The Anritsu MT8852B Bluetooth Test Set is a market-leading RF measuring instrument engineered for verification, design proving, and production testing of Bluetooth-enabled products. It supports Bluetooth Classic (Basic Rate and Enhanced Data Rate) and Bluetooth Low Energy across Bluetooth Core Specification versions 1.1 through 5.4, including BLE 2 Mbps PHY and Coded PHY variants. The MT8852B delivers comprehensive RF measurements—transmit power, frequency accuracy, modulation characteristics, receiver sensitivity, and protocol analysis—all compliant with Bluetooth RF test specifications.
Technical Specifications
Bluetooth Standards Support
• Bluetooth Core Specification v1.1, v1.2, v2.0, v2.0 + EDR, v2.1, v2.1 + EDR, v3.0, v3.0 + HS, v4.0, v4.1, v4.2, v5.0, v5.1, and v5.4
• Basic Rate (BR), Enhanced Data Rate (EDR), and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
• BLE 2 Mbps PHY (2LE) and BLE Coded PHY or Long Range (BLR) tests
Transmitter Measurements
• Transmit Power
• Frequency Accuracy and Stability
• Modulation Characteristics (FSK, PSK)
• Dirty Transmitter tests for BR, EDR, and BLE compliance
• Power Burst Profile
• EDR Relative Transmit Power, Carrier Frequency Stability, and Modulation Accuracy
Receiver Measurements
• Receiver Sensitivity (Packet Error Rate – PER)
• Automatic sensitivity search with FER/BER performance display
• BLE Receiver sensitivity measurements below -90 dBm
Audio Testing
• 3 SCO channels supporting CVSD, µ-Law, and A-Law air interface
– Key Features
Test Automation
• Quick Test script validates BR, EDR, and BLE performance in under 15 seconds
• Full Test script delivers single-key, SIG-compliant testing
• BlueSuite Pro3 Software provides real-time EUT state monitoring, sensitivity sweeps, channel measurement configuration, audio testing, and power control analysis via GPIB or USB interface
• CombiTest Software automates test execution with script generation and results database
Operating Modes
• Bluetooth test mode with Loopback or Tx mode support
• Signal generator and transmitter analyzer modes for protocol-free applications
– Typical Applications
Design verification and production testing in high-volume manufacturing environments where minimizing test times while ensuring performance compliance is critical.
– Compatibility & Integration
GPIB and USB interfaces support BlueSuite Pro3 and CombiTest software platforms for automated measurement configuration and analysis.
