Anritsu Spectrum Master Series
9 models with full specifications from Anritsu.
The Anritsu Spectrum Master series represents a broad portfolio of handheld, battery-operated spectrum analyzers engineered for field testing, wireless system installation, and interference troubleshooting. Designed to offer laboratory-grade measurements in portable formats, these instruments cover frequency ranges starting from 9 kHz up to 43 GHz. They serve field technicians, RF engineers, and technical buyers who require accurate signal analysis without the bulk of traditional benchtop equipment. Across the family, instruments feature robust housing, wide operating temperature ranges, and varying levels of resolution bandwidth to suit diverse environmental conditions and technical requirements.
- Frequency Range
- 9 kHz to 43 GHz
- Form Factor
- Handheld & Battery-operated
- Typical Temperature Range
- -10 °C to 55 °C
- Interfacing Options
- USB, RJ45 Ethernet, RS-232
Models in this series
| Model | Type | Dimensions (W×H×D) | Operating Temperature | Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS2721B | Anritsu | 313 × 211 × 77 mm | -10 to 55 | 1 Hz to 3 MHz (1-3 sequence) |
| MS2724B | *misc | 315 mm x 211 mm x 77.2 mm | -10 °C to 55 °C | 1 Hz to 3 MHz |
| MS2711D | Standards, Frequency | 254 mm × 178 mm × 61 mm | -10 °C to 55 °C | 3 Hz to 1 MHz in 1-3 sequence |
| MS2723B | Portable | 313 mm × 211 mm × 77 mm | -10 to 55 °C | 1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1-3 sequence |
| MS2711B | *misc | 178 mm × 300 mm × 61 mm | -10°C to 50°C | 100 Hz to 300 kHz |
| MS2712E | Anritsu | 273 x 199 x 91 | -10 to 55 | 1 Hz to 3 MHz |
| MS2720T | Portable | 315 mm × 211 mm × 77 mm | -10 °C to +55 °C | 1 Hz to 10 MHz |
| MS2721A | Anritsu | 313 mm x 211 mm x 77 mm | -10 °C to 55 °C | 1 Hz to 3 MHz |
| MS2724C | Anritsu | 315 mm × 211 mm × 77 mm | -10 °C to 55 °C | 1 Hz to 10 MHz |
Frequency Coverage and Portability
Anritsu spectrum analyzers scale significantly in frequency limits. The legacy MS2711B and the MS2711D cover a frequency range of 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz. The MS2712E extends coverage from 9 kHz to 4 GHz, while the MS2721A and MS2721B reach up to 7.1 GHz. For microwave applications, the MS2723B supports up to 13 GHz, and the MS2724B and MS2724C process signals up to 20 GHz. The MS2720T provides the broadest scope, with specific configurations extending to 9 GHz, 13 GHz, 20 GHz, 32 GHz, and 43 GHz.
Resolution Bandwidth and Signal Analysis
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) and Video Bandwidth (VBW) configurations differ across generations. The legacy MS2711B utilizes fixed RBW steps of 10 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz, and 1 MHz. In contrast, the MS2711D provides a wider RBW range from 100 Hz to 1 MHz. High-performance models like the MS2721B, MS2723B, and MS2724B support RBW from 1 Hz up to 3 MHz, which helps resolve closely spaced signals in crowded spectrums. The MS2724C further extends the RBW and VBW ranges from 1 Hz up to 10 MHz.
Display technology and interface options
Display technology and interface options have updated across the series. The MS2711B features a high-contrast monochrome LCD with a 640 x 480 resolution and RS-232 serial communication. Later models like the MS2721A, MS2721B, and MS2723B transition to daylight-viewable transflective color displays and introduce USB 2.0 and RJ45 Ethernet ports. The MS2712E and MS2720T incorporate 8.4-inch touchscreens with 800 x 600 resolution, simplifying on-site navigation and trace analysis.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Spectrum Master model supports the highest frequency range?
- The Anritsu MS2720T supports continuous frequency coverage up to 43 GHz, depending on the chosen configuration (such as the MS2720T-0743 option).
- How do the display interfaces differ between legacy and newer models?
- The legacy MS2711B features a monochrome LCD with an RS-232 interface, while newer models like the MS2712E and MS2720T utilize an 8.4-inch daylight-viewable touchscreen alongside USB and Ethernet interfaces.
- Can these analyzers perform demodulation for signal identification?
- Yes, models such as the MS2711D, MS2721A, and MS2721B include built-in AM, FM, and SSB demodulation with an internal speaker or headset jack.