The Advantest R3273 is a high-performance spectrum analyzer covering a wide frequency range from 100 Hz to 26.5 GHz. Designed to meet the stringent demands of 3rd Generation Mobile (IMT-2000), microwave digital broadcast, and high-speed multimedia mobile access, the R3273 features outstanding dynamic range, precise span accuracy, and optional digital modulation analysis capabilities.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB, RS-232, VGA out, Parallel (Centronics), PCMCIA Card Slot
Display8.4-inch color TFT LCD

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 to 120 VAC / 220 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, <= 350 VA
Operating Temperature0°C to +50°C
Dimensions (W×H×D)424 mm (W) x 177 mm (H) x 450 mm (D)
Weight22

Frequency Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range100 Hz to 26.5 GHz
Dynamic Range in the 2 GHz Band-145 dBc/Hz (typical)

Resolution and Video Bandwidths (RBW/VBW)

ParameterValue
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range1 Hz to 10 MHz

Amplitude and Dynamic Range Specifications

ParameterValue
W-CDMA ACP Measurement Performance70 dB (typical, at 5 MHz offset)

Inputs and Outputs

ParameterValue
RF Input Impedance50 ohms
RF Input Connector Type3.5 mm (female)

Measurement Capabilities and Software Options

ParameterValue
Digital Demodulation OptionsPHS, PDC, IS-136, DECT, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, IS-95, cdma2000, Bluetooth, W-CDMA (3GPP)
Occupied Bandwidth (OBW) MeasurementSupported (one-button measurement)
Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) MeasurementSupported (one-button measurement)
Channel Power MeasurementSupported (one-button measurement)

Interfaces and Data Storage

ParameterValue
GPIB InterfaceStandard (IEEE-488 compliant)
RS-232C InterfaceStandard
External VGA Monitor OutputD-Sub 15-pin (standard)
Memory Card SlotPCMCIA Type II (standard)

Physical and Environmental Specifications

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-20°C to +60°C
Relative Humidity85% or less (non-condensing)
Power Supply Frequency50 Hz / 60 Hz

Performance

ParameterValue
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)-140 dBm (10 MHz to 3.0 GHz, RBW 10 Hz)
SSB Phase Noise≤ -113 dBc/Hz (10 kHz offset, f ≤ 2.6 GHz)
Detection ModesNormal, Positive Peak, Negative Peak, Sample, RMS
Third-Order Intercept (TOI)+16 dBm (at 2 GHz)

Receiver/Input

ParameterValue
Input Attenuator Range0 to 75 dB in 5 dB steps
Maximum Safe RF Input Power+30 dBm (average, RF attenuation ≥ 10 dB)

Sweep

ParameterValue
Sweep Time (Span > 0 Hz)20 ms to 1000 s
Sweep Time (Zero Span)50 µs to 1000 s
Sweep Trigger SourcesFree Run, Line, External, Video, Gate
Number of Display Points1001 points

Bandwidth

ParameterValue
Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range1 Hz to 10 MHz
EMI Filter Bandwidths (6 dB)200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz

Frequency Reference

ParameterValue
Standard Reference Aging Rate±2 × 10^-8 / day
Standard Reference Temperature Stability±1 × 10^-7 (0 to 50 °C)
High Stability Reference Aging Rate±5 × 10^-10 / day (Option 21)
External Reference Input Frequency10 MHz
External Reference Input Level-10 dBm to +10 dBm
Calibrator Output Frequency20 MHz
Calibrator Output Level-20 dBm ±0.3 dB

Trigger/Gate

ParameterValue
Trigger ModesFree Run, Line, External, Video, Gate

Power

ParameterValue
Power Consumption≤ 350 VA

Amplitude

ParameterValue
Maximum DC Input Voltage0 V

Interfaces

ParameterValue
Keyboard Connector6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2)
Printer Connector25-pin D-sub (Centronics)
External Trigger Input ConnectorBNC female
Gate Input ConnectorBNC female

Options

ParameterValue
Option 21High Stability Reference Oscillator (aging ±5 x 10^-9/day)
Option 22High Stability Reference Oscillator (aging ±2 x 10^-10/day)
Option 23High Stability Reference Oscillator (aging ±5 x 10^-10/day)
Option 61W-CDMA Demodulation Software
Option 62cdmaOne Demodulation Software
Option 63GSM/DCS1800/1900 Demodulation Software
Option 64PDC/PHS/IS-136 Demodulation Software
Option 65cdma2000 Demodulation Software

Technology

Superheterodyne Spectrum Analysis & Digital Modulation Analysis

Applications

Research, development, production line testing, and deployment of RF and microwave communication devices, modules, and infrastructure equipment.