Many signal analyzers/spectrum analyzers on the market have the broadband performance required to support the increasing popularity of LTE and WLAN measurements, but lack the narrowband measurement performance needed for developing and manufacturing oscillators for various wireless applications. To meet the growing demand for a low-cost platform with better performance than other high-end models, Anritsu has accelerated the development of new features for its mid-range MS2840A signal analyzer, emphasizing narrowband measurement performance by offering higher frequency options, significantly improved SSB phase noise performance, a signal generator function, and more, supporting a versatile measurement platform.
This SSB phase noise performance upgrade has sufficient headroom to assess spurious noise and phase noise from oscillators in wireless and wired equipment, which could previously only be assessed using expensive, dedicated spectrum analyzers for phase noise measurement.
