Anritsu Telecom and Datacom Test Equipment
10 models with full specifications in Telecom, Datacom.
This page provides technical buyers and engineers with a structural overview of Anritsu's telecom and datacom testing portfolios. Anritsu's offerings in this space divide into two main categories: highly portable, handheld analyzers designed for field deployment and coaxial cable/antenna maintenance, and high-performance modular benchtop mainframes designed for digital transport networks, protocol analysis, and signal integrity evaluation. Whether managing physical site infrastructure or characterizing high-speed optical and electrical backplanes, selecting the correct instrument depends on frequency limits, protocol standards, port counts, and mobility requirements.
- Handheld Cable Analyzer Range
- 2 MHz to 4.0 GHz
- Transport Analyzer Line Rates
- 1.5 Mb/s to 10 Gb/s
- Modular BERT Max Bit Rate
- 32.1 Gbit/s (natively) / 64.2 Gbit/s (with external MUX/DEMUX)
- Mainframe Slot Capacity
- 6 slots (MP1800A)
All models
| Model | Type | Display | Weight | Dimensions (W×H×D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S331E | TDR, Cable Testers | 8.4-inch TFT color touchscreen, 800 x 600 resolution | 2.71 | 273 × 199 × 91 |
| MP1570A/A1 | SONET/SDH/PDH/ATM Analyzers | — | — | — |
| S331D | TDR, Cable Testers | Daylight-viewable TFT color display | under 5 lb (including battery) | — |
| S331B/S332B | TDR, Cable Testers | Liquid crystal display (LCD) with backlight | 1.36 kg | 178 mm × 254 mm × 61 mm |
| S331C/S332C | TDR, Cable Testers | Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with backlight | 1.36 kg | 254 mm x 178 mm x 61 mm |
| MP1800A | BERT, Error Analyzers | 12.1-inch SVGA color TFT LCD with touch screen (800 x 600 resolution) | 15 | 426 x 221.5 x 451 |
| S331A | TDR, Cable Testers | Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with front panel activated backlight | 1.36 kg | 203 × 152 × 51 mm |
| S331L | TDR, Cable Testers | 7-inch TFT color touchscreen, 800 x 480 resolution | < 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) | 250 mm × 177 mm × 61 mm |
| MP1763B | Pulse Pattern Generators | 6.4-inch color TFT LCD | 27 | 426 x 266 x 451 mm |
| S251B | TDR, Cable Testers | Monochrome graphical LCD with backlighting | 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs) | 254 mm × 178 mm × 61 mm |
Handheld Cable and Antenna Analyzers
Anritsu's handheld Site Master series is designed for field testing, troubleshooting, and verifying RF transmission lines and antenna systems. These instruments measure SWR, return loss, cable loss, and Distance-to-Fault (DTF) to pinpoint defects.
- S331A, S331B/S332B, and S331C/S332C: These early-generation portable units operate across a frequency range of 25 to 3300 MHz with a 100 kHz frequency resolution. The S332B and S332C variations expand on the core cable and antenna analysis capabilities by incorporating built-in spectrum analyzers covering 100 kHz to 3000 MHz (S332B). These models use a monochrome LCD with backlighting and interface via serial RS-232 ports.
- S331D: Comparable to its predecessors but with an expanded frequency range of 25 MHz to 4.0 GHz, the S331D is a lightweight option (under 5 lb including battery) featuring a daylight-viewable color TFT display.
- S331E and S331L: These modern iterations extend the frequency coverage down to 2 MHz and up to 4.0 GHz, utilizing high-resolution touchscreens. The S331E provides a larger 8.4-inch display, a standard 3-year warranty, and supports advanced option expansions like a GPS receiver and high-accuracy power meter. The S331L is an all-in-one variant weighing under 2.0 kg, featuring a 7-inch display, an integrated InstaCal calibration module, and an internal power meter for simplified field operations.
Modular Transport and Signal Quality Analyzers
For laboratory development, high-speed system testing, and transport network verification, Anritsu provides modular mainframe solutions that accept interchangeable cards to adapt to evolving protocol rates.
- MP1570A/A1: A modular transport network analyzer designed for the development, installation, and inspection of SONET, SDH, PDH, and ATM systems. It supports line rates from 1.5 Mb/s up to 10 Gb/s, enabling concatenated payload generation from OC-3c/STM-1c up to OC-192c/STM-64c to simulate live network traffic. Built-in peripherals include a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive and a standard printer.
- MP1800A: A signal quality analyzer and bit error rate tester (BERT) platform designed for high-speed signal integrity analysis. It features a 6-slot chassis supporting multi-channel synchronization (up to 8 channels at 32 Gbit/s within a single mainframe, scalable up to 32 channels with multi-mainframe control). Operating natively from 0.1 Gbit/s to 32.1 Gbit/s, its testing threshold can reach 64.2 Gbit/s when paired with external multiplexers and demultiplexers.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which Site Master models feature built-in spectrum analyzers?
- The Anritsu S332B and S332C models include built-in spectrum analysis capabilities (covering 100 kHz to 3000 MHz for the S332B), in addition to standard cable and antenna analysis.
- What is the calibration difference between the S331E and S331L?
- The Anritsu S331E relies on standard calibration routines (such as O.S.L. calibration for achieving >42 dB directivity), whereas the S331L features a built-in InstaCal calibration module for streamlined, tool-free field calibration.
- Does the MP1800A support hot-swapping of modules?
- No, module hot-swapping is not supported on the Anritsu MP1800A mainframe chassis.