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User GuideAnritsu PowerXpert™ andUSB Power SensorsMA24104A, Inline High Power Sensor, 600 MHz to 4 GHzMA24105A, Inline Peak Power Sensor, 350 MHz to 4

Title-10 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG

7-3 Measurement Considerations Using the MA24105A7-6 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG7-3 Measurement ConsiderationsMultitone SignalsThe MA24105A i

Using the MA24105A 7-3 Measurement ConsiderationsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 7-7Figure 7-3. Maximum Power Handling Capacity1002005001000500 1

7-4 Uncertainty of a Measurement Using the MA24105A7-8 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG7-4 Uncertainty of a MeasurementMeasurement Uncertainty Cal

Using the MA24105A 7-4 Uncertainty of a MeasurementPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 7-9Uncertainty ExamplesTwo measurement uncertainty calculation

7-5 Error States Using the MA24105A7-10 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGTable 7-5 shows another example measuring a pulse signal of +50dBm at a re

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 8-1Chapter 8 — Operational Testing for the MA24105A8-1 IntroductionThe test methodology and equipment described h

8-3 Required Equipment - MA24105A Operational Testing for the MA24105A8-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG8-3 Required Equipment - MA24105ATable 8

Operational Testing for the MA24105A 8-4 VSWR PretestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 8-38-4 VSWR PretestExcessive mechanical shock can cause a fa

8-5 Directivity Test Operational Testing for the MA24105A8-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG8-5 Directivity TestThe most common cause of power se

Operational Testing for the MA24105A 8-5 Directivity TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 8-5 Index Description1 Amplifier2Synthesizer3 MA24105A “

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C Title-11

8-5 Directivity Test Operational Testing for the MA24105A8-6 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGTable 8-3. Directivity Test Measured ResultsFrequency

Operational Testing for the MA24105A 8-6 Frequency Response TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 8-78-6 Frequency Response TestIn this test the fr

8-6 Frequency Response Test Operational Testing for the MA24105A8-8 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG2. Connect the reference sensor to the amplifi

Operational Testing for the MA24105A 8-7 Linearity TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 8-98-7 Linearity TestThe linearity correction of the MA241

8-7 Linearity Test Operational Testing for the MA24105A8-10 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG2. Apply the Cal factor to the reference sensor per th

Operational Testing for the MA24105A 8-7 Linearity TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 8-11e. Repeat the measurement for amplifier output levels

8-7 Linearity Test Operational Testing for the MA24105A8-12 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGb. Lower the output power level of the amplifier by 5

Operational Testing for the MA24105A 8-7 Linearity TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 8-1311. Repeat the entire measurement and calculations wit

8-7 Linearity Test Operational Testing for the MA24105A8-14 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 9-1Chapter 9 — Using the MA24106A9-1 Sensor OverviewThe MA24106A power sensor is illustrated in the figure below:

Title-12 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGNotes On Export ManagementThis product and its manuals may require an Export License or approval by the g

9-2 Making Measurements Using the MA24106A9-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG3. Zero the sensor as described below in “Zeroing the Sensor”. 4.

Using the MA24106A 9-2 Making MeasurementsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 9-3Zeroing the SensorZero the sensor before making power measurements,

9-2 Making Measurements Using the MA24106A9-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGTable 9-1 describes the number of averages needed to attain a certai

Using the MA24106A 9-3 Measurement ConsiderationsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 9-59-3 Measurement ConsiderationsTime Varying SignalsCase 1: Mod

9-3 Measurement Considerations Using the MA24106A9-6 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGFor example, if a signal has an expected crest factor of 10 d

Using the MA24106A 9-4 Uncertainty of a MeasurementPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 9-7Settling Time The MA24106A samples power continuously every

9-4 Uncertainty of a Measurement Using the MA24106A9-8 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGUncertainty ExampleTwo measurement uncertainty calculations

Using the MA24106A 9-5 Error StatesPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 9-99-5 Error StatesThis section details some of the error messages that may ap

9-5 Error States Using the MA24106A9-10 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 10-1Chapter 10 — Operational Testing for the MA24106A10-1 IntroductionThe test methodology and equipment describe

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C Safety-1Safety SymbolsTo prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction, Anritsu C

10-3 Required Equipment - MA24106A Operational Testing for the MA24106A10-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG10-3 Required Equipment - MA24106ATabl

Operational Testing for the MA24106A 10-4 VSWR PretestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 10-310-4 VSWR PretestThe most common cause of power sensor

10-5 Frequency Response Test Operational Testing for the MA24106A10-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG10-5 Frequency Response TestIn this test the

Operational Testing for the MA24106A 10-5 Frequency Response TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 10-52. Connect the reference sensor to the synth

10-6 Linearity Test Operational Testing for the MA24106A10-6 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG10-6 Linearity TestThe linearity correction of the MA

Operational Testing for the MA24106A 10-6 Linearity TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 10-72. Apply the Cal factor to the reference sensor per t

10-6 Linearity Test Operational Testing for the MA24106A10-8 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG7. Set up the test for the second 20 dB range as foll

Operational Testing for the MA24106A 10-6 Linearity TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 10-9c. Record the reference meter and the MA24106A power

10-6 Linearity Test Operational Testing for the MA24106A10-10 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGTable 10-5. Measurement Results (2 GHz)Row#Synthesiz

Operational Testing for the MA24106A 10-6 Linearity TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 10-11Table 10-7. Measurement Results (6 GHz)Row#Synthesiz

Safety-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGFor Safety WarningAlways refer to the operation manual when working near locations at which the alert

10-6 Linearity Test Operational Testing for the MA24106A10-12 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 11-1Chapter 11 — Using the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A11-1 Sensor OverviewThe MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA2412

11-2 Making Measurements Using the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A11-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG4. Connect the RF source to the RF IN port

Using the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A 11-2 Making MeasurementsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 11-3To zero the sensor, click the Zero button

11-2 Making Measurements Using the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A11-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG Noise Calculations:where:Note The values

Using the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A 11-3 Measurement ConsiderationsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 11-511-3 Measurement ConsiderationsHigh

11-3 Measurement Considerations Using the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A11-6 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGNoise and AveragingWhen there is a

Using the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A 11-3 Measurement ConsiderationsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 11-7Noise and Time Resolution in Scope

11-4 Uncertainty of a Measurement Using the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A11-8 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG11-4 Uncertainty of a Measurement

Using the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A 11-4 Uncertainty of a MeasurementPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 11-9Uncertainty ExamplesTwo measureme

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C Contents-1Table of ContentsChapter 1—General Information1-3 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11-4 Uncertainty of a Measurement Using the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A11-10 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGTwo measurement uncertainty calc

Using the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A 11-5 Error StatesPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 11-1111-5 Error StatesThis section details some of th

11-5 Error States Using the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A11-12 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 12-1Chapter 12 — Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A12-1 IntroductionThe test methodolog

12-3 Required Equipment - MA24108A/118A/126A Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and 12-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG12-3 Require

Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A 12-4 VSWR PretestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 12-312-4 VSWR PretestThe most commo

12-5 Frequency Response Test Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A12-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG12-5 Frequency Respo

Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A 12-5 Frequency Response TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 12-52. Connect the refer

12-5 Frequency Response Test Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A12-6 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG11.0 0.32 0.3712.0 0

Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A 12-6 Linearity TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 12-712-6 Linearity TestThe linear

Contents-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGTable of Contents (Continued)3-6 Scope Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12-6 Linearity Test Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A12-8 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG2. Apply the Cal factor to th

Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A 12-6 Linearity TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 12-97. Set up the test for the se

12-6 Linearity Test Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A12-10 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG8. Record data for the next

Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A 12-6 Linearity TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 12-11h. Subtract the Min value fr

12-6 Linearity Test Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A12-12 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG11 Max:12 Min:13 Delta (E11

Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A 12-6 Linearity TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 12-136 adjust per Step 7e00 107+5

12-6 Linearity Test Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A12-14 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGTable 12-10.Measurement Resu

Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A 12-6 Linearity TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 12-15Table 12-12.Measurement Resu

12-6 Linearity Test Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A12-16 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGTable 12-14.Measurement Resu

Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A 12-6 Linearity TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 12-17Table 12-16.Measurement Resu

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C Contents-3Table of Contents (Continued)Chapter 4—Power Sensor Care4-2 Power Sensor Precautions . . . . . . . . .

12-6 Linearity Test Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A12-18 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 13-1Chapter 13 — Remote Operation13-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the supported remote programming command

13-2 Programming the Sensor Remote Operation13-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGTime ResolutionThe maximum time resolution of the sensor is 10 µs

Remote Operation 13-2 Programming the SensorPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 13-3Relative Mode CWREL Off (0)Table 13-4. Slot Mode Default Sensor S

13-3 General Purpose Commands Remote Operation13-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG13-3 General Purpose CommandsGeneral purpose commands are used

Remote Operation 13-3 General Purpose CommandsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 13-5PWR?Description: Gets the current power reading (in dBm) from t

13-3 General Purpose Commands Remote Operation13-6 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGZERODescription: Zeros the power sensor.Syntax: ZERO +LFReturn

Remote Operation 13-3 General Purpose CommandsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 13-7STATUS?Description: Gets the current error status codes from th

13-3 General Purpose Commands Remote Operation13-8 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGLATDescription: Sets the low aperture time mode.Syntax: HAT +LF

Remote Operation 13-3 General Purpose CommandsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 13-9CHOLD?Description: Gets the current power sensor state.Syntax:

Contents-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGTable of Contents (Continued)Chapter 6—Operational Testing for the MA24104A6-2 Precautions . . . . .

13-3 General Purpose Commands Remote Operation13-10 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGDELETEDescription: Deletes all user defined setups in the powe

Remote Operation 13-3 General Purpose CommandsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 13-11FULLBUFDescription: Sets the full sensor buffer enable.Syntax:

13-3 General Purpose Commands Remote Operation13-12 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGCWREL?Description: Gets the CA relative mode status ON or OFF.

Remote Operation 13-3 General Purpose CommandsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 13-13AVGCNT?Description: Gets the number of averages in the Continu

13-3 General Purpose Commands Remote Operation13-14 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGAUTOAVGSRC?Description: Gets the Auto Average Source value for

Remote Operation 13-3 General Purpose CommandsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 13-15FORWARD?Description: Gets the forward measurement mode.Syntax:

13-3 General Purpose Commands Remote Operation13-16 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGVIDEOBW?Description: Gets the video BWSyntax: VIDEOBW? +LFRetu

Remote Operation 13-3 General Purpose CommandsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 13-17CCDFTHRESH?Description: Gets the threshold for CCDFSyntax: CCD

13-4 Mode Commands Remote Operation13-18 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG13-4 Mode CommandsThe power sensor supports the following three modes of

Remote Operation 13-4 Mode CommandsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 13-19Continuous Average Mode (CA Mode)CA mode is the default mode of operation

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C Contents-5Table of Contents (Continued)9-3 Measurement Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13-4 Mode Commands Remote Operation13-20 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGTSLTPARAMSDescription: Sets all of the slot mode parameters.Syntax: TSLTP

Remote Operation 13-4 Mode CommandsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 13-21Scope ModeIn scope mode, the sensor acts similarly to an oscilloscope in

13-4 Mode Commands Remote Operation13-22 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGSCOPEPARAMSDescription: Sets the scope mode parameters.Syntax: SCOPEPARAM

Remote Operation 13-4 Mode CommandsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 13-23GATEPARAMS?Description: Gets the gate parameters.Syntax: GATEPARAMS? +LFR

13-5 Trigger Commands Remote Operation13-24 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG13-5 Trigger CommandsTrigger is an event that initiates a measurement.

Remote Operation 13-5 Trigger CommandsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 13-25TRGSRCDescription: Sets the trigger source.Syntax: TRGSRC <trigger_

13-26 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGTrigger LevelTrigger level is the power value that triggers the sensor when it is crossed. This parameter ha

Remote Operation 13-5 Trigger CommandsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 13-27Trigger DelayTrigger delay is the time in milliseconds between the tri

13-5 Trigger Commands Remote Operation13-28 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGTrigger Noise ImmunityWhen internally triggering on very noisy signals

Remote Operation 13-5 Trigger CommandsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 13-29Trigger ArmingThe trigger parameters are effective only if the sensor

Contents-6 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGChapter 12—Operational Testing for the MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A12-2 Precautions . . . . . . .

13-5 Trigger Commands Remote Operation13-30 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGTRGARMTYP?Description: Gets the trigger arming state.Syntax: TRGARMTYP

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C A-1Appendix A — Sample Visual Basic CodeA-1 Demo ApplicationThe CD contains a demo application that allows you to

A-2 Using the Demo ApplicationA-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG************************************************************************// This

A-2 Using the Demo ApplicationPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C A-3''Event handler for MSComm1 eventPrivate Sub MSComm1_OnComm() &apos

A-2 Using the Demo ApplicationA-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG'Delay routinePublic Sub Delay(ByVal Seconds As Single) ' Dim fS

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C B-1Appendix B — Upgrading the FirmwareB-1 IntroductionThe Anritsu PowerXpert™ application provides the necessary

B-2 MA24104A, and MA24106A Firmware UpgradeB-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG7. The power sensor upgrade driver installation is similar to the p

B-2 MA24104A, and MA24106A Firmware UpgradePowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C B-39. Select the power sensor that you intend to upgrade from the dro

B-2 MA24104A, and MA24106A Firmware UpgradeB-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG11. Click Program Device. The following messages will be displayed

B-3 MA24105A, MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A Firmware UpgradePowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C B-5B-3 MA24105A, MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 1-1Chapter 1 — General Information1-1 Scope of ManualThis manual provides general information, installation, and

B-3 MA24105A, MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A Firmware UpgradeB-6 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG6. If the upgrade drivers have already been ins

B-3 MA24105A, MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A Firmware UpgradePowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C B-79. In the SAM-BA firmware upgrade utility shown

B-3 MA24105A, MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A Firmware UpgradeB-8 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C C-1Appendix C — USB/Serial Port CompatibilityC-1 IntroductionThe SAM-BA upgrade utility requires that the serial

C-2 Method 1–Download Updated SoftwareC-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGC-2 Method 1–Download Updated SoftwareThe preferred method for resolving

C-2 Method 1–Download Updated SoftwarePowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C C-33. Click the + box next to Ports (COM & LPT) to expand the installed

C-2 Method 1–Download Updated SoftwareC-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG8. Select a COM Port Number in the range of 1 through 16. If possible, s

A to IPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C Index-1IndexAadapter, cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2aperture time .

L to SIndex-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGLLAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8linearity testMA24

T to ZPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C Index-3sensor zeroingMA24104A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4MA24105A . . . .

1-5 Initial Inspection General Information1-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGProduct BrochuresLinks to product brochures provide complete operati

Z to ZIndex-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGzeroing sensorMA24104A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4MA24105A . . .

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C Commands-1Alphabetical Index of Programming CommandsASDOFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Commands-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG

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General Information 1-6 Sensor IdentificationPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 1-3If the shipment is incomplete or if the power sensor is damaged m

1-7 Preparation for Storage/Shipment General Information1-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG1-7 Preparation for Storage/Shipment Preparing the pow

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 2-1Chapter 2 — Installation (PC Only)2-1 Introduction This chapter provides information on installing the Anritsu

2-3 PowerXpert Application and Power Sensor Drivers Installation (PC Only)2-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGInstalling PowerXpert1. Insert the i

Installation (PC Only) 2-3 PowerXpert Application and Power Sensor DriversPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 2-34. Read the license agreement and se

2-3 PowerXpert Application and Power Sensor Drivers Installation (PC Only)2-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGThe software installs to the selecte

Installation (PC Only) 2-3 PowerXpert Application and Power Sensor DriversPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 2-5The PowerXpert application can be la

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C Title-3WARRANTYThe Anritsu products listed on the title page are warranted against defects in materials and workm

2-3 PowerXpert Application and Power Sensor Drivers Installation (PC Only)2-6 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG3. Select Install the software autom

Installation (PC Only) 2-3 PowerXpert Application and Power Sensor DriversPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 2-7The hardware driver installs automat

2-3 PowerXpert Application and Power Sensor Drivers Installation (PC Only)2-8 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-1Chapter 3 — Using PowerXpert™3-1 IntroductionThis chapter provides information and instructions on using the A

3-2 PowerXpert Settings Using PowerXpert™3-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG3-2 PowerXpert SettingsPowerXpert always starts up in the default sta

Using PowerXpert™3-2 PowerXpert SettingsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-3More SettingsModulation Type-x----ToolsZero all sensorsxxxxxxCapture S

3-3 PowerXpert™ Overview Using PowerXpert™3-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG3-3 PowerXpert™ OverviewPowerXpert’s graphical user interface layout

Using PowerXpert™3-3 PowerXpert™ OverviewPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-57“Numerical Display Area” (Note that the screen shown for MA24105A di

3-3 PowerXpert™ Overview Using PowerXpert™3-6 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGNumerical Display AreaThe display window contains the following info

Using PowerXpert™3-3 PowerXpert™ OverviewPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-7Graticule Settings and Graphical Display AreaThis section provides a

Title-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGEND-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR ANRITSU SOFTWAREIMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement (

3-3 PowerXpert™ Overview Using PowerXpert™3-8 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGThe following Power versus Time graph is used in “Time Slot Mode” an

Using PowerXpert™3-3 PowerXpert™ OverviewPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-9The following Power versus Time graph is used in “Scope Mode” and is

3-4 Continuous Mode Using PowerXpert™3-10 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG3-4 Continuous ModeContinuous Mode is the default mode in which the Powe

Using PowerXpert™3-4 Continuous ModePowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-11Forward MeasurementForward measurements listed below are available only w

3-5 Time Slot Mode Using PowerXpert™3-12 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGMA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A Power SensorsIf external averaging is se

Using PowerXpert™3-6 Scope ModePowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-13Slot WidthSlot width is the width of each slot in milliseconds. All slots in a

3-6 Scope Mode Using PowerXpert™3-14 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGData PointsScope mode can be used to look at very fine structures of a signal

Using PowerXpert™3-6 Scope ModePowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-15 Index Description1 Data Points > 1002Data Points 1003 Time Intervals (#

3-6 Scope Mode Using PowerXpert™3-16 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGGate and FenceThe Gate and Fence feature enables measurement of the desired p

Using PowerXpert™3-7 General SettingsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-17Apply Above Settings ButtonThe Apply above settings button applies all c

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C Title-5Chinese RoHS Compliance StatementsMA24104A: MA24105A, MA24106A, MA24108A, MA24118A, MA24126A:

3-7 General Settings Using PowerXpert™3-18 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGAuto AverageAuto average is only available with the MA24108A, MA24118A,

Using PowerXpert™3-7 General SettingsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-19AveragesThe Averages setting allows you to specify the number of measure

3-8 Trigger Settings Using PowerXpert™3-20 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG3-8 Trigger SettingsTrigger settings are only available in Time Slot Mo

Using PowerXpert™3-8 Trigger SettingsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-21Trigger LevelSets the power level threshold of the waveform under test t

3-8 Trigger Settings Using PowerXpert™3-22 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGSpecifying a negative delay allows the user to display data occurring i

Using PowerXpert™3-9 ToolsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-233-9 ToolsThe Tools menu provides the option of zeroing all sensors, capturing the P

3-9 Tools Using PowerXpert™3-24 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGLog DataThe Log Data feature provides the ability to record data in a comma separa

Using PowerXpert™3-9 ToolsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-25Sample log data is shown in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet file below:Data logging i

3-9 Tools Using PowerXpert™3-26 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGWhen using multiple sensors, the sensor parameters are applied to the selected sen

Using PowerXpert™3-9 ToolsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-27Offset TableOffset Table feature is only available with the MA24104A and MA24106A p

Title-6 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGEuropean Parliament and Council Directive 2002/96/ECEquipment Marked with the crossed-out WheelieBin symbo

3-10 Settings Using PowerXpert™3-28 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG3-10 SettingsThe Settings menu is only available with the MA24108A, MA24118A,

Using PowerXpert™3-10 SettingsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-29During triggering (internal or external), the sensor sends the data to the appl

3-10 Settings Using PowerXpert™3-30 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGSecure ModeThe MA24104A and MA24106A USB power sensors have two different type

Using PowerXpert™3-11 HelpPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-313-11 HelpThe Help menu provides options to launch the online documentation and prov

3-11 Help Using PowerXpert™3-32 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 4-1Chapter 4 — Power Sensor Care4-1 IntroductionAnritsu Power Sensors are high quality precision laboratory instr

4-3 RF Connector Precautions Power Sensor Care4-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGClean the ConnectorsThe precise geometry that makes the RF compo

Power Sensor Care 4-4 Connection TechniquesPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 4-34-4 Connection TechniquesConnection ProcedureTable 4-1 lists the An

4-5 RF Connector Preventive Care Power Sensor Care4-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG4-5 RF Connector Preventive CareMost coax connectors are ass

Power Sensor Care 4-5 RF Connector Preventive CarePowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 4-5Positive Pin DepthPositive pin depth can result in buckling

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C Title-7

4-5 RF Connector Preventive Care Power Sensor Care4-6 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGPin Depth GaugeUse an Anritsu Pin Depth Gauge or equivalent

Power Sensor Care 4-6 Connector CleaningPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 4-74-6 Connector CleaningConnector interfaces should be kept clean and fr

4-6 Connector Cleaning Power Sensor Care4-8 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGIndex1 No industrial solvents2No Water3 Use Isopropyl Alcohol4Do NOT u

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 5-1Chapter 5 — Using the MA24104A5-1 Sensor OverviewThe power sensor’s connectors are illustrated in the figure b

5-2 Making Measurements Using the MA24104A5-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGBasic Power Measurement 1. Connect the sensor to a computer or Anri

Using the MA24104A 5-2 Making MeasurementsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 5-3Connecting the SensorRF signal connections are made to the Type N fe

5-2 Making Measurements Using the MA24104A5-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG2. Back off the connection by turning the connector nut counter cloc

Using the MA24104A 5-2 Making MeasurementsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 5-5Table 5-1 describes the number of averages needed to attain a certai

5-3 Measurement Considerations Using the MA24104A5-6 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG5-3 Measurement ConsiderationsTime Varying SignalsCase 1: Mod

Using the MA24104A 5-3 Measurement ConsiderationsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 5-7Settling Time The MA24104A samples power continuously every 7

Title-8 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG

5-4 Uncertainty of a Measurement Using the MA24104A5-8 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG5-4 Uncertainty of a MeasurementMeasurement Uncertainty Cal

Using the MA24104A 5-4 Uncertainty of a MeasurementPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 5-9Uncertainty ExamplesTwo measurement uncertainty calculation

5-5 Error States Using the MA24104A5-10 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG5-5 Error StatesThis section details some of the error messages that may a

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 6-1Chapter 6 — Operational Testing for the MA24104A6-1 IntroductionThe test methodology and equipment described h

6-3 Required Equipment - MA24104A Operational Testing for the MA24104A6-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG6-3 Required Equipment - MA24104A Table

Operational Testing for the MA24104A 6-4 VSWR PretestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 6-36-4 VSWR PretestExcessive mechanical shock can cause a fa

6-5 Directivity Test Operational Testing for the MA24104A6-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG6-5 Directivity TestThe most common cause of power se

Operational Testing for the MA24104A 6-5 Directivity TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 6-5 Index Description1 Amplifier2Synthesizer3 MA24104A “

6-6 Frequency Response Test Operational Testing for the MA24104A6-6 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG6-6 Frequency Response TestIn this test the fr

Operational Testing for the MA24104A 6-6 Frequency Response TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 6-72. Connect the reference sensor to the amplifi

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C Title-9

6-7 Linearity Test Operational Testing for the MA24104A6-8 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG6-7 Linearity TestThe linearity correction of the MA241

Operational Testing for the MA24104A 6-7 Linearity TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 6-92. Apply the Cal factor to the reference sensor per the

6-7 Linearity Test Operational Testing for the MA24104A6-10 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGe. Repeat the measurement for amplifier output levels

Operational Testing for the MA24104A 6-7 Linearity TestPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 6-11b. Lower the output power level of the amplifier by 5

6-7 Linearity Test Operational Testing for the MA24104A6-12 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG11. Repeat the entire measurement and calculations wit

PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 7-1Chapter 7 — Using the MA24105A7-1 Sensor OverviewThe power sensor’s connectors are illustrated in the figure b

7-2 Making Measurements Using the MA24105A7-2 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UG7-2 Making MeasurementsThis section presents common procedures for u

Using the MA24105A 7-2 Making MeasurementsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 7-3 Index Description1Source2 RF In: N type Connector (Torque connector

7-2 Making Measurements Using the MA24105A7-4 PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C PowerXpert UGConnecting the SensorRF signal connections are made to the Type N fe

Using the MA24105A 7-2 Making MeasurementsPowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 7-5Table 7-1 describes the number of averages needed to attain a certai