The Anritsu MA24208A is a microwave universal USB power sensor delivering precise average and True-RMS power measurements across 10 MHz to 8 GHz. Its patented triple-path architecture enables modulation-independent measurements of CW, multi-tone, and digitally modulated signals with 80 dB dynamic range and measurement uncertainty of 0.14–0.15 dB (K=2). The sensor captures >1,600 continuous readings per second or >11,000 buffered readings per second with 8 µs rise time and 140 kS/s sample rate. No zeroing is required for signals above −45 dBm.
Internal and external triggering—including latching for pulses as narrow as 20 ns—enables time-dependent measurements on GSM, WiMAX, TD-SCDMA, and LTE signals. Maximum power handling reaches +30 dBm CW and +34 dBm peak (1,600 readings/s (continuous); >11,000 readings/s (buffered)
• **Rise Time:** 8 µs
• **Sample Rate:** 140 kS/s
• **Measurement Uncertainty (CW, K=2):** 0.14–0.15 dB across all frequency and power bands
• **VSWR:** <1.17:1 (10–150 MHz); <1.12:1 (150 MHz–2 GHz); <1.22:1 (2–8 GHz)
• **Maximum Power Handling:** +30 dBm CW; +34 dBm peak (<10 µs pulse width)
• **Current Consumption:** 410–450 mA
• **Operating Temperature:** 0 °C to 50 °C
• **Storage Temperature:** −40 °C to 71 °C
• **Dimensions:** 110 mm × 46 mm × 25.6 mm
• **Weight:** 397 g (0.88 lb)
## Key Features
• Patented triple-path True-RMS architecture
• External trigger latching for sub-microsecond pulse capture (20 ns minimum)
• damage protection and power handling
• Silicone protective covering (removable) for field durability
• No zeroing required above −45 dBm
## Compatibility & Integration
• USB interface with N-type (male) connector
• PC remote programming via PowerXpert™ software
• Compatible with Anritsu handheld instruments
• Anritsu Sensor Driver DLL (.NET 4.0 API) available
• High accuracy power meter software option (e.g., Option 19) required for some handheld instrument configurations
