The Anritsu MT8820C is a comprehensive Radio Communication Analyzer platform designed for LTE-Advanced FDD DL CA, LTE, 2G, and 3G mobile terminal testing. Covering a standard frequency range from 30 MHz to 2.7 GHz, extendable to 3.8 GHz via options, it supports high-speed batch measurements of RF transmitter/receiver characteristics, non-signaling calibration, and functional call-connection testing. Its robust architecture also supports multi-system parallel testing via Parallelphone™ and MIMO 2x2 Rx throughput testing, making it a staple for research, development, and high-volume cellular manufacturing.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2), LAN (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX), USB 2.0, VGA |
| Display | 8.4-inch color TFT LCD (SVGA, 800 × 600 pixels) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V (ac) to 240 V (ac), 50 Hz to 60 Hz, ≤ 300 VA |
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 426 mm × 221.5 mm × 451 mm |
| Weight | 18.0 |
Frequency & Reference Timebase
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Frequency Range | 30 MHz to 2700 MHz (3.4 GHz to 3.8 GHz with MT8820C-018 installed) |
| Internal Reference Oscillator Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Reference Oscillator Aging Rate | ±1 × 10^-7/year |
| Reference Oscillator Temperature Stability | ±2 × 10^-7 (5 °C to 40 °C) |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz / 13 MHz / 19.2 MHz (±1 ppm) |
| Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Reference Output Level | ≥ 1 Vp-p (50 Ω) |
RF Signal Generator (Output)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Port Configuration | Main 1, Main 2, Aux (Output) |
| Output Level Range (Main Port) | -140 dBm to -10 dBm (30 MHz to 2700 MHz) |
| Output Level Range (Aux Port) | -130 dBm to -10 dBm (30 MHz to 2700 MHz) |
| Output Level Resolution | 0.1 dB |
| Output Level Accuracy | ±1.0 dB (30 MHz to 2700 MHz, Main output, ≥ -120 dBm) |
| Output VSWR (Main Port) | ≤ 1.2 (30 MHz to 2700 MHz) |
| Output VSWR (Aux Port) | ≤ 1.3 (30 MHz to 2700 MHz) |
RF Analyzer (Input)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Port Configuration | Main 1, Main 2 |
| Maximum Input Power (Main Port) | +35 dBm |
| RF Input Level Range (Main Port) | -60 dBm to +35 dBm |
| Input VSWR (Main Port) | ≤ 1.2 (30 MHz to 2700 MHz) |
Supported Cellular & Wireless Technologies (Options)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LTE-Advanced FDD DL CA Support | Supported (requires option) |
| LTE FDD/TDD Support | Supported (requires MX882012C/13C) |
| W-CDMA / HSPA / HSPA Evolution Support | Supported (requires option) |
| GSM / GPRS / EGPRS Support | Supported (requires option) |
| CDMA2000 1X / 1xEV-DO Support | Supported (requires option) |
| TD-SCDMA / HSPA Support | Supported (requires option) |
| PHS / ADVANCED PHS Support | Supported (requires option) |
| Parallel Measurement / Dual-system Support | Supported (Parallelphone™ option for testing 2 phones simultaneously) |
| MIMO 2x2 Support | Supported (LTE DL Rx throughput with MX882012C/13C) |
Audio Analyzer & Generator Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Audio Analyzer Frequency Range | 100 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Audio Analyzer Input Connector | BNC (unbalanced) |
| Audio Generator Frequency Range | 100 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Audio Generator Output Level Range | 0 Vrms to 4 Vrms (unbalanced) |
Control & Connectivity Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface | IEEE-488.2 |
| LAN (Ethernet) Interface Speed | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
| USB Ports | USB 2.0 (Front ×1, Rear ×1) |
| External Display Interface (VGA/DVI) | VGA (15-pin D-sub) |
| Trigger Input / Output Connectors | Trigger Input (BNC), Trigger Output (BNC) |
Physical, Environmental & Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity Limit | ≤ 85% (no condensation) |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | ≤ 300 VA (with options) |
RF Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Level Range (Aux Port) | -30 to +20 dBm (30 MHz to 2.7 GHz) |
Audio Analyzer
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Audio Analyzer Input Impedance | 100 kΩ (unbalanced), 600 Ω (balanced) (with Option 011) |
| Audio Analyzer Level Measurement Range | 0.1 mV to 10 Vrms (with Option 011) |
| Audio Analyzer Distortion Measurement Range | 0.01% to 100% (with Option 011) |
Audio Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Audio Generator Output Impedance | 600 Ω (balanced), < 2 Ω (unbalanced) (with Option 011) |
| Audio Generator Distortion | ≤ 0.1% (at 1 kHz, 1 Vrms) (with Option 011) |
Hardware Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option MT8820C-001 | TDMA Measurement Hardware |
| Option MT8820C-002 | CDMA2000 Measurement Hardware |
| Option MT8820C-003 | W-CDMA Measurement Hardware |
| Option MT8820C-005 | PHS Measurement Hardware |
| Option MT8820C-007 | TD-SCDMA Measurement Hardware |
| Option MT8820C-008 | LTE Measurement Hardware |
| Option MT8820C-011 | Audio Measurement Hardware |
| Option MT8820C-012 | W-CDMA Voice Codec |
| Option MT8820C-017 | LTE FDD DL 2x2 MIMO Measurement Hardware |
| Option MT8820C-018 | LTE TDD DL 2x2 MIMO Measurement Hardware |
| Option MT8820C-038 | LTE TDD 3.4 GHz to 3.8 GHz Band Expansion |
Software Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| MX882000C | W-CDMA Measurement Software |
| MX882001C | GSM/GPRS Measurement Software |
| MX882002C | CDMA2000 1X Measurement Software |
| MX882003C | 1xEV-DO Measurement Software |
| MX882005C | PHS Measurement Software |
| MX882006C | TD-SCDMA Measurement Software |
| MX882012C | LTE FDD Measurement Software |
| MX882013C | LTE TDD Measurement Software |
| MX882014C | LTE-Advanced FDD DL CA Measurement Software |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Compliance | IEEE 488.2 |
| Reference Output Connector | BNC female |
| External Reference Input Connector | BNC female |
Technology
RF Test & Measurement / Communication Signaling
Applications
RF TRx evaluation and call connection tests for LTE-Advanced, LTE, W-CDMA/HSPA, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA, and GSM mobile terminals