The Advantest U3751 is a compact, lightweight 8 GHz portable spectrum analyzer optimized for both production line and field maintenance applications. Incorporating advanced digital IF technology for outstanding level measurement reproducibility, the U3751 offers twice the processing speed of predecessor models and features standard LAN connectivity, a 5-minute warm-up time, and a versatile 3-way power supply that supports AC, DC, and battery operation.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesLAN, USB (Type A, Type B), VGA output (standard); GPIB (optional)
Display6.5-inch color TFT LCD, 640 × 480 (VGA) resolution
Warm-Up Time5 minutes

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC (50 Hz/60 Hz); 11 V to 17 V DC; Battery pack
Operating Temperature0 °C to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)308 mm × 175 mm × 209 mm
Weight5.6

Frequency Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range9 kHz to 8 GHz
Frequency Span RangeZero span, 10 kHz to 8 GHz
Reference Frequency Accuracy±2 × 10^-6 / year (standard), ±1 × 10^-7 / year (with Opt 20)
Aging Rate Per Year±2 × 10^-6 / year
Frequency Temperature Stability±2.5 × 10^-6 (0 °C to +50 °C)

Resolution and Bandwidth

ParameterValue
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range100 Hz to 1 MHz (standard, 1-3 step); 30 Hz to 1 MHz / 3 MHz (with Opt 70)
Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range10 Hz to 1 MHz (1-3 step)

Signal Processing and Measurements

ParameterValue
Trace DetectorsNormal, Positive Peak, Negative Peak, Sample, RMS

Inputs and Outputs

ParameterValue
RF Input Impedance50 Ω
RF Input ConnectorN (female)

Physical and Power

ParameterValue
AC Input Voltage Range100 V to 240 V AC
AC Input Frequency50 Hz / 60 Hz
DC Input Voltage Range11 V to 17 V DC

Environmental and Compliance

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

Options and Accessories

ParameterValue
Option 102 Channel Input (50 Ω, 3 GHz)
Option 112 Channel Input (75 Ω, 2.2 GHz)
Option 151 Channel Input (75 Ω)
Option 20High-Stability Frequency Reference Source
Option 28EMC Filter
Option 53Time-Domain Analysis (1 ch)
Option 54Time-Domain Analysis (2 ch)
Option 55Wide-Band Time-Domain Analysis (1 ch)
Option 70High-Purity Spectrum Analysis (Resolution Bandwidth 30 Hz to 1 / 3 MHz - U3741 / U3751)
Option 75Tracking Generator (75 Ω, 2.2 GHz)
Option 76Tracking Generator (50 Ω, 3 GHz)
Option 77Tracking Generator (50 Ω, 6 GHz)

Frequency

ParameterValue
Phase Noise≤ -85 dBc/Hz (at 10 kHz offset, 1 GHz carrier) (standard); ≤ -100 dBc/Hz (with Opt 70)
Span Accuracy±1%

Amplitude

ParameterValue
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)≤ -115 dBm (10 MHz to 8 GHz, RBW 100 Hz, preamplifier OFF)
DANL with Preamplifier (Option 20)≤ -135 dBm (10 MHz to 3 GHz), ≤ -130 dBm (3 GHz to 8 GHz) (RBW 100 Hz, preamplifier ON)
Maximum Safe Input Level+30 dBm (with attenuator ≥ 20 dB), 0 VDC
Input Attenuator Range0 to 50 dB (10 dB steps)

Sweep

ParameterValue
Sweep Time Range2 ms to 1000 s (Span > 0 Hz), 50 µs to 1000 s (Zero Span)

Performance

ParameterValue
1 dB Gain Compression>= -10 dBm (10 MHz to 8 GHz)
RF Input VSWR1.5 or less (10 MHz to 3 GHz, input attenuator >= 10 dB), 2.0 or less (3 GHz to 8 GHz, input attenuator >= 10 dB)
Frequency Response Flatness+/- 1.0 dB (9 kHz to 3.1 GHz), +/- 1.5 dB (3.1 GHz to 8 GHz)

Accuracy

ParameterValue
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy+/- 0.8 dB (at 20 MHz, calibrator output level)

Protection

ParameterValue
Maximum DC Input Voltage+/- 50 VDC

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
Calibration Signal Output20 MHz, -20 dBm +/- 0.3 dB

Technology

Superheterodyne Spectrum Analysis

Applications

RF and microwave spectrum analysis, field maintenance, production-line testing, and EMC pre-compliance