The Advantest R3361A is a high-performance, easy-to-use portable spectrum analyzer operating in the frequency range of 9 Hz to 2.6 GHz. Featuring a built-in tracking generator, 1 Hz resolution frequency setting, and a 1 Hz resolution frequency counter, it is optimized for accurate RF testing and measurement in both field and bench environments.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB, Memory Card Slot
DisplayMonochrome CRT

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply90 to 132 V AC / 198 to 250 V AC, 48 to 66 Hz, ≤ 150 VA
Operating Temperature0 to 50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)300 mm × 177 mm × 450 mm
Weight15 kg

Frequency Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range9 Hz to 2.6 GHz (with Option 21; standard range 9 kHz to 2.6 GHz)
Frequency Span Range0 Hz (zero span), 1 kHz to 2.6 GHz
Frequency Tuning Resolution1 Hz
Frequency Counter Resolution1 Hz
Frequency Reference Stability±2 × 10^-6 / year

Bandwidth (RBW/VBW)

ParameterValue
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range30 Hz to 1 MHz (1-3 sequence)
Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range1 Hz to 1 MHz (1-10 sequence)

Amplitude & Measurement Range

ParameterValue
Measurement Range-130 dBm to +25 dBm
Maximum Safe Input RF Power+25 dBm (with ≥ 10 dB input attenuation)
Maximum DC Input Voltage0 V DC
Input Attenuator Range0 to 50 dB (in 10 dB steps)
Display Range80 dB (10 dB/div)

Dynamic Range & Noise

ParameterValue
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)-121 dBm (at 1 kHz RBW)
1 dB Compression Point-10 dBm (for frequencies > 10 MHz)

Sweep & Trigger Specifications

ParameterValue
Sweep Time Range (Span > 0 Hz)50 ms to 1000 s
Sweep Time Range (Zero Span)20 ms to 1000 s

Tracking Generator

ParameterValue
Tracking Generator Frequency Range9 kHz to 2.6 GHz (9 Hz to 2.6 GHz with Option 21)
Tracking Generator Output Level Range0 to -59.9 dBm
Tracking Generator Output Flatness±1.5 dB (9 kHz to 2.6 GHz)
Tracking Generator Output Level Resolution0.1 dB

Inputs, Outputs & Connectivity

ParameterValue
RF Input Connector TypeN-type female
RF Input Impedance50 Ω
Tracking Generator Output ConnectorN-type female
External Reference Input10 MHz (BNC female)

Display & User Interface

ParameterValue
Measuring Window FunctionBuilt-in dual-window zoom and analysis functionality
User-Defined FunctionsSupported for custom measurement setup and recall

Physical & Environmental Specifications

ParameterValue
Operating Humidity≤ 85% RH (non-condensing)

Amplitude & Level

ParameterValue
Amplitude Reference Level Range-110 dBm to +40 dBm
Frequency Response Flatness±1.0 dB (9 kHz to 2.0 GHz), ±1.5 dB (9 kHz to 2.6 GHz) (with 10 dB input attenuation)

Dynamic Range & Distortion

ParameterValue
Second Harmonic Distortion≤ -70 dBc (for -30 dBm input, 10 MHz to 2.6 GHz)
Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion≤ -75 dBc (for two -30 dBm inputs spaced > 50 kHz, 10 MHz to 2.6 GHz)

Spectral Purity

ParameterValue
Noise Sidebands (Phase Noise)≤ -105 dBc/Hz (at 20 kHz offset, RBW 30 Hz)
Residual FM≤ 20 Hz p-p / 100 ms

Sweep & Trigger

ParameterValue
Sweep Trigger SourceFree Run, Line, Video, External, Single

Display

ParameterValue
Display Scale Settings10 dB/div, 5 dB/div, 2 dB/div, 1 dB/div, Linear

Features & Demodulation

ParameterValue
Audio DemodulationAM and FM (built-in speaker and headphone jack)

Interfaces

ParameterValue
GPIB InterfaceIEEE-488 standard

Options & Accessories

ParameterValue
Option 01Option 01 = High-stability reference oscillator (±2 x 10^-8/day)
Option 15Controller Function (enables BASIC programming)

Calibrator

ParameterValue
Calibrator Output Frequency30 MHz
Calibrator Output Level-20 dBm

Power Specifications

ParameterValue
AC Power Input90 V to 132 V / 198 V to 250 V, 48 Hz to 66 Hz
Power Consumption≤ 150 VA

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
Reference Frequency Output10 MHz

Environmental & Storage

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-20 °C to +60 °C

Technology

Superheterodyne Spectrum Analyzer

Applications

RF and Microwave Spectrum Analysis

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