The Keysight 83220A DCS/PCS Mobile Station Test Set is a specialized instrument for comprehensive testing of mobile stations operating in the DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 frequency bands. This test set extends the capabilities of the Keysight 8922 family of test systems, providing accurate and repeatable measurements essential for device performance validation and standards compliance. The 83220A enables engineers and technicians to conduct full development, manufacturing, and quality assurance testing of mobile communication equipment across both supported bands.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Bands: DCS 1800, PCS 1900
GSM Testing Capabilities:
• Bit/frame error rate measurements (Class Ia, Ib, and Class II)
• Mobile Station power output control (levels 0 to 15) with RF analyzer auto-adjust
• Broadcast Control Channel (BCCH) and Control Channel (CCCH) testing, including SDCCH/4
• Control channel support for SDCCH, FACCH, and SACCH
• Call control functions: BS originated cell, MS originated call, MS camp-on, BS call disconnect, MS call disconnect
• Timing control (Auto, manual, uplink-downlink, offset measurement)
• Frequency hopping with two independent, user-definable MA tables with offsets
• Full-rate speech encoding/decoding
Measurement Capabilities:
• Flexible burst type, ARFCN, and timeslot control
• SACCH measurement results including Received Signal Strength (RXLEV), Received Quality (RXQUAL), and Timing Advance
Performance: High-speed testing while maintaining measurement accuracy and repeatability. Cost-effective mobile station testing solution.
– Key Features
• Standards compliance verification for DCS 1800 and PCS 1900
• Integration with Keysight 8922 family test systems
• Requires calibration when connected to the 8922 Multi-Band Test System
– Typical Applications
Mobile station development, manufacturing quality assurance, and regulatory compliance testing for DCS and PCS devices.
– Compatibility & Integration
Compatible with Keysight 8922M, 8922S, and related 8922 family models. GPIB control support available through the 8922 family infrastructure.
