The Marconi IFR Aeroflex 2924 Universal Television Signal Analyzer is a precision test instrument for analyzing and measuring television broadcast signals across analog and digital standards. It delivers comprehensive RF spectrum analysis, modulation characterization, and audio measurement capabilities in a single platform. Designed for broadcast engineers, technicians, and R&D professionals, the 2924 provides critical signal parameters including frequency, amplitude, modulation characteristics, distortion, and power—enabling accurate signal transmission validation and quality assurance across television transmission chains.
Technical Specifications
Signal Analysis & Measurement
• Spectrum analysis with adjustable resolution bandwidth filters and steerable markers
• Frequency resolution: 1 Hz across complete range
• Modulation analysis: AM (up to 99.9% depth, 30 kHz 1 dB bandwidth), FM, PM, pulse modulation, and 3.9 kHz Bessel-filtered FSK
• Audio frequency meter: 10 Hz to 500 kHz with 0.1 Hz resolution (10 Hz–5 kHz), 1 Hz resolution (5 kHz–50 kHz), and 10 Hz resolution (50 kHz–500 kHz)
• SINAD meter: 5 to 50 dB range with 0.1 dB resolution (below 20 dB) and 0.2 dB resolution (below 25 dB)
• Tracking generator: 100 kHz to 1 GHz and 1.3 GHz to 2.2 GHz with IQ modulator alignment support
• RF output: peak levels to +13 dBm with 0.1 dB resolution
• Reverse power protection: 50 W with VSWR handling to 5:1
Power & Interface
• Operating voltage: 11 V to 32 V DC
• GPIB remote control (IEEE 488.2 subsets: SH1, AH1, T6, TEO, L4, LEO, SR1, RL1, PPO, DC1, DT1, CO, E2)
• RS232 interface
– Key Features
• High-resolution display for real-time signal visualization
• 1 Hz frequency resolution for narrow-band communication characterization
• Complete audio and RF parameter measurement in single instrument
• Multiple modulation analysis modes supporting broadcast standards
– Typical Applications
• Television broadcast signal validation and compliance testing
• RF module characterization and alignment
• Audio signal quality assessment in transmission chains
• Equipment performance validation in R&D environments
– Compatibility & Integration
Standard GPIB and RS232 interfaces enable integration into automated test systems and remote operation from external control platforms.
