handheld signal analyzer with REAL TIME plus SWEEP system

REAL TIME system enables unsteady signal measurement, time domain analysis and modulation analysis. SWEEP system enables measurement by wide span.

Products Lineup

Handheld Signal Analyzer MSA538

The most popular model of the MSA500 series.
Measurement frequency : 20kHz to 3.3GHz

Handheld Signal Analyzer MSA538E

This is a model in which EMI measurement function is added to MSA538.
Measurement frequency : 20kHz to 3.3GHz

Handheld Signal Analyzer MSA538TG

Built-in TG from 5MHz to 3.3GHz
Measurement frequency : 20kHz to 3.3GHz

Handheld Signal Analyzer MSA558

Almost all of the applications of wireless communication systems are covered.
Measurement frequency : 20kHz to 8.5GHz

Handheld Signal Analyzer MSA558E

This is a model in which EMI measurement function is added to MSA558.
Measurement frequency : 20kHz to 8.5GHz

Features

Real time plus Sweep system

In real time system, the spectrum which occurs in an instant won’t be missed.
It is optimum for analyzing a noise and a transitional phenomenon.
On the other hand, the sweep system is suitable for observing at wide frequency range.
Various applications can be covered by making good use of advantage of each system.

Sufficient analysis functions

In real time system, Spectrogram analysis and OverWrite analysis can be performed besides Spectrum analysis.

Time domain analysis expanding analyzer capability

In real time system, time domain analyses such as power vs. time, frequency vs. time, phase vs. time, IQ vs. time and Q vs. I are possible.

Fast OverWrite analysis of 720 frames/ sec

Since OverWrite analysis in real time system is processed at high speed as 720 frames/sec, even unnecessary spectrum which appears rarely isn’t missed.

Real time operation by 20MHz maximum span

Since a signal can be observed with maximum span of 20MHz in real time system, the modulation signals of almost all of wireless communications can be captured.

Large memory of 16K frames and high speed USB communication

In real time system, data can be captured for a long time because the IQ memory is as large as 16K frames (64Mbytes).
Moreover, IQ data can be transmitted to PC at speed of 19ms/frame.

Average Noise Level -162dBm/Hz

The average noise level of -162dBm/Hz at [MSA538/538TG/538E] and -157dBm/Hz at [MSA558/558E] is achieved.
At span 20kHz in real time mode, it is -140dBm and -135dBm respectively.

Compact and lightweight 1.8kg

The dimensions are as small as 162(W)×71(H)×265(D)mm, and the weight is only 1.8kg including the battery.
At span 20kHz in real time mode, it is -140dBm and -135dBm respectively.

Four-hour battery operation

Lithium-ion battery MB400 (option) fully charged enables about four-hour battery operation at backlight off.

Data storage into USB memory

USB memory can be used as an external memory. The screen image is stored by BMP format. And the spectrum waveform, IQ data and setting parameters are stored by CSV format. Moreover, the screen image is copied on the optional USB printer as it is.

Functions comparable to a bench type

  • Measuring functions:
    Channel power, Adjacent channel power, Occupied bandwidth, Electric field strength, Magnetic field strength and Noise measurement
  • Calculation functions:MaxHold, MinHold, Averaging, OverWrite
  • Marker measurement (SINGLE,DUAL,DELTA) and peak search function

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Simple Comparison list

Products NumberMeasurement frequencyAverage Noise LevelReal Time ModeEMI measurement functionTracking Generator
Signal analyzer
MSA538
20kHz to 3.3GHzReal Time Mode:-140dBm@cf1GHz,span 20kHz
Sweep Time Mode:-129dBm@cf 1GHz,RBW 300Hz
Signal analyzer
MSA538TG
20kHz to 3.3GHzReal Time Mode:-140dBm@cf1GHz,span 20kHz
Sweep Time Mode:-129dBm@cf 1GHz,RBW 300Hz
Signal analyzer
MSA538E
20kHz to 3.3GHzReal Time Mode:-140dBm@cf1GHz,span 20kHz
Sweep Time Mode:-129dBm@cf 1GHz,RBW 300Hz
Signal analyzer
MSA558
20kHz to 8.5GHzReal Time Mode:-135dBm@cf1GHz,span 20kHz
Sweep Time Mode:-128dBm@cf 1GHz,RBW 300Hz
Signal analyzer
MSA558E
20kHz to 8.5GHzReal Time Mode:-135dBm@cf1GHz,span 20kHz
Sweep Time Mode:-128dBm@cf 1GHz,RBW 300Hz

Library

Products Catalog

Real time IQ data recorder system MQ5300
MICRONIX Products DIGEST catalog

Technical report

Technical info
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Instruction manual

MSA500series operating manual Ver.1.12 (PDF)

Survey Comparison with MSA500 series and MSA400 series.

Selection Guide

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