The Rohde & Schwarz UPV is a high-precision audio analyzer designed for testing analog and digital audio interfaces. It provides comprehensive generator and analyzer functions in a single instrument, featuring outstanding measurement accuracy, low residual distortion, and versatile analysis capabilities including high-resolution FFT and intermodulation measurements.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesUSB 2.0 (6 ports), LAN (10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet), GPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232, VGA, DVI-D, Reference In/Out, Trigger In/Out
Display6.4-inch color TFT-LCD, VGA (640 x 480 pixels)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC (±10%), 50 Hz to 60 Hz / 400 Hz, maximum 150 VA
Operating Temperature+5 °C to +45 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)427 mm × 177 mm × 487 mm
Weight15.3 kg (base unit without options)

Analog Generator

ParameterValue
Number of Channels2
Connector TypesXLR (balanced), BNC (unbalanced)
Frequency Range0.1 Hz to 80 kHz
Frequency Accuracy±10 ppm
Frequency Resolution0.1 mHz
Maximum Output Voltage20 V RMS (balanced), 10 V RMS (unbalanced)
Output Impedance10 Ω, 200 Ω, 600 Ω (balanced); 5 Ω, 50 Ω, 600 Ω (unbalanced)
Amplitude Accuracy±0.05 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency Flatness±0.02 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz, relative to 1 kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N)≤ -110 dB (typical -115 dB) at 1 kHz, 1.5 V to 10 V, 10 Hz to 22 kHz bandwidth
Spurious Signals≤ -120 dB (up to 20 kHz)
Crosstalk≤ -120 dB (up to 20 kHz)
WaveformsSine, Dual-Sine, Multi-Sine, Noise (White, Pink), Arbitrary (ARB), Square, Burst, Polarity

Analog Analyzer

ParameterValue
Input Impedance200 kΩ (balanced), 100 kΩ (unbalanced), switchable to 150 Ω or 600 Ω
Maximum Input Voltage110 V RMS / 156 V peak
Input CouplingAC, DC
Residual THD+N≤ -110 dB (typical -115 dB) at 1 kHz, 1 V to 20 V, 10 Hz to 22 kHz bandwidth
Noise Floor≤ -124 dBu (≤ 0.5 µV), A-weighted, input shorted
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)≥ 100 dB (at 50/60 Hz), ≥ 86 dB (at 1 kHz)
Crosstalk (Channel-to-Channel)≤ -120 dB (up to 20 kHz)

Digital Audio Interfaces

ParameterValue
Digital FormatsAES/EBU, S/PDIF (coaxial & optical)
Sampling Frequency Range30 kHz to 200 kHz
Sampling Frequency Accuracy±10 ppm
Input/Output Impedance110 Ω (balanced XLR), 75 Ω (unbalanced BNC)

Measurement Functions & Processing

ParameterValue
Measurement ModesRMS (with/without selective filter), Peak, Quasi-Peak, Average, Crest Factor
FFT Analysis SizeUp to 256k points
FFT Windowing FunctionsRectangular, Hann, Hamming, Blackman-Harris, Flat-Top, Kaiser-Bessel, Rife-Vincent
Weighting FiltersA-weighting, C-weighting, CCIR-1k weighted, CCIR unweighted, CCITT, C-message, IEC-651
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) MethodsMOD (DIN/IEC), DFD (IEC 60268-3), DIM (IEC 60268-3)
Wow and Flutter StandardsIEC, DIN, NAB, JIS

System, Software & Control

ParameterValue
Internal Operating SystemWindows
Control InterfaceFront panel keypad, rotary knob, or external keyboard/mouse
Automation Programming InterfacesSCPI command set, LabVIEW drivers
Data Export FormatsASCII, CSV, XML, MAT (MATLAB)

Connectivity & Expansion

ParameterValue
GPIB InterfaceIEEE-488.2 compatible
LAN PortRJ-45, 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet
USB Ports6 × USB 2.0 (4 on rear panel, 2 on front panel)
External Monitor OutputVGA (D-Sub 15) and DVI-D
Reference Clock Input/Output10 MHz (BNC, rear panel)
Trigger Input/OutputTrigger Input = BNC (rear panel)
Auxiliary OutputsAnalog monitor outputs = Headphone jack on front panel

Environmental & Compliance

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-20 °C to +70 °C
Recommended Calibration Interval1 year
Safety StandardsIEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
EMC ComplianceEN 55011 Class A, EN 61326-1

Performance

ParameterValue
Analog-to-Digital Converter Resolution24-bit
Digital-to-Analog Converter Resolution24-bit

Options

ParameterValue
Analog Bandwidth Extension Option (R&S UPV-B2)Extends frequency range of analog generator to 185 kHz and analyzer to 250 kHz
Digital Audio Interface Option (R&S UPV-B1)Adds AES/EBU and S/PDIF (coaxial and optical) digital interfaces
I2S Interface Option (R&S UPV-B4)Enables digital audio measurements on chip-level I2S interfaces
Audio Switcher Option (R&S UPV-B41)Supports connection of R&S UPZ audio switchers for multi-channel measurements

Frequency

ParameterValue
Analog Generator Frequency Range (Standard)0.1 Hz to 80 kHz
Analog Generator Frequency Range (with R&S UPV-B2)0.1 Hz to 185 kHz (with R&S UPV-B2 Analog Bandwidth Extension option)
Analog Analyzer Frequency Range (with R&S UPV-B2)DC to 250 kHz (with R&S UPV-B2 Analog Bandwidth Extension option)

Software Options

ParameterValue
PESQ Measurement Option (R&S UPV-K1)Enables PESQ ITU-T P.862/P.862.1 speech quality measurements
PEAQ Measurement Option (R&S UPV-K2)Enables PEAQ ITU-R BS.1387 audio quality measurements
POLQA Measurement Option (R&S UPV-K12)Enables POLQA ITU-T P.863 speech quality measurements
Hearing Aid Measurement Option (R&S UPV-K21)Enables hearing aid acoustic measurements in accordance with IEC 60118 and ANSI S3.22

Technology

Audio Test & Measurement

Applications

Audio Device Characterization and Design Verification