The Marconi IFR Aeroflex 3254 is a portable spectrum analyzer delivering RF and microwave signal analysis from 1 kHz to 26.5 GHz. Built on advanced digital processing and RF technology, it combines measurement speed with phase noise performance of -115 dBc/Hz and display average noise level of -145 dBm/Hz. The instrument supports modulation analysis across GSM/EDGE, UMTS, WiMAX, and WiBRO standards with optional measurement personalities for additional wireless technologies.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 1 kHz to 26.5 GHz
• Phase Noise: -115 dBc/Hz at specified offset frequency
• Display Average Noise Level (DANL): -145 dBm/Hz
• Resolution Bandwidth: Selectable from 1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1-2-3-5 sequence
• Standard Digitizer Analysis Bandwidth: 30 MHz
• I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth: 30 MHz
• 1 dB Compression Point: 0 dBm (3 GHz to 26.5 GHz), -10 dBm (10 MHz to 3 GHz), -32 dBm at 1 GHz with preamplifier enabled
• Display: 7-inch wide touch panel screen
• Operating System: Windows XP
– Key Features
• Digital modulation analysis software included, optimized for GSM/EDGE, UMTS, WiMAX, WiBRO
• Optional tracking generator available at 3 GHz or 8 GHz (9 kHz to 3 GHz or 8 GHz frequency range, 0 dBm to -30 dBm output)
• Optional EMI measurement suite for pre-compliance testing
• Optional internal A,B band preselector
• Optional enhanced AM/FM demodulation function
• Removable hard disk standard
• Optional DC input and battery configuration
• Four USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 2 rear)
– Connectivity & Control
• Remote control via LAN, GPIB, RS-232C
• Internal web server for browser and tablet control
• Front/rear connectors: GPIB, RS-232C, external VGA, USB, Ethernet
– Compatibility & Integration
• ETS-Lindgren TILE™ compatible
• Satimo INSITE Free compatible
