The Anritsu MF2414B is a high-precision microwave frequency counter that measures signals from 10 Hz to 40 GHz, engineered for exacting characterization of mobile radio communication devices and circuits. It captures carrier frequency and pulse width of burst signals with exceptional accuracy, while supporting advanced transient measurements that track frequency changes at 10 µs resolution with up to 2000 sample points for graphical analysis. The instrument combines a 12-digit LCD display with analog meter functionality for real-time frequency monitoring and oscillator tuning.
Technical Specifications
Measurement Range & Inputs
• Frequency: 10 Hz to 40 GHz
• Input 1: 600 MHz to 40 GHz
• Input 2: 10 MHz to 1 GHz (50 Ω); 10 Hz to 10 MHz (1 MΩ)
Measurement Modes
• Frequency, pulse width, frequency range, gate time, burst frequency, and pulse frequency
• Burst signal measurement: carrier frequency, burst width, and repetition rate (100 ns to 0.1 s range)
• Transient measurement: captures frequency transients at 10 µs sampling speed; ideal for VCO startup and PLL lock-time characterization
• Gating and trigger delay for carrier measurement at arbitrary positions within burst signals
Display & Controls
• 12-digit LCD primary display
• Analog meter display for frequency trending and adjustment feedback
Time Base Stability
• Option 003: Crystal oscillator (5 × 10⁻¹⁰/day)
• Option 01: Crystal oscillator (5 × 10⁻⁹/day)
• Option 02: Crystal oscillator (2 × 10⁻⁹/day)
– Key Features
Template function with Go/No-Go output via AUX connector enables pass/fail assessment against user-defined upper and lower frequency limits. Storage of up to 10 measurement setups supports rapid reconfiguration. High-speed transient acquisition saves 2000 sampling points for computer-based graphical analysis, critical for evaluating dynamic behavior in frequency-agile systems.
– Typical Applications
Mobile radio communication device evaluation, oscillator characterization, PLL lock-time measurement, burst signal analysis, and VCO performance validation across microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies.
– Compatibility & Integration
GPIB interface enables seamless integration into automated test systems. Template function output supports closed-loop pass/fail sorting in production environments.
