The Advantest R3271 is a high-performance microwave spectrum analyzer designed for a wide range of RF and microwave measurements up to 26.5 GHz. It offers exceptional spectral purity, a broad resolution bandwidth range from 10 Hz to 3 MHz, and continuous sweeping capabilities. Equipped with a built-in frequency counter and an internal speaker for voice demodulation, the R3271 is well-suited for demanding field and laboratory analysis, including EMI adaptation measurements.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE-488)
DisplayLarge CRT display

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply90 to 132 VAC / 198 to 250 VAC, 48 to 440 Hz, 250 VA max
Operating Temperature0 to 50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)350 mm × 177 mm × 450 mm
Weight22 kg

Frequency Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range100 Hz to 26.5 GHz
Frequency Counter Resolution1 Hz
Phase Noise-110 dBc/Hz (at 10 kHz offset from carrier)

Sweep & Bandwidth

ParameterValue
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range10 Hz to 3 MHz
Sweep CapabilityContinuous and repeated sweep across the complete bandwidth

Measurement Capabilities & Features

ParameterValue
Voice DemodulationSupported (using an internal speaker)

Connectivity & Interface Ports

ParameterValue
RF Input Impedance50 ohms

RF Input

ParameterValue
Input Attenuator Range0 to 70 dB in 10 dB steps
Maximum Safe RF Input Level+30 dBm (1 W), 0 VDC
RF Input Connector3.5 mm female (compatible with SMA)
Input VSWR (100 Hz to 3.1 GHz)≤ 1.5:1 (with ≥ 10 dB attenuation, for 100 kHz to 3.1 GHz)
Input VSWR (3.1 GHz to 26.5 GHz)≤ 2.0:1 (with ≥ 10 dB attenuation)

Sweep

ParameterValue
Sweep Time Range50 µs to 1000 s (20 µs to 1000 s in zero span)

Bandwidth

ParameterValue
Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range1 Hz to 3 MHz

Frequency Stability

ParameterValue
Frequency Reference Aging±2 × 10^-8/day, ±1 × 10^-7/year

Performance

ParameterValue
Displayed Average Noise Level (10 kHz to 3.1 GHz)-115 dBm @ 1 kHz RBW
Displayed Average Noise Level (3.1 GHz to 8.0 GHz)-110 dBm @ 1 kHz RBW
Displayed Average Noise Level (7.8 GHz to 15.4 GHz)-103 dBm @ 1 kHz RBW
Displayed Average Noise Level (15.2 GHz to 23.0 GHz)-96 dBm @ 1 kHz RBW
Displayed Average Noise Level (22.0 GHz to 26.5 GHz)-90 dBm @ 1 kHz RBW
1 dB Gain Compression Point-3 dBm (at mixer input, >10 MHz)

Accuracy

ParameterValue
Frequency Response (100 Hz to 3.1 GHz)±1.5 dB
Frequency Response (3.1 GHz to 8.0 GHz)±1.5 dB
Frequency Response (7.8 GHz to 15.4 GHz)±2.5 dB
Frequency Response (15.2 GHz to 23.0 GHz)±3.5 dB
Frequency Response (22.0 GHz to 26.5 GHz)±4.0 dB

Auxiliary Connections

ParameterValue
External Mixer Range18 GHz to 325 GHz (using external mixers)

Detection & Sweep

ParameterValue
Detection ModesNormal, POS Peak, NEG Peak, Sample

Technology

Superheterodyne Spectrum Analysis

Applications

Microwave and RF Signal Analysis, EMI Testing

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