Anritsu MS2036A – 2MHz-6GHz Handheld VNA Master Plus

The Anritsu MS2036A is a 2-port vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, and power meter integrated into a single handheld platform for field deployment. Operating from 2 MHz to 6 GHz, it delivers comprehensive RF and microwave characterization

S-parameter analysis, time-domain measurements, cable fault location, and spectrum monitoring - without bench equipment footprint. The instrument combines 100 dB typical dynamic range VNA performance with spectrum analysis extending to 7.1 GHz, making it essential for aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and R&D field operations.

Technical Specifications Vector Network Analyzer (2 MHz–6 GHz)

Frequency range: 2 MHz to 6 GHz (operative down to 610 kHz)

Dynamic range: 100 dB typical; 70 dB (2–10 MHz), 80 dB (10 MHz–3 GHz), 70 dB (>3–5.5 GHz), 65 dB (>5.5–6 GHz)

Directivity (corrected): 42 dB across full band

1-port accuracy: ≤ 0.44 + |20 log(1 ±10⁻ᴱ∆/20)| dB, typical

Output power: 0 dBm (1-port); High: 0 dBm, Low: -35 dBm (2-port, typical)

Return loss range: 0–60 dB; VSWR: 1–65; Cable loss: 0–30 dB

Phase range: −180° to +180°; Gain range (2-port): −120 to 100 dB

Sweep speed: 2 ms/point; 200 ms at 10 MHz span

Data points: 137/275/551 (low/medium/high)

Measurements: S11, S21, return loss, VSWR, cable loss, Distance-To-Fault, Smith Chart, phase, group delay, vector voltmeter replacement Spectrum Analyzer (9 kHz–7.1 GHz)

Amplitude range: DANL to +30 dBm; maximum continuous input: +30 dBm

Frequency span: 10 Hz to 7.1 GHz plus zero span

Resolution bandwidth: 1 Hz to 3 MHz (±10% 1-3 sequence); zero-span: 1 Hz to 1 MHz

Sweep time: minimum 100 ms; 10 µs (zero span)

Tuning resolution: 1 Hz

Demodulation bandwidth: 8 MHz

SSB phase noise: < −100 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset; −100 dBc/Hz max @ 10, 20, 30 kHz; −102 dBc/Hz max @ 100 kHz

On-channel interference immunity: +17 dBm; on-frequency: 0 dBm (RF out), +30 dBc (RF in)

Measurements: field strength, occupied bandwidth, channel power, adjacent channel power ratio, carrier-to-interference ratio

Display: high-resolution daylight viewable TFT color

Key Features

Vector correction after open-short-load calibration

Single-point and multi-point S-parameter characterization

Cable fault location via distance-to-fault analysis

Antenna and connector phase matching validation

Portable architecture for on-site aerospace, defense, and manufacturing environments