The Anritsu MS2034A is a handheld vector network analyzer that combines VNA, spectrum analyzer, and power meter functionality in a single portable instrument. Field engineers and technicians use it for cable and antenna characterization, interference detection, and RF system commissioning without requiring multiple benchtop tools.
## Technical Specifications
**Vector Network Analyzer**
• Frequency range: 2 MHz to 4 GHz
• 2-port vector network analysis with 1-port and 1-path 2-port measurement modes
• Return Loss, VSWR, Cable Loss, Distance-To-Fault, and Smith Chart measurements
• S-parameter measurement (S11, S21) with vector correction
• Cable loss, phase, and group delay analysis
• Transmission measurements at High (0 dBm) and Low (-35 dBm) output power
• Sweep speed: 2 ms/data point
• VNA dynamic range: 70 dBm maximum
• Transmission dynamic range: 100 dB
**Spectrum Analyzer**
• Frequency range: 9 kHz to 4 GHz
• Spectrum monitoring, interference analysis, and signal characterization
• Field strength, occupied bandwidth, channel power, and adjacent channel power ratio measurements
• Integrated AM/FM/SSB demodulator for signal identification
• Phase noise measurement capability (typical -110 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset)
• Dynamic range: 100 dB
• Optional spectrogram measurements for intermittent interference detection (Option 25)
**Power Meter**
• Frequency range: 10 MHz to 4 GHz
• Measurement range: -50 to +20 dBm
• Display range: -80 to +80 dBm
• Absolute power display in dBm or Watts; relative power in dB or %
• Built-in auto-averaging and zeroing for low-power accuracy
• Optional external detector support up to 50 GHz with Anritsu 560 series detectors
• Optional high-accuracy power meter mode (Option 19) with external sensors
## Key Features
• High-resolution, daylight-viewable TFT color display
• Handheld form factor for field deployment
• Single instrument replaces multiple benchtop analyzers
• Error correction for directivity and source match
## Typical Applications
• Cable fault location and characterization
• Antenna return loss and VSWR verification
• RF interference source identification and monitoring
• Component S-parameter measurement
• System power level verification and commissioning
## Compatibility & Integration
External power detectors (Anritsu 560 series) enable measurements to 50 GHz. Optional sensors PSN50 and MA24106A support enhanced power measurement accuracy.
