The Anritsu MS2024B VNA Master is a handheld vector network analyzer operating from 500 kHz to 4 GHz, engineered for field characterization of RF and microwave components. This multi-function instrument combines VNA, power meter, and vector voltmeter capabilities in a rugged, portable platform. It delivers 100 dB transmission dynamic range, 850 µs/data point sweep speed, and supports up to 4001 arbitrary data points with selectable IF bandwidth from 10 Hz to 100 kHz. Frequency accuracy of 2.5 ppm and 1 Hz resolution enable precise component and system measurements across antenna testing, cable analysis, and general vector network characterization.
## Technical Specifications
**Vector Network Analyzer**
• Frequency range: 500 kHz to 4 GHz
• Architecture: 1-path, 2-port configuration
• Dynamic range (transmission): 100 dB
• Sweep speed: 850 µs/data point
• Data points: Up to 4001 arbitrary
• IF bandwidth: 10 Hz to 100 kHz selectable
• Frequency accuracy: 2.5 ppm
• Frequency resolution: 1 Hz
• Input impedance: 50/75 Ω
• Warm-up time: 15 minutes
• Calibration stability: 16 hours
**Display & User Interface**
• Graphical touch-screen interface
• Quad display with user-selectable trace formats: Smith Chart, Log-Mag, VSWR, Real/Imaginary Impedance, Polar Impedance
**Power & Battery**
• Battery type: Rechargeable Li-Ion
• Battery life: Greater than 3 hours
**Connectivity**
• LAN interface
• USB PC interface cable
• External trigger input
• External reference input
• Optional GPS connector
## Key Features
• S-parameter measurements including S21 insertion loss and S11 return loss
• 2-port transmission measurements (high/low power)
• Distance-to-fault analysis for cable and assembly characterization
• VNA-quality error correction with directivity and source match optimization
• Outstanding calibration stability with multi-term polynomial correction
## Typical Applications
• Antenna and cable testing
• RF/microwave component characterization
• Cable phase matching (vector voltmeter mode)
• High-accuracy power measurements with external Anritsu USB power sensors
• Field deployment in aerospace, defense, and telecommunications sectors
## Compatibility & Integration
Works with external Anritsu USB power sensors for power meter functionality. Supports CW and digitally modulated signal measurements including CDMA/EV-DO, GSM/EDGE, and W-CDMA/HSPA+ protocols.
