The Anritsu MA24400A Series USB Peak Power Sensors deliver precision peak power measurement for pulsed RF and microwave signals across 50 MHz to 40 GHz. These computer-controlled sensors connect via USB 2.0 High-Speed and enable real-time signal characterization in defense, aerospace, and component testing environments. The included Peak Power Analyzer software supports simultaneous operation of up to 8 sensors with 4 channels each, providing intuitive configuration and multi-format result displays including peak power, average power, pulse trace analysis, and CCDF graphs.
## Technical Specifications
• **Frequency Range:** 50 MHz to 40 GHz (model dependent)
• **Peak Power Range:** -50 dBm to +20 dBm (MA24406A); -34 dBm to +20 dBm (MA24418A, MA24440A)
• **Average Power Range:** -60 dBm to +20 dBm
• **Dynamic Range:** Up to 80 dB
• **Time Resolution:** 100 ps
• **Pulse Detection Capability:** As narrow as 10 ns
• **Rise Time:** 3 ns
• **Sampling Rate:** 100 MS/s continuous; 10 GS/s effective
• **Video Bandwidth:** Up to 195 MHz (sensor dependent); standard 350 kHz
• **Input Impedance:** 10 kΩ
• **Connectors:** K-Type or N-Type (model dependent)
• **Dimensions:** 145 mm × 43 mm × 43 mm
• **Weight:** 363 g
• **Operating Temperature:** 0 °C to 55 °C
• **Storage Temperature:** -40 °C to +70 °C
## Key Features
• Real-time processing detects smallest signal changes without measurement interruption
• USB 2.0 High-Speed host interface with simultaneous multi-sensor capability
• 80 dB dynamic range and 100 ps time resolution for signal detail
• Supports remote monitoring via Ethernet or Wi-Fi-to-USB connectivity for LAN deployment
## Typical Applications
Defense and aerospace signal verification, pulsed RF characterization, microwave component testing, and complex wireless communication environment analysis.
## Compatibility & Integration
Operates on Microsoft Windows 7 through 10 (32-bit and 64-bit). Peak Power Analyzer software installation required.
