The Anritsu ML2488B is a dual-channel wideband peak power meter engineered for high-frequency signal characterization across 100 kHz to 65 GHz. It delivers simultaneous peak and average power analysis on two independent channels, enabling precise envelope measurements critical for wireless network design, radar systems, and multi-standard device co-existence testing. The instrument combines fast rise time performance (< 18 ns) with flexible trigger modes and extensive connectivity options, supporting measurements across Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 WLAN, WiMAX, and TD-SCDMA standards.
## Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 65 GHz
• Dual Channel Input
• Rise Time: < 18 ns
• Sampling Rate: 64 MS/s
• Video Bandwidth: 20 MHz or 65 MHz (sensor dependent)
• Trigger Modes: Manual, Auto, Internal, External (TTL), GPIB
• Trigger Delay Range: 0 ms to 999 ms (pulse mode); pretrigger up to 95% of capture range; post-trigger to 999 ms (CW mode)
• Frame Arming Time: 0 to 64 × trigger capture time or 120 s maximum
• Voltage Input: 0 V to 20 V, 0.5 mV resolution; selectable polarity
## Key Features
• Peak, average, and crest power measurements
• Power-Added Efficiency (PAE) capability (with ML2496A)
• Return loss measurements via dual-input configuration
• Factory presets for GSM, WCDMA, WLAN, Bluetooth, and additional standards
• PowerMax™ software with continuous trace visualization, multi-gate/marker support, and data archiving
• Ethernet (10/100 BaseT LAN), RS232, and GPIB control interfaces
## Typical Applications
• Wireless network design and implementation
• Radar systems characterization
• High-frequency communication signal analysis
• Multi-standard device coexistence validation
• Pulse modulation and envelope characterization
## Compatibility & Integration
Works with Anritsu power sensors. PowerMax™ software operates on Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows 7 platforms. GPIB interface enables high-speed remote automation.
