1. MS46522A-010 ShockLineTM Value VNA
Introducing…
MS46522A-010 ShockLineTM Value VNA
Low cost VNA for testing passive devices in production environment

2. ShockLineTM Value Vector Network Analyzers
Target passive device manufacturing applications
Cables, Connectors, Electromechanical Switches , Attenuators, Couplers, Filters, isolators, Circulators, Phase shifters etc.
Key features of the family
Targeted performance capabilities at low cost
Fast, simple measurements
Remote programmability over LAN
Powerful GUI
Small size
Anritsu’s leading technology
Worldwide support

3. Low Cost Solution for Manufacturing
Many production applications do not require high performance and high priced VNAs with premium features
MS46522A is designed as a low price solution for cost-sensitive, mid-performance applications
Value
Low Cost
Good performance
Premium
High Cost
High Performance
Price
ShockLine Value VNA
(MS46522A)
Note: Figure not to scale
Performance

4. How did Anritsu achieve low cost?
Patented ShockLineTM VNA on a chip architecture
Achieves microwave and millimeter-wave frequency
Simplified internal architecture
Single board RF VNA implementation
COTS PC and Power Supply
Eliminated front-panel
Focus on remote control for automation
Eliminated complex features and functions
Provide basic S-parameter measurements

5. What is ShockLineTM?

6. ShockLine Sampler based VNA
Anritsu’s latest generation of VNA’s incorporate Non-Linear Transmission Lines
Also known as “Shock Lines”
Generate very narrow impulses at microwave and millimeter wave frequencies
For sampling receivers to measure amplitude and phase of the VNA stimulus
For power generation – source and Rx LO
Non-linear transmission line (NLTL) technology or “Shock Lines” generate very narrow impulses at high frequencies which extend the operating range of the sampling receivers to 70 GHz and beyond. With a higher LO frequency, the sampler yields better noise performance than harmonic mixing, especially at higher RF frequencies.  Together with the higher IP3, this translates directly to an improved dynamic range.

7. What is ShockLine technology?
Non Linear Transmission Line -
NonlinearTransmissionLines
High frequency VNAs make use of harmonic samplers, or mixers, to down convert measurement signals to intermediate frequencies (IF) before digitizing them. Such components play a critical role in VNAs, because they set the bounds on important parameters like conversion efficiency, receiver compression, isolation between measurement channels and spurious generation at the ports of a device under test.
Mixers tend to be the down converter of choice in the RF domain, due mainly to their simpler local oscillator (LO) drive system and enhanced spur management advantages. Today, with Anritsu technology, it is possible to employ NLTL based harmonic sampling from RF to microwave and even millimeter wave frequencies.
A nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) is comprised of high-impedance transmission lines loaded with varactor diodes that form a propagation medium whose phase velocity, and therefore time delay, is a function of the instantaneous voltage.  The lower the voltage, the lower the phase velocity, and the longer the phase delay as it propagates down the nonlinear transmission line. Conversely, the higher the voltage, the greater the phase velocity, and the shorter the phase delay as it propagates down the nonlinear transmission line.
The difference in phase velocity between the high and the low voltage portions of the waveform changes its steepness (rise time) to approximate that of a pure step function as it propagates down the nonlinear transmission line (see figure). Because the wave travels at a faster phase velocity then the peak, the fall time compresses and a steep wave front forms that mimics a shock wave or an ocean wave just before it breaks on the shore of a beach.
NLTLs have successfully been used to generate ultra-short electrical pulses and transients from a sinusoidal input signal. At large signal levels, waveform steepening occurs for the proper choice of input waveform and soliton generation can be achieved by balancing steepening and dispersion. Due to observable compression of the signal slope a NLTL is also often called Shock Line. In the frequency domain this pulse compression results from the generation of a large number of harmonics with suitable phase relationship. The output of such Shock Line is providing a very broadband harmonic rich spectrum of equidistant spectral lines. The closest line to our signal under test is used for the above mentioned harmonic sampling.
More detailed information about Anritsu NLTL and harmonic mixer application can be found in the article: “A matter of scale”, April 10th 2012, Karam Noujeim, Jon Martens and Tom Roberts, .

8. Advantages of ShockLine
Improved stabilities due to size
Close proximity of port-1 and port-2 receivers
Longer intervals between calibrations
Better measurement accuracy and repeatability
The magnitude and phase stability of a high level reflect measurement (short circuit) over 24 hour period at 25oC are shown. Phase refers to the right axis. The NLTL Shock Line VNA produced results of ~0.02dB/1 deg. to 110 GHz. Similar measurements using classical systems produced results of 0.06 dB or 1 deg. to 110 GHz.

9. ShockLine Technology in action
VectorStar based VNAs
MS4640B
ME7838A
ShockLineTM series of VNAs
MS46522A Value VNA
MS46322A Economy VNA
ShockLineTM VNA Chip

10. Product Overview

11. Key Highlights of MS46522A-010
MS46522A-010 is the first member of the Value VNA family
Lower and higher frequency models to be introduced later
Optimized for passive device manufacturing applications
Cost and Performance
Low Cost, Full-reversing 2-port VNA with N connectors
300 kHz to 8.5 GHz
S11, S21, S12, and S22
Time domain with time gating option
2U high rack-mount VNA
No display and keypad
Integrated PC running Windows 7

12. MS46522A Front and Rear Panels
USB 2.0 peripheral connectors
Port 1
Port 2
Indicator LEDs
Remote Activity
Power On
Power button
Ground Strap connector
Standby
USB 2.0 peripheral connectors
External Clock In
AC cord receptacle
USB 3.0 peripheral connectors
Front Panel:
-Power button has 3 LED indicator lights
A. Remote Activity: indicates that the unit is under remote control
B. Power On: This light signifies that the unit is powered up and ready to be used.
C. Standby: This light is on when the AC power is connected to the unit but the unit is not switched on by pushing in the power button.
-N connectors for Port 1 and Port 2 of the VNA
-USB 2.0 connectors: Type A connectors for connecting USB peripherals (mouse, keyboard, etc.)
-Ground Strap connector – banana jack for connecting a ground strap
Rear Panel:
-HDMI connector: This connector provides the video out signal for a HDMI monitor
-USB 2.0, USB 3.0 connectors: Type A connectors for connecting USB peripherals
-LAN Connector: RJ45 Ethernet connector for making a network connection to the unit
-External Clock In: 10 MHz external reference input
-Trigger In: External trigger input
-AC cord receptacle: AC input connector for the unit.
Ethernet LAN connector
HDMI monitor connector
Trigger In

13. User Modes Manual test with Intuitive GUI
Needs external monitor, keyboard, and mouse for manual operation
Connect display with HDMI or USB
Full touchscreen support
Remote control for automated test
LAN only
SCPI commands similar to VectorStar
Command compatibility
Key Agilent ENA commands
On-site Software Engineering support available for volume opportunities
Drivers Available. Contact factory at
LAN connector

14. Key Highlights Features Benefits 70 us/point sweep speed
Fast enough for many automated and demanding manual tuning applications
>110 dB IFBW dynamic range
Exceeds typical requirements of many applications
Time domain with time gating option
Easier and faster fault location identification in broadband devices
Small package (2U)
Efficient use of rack space
Common GUI and SCPI interface
Reduces switching cost to newer models
LAN interface
More robust than USB and faster than GPIB
Upgradability to higher frequency
Future proof investment

15. MS46522A-010 Production Test Capabilities
Segmented sweeps
Frequency and Index based
Adapter Removal
Trace Data formats
Log, Linear Mag
Phase
Real, Imaginary
VSWR, Impedance
Smith Chart
Group Delay
Limit testing
Pass/Fail
Markers
S11
S12
S21
S22

16. MS46522A-002 Time Domain option
Time Domain with Time Gating
Frequency Domain with Time Gating
Low Pass Time Domain
Band Pass Time Domain
S11
S12
S21
S22

17. Anritsu’s Unique Value
Unique Points
Benefits
On-site software engineering support
Anritsu provides on-site software engineering support to large volume customers in integrating ShockLine VNAs in production lines
Good performance at low price
No need to buy expensive VNA for simple s-parameter measurements
3-year warranty and worldwide sales, service and technical support
Worry-free purchase

18. Product performance

19. Dynamic Range High-Rejection Band Pass Filter measurement
-115 +/-150 MHz from
center frequency

20. Dynamic Range

21. High-Level Noise
Low noise: < 6 mdB RMS noise

22. Corrected Performance
Low Trace Ripple

23. Measurement Speed
Fast Sweeps

24. Product Accessories & Technical documentation

25. Key Accessories Mechanical Calibration Kits Verification Kits
3653A, 3650 , TOSLN50A-18, TOSLNF50A-18, TOSLK50A-20, TOSLKF50A-20
Verification Kits
3663
RF cables and adapters
N120-6, NS120MF-6, R, R, R, R, 34NFNF50, 34NK50, 34NKF50, 34NFK50, 34NFKF50
Test Port Cables, Flexible, Ruggedized, Phase Stable
15NNF50-1.0B, 15NNF50-1.5B, 15NN50-1.0B, 15LL50-1.0A, 15LLF50-1.0A, 15KK50-1.0A, 15KKF50-1.0A
Transit Case

26. Product Technical Documents
Technical Data Sheet
Operation Manual
Calibration and Measurement Guide
User Interface Reference Manual
Programming Manual

27. Summary
MS46522A-010 is the first in the family of ShockLineTM Value Vector Network Analyzers
It is a low cost, Fully-reversing, 2-port, 300 kHz to 8.5 GHz VNA
without an integrated display.
Supports remote control over LAN,
Local control via a powerful graphical user interface.
Ideal for testing passive devices in manual or automated production environments.
Anritsu Provides On-site software engineering support
For large volume opportunity customers
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