The Rohde & Schwarz EFA is a high-precision TV Test Receiver and Demodulator designed for analysis, monitoring, and measurements of analog and digital television signals, including DVB-T, DVB-C, ATSC, and analog television standards.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232 (9-pin D-Sub), Centronics (parallel printer port), External Keyboard (PS/2)
Display6.4" color TFT LCD (640 × 480 VGA resolution)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz, power consumption approx. 120 VA
Operating Temperature+5 °C to +45 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)435 mm × 177 mm × 460 mm
Weightapprox. 12 kg to 16 kg (model dependent)
Form Factor19-inch rackmount compatible, 4 HU

RF Input

ParameterValue
Frequency Range4.5 MHz to 1000 MHz
RF Input Impedance75 Ω (BNC female) or 50 Ω (N-type female) (model and option dependent)
Input Level Range (Analog TV)30 dBµV to 100 dBµV
Input Level Range (Digital TV)35 dBµV to 100 dBµV
Maximum RF Input Level120 dBµV
RF Attenuator Range0 dB to 60 dB (in 10 dB steps)

Demodulation & Signal Quality

ParameterValue
Supported StandardsAnalog TV (B/G, D/K, I, M/N, L), DVB-T, DVB-C, ATSC / 8VSB (model dependent)
Demodulator Channel Bandwidth6 MHz / 7 MHz / 8 MHz (standard dependent)

Intermediate Frequency

ParameterValue
IF Frequency38.9 MHz (analog TV standard) / 36 MHz / 44 MHz (configuration dependent)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +70 °C

Frequency

ParameterValue
Tuning Resolution1 kHz

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
External Reference Input10 MHz (BNC female)
Video Output ConnectorBNC female, 75 Ω
Audio Output Connectors3-pin XLR (balanced, Sound 1 and Sound 2)
IF Output ConnectorBNC female, 75 Ω

Video Output

ParameterValue
Video Output Level1 Vpp

Audio Output

ParameterValue
Audio Output Level+6 dBm (into 600 Ω)

Power

ParameterValue
Power Consumption70 VA to 110 VA (configuration dependent)

Reference Frequency

ParameterValue
External Reference Input Frequency10 MHz
External Reference Input Level0.1 V to 5 V (rms)
Reference Output Frequency10 MHz

RF Input Performance

ParameterValue
RF Input Return Loss≥ 30 dB (48 MHz to 300 MHz, RF attenuation ≥ 10 dB), ≥ 26 dB (300 MHz to 860 MHz, RF attenuation ≥ 10 dB)
Image Rejection> 70 dB (typical)
IF Rejection> 80 dB (typical)

Remote Control

ParameterValue
Command SetSCPI

Compliance & Safety

ParameterValue
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)Complies with EN 50081-1, EN 50082-2, EN 55011 Class B
Electrical SafetyComplies with EN 61010-1

Technology

TV Demodulation & Broadcast Test Receiver

Applications

Broadcast monitoring, transmitter testing, and signal analysis