The Anritsu MT8850A is a general-purpose Bluetooth test instrument for RF and functional verification of Bluetooth-enabled devices across development and production environments. It establishes links with equipment under test using Bluetooth 1.1 core specification signaling and performs transmitter and receiver parameter measurements per the Bluetooth RF Test Specification. A single key press initiates comprehensive on-channel measurements with pass/fail status and detailed parameter examination. The instrument completes full transceiver measurements in under 5 seconds, reducing test time significantly.
## Technical Specifications
• **Bluetooth Support:** Bluetooth 1.1 core specification signaling
• **RF Measurement Range:** +20 dBm to -35 dBm (modulation characteristics); +22 dBm to -50 dBm (average power); +23 dBm (peak power); +22 dBm to -35 dBm (GFSK to PSK modulation)
• **Power Measurement Accuracy:** ±1 dB (+20 dBm to -35 dBm); ±1.5 dB (+22 dBm to +20 dBm)
• **Deviation Measurement:** 0 Hz to 350 kHz peak; 1 kHz resolution; 1 kHz accuracy
• **Bit Error Rate / Frame Error Rate:** Measured at three defined frequencies with -20 dBm EUT receiver input level per Bluetooth RF Test Specification
• **Power Control Measurement:** DH1 packets with PRBS 9 payload at three defined frequencies, loopback enabled, hopping disabled
• **Single Slot Sensitivity:** BER and FER measured with EUT in test mode and loopback enabled
• **Packet Throughput:** Greater than 300 DH1 packets/sec with hopping mode set to “Any”
• **Test Speed:** Key radio parameters in typically under 10 seconds; full transceiver measurements in under 5 seconds
## Key Features
• Scalable test solutions for early-stage development and high-volume production
• Rapid link establishment and measurement initiation
• Individual parameter examination with measured values and pass/fail status
• DEVM measurements for Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) verification
• Frequency accuracy measurements including initial carrier frequency tolerance and drift
## Typical Applications
• Design validation for Bluetooth wireless devices
• Production testing of Bluetooth transceivers
• RF parameter verification during development cycles
• Receiver sensitivity and modulation characteristic assessment
## Compatibility & Integration
The MT8850A operates with Bluetooth 1.1 core specification–compliant devices and establishes standard signaling links for measurement and verification across multiple frequency points.
