Application Note

Mobile Backhaul Measurement Solutions

MS2830A
Signal Analyzer

MS2830A Signal Analyzer series Application Note MS2830A-044 26.5GHz Signal Analyzer MS2830A-045 43GHz Signal Analyzer

Mobile Backhaul Measurement Solutions

MS2830A-044: 9kHz to 26.5GHz MS2830A-045: 9kHz to 43.0GHz

Version 1.00

ANRITSU CORPORATION
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Anritsu T&M Solution

Antenna Antenna Mobile Backhaul Mobile Backhaul
NW Performance Test RF Test
MT8221B RF spectrum / Error CMA 3000 TDM/Ethernet

Mobile Core Mobile Core Internet

TDM (SDH/SONET)
GGSN NW Device Performance Test
MD1230B Ethernettester MP1590B TDM/Ethernet/Jitter

RF over Copper
Component Test BTS
MS464xA VNA MG3690 Microwave SG

TDM

Cable Test
MS20xx VNA Master

Microwave link
RF Test
Signal Analyzer MG3700A V SG

SGSN

Spectrum Test

MS2726C Spectrum Master

NW Performance Test
CMA5ka TDM/Ethernet

Ethernet Test
MT9090A Ethernet

RNC

CWDM Test
MT9090A Optical Channel Analyzer

RRH Ethernet/PON Test BTS

RRH

Ethernet

MGW

RF over Fiber
ONU Optical Test
MT9090A OTDR

MD1230B Ethernet over PON

MSC

OLT

Carrier Class Ethernet

Ethernet Test
MT9090A Ethernet

Optical Fiber Test Slide 2

MT9083/MT9090A OTDR

Anritsu is a total solution provider! MS2830A-E-F-4

R&D/Manuf.

Install/Maint.

Microwave Link Measurement Solution (R&D/Manufacturing)

Anritsu offers both wired and wireless measuring instruments for evaluating Microwave link devices, modules, and equipment.

(1) ODU Evaluation (2) ODU Device/Module Evaluation (3) IDU Evaluation (4) System Evaluation

Microwave Link Measurement Solutions

Signal Analyzer

Signal Generator

Network Analyzer

Ethernet Tester

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Microwave Link Measurement Solution (R&D/Manufacturing)

(1) ODU Evaluation

The Tx and Rx performance of ODU equipment can be evaluated using a signal analyzer and signal generator supporting high frequency bands.

Tx Test
MS269x/2830A Signal Analyzer

43 GHz max. (With external mixer: 110GHz) High-speed power/spectrum measurements Modulation quality test using vector modulation analysis software

MG3700A Vector Signal Generator Up to 6 GHz using IF signal source PSK/QAM signal output using waveform generation software

Measurements
Frequency Error Max Power Spectrum Mask Spurious Tx EVM

RF

IF

Rx Test
Wanted Waveform

ODU
70 GHz max. PSK/QAM signal output using waveform generation software

IF

Measurements
Rx EVM NF (under consideration )
High-speed power/spectrum measurements

MS269x/2830A Signal Analyzer MG3690C Microwave Signal Generator + MG3700A Vector Signal Generator

Modulation quality test using vector modulation analysis software

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Microwave Link Measurement Solution (R&D/Manufacturing)

(2) ODU Device/Module Evaluation

ODU devices and modules can be evaluated using network analyzers and signal generators supporting high frequencies.

Measurement Targets
Passive Components
Wide frequency setting range from 70 kHz to 110 GHz Supports up to 500 GHz as waveguide solution Filters/Duplexers Power Dividers/Combiners

Active Components
Power Amps Low-noise Amps

MS464xA Vector Network Analyzer Wide frequency setting range from 70 kHz to 70 GHz

Frequency Converters Antennas

ME7828A Wideband Milliwave Network Analysis System

Supports 0.1 Hz to 70 GHz Frequency expansion to 335 GHz using waveguide MG369xC Microwave Signal Generator Reduced degraded EVM when using as LO signal source with low phase noise option

Applications
LO Signal Replacement Interference Waves

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Microwave Link Measurement Solution (R&D/Manufacturing)

(3) IDU Evaluation

IDU evaluations can be performed using signal analyzers, signal generators and Ethernet testers covering the IF band.

IF Tests
High-speed power/spectrum measurements Modulation quality test using vector modulation analysis software MS269x/2830 Signal Analyzer (with VSG option)

Network Tests
IF IF or IF
Ethernet Tester

IDU
Loop-back BER test

IF signal generation up to 6 GHz PSK/QAM signal output using waveform generation software Rx sensitivity test

Measurements
BER (SDH)
MG3700A Vector Signal Generator

Measurements
Tx power, power control Tx EVM (IF) BER (IDU internal)

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Microwave Link Measurement Solution (R&D/Manufacturing)

(4) System Evaluation

General network quality can be evaluated by BER tests using an Ethernet tester. The signal analyzer seamless capture function makes it easy to troubleshoot wireless sections.

MS269x/2830 Signal Analyzer

IQ Data

IQ Data

MS269x/2830 Signal Analyzer

Easy wireless section troubleshooting using seamless signal capture function

ODU

ODU

IDU
Ethernet Tester

IDU

General network quality evaluation using BER Slide 7 MS2830A-E-F-4

Microwave Link Measurement Solutions (Installation and Maintenance)

Anritsu offers compact measuring instruments for spectrum, cable and Ethernet evaluations used at Microwave link installation and maintenance.

(1) Optical Cable, Ethernet Tester (2) Spectrum, Cable Tester

Microwave Link Measurement Solutions

Optical Cable Tester

Ethernet Tester

Network Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

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Microwave Link Measurement Solutions (Installation and Maintenance)

Optical Cable and Ethernet Tests

Compact Field Solutions
MT9090A Network Master Series

Antenna Compact (190 x 96 x 48 mm) Lightweight (700 g max.) Battery powered Easy field portability One-key operation

Optical Fiber Tests

MT9090A OTDR Module

RRH

Dual 1310/1550 nm wavelength support 37 dB max. dynamic range All PON tests

Ethernet Tests
RF (optical fiber)

MT9090A Gigabit Ethernet Module

IP/Ethernet performance tests (throughput, jitter, delay, etc.) Connection tests (ping, trace route) Live traffic analysis Gigabit Ethernet (optical fiber)

BTS

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Microwave Link Measurement Solutions (Installation and Maintenance)

Spectrum and Cable Tests

Spectrum and cable measurements are supported by compact spectrum and network analyzers.

ODU
MS2726C Spectrum Master Signal strength Occupied bandwidth

MS20xxB and MS20xxC Vector Network Master Locate loss point and time/distance analyses Locate loss points between IDU and ODU

IDU

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MS2830A Signal Analyzer series

Features
MS2830A-044: 9kHz to 26.5GHz MS2830A-045: 9kHz to 43.0GHz

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26.5/43 GHz Signal Analyzer Features

Performance
Measures up to 110 GHz with external mixer Supports use as down-converter
Connector: SMA-J, 50 IF output frequency: 1875 MHz IF output bandwidth: 1 GHz (3-dB bandwidth) nominal

Wide Dynamic Range (< 13.5 GHz)

159 dB (26.5 GHz) DANL: 146 dBm/Hz*1 (18.3 < f < 34 GHz) TOI: +13 dBm*2 (6 GHz < f < 26.5 GHz)
Dynamic range: Difference between TOI and DANL as simple guide. DANL: Displayed Average Noise Level TOI: Third-order intermodulation distortion

MS2830A-044: 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz MS2830A-045: 9 kHz to 43.0 GHz

Low cost
Low power consumption for saving costs!
190 VA nominal*6

Preamp up to 43 GHz
DANL: 156 dBm/Hz*3
(18.3 < f < 34 GHz)

Function
31.25 MHz analysis bandwidth supporting up to 43 GHz*7 <Modulation Analysis> <Signal Analyzer>
*1: Without Opt-067/068. *2: Without Opt-068 or preamp OFF. *3: Without Opt-067 or Preselector Bypass OFF, and with Opt-068 and preamp ON. *4: With Opt-068 and preamp ON, and with Opt-067 and Preselector Bypass OFF. *5: Without Opt-068 or preamp ON. Attenuator = 10 dB to 60 dB *6: MS2830A-044/045 only. Excludes other options. *7: With Opt-067 or Opt-007

*: The MS2830A-007 is not sold in some areas. Please contact us.

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Performance: Measures Up to 110 GHz with External Mixer

Standard local output (LO) for external mixer!
DUT

MS2830A-044/045

1st Local Output Connector: SMA-J, 50 (nominal) Local Signal Output: 5 GHz to 10 GHz IF Signal Frequency: 1875 MHz Local Signal Level: +10 dBm (typ.)

SMA Cable Combination with an external mixer supports spectrum measurements up to 110 GHz. This supports high-sensitivity measurements with local signal outputs at high frequencies from 5 to 10 GHz to minimize the required LO harmonic order.
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Performance: Use as Wideband Down-Converter

IF output frequency 1.875 GHz, IF bandwidth 1 GHz nominal
DUT MS2830A Back Panel
Oscilloscope
Center frequency 80 GHz

IF Output: 1.875 GHz

Down-convert (example 80 GHz 1.875 GHz)

1.875 GHz

Bandwidth 1 GHz

1 GHz band
Measurement image: Down-convert signals with 80 GHz center frequency and 1 GHz bandwidth to 1.875 GHz

Harmonic mixing internal band and IF signals from the external mixer can be output from the back-panel IF Output connector. Because the IF frequency is 1.875 GHz, this can be used as a downconverter for millimeter-wave wideband modulation signal analysis, such as the 1-GHz modulation bandwidth. Slide 14 MS2830A-E-F-4

Performance: Built-in Versatile Measurement Functions

Installing the 10 MHz/31.25 MHz Analysis Bandwidth (Opt. 005/006/007) supports signal analyzer measurement functions in the above frequency range. The instantaneous frequency change , phase change and expanse of the spectrum are captured by various functions of the signal analyzer. The instantaneous change of the RF signal of the microband which the spectrum analyzer of the sweep type cannot catch is confirmed. This function supports inspection of the initial development.

Frequency vs. Time

Measures FSK and GMSK modulation wave frequency variation, and VCO frequency switching time

Phase vs. Time

Monitors time fluctuations of phase to check sudden phase shift

Power

Time

Spectrogram
Displays spectrum variations with time; useful for understanding waveform transients because supports visual monitoring of frequency and level time variations

Spectrum

Power vs. Time

Frequency

CCDF/APD
Supports wideband CCDF analysis up to 31.25 MHz and ideal for evaluating power amps for wideband communication systems

Displays waveform of wideband SPAN up to 125 MHz without interruption

Supports wideband CCDF analysis up to 125 MHz; useful for evaluating power amplifiers in wideband communications systems

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Performance: Supports 31.25 and 43 GHz Analysis Bandwidth MS2830A-067 Microwave Preselector Bypass supports 31.25-MHz wideband measurements up to 43 GHz
MX269017A Vector Modulation Analysis Software
Modulation method BPSK, QPSK, Pai/4 DQPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 2FSK, 4FSK 256QAM *1 Filter Nyquist/Root Nyquist/Non Symbol rate (Upper limit depends on analysis bandwidth 10 MHz/31.25 MHz) 0.1 k to 2.5 M/6.25 M symbol/s*2 0.1 k to 5 M/12.5 M symbol/s*3 0.1 k to 5 M/35 M symbol/s*4

*1: 256QAM available with Non-Format *2: When 2FSK and 4FSK *3: When Frame Formatted and xxPSK, xxQAM *4: When Non-Formatted and xxPSK, xxQAM

Wideband analysis with high frequencies is supported for microwave links. Modulation analysis and various VSA functions improve design verification efficiency. Slide 16 MS2830A-E-F-4

Performance: World No.1 Dynamic range

Wide C/N measurement for Spurious, Mask and Occupied Bandwidth tests
MS2830A-04543GHz TOI-DANL with preamplifier, without preselector bypass -80 -90 DANL [dBm/Hz] -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 0 10 20 Frequency [GHz] 30 40

+15 +14 +13 +12 TOI [dBm]

Wide Dynamic Range

Dynamic range is a key specification for spectrum analyzers. Low displayed average noise level (DANL) as well as thirdorder intermodulation distortion (TOI) are important too. Sometimes, distortion may occur in the mixer when inputting a carrier signal with low TOI and high level. In this case, the input level to the mixer can be reduced using an attenuator but, at the same time, the level of fine spurious also drops, making it impossible to find the noise floor. The MS2830xA has an excellent dynamic range, supporting accurate measurements for checking the spectrum, such as spurious tests, mask and occupied bandwidth with wide dynamic range. Slide 17 MS2830A-E-F-4

Performance: Wide Dynamic Range

Excellent performance with >6 GHz! For spurious tests!
DANL comparison
without Preamplifier and Preselector Bypass

26.5 GHz model price image

-120 -125

Product A (26GHz) Product B (26GHz) Product C (43GHz) Product D (50GHz) Product E (40GHz) Product F (40GHz)

DANL [dBm/Hz]

-130 -135 -140 -145 -150 -155 -160 0 10 20 30 40

High performance

MS2830A(43G)

Frequency [GHz]
The basic configuration for DANL with >6 GHz supports best-of-class performance. The above performance is assured without preamp option.
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MS2830A Signal Analyzer series

ETSI Standard Measurements

MS2830A-044: 9kHz to 26.5GHz MS2830A-045: 9kHz to 43.0GHz

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ETSI Standard Measurements (1/9)

ETSI standard measurements can be done simply and efficiently by the MS2830A excellent dynamic range performance and extensive measurement functions.

OBW

Limit line

Spurious

VSA

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ETSI Standard Measurements (2/9)

5.2.1 Transmitter power range 5.2.3 Transmitter power tolerance
Power Meter DUT (Microwave link) Output at Max power

ATT
Max power measurement

5.2.2.1.1 Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC)

Power Meter DUT (Microwave link) Output at ATPC mode

ATT
Max/Min power measurement

5.2.2.1.1 Remote Transmit Power Control (RTPC)

Power Meter DUT (Microwave link) Output at PTCP mode
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ATT
Max/Min power measurement

ETSI Standard Measurements (3/9)

5.2.2.2 Remote Frequency Control (RFC) 5.2.8 Radio frequency tolerance
DUT (Microwave link) MS2830A

ATT
Frequency Measurement

Frequency measurement during modulation using OBW function

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ETSI Standard Measurements (4/9)

5.2.4 RF Spectrum Mask (1/2)
DUT (Microwave link) Output at each frequency, bandwidth and modulation method MS2830A

ATT
Judge measurement with Limit Line function

Easy mask measurement using Limit Line function Optional Mask Test of -60 dB at 38 GHz can be done with enough margin by MS2830A excellent dynamic range

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ETSI Standard Measurements (5/9)

5.2.4 RF Spectrum Mask (2/2)
DUT (Microwave link) Output at each frequency, bandwidth and modulation method MS2830A

ATT
Measurement with Limit Line function

Templates are swelling in number due to the different mask templates for each output frequency, bandwidth, and modulation method. Using the MS2830A Limit Line editing function and flexible Save/Recall function makes Mask tests easy and fast.

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ETSI Standard Measurements (6/9)

5.2.5 Discrete CW components exceeding spectrum mask limits
MS2830A DUT (Microwave link) Output at each frequency, bandwidth and modulation method

ATT
Measure CW components exceeding Limit Line with Mask function
Up to 10 separate markers can be set with the Multi-Marker function. Even frequency with randomness can be easily measured using the Zone Marker function to display peak values within a specifiable setting range.

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ETSI Standard Measurements (7/9)

5.2.6 Spurious emissions-external
DUT (Microwave link) Output at Max power BRF MS2830A

ATT
Spurious measurement with Spurious function
Up to 20 segments can be measured at high speed using the Spurious function. With the excellent Dynamic Range performance, the MS2830A reduces the number of required filters and amps to support a simple, low-cost test solution.

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ETSI Standard Measurements (8/9)

5.2.7 Dynamic Change of Modulation Order (1/2)
DUT (Microwave link) Output at each modulation method MS2830A

ATT
Measurement with Limit Line function in Max Hold status

The presence/absence of quality deterioration can be easily identified using the Limit Line function in the Max Hold mode. The VSA function explained on the next slide is useful for investigating the deterioration timing.

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ETSI Standard Measurements (9/9)

5.2.7 Dynamic Change of Modulation Order (2/2)
DUT (Microwave link) Output at each modulation method MS2830A

ATT
Measure with VSA function

The timing of signal deterioration can be found easily using the VSA to seamlessly capture signals. (Example: degraded waveform quality when switching from 16QAM to 256QAM, etc.)

31.25MHz VSA Momentary distortion

56 MHz band
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