The Anritsu ML2496A is a dual-channel pulse power meter engineered for precise measurement of pulsed RF signals in radar systems and high-frequency communication environments. It combines fast pulse acquisition with advanced analysis capabilities, delivering 8 ns rise time, 1 ns settable time resolution, and sample rates to 1 GS/s. The instrument performs peak power, multi-pulse power, signal droop, rise-time, fall-time, pulse width, and PRI measurements through multiple gates and markers. It supports pulse and wideband signal analysis including W-CDMA, WiMAX, LTE, WLAN, and OFDM, alongside radar signal characterization, CW measurement, PAE calculations, and return loss assessment. A color display presents real-time waveform and measurement data.
Technical Specifications
• Rise Time: 8 ns (with MA2411B Pulse Sensor)
• Bandwidth: 65 MHz
• Minimum Display Time: 50 ns
• Settable Time Resolution: 1 ns (display times up to 200 ns)
• PRF Trigger: 10 MHz
• Sample Rate: Up to 1 GS/s
• Channels: Dual input
• Display: Color
– Key Features
• 4 markers with Delta Marker, Rise/Fall time, Pulse Width, and PRI measurements
• Peak power, multi-pulse power, and signal droop analysis
• Power-Added Efficiency (PAE) measurements with bias voltage entry or current probe compatibility
• Return loss measurement capability via dual inputs
• Internal sensor calibration data storage with user-defined compensation tables
– Typical Applications
• High-resolution radar pulse analysis
• OFDM and modulated signal characterization
• Transmitter power envelope analysis
• Amplifier efficiency and return loss assessment
• TDMA and CW signal measurement
– Compatibility & Integration
Fully compatible with Anritsu MA2400 series sensors. Broadband sensors MA2490A (50 MHz to 8 GHz) and MA2491A (50 MHz to 18 GHz) deliver 20 MHz video bandwidth and 18 ns pulse-mode rise time. Standard Diode Sensors (MA2470D) provide 90 dB dynamic range with <1.8% linearity. High Accuracy Diode Sensors (MA2440D) offer 87 dB dynamic range. Universal Power Sensors (MA2480D) provide 80 dB dynamic range. External video connection available.
