The Aeroflex 3283 is an RF test set engineered for signal generation and analysis across communication systems and RF-based devices. Operating from 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz, this instrument delivers measurement capabilities suited to cellular, wireless connectivity, and production validation. Part of the 3280 Series, it combines performance with cost-effectiveness for design and manufacturing environments.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Signal Measurement
• Frequency range: 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz
• Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL): <−150 dBm/Hz
• 1 dB Compression Point: +5 dBm at 26.5 GHz
• SSB Phase Noise (direct input): Typically <−115 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, 1 GHz input
Level Accuracy & Stability
• Accuracy (up to 3 GHz): ±0.15 dB
• Accuracy (RF input, auto flatness enabled): Better than ±0.45 dB; typically 0.3 dB for 40 dB
• Level settling time: Typically 250 μs to 0.3 dB of final value
• Level temperature stability: ±0.01 dB/°C
• Level repeatability: Better than ±0.05 dB after warm-up
Resolution & Video Bandwidth
• Resolution bandwidth: 1 Hz to 5 MHz (minimum 30 Hz)
• Video bandwidth: 1 Hz to 3 MHz
Intermodulation Distortion
• Third-order intermodulation: +18 dBm TOI
• Two-tone intermodulation (−30 dBm tones, >100 kHz separation): +8 dBm (10−200 MHz), +12 dBm typical (200 MHz−26.5 GHz)
Tracking Generator (Optional)
• Frequency range: 9 kHz to 3 GHz
• Level range: 0 dBm to −70 dBm
• Level resolution: 0.1 dB
Demodulation & Output
• Digital demodulation bandwidth: 36 MHz
• Streaming LVDS (digital IQ) output available
• Local oscillator: Fully synthesized, 1 Hz resolution
– Key Features
• 10.4-inch TFT LCD color display with dual window and up to 3 traces per window
• Nine selectable markers with marker table
• Measurement functions: channel power, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, spectrum emission mask, TOI, harmonic distortion, X dB down, phase noise
• Internal hard drive with external storage via CD-ROM and USB
– Typical Applications
• Component and device characterization via tracking generator high dynamic range measurements
• Filter response and flatness analysis
• Harmonic and intermodulation distortion testing
• Phase noise measurements
– Compatibility & Integration
• Interfaces: CD-ROM, USB, LAN, GPIB, RS-232C
• Operating system: Windows XP™
