The Marconi IFR Aeroflex 2960 is a 1GHz radio communication test set engineered for signal generation, modulation analysis, and frequency measurement across laboratory and field environments. This multi-function instrument integrates signal generation, spectrum analysis, power measurement, audio analysis, and oscilloscope functionality into a single platform for comprehensive radio equipment servicing and verification.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range:
• Operating frequency: Up to 1GHz
Signal Generation & Analysis:
• Signal generation for radio communication device stimulation
• Modulation analysis across multiple modulation types
• Frequency measurement with high accuracy
• Spectrum analysis with integrated spectrum analyzer
• Power measurement: up to 150 W
• RF input level range (Rx Test): -135 dBm to -7 dBm
• RF port protection: 5W standard
Audio Measurement:
• Audio frequency meter range: 10 Hz to 500 kHz
• SINAD measurement: 5 to 50 dB (0.1 dB or 0.2 dB resolution)
• Audio generator accuracy: ±2% of reading ±1 mV ± resolution (DC and 100 Hz to 20 kHz)
• AM modulation accuracy: ±3% ±1 digit at 1 kHz
Display & Measurement:
• Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) with bandwidth up to 500 kHz
• High-resolution CRT or color LCD display
• VGA monitor output for external display
– Key Features
• Tracking generator option (select models) for filter and submodule alignment
• Broadband and selective power measurement modes
• Audio generators and analyzers for comprehensive audio parameter testing
• Dual-port RF configuration with protective circuitry
– Interfaces & Connectivity
• GPIB interface for instrument control and data transfer
• RS-232 serial communication
• Centronics interface for data output
• PCMCIA card slot for data storage and autorun capabilities
– Typical Applications
• Radio communication system testing and commissioning
• Field service and troubleshooting of radio equipment
• Signal integrity verification
• Interference identification and analysis
• Radio receiver and transmitter alignment
