The Advantest R3466/R3466N is a digital TV signal analyzer engineered for evaluating performance across digital television broadcasting systems and equipment. It delivers real-time demodulation, multipath analysis, and modulation accuracy measurements across ISDB-T, ISDB-S, CATV 64QAM, and NTSC standards. The instrument excels in R&D, manufacturing, and broadcast maintenance environments where signal quality verification is critical.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range:
• R3466: 9 kHz to 3.3 GHz
• R3466N: 9 kHz to 2.2 GHz
Supported Standards:
• ISDB-T (Terrestrial Digital Broadcasting)
• ISDB-S (Satellite Digital Broadcasting)
• CATV 64QAM
• CS QPSK
• NTSC
Measurement Frequency Selection:
• UHF, VHF, CATV, BS IF, CS IF, 110°CS IF channels
• Arbitrary frequency selection
Measurement Functions:
• Field Strength
• Bit Error Rate (BER)
• Modulation Error Ratio (MER)
• Carrier-to-Noise Ratio (CN)
• Constellation Display
• Delay Profile
• Spectrum Mask
Dynamic Range & Sensitivity:
• Noise Level: 7 dBμV (−100 dBm) per 5.6 MHz with pre-amplifier ON
• Third-order Intercept (TOI): +128 dBμV (+21 dBm)
• Field Strength (ISDB-T, typical): 23 dBμVemf/5.6 MHz with pre-amplifier ON, S/N 10 dB
Spectrum Analyzer Performance (with OPT.71):
• Resolution Bandwidth: 1 Hz to 10 MHz
– Key Features
On-Air BER Measurement: Real-time null packet BER measurement during live ISDB-T transmission using Advantest’s original on-air bit error measurement technology.
TMCC Auto Detection: Automatic detection and configuration of ISDB-T transmission parameters eliminates manual setup.
Delay Profile Analysis: Direct display of multipath interference via relative delay and level differences between direct and reflected waves on the time axis.
Noise Margin & Equivalent CNR: Optional noise generator enables rapid assessment of system margin against noise degradation.
Remote Operation: LAN-based remote control via Windows XP enables unattended monitoring at relay stations.
– Compatibility & Integration
Optional Modules:
• OPT.10: Digital Input BER I/F
• OPT.21: 5E-9/day X’tal Reference Source
• OPT.22: 3E-10/day X’tal Reference Source
• OPT.23: Rb Reference Source
• OPT.60: ISDB-T BER Analysis (NM, Equivalent CNR, BER vs. CNR Measurement)
• OPT.61: ISDB-T Interference Analysis
• OPT.62: CATV 64QAM Analysis (ITU-T Rec. J.83 Annex-C)
• OPT.71: RBW 1 Hz to 10 MHz
