Technical Data Sheet
Microwave CW
USB Power Sensors
Low Cost, Compact, and Highly Accurate Power Sensors
for RF and Microwave Applications
MA24330A
10 MHz to 33 GHz
MA24340A
10 MHz to 40 GHz
MA24350A
10 MHz to 50 GHz
MA243x0A Specifications
Introduction
The MA243x0A series Microwave CW USB Power Sensors employ a single-path diode architecture to provide fast, accurate
average power measurements from 10 MHz up to 50 GHz with 90 dB of dynamic range.
Features and Benefits
• Broad Frequency Range (10 MHz up to 50 GHz): Ideal for general purpose, aerospace and defense, satellite and wireless
communications applications
• Accurate Power Measurements with over 90 dB Dynamic Range
• Best-in-Class Damage Protection (+26 dBm CW, +32 dBm peak < 10 µs): Protects instrumentation investment
• No Zeroing Required (for signals > –50 dBm) and Elimination of 1 mW Reference Calibration: Reduces test time and handling in
production while maintaining absolute accuracy
• Advanced Trigger Capabilities: Facilitates time dependent power measurements
• NIST Traceable Calibration: Provides high-accuracy measurements and ensures absolute accuracy
• Calibration Traceable to SI Units via National Metrology Institutes
• Easy to Use with PC or Select Anritsu Handheld Instruments: No benchtop power meter unit needed
• Silicone Protective Covering (removable): Provides additional field durability
• External Trigger Latching: For pulses as narrow as 20 ns
MA243x0A Series Microwave CW USB Power Se nsors
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Specifications MA243x0A
Table of Contents
Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Sensor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Measurement Uncertainty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PowerXpert™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operational Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Regulatory Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Definitions
Warm-Up Time 60 minutes
Operating Temperature Range 0 °C to 50 °C
Characteristic Performance Characteristic specifications are not tested and are not warranted.
ISO GUM Measurement Uncertainty Zero and Noise uncertainty expressed with coverage factor of k=3.
Calibration Cycle Anritsu recommended calibration interval is 12 months.
All specifications and characteristics apply under the following conditions, unless otherwise stated:
Average and Relative Power uncertainty expressed with coverage factor of k=2.
All specifications subject to change without notice. For the most current data sheet, please visit the Anritsu
www.anritsu.com
web site:
Notes Sensors may have degraded performance when dropped without the removable protective covering. This
cover is required for warranted operation.
MA243x0A TDS PN: 11410-00906 Rev. E 3 of 9