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Advantest R3265A 8 GHz Spectrum Analyzer (Pre-Owned)

Advantest R3265A 8 GHz Spectrum Analyzer (Pre-Owned)

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Advantest R3265A 8 GHz Spectrum Analyzer (Pre-Owned)

Key Features At A Glance

  • Frequency range of 100 Hz to 8 GHz measured in a single sweep
  • High input sensitivity to -145 dBm (1 MHz to 3.6 GHz, low-noise mode) for low-level signal measurement
  • Resolution bandwidths from 10 Hz to 3 MHz, with a digital IF filter for high-selectivity measurements
  • High-speed sweep of 5 us/div in zero span with averaging for TDMA burst-power measurement
  • Gated sweep standard for burst (TDMA) and video-signal analysis
  • GPIB, RS-232C serial, and modulation accuracy interface for automated measurement systems
  • BASIC controller and 32 KB IC memory card standard for building automatic measurement systems
  • Available with built-in tracking generator (R3365A) for frequency-characteristic measurement
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The R3265A/3365A Series spectrum analyzers combine a large-sized CRT display in a portable unit with a wide frequency range, measuring from 100 Hz to 8 GHz in a single sweep. A high-purity synthesizer gives the series excellent spectral purity of -110 dBc/Hz at 2.6 GHz at a 10 kHz offset frequency, supporting precise characterization of signals across the full span.

The series performs especially well measuring the spurious emission intensity of mobile communications equipment, occupied frequency bandwidth, and signal leakage from adjacent channels. In low-noise mode its input sensitivity reaches -145 dBm from 1 MHz to 3.6 GHz, allowing low-level signals to be measured easily. Typical applications include monitoring the mean transmission power and duration of Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) signals such as those used in GSM systems, and analyzing the noise in a single horizontal line of a TV signal.

ValueTronics stocks and holds its own inventory in a 20,000 square foot secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois. Every used unit we sell is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships, while new units ship factory-sealed exactly as received from the manufacturer. Holding inventory under our own roof lets our Test Architects confirm availability and condition directly and ship quickly.

Compare Other Models in This Series

The R3265A/3365A Series consists of two spectrum analyzer models that share a 100 Hz to 8 GHz frequency range, 10 Hz to 3 MHz resolution bandwidths, and -145 dBm low-noise sensitivity, packaged in a portable unit with a large CRT display. Both models include an internal preselector along with the series' standard gated sweep, BASIC controller, and memory card functions.

The two models are distinguished primarily by the tracking generator: the R3365A includes a built-in tracking generator while the R3265A does not. The comparison table below details the configuration of each model.

Each model in the series is listed on its own product page with pre-owned-condition pricing matched to that unit. Select the model that fits your measurement requirements, then choose the listing that matches the condition and configuration you need.

A low-frequency preselector has been added to the R3265A, enabling a dynamic range of 100 dB and higher for carrier waves of 250 MHz and above.

The principal difference across the series is the tracking generator. The R3365A adds a built-in tracking generator covering 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz with an output level of -3 to -30 dBm in 0.1 dB steps, making it suited to measuring frequency characteristics when setting up or maintaining digital radio base stations. The R3265A is supplied without a tracking generator.

The R3365A also adds a Power Sweep Function, which sweeps the tracking generator output level across a 30 dB range in 0.1 dB steps for high-precision measurement of amplifier input/output characteristics such as the 1 dB gain compression point. Refer to the comparison table for the per-model configuration.

Model Frequency Range Tracking Generator Resolution Bandwidth
R3265A 100 Hz to 8 GHz None 10 Hz to 3 MHz
R3365A 100 Hz to 8 GHz 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz 10 Hz to 3 MHz

Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below.

Accessories Supplied

  • Power cable (A01412)
  • Input cable MC-61 (Connector UG-88/U)
  • Input cable MI-09 (Connector 3DW-P2)
  • Converter adaptor JUG-201A-U (N-BNC converter)
  • IC memory card (one card, 32 K bytes)
  • Front cover

Product Core & Specifications

Specification Value
Frequency
Frequency range 100 Hz to 8 GHz
Frequency band 100 Hz to 3.6 GHz; 3.5 to 7.5 GHz; 7.4 to 8 GHz
Preselector 3.5 GHz to 8 GHz using YIG tuned preselector
Frequency readout accuracy (Start, Stop, CF, Marker) ± (freq readout × freq reference accuracy + span × span accuracy + 0.15 × RBW + 10 Hz)
Span accuracy ± 3% (span > 2 MHz), ± 5% (span ≤ 2 MHz)
Count frequency marker resolution 1 Hz to 1 kHz
Count accuracy (S/N ≥ 25 dB) ± (marker freq × freq reference accuracy + 5 Hz + 1 LSD)
Delta marker count accuracy ± (delta marker freq × freq reference accuracy + 10 Hz + 2 LSD)
Frequency reference accuracy ± 2 × 10–8/day, ± 1 × 10–7/year, ± 5 × 10–9/day (Opt. 21)
Frequency stability – Residual FM (zero span) <3 Hz/0.1s
Drift (after warm up 1 hr.) <2.5 kHz × sweep time (minute) (50 kHz < span ≤ 2 MHz); <60 Hz × sweep time (minute) (Span ≤ 50 kHz)
Spectral purity – 1 kHz offset <–100 dBc/Hz (f ≤ 2.6 GHz); <–95 dBc/Hz (f > 2.6 GHz)
Spectral purity – 10 kHz offset <–110 dBc/Hz (f ≤ 2.6 GHz); <–108 dBc/Hz (f > 2.6 GHz)
Spectral purity – 20 kHz offset <–110 dBc/Hz (f ≤ 2.6 GHz); <–108 dBc/Hz (f > 2.6 GHz)
Spectral purity – 100 kHz offset <–114 dBc/Hz (f ≤ 2.6 GHz); <–110 dBc/Hz (f > 2.6 GHz)
Frequency span – Lin span range 200 Hz to 8 GHz, zero span; Accuracy ± 3% (span > 2 MHz), ± 5% (span ≤ 2 MHz)
Frequency span – Log span range 1 kHz to 1 GHz, 1, 2, 3 decades selected; Accuracy ± (10% + stop freq × 0.1%)
Resolution bandwidth (3 dB) range 10 Hz to 3 MHz, 1, 3, 10 sequence
Resolution bandwidth (3 dB) accuracy ± 15% 100 Hz to 1 MHz, ± 25% 30 Hz (25°C ± 10°C), 3 MHz, ± 50% 10 Hz to 100 Hz (digital IF)
Bandwidth (6 dB) 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz (Accuracy 10%); Conformed to CISPR standard
Video bandwidth range 1 Hz to 3 MHz, 1, 3, 10 sequence
Amplitude
Amplitude range +30 dBm to average display noise level
Display range 10 × 10 division graticule
Log scale 10, 5, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1 dB/div
Linear scale 10% of reference level/div
QP log scale 40 dB (5 dB/div)
Input attenuator range 0 to 70 dB (10 dB step)
Dynamic Range
Maximum dynamic range (1 dB gain compression to noise level), 200 MHz to 3.6 GHz 132 dB – 1.55 × f (GHz)
Maximum dynamic range (1 dB gain compression to noise level), 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz 130 dB – 1.55 × f (GHz)
Displayed average noise level (10 Hz RBW digital IF, 0 dB input atten, 20 times avg), 1 kHz –100 dBm
Displayed average noise level, 10 kHz –110 dBm
Displayed average noise level, 100 kHz –111 dBm
Displayed average noise level, 1 MHz –135 dBm
Displayed average noise level, 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz –(140 – 1.55 × f (GHz)) dBm
Displayed average noise level, 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz (low noise mode) –(145 – 1.55 × f (GHz)) dBm
Displayed average noise level, 3.5 to 8 GHz –135 dBm
Gain compression (1 dB), >10 MHz –10 dBm (mixer level)
Gain compression (1 dB), >200 MHz –8 dBm (mixer level)
Second harmonic distortion, 100 MHz to 1.8 GHz (–30 dBm mixer level) <–70 dBc
Second harmonic distortion, 10 MHz to 1.8 GHz (–30 dBm mixer level) <–60 dBc
Second harmonic distortion, >1.75 GHz (–10 dBm mixer level) <–100 dBc
Third order intermodulation distortion, 200 MHz to 3.6 GHz <–70 dBc
Third order intermodulation distortion, 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz (–30 dBm) <–60 dBc
Third order intermodulation distortion, >3.5 GHz <–75 dBc
Amplitude Accuracy
Frequency response – In band flatness (10 dB input atten), 100 Hz to 3.6 GHz ± 1.5 dB
Frequency response – In band flatness, 50 MHz to 2.6 GHz ± 1.0 dB
Frequency response – In band flatness, 3.5 MHz to 7.5 GHz ± 1.5 dB
Frequency response – In band flatness, 7.4 MHz to 8 GHz ± 1.5 dB
Additional uncertainty due to band switching ± 0.5 dB
Frequency response referenced to CAL signal (10 dB input atten) ± 3 dB 100 Hz to 8 GHz
Calibrator accuracy –10 dBm ± 0.3 dB
IF gain uncertainty (after automatic calibration) < ± 0.5 dB (0 to –50 dBm), < ± 0.7 dB (0 to –80 dBm)
Scale fidelity (after automatic calibration) – Log ± 0.2 /1 dB, ± 1 /10 dB, ± 1.5 /90 dB
Scale fidelity – Linear ± 5% of reference level
Scale fidelity – QP mode log ± 1.0 /30 dB, ± 2 /40 dB, ± 1.0 /40 dB (25°C ± 10°C)
Input attenuator switching accuracy (referenced to 10 dB, 20 to 70 dB switching) ± 1.1 /10 dB step, 2.0 dB max, 0 to 8 GHz
Resolution bandwidth switching uncertainty (ref RBW 300 kHz, after auto cal), 100 Hz to 3 MHz ≤ ± 0.3 dB
Resolution bandwidth switching uncertainty, 30 Hz ≤ ± 1 dB
Resolution bandwidth switching uncertainty, 10 to 100 Hz (digital IF) ≤ ± 1.5 dB
Pulse digitization uncertainty (PRF > 700/sweep time) Peak to Peak – Log 1.2 dB (RBW ≤ 1 MHz), 3 dB (RBW: 3 MHz)
Pulse digitization uncertainty Peak to Peak – Linear 4% of ref level (RBW ≤ 1 MHz), 12% of ref level (RBW: 3 MHz)
Sweep
Sweep time (SPAN = 0) 50 µs to 1000 s and manual sweep
Sweep time (SPAN ≥ 200 Hz) 20 ms to 1000 s and manual sweep
Sweep time accuracy ± 3%
Sweep trigger Free run, line, single, video, TV-H, TV-V, external
Demodulation
Spectrum demod modulation type AM and FM
Audio output Speaker and phone jack with volume control
Marker pause time 100 ms to 1000 s
Inputs/Outputs
RF Input connector type N type female
RF Input impedance 50 Ω (nominal)
Important: Modulation accuracy measurement requires the R3541A/B Digital Modulation Analysis Unit, which is sold separately; the analyzer includes a built-in digital modulation analysis interface for connecting it.
Important: Internal preselector operates from 500 Hz (per the Selection Guide note).

About this Pre-Owned unit

This pre-owned unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships and is backed by our pre-owned warranty. To confirm its exact condition, firmware revision, installed options, or included accessories for your application before ordering, contact our Test Architects.

  • Warranty included.
  • Functional verification included.
  • Standard Calibration Upgrade Options: No Calibration Required, NIST Traceable, Z540.1 or ISO 17025 with Data, Z540.3 Guardbanding with Data.
  • Note that unnecessary accessories may not be included (contact Test Architect to confirm).

ValueTronics supplies both new and used test and measurement equipment. New units ship factory-sealed, exactly as received from the manufacturer; every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house at our 20,000 sq ft secure facility in Elgin, Illinois before it ships. Our Test Architects can help you select the condition, calibration, and configuration that fit your application.

Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.

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100 Hz to 8 GHz