The Keysight (Agilent) 8920B RF Communications Test Set is an integrated test platform consolidating over 20 measurement functions into a single chassis for comprehensive radio communication equipment validation. Designed for manufacturing and service environments, it enables efficient testing of mobile radios, pagers, and communication systems through RF/AF signal generation, spectrum analysis, modulation assessment, and automated measurement capabilities.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage:
• Overall range: 250 kHz to 1000 MHz
• RF Signal Generators: 30 MHz to 1 GHz
• Spectrum Analyzer: 10 MHz to 1 GHz
Signal Generator Output Levels (50 Ω):
• Standard configuration: -137 dBm to +3.5 dBm
• Option 006 (cellular power): -137 dBm to -12.5 dBm
• Option 007 (low power): -137 dBm to -6.5 dBm
• Option 016 (high power): -137 dBm to -22.5 dBm
• Option 055: -137 dBm to -19 dBm
• Level accuracy: ±1 dB at duplex port
Modulation Specifications:
• AM depth: 0 to 95%; rate 20 Hz to 25 kHz (3 dB BW); accuracy ±5% of reading ±1.5% AM (50 Hz to 10 kHz)
• FM accuracy (1 kHz rate): ±2.5 Hz plus reference accuracy; deviation accuracy 3.5%; distortion <0.5%; residual FM <7 Hz rms (CCITT)
– Key Features
• Integrated RF/AF signal generators for transmitter testing
• Spectrum analyzer with adjacent channel power meter and tracking generator options
• Modulation analyzer supporting AM and FM depth and rate measurements
• Signaling encoder/decoder for base station protocol emulation
• SINAD/SNR meters for audio quality assessment
• Power meter, oscilloscope, function generator, AC/DC voltmeters, and DC current meter
• Built-in IBASIC controller for automated test sequences and programmability
• High-stability reference for precise frequency measurements
– Typical Applications
• Mobile radio transmitter and receiver validation
• Pager system testing and troubleshooting
• Out-of-band emission compliance verification
• Audio quality and signaling protocol assessment
• Manufacturing high-throughput test environments
– Compatibility & Integration
The 8920B operates as a standalone instrument or integrates into automated test systems via IBASIC programming. Multiple output and input options enable flexible signal routing and measurement configurations across standard 50 Ω impedance systems.
