Agilent / Keysight 83220A DCS/PCS Mobile Station Test Set test DCS 1800 and PCS 1900

The Agilent/Keysight 83220A DCS/PCS Mobile Station Test Set is a specialized instrument designed for comprehensive testing of mobile stations operating within the DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 frequency bands. This test set leverages the capabilities of the Keysight 8922 family of test equipment, extending its functionality to cover these specific cellular communication standards. It is engineered to provide accurate and repeatable measurements, crucial for ensuring the performance and compliance of mobile devices in these bands. The 83220A serves as an essential tool for engineers and technicians involved in the development, manufacturing, and quality assurance of mobile communication equipment.

### Technical Specifications

* **Frequency Bands Supported:**
* DCS 1800
* PCS 1900
* **System Integration:**
* Designed to expand the capabilities of the Keysight 8922 family of test systems.
* Requires calibration when connected to the 8922 Multi-Band Test System.
* **Testing Capabilities (inheriting from 8922 family, examples include):**
* **GSM Functionality:**
* Bit/frame error rate measurements (Class Ia, Ib, and Class II).
* Mobile Station (MS) power output level control (0 to 15 with RF analyzer auto-adjust).
* Broadcast Control Channel (BCCH) and Control Channel (CCCH) capabilities, including SDCCH/4.
* Control channel support for SDCCH, FACCH, and SACCH.
* Call control capabilities (BS originated cell, MS originated call, MS camp-on, BS call disconnect, MS call disconnect).
* Timing control (Auto, manual, uplink-downlink, and offset measurement).
* Hopping capabilities with two independent, user-definable MA tables with offsets.
* Full-rate speech encoding/decoding.
* **Measurement Coordination:**
* Flexible control of burst type, Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number (ARFCN), and timeslot.
* **SACCH MEAS Results:**
* Received Signal Strength (RXLEV).
* Received Quality (RXQUAL).
* Timing Advance.
* **Performance:**
* Offers high speed of test while guaranteeing accurate and repeatable measurements.
* A cost-effective solution for mobile testing.
* **Standards Compliance:**
* Enables testing for compliance with DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 industry standards.

### Interfaces

* **System Compatibility:**
* Designed to interface with the Keysight 8922 family of test sets.
* While specific interface details for the 83220A itself are not extensively detailed in the provided search results, the 8922 family typically supports GPIB for control and automation.

### Physical

* No specific physical dimensions or weight information was found in the provided search results.

### Compatibility

* **Base Units:**
* Compatible with Keysight 8922M, 8922S, and potentially other models within the 8922 family.
* The 83220E is mentioned as an extender for the HP 8922 family, suggesting the 83220A serves a similar role.

### Documentation

* User manuals and guides for the Agilent/Keysight 83220A/E are available.

### Legacy Status

* The Agilent/Keysight 83220A is listed as [Obsolete] by Keysight.

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At Aumictech, we specialize in sourcing and supplying high-quality legacy test and measurement equipment. Whether you need to ensure the performance of your DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 mobile systems, require comprehensive testing capabilities for mobile stations, or need to maintain compliance with industry standards, our team ensures that equipment like the Agilent/Keysight 83220A delivers reliable performance for your specific application.