The Rohde & Schwarz ETL is a versatile, all-in-one TV analyzer designed for television network operators, broadcasters, and transmitter manufacturers. Combining the features of a high-precision TV test receiver, a comprehensive video/audio analyzer, and a full-featured spectrum analyzer in a single compact and portable instrument, the R&S ETL supports a wide array of analog and digital television standards and delivers highly accurate signal analysis from 500 kHz up to 3 GHz (expandable to 8 GHz).
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | LAN (10/100/1000Base-T), USB 2.0 Host, VGA, GPIB (optional) |
| Display | 8.4" TFT color LCD, SVGA (800 x 600 pixels) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz / 400 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 406.5 mm × 216 mm × 460 mm |
| Weight | 12.0 |
Frequency and Amplitude Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 500 kHz to 3 GHz (expandable to 8 GHz with option ETL-B203) |
| Tuning Resolution | 1 Hz |
| Frequency Span Range | 0 Hz, 10 Hz to 3 GHz (or 8 GHz) |
| Aging Rate per Year | 1 x 10^-6 (standard), 1 x 10^-7 with OCXO option |
| Maximum Safe RF Input Level (Damage Level) | +30 dBm (1 W) |
| Maximum DC Input Voltage | 50 V |
| 1 dB Gain Compression Point | +5 dBm (nominal, 0 dB RF attenuation) |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | Typ. -140 dBm (1 GHz, 10 Hz RBW, preamplifier off) |
| Attenuator Range | 0 dB to 50 dB |
| Attenuator Step Size | 5 dB |
Bandwidth and Sweep Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 10 Hz to 10 MHz (in 1-3-10 steps) |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 1 Hz to 10 MHz |
| Sweep Time Range (Span > 0 Hz) | 2.5 ms to 16000 s |
| Sweep Time Range (Zero Span) | 1 us to 16000 s |
Measurement Capabilities and Signal Processing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trace Detectors | Max Peak, Min Peak, Auto Peak, RMS, Sample, Average |
| Supported Analog TV Standards | B/G, D/K, I, K1, L, M, N |
| Supported Digital TV Standards | DVB-T, DVB-H, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-C2, ISDB-T, ISDB-TB, ATSC, J.83/B, DTMB (option dependent) |
Inputs, Outputs and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector Type | N female, 50 Ω (75 Ω with adapter/option) |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz (BNC) |
| Internal Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz (BNC) |
| IF Output | BNC female, 21.4 MHz |
System Architecture and Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Operating System | Windows Embedded |
Physical and Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
Standards, Compliance and Calibration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Safety Compliance | IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 |
RF Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| VGA Output | 15-pin D-Sub |
| USB Interface | 4 × USB 2.0 (2 on front, 2 on rear) |
| LAN Interface | 1 × 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) |
| GPIB Interface Option | IEEE 488 (GPIB) (with R&S FSL-B10 option) |
| MPEG-2 TS ASI Input/Output | BNC, 75 Ω (with R&S ETL-B281 option) |
Power Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DC Power Input | 12 V to 18 V DC (with R&S ETL-B30 option) |
Measurement Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Total RF Level Uncertainty | ±0.5 dB (typ. ±0.3 dB) for TV signals |
Spectrum Analyzer Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SSB Phase Noise (10 kHz offset, 1 GHz carrier) | <-100 dBc (1 Hz), typ. -103 dBc (1 Hz) |
| Third-Order Intercept (TOI) | > 10 dBm, typ. 15 dBm (10 MHz to 3 GHz, RF attenuation 0 dB, preamp off) |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL, Preamp Off) | typ. -140 dBm (10 MHz to 3 GHz, 1 Hz RBW) |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL, Preamp On) | typ. -156 dBm (10 MHz to 3 GHz, 1 Hz RBW) |
| Amplitude Measurement Uncertainty (f < 3 GHz) | < 1.0 dB, typ. 0.5 dB |
Frequency Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Frequency Accuracy Temp Stability (Standard) | 1 x 10^-6 (0 °C to 50 °C) |
| Reference Frequency Accuracy Temp Stability (with OCXO Option R&S ETL-B4) | 1 x 10^-7 (0 °C to 50 °C) |
TV Analyzer Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Echo Pattern Guard Interval (DVB-T/H) | 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 |
| Modulation Error Rate (MER) Measurement Range (DVB-T/H) | Up to 40 dB |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CCVS Video Output Connector | BNC female, 75 Ω |
Audio
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-in Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Headphone Interface | 3.5 mm jack |
Hardware Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Preselection Option (R&S ETL-B201) | Tracking subbands (500 kHz to 3 GHz) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sinusoidal Vibration Resistance | 5 Hz to 150 Hz (complies with IEC 60068-2-6) |
| Random Vibration Resistance | 10 Hz to 300 Hz (complies with IEC 60068-2-64) |
| Shock Resistance | 40 g shock spectrum (complies with MIL-STD-810E, method 516.4, procedure I) |
Technology
TV Test Receiver & Spectrum Analyzer
Applications
Television broadcast analysis, transmitter installation, and network coverage testing