacent Channel Power (ACP), Channel Power, Carrier-to-Noise Ratio (C/N)

Signal Inputs and Outputs

ParameterValue
RF Input Connector TypeK-type female (50 ohms, compatible with SMA)
RF Input Impedance50 ohms
External Reference Input10 MHz, -10 dBm to +20 dBm (BNC female)

Environmental and Safety Compliance

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-20°C to +60°C

Interfaces

ParameterValue
PCMCIA Card Slots2 slots (Type II)
Demodulated Audio OutputBuilt-in speaker and headphone jack (AM/FM demodulation)

Performance

ParameterValue
Calibration Signal Output Frequency10 MHz
Calibration Signal Output Amplitude-20 dBm
Reference Level Setting Range (Log Scale)-100 dBm to +30 dBm

Options

ParameterValue
Option 02 Narrow RBWAdds 30 Hz, 100 Hz, and 300 Hz resolution bandwidths
Option 04 High-Speed GP-IBReplaces standard GP-IB for high-speed transfer
Option 06 Trigger/Gate CircuitProvides gate sweep and external trigger functions

Receiver / Front End

ParameterValue
Frequency Response (9 kHz to 3.1 GHz)±1.0 dB
Frequency Response (3.1 GHz to 8.1 GHz)±1.5 dB
Frequency Response (8.1 GHz to 18 GHz)±2.5 dB
Frequency Response (18 GHz to 30 GHz)±3.5 dB
Linear Scale Fidelity±5% of reference level

Options & Accessories

ParameterValue
Option 01 Reference Aging Rate5 × 10^-9 / day (after 24 hours operation)
Option 01 Reference Temperature Stability±5 × 10^-8 (0°C to 50°C, referenced to 25°C)
Option 07 Sweep Time (Zero Span)12.5 µs to 1000 s
Option 10 Centronics InterfaceAdds parallel printer port
Option 14 PTAAdds internal controller function for running BASIC programs
Option 15 Sweep Signal OutputProvides Y-axis, sweep, and blanking outputs

Interfaces & Connectivity

ParameterValue
RS-232C InterfaceStandard, D-sub 9-pin
GPIB InterfaceStandard, IEEE-488.2

Data Storage & Memory

ParameterValue
Internal Save/Recall CapacitiesUp to 12 traces and 12 setups

Signal Analysis

ParameterValue
Standard DemodulationAM and FM (audio output)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Operating Humidity≤ 85% RH (non-condensing)
Vibration Resistance4.9 m/s² (10 Hz to 150 Hz)

Technology

Superheterodyne Spectrum Analyzer

Applications

Microwave and Millimeter-Wave RF Testing, Signal Analysis