Agilent/Keysight 8920B

The Agilent/Keysight 8920B is an RF communications service monitor that consolidates over 20 test instruments into a single integrated unit. It delivers high-throughput measurement and signal generation for manufacturing and field troubleshooting of land mobile radios, cellular telephones, trunked radios, cordless phones, and wireless devices. The instrument features a built-in IBASIC controller for autonomous or external instrument operation, supports Agilent VEE programming, and accepts firmware updates via PCMCIA Flash Memory Cards.

– Technical Specifications

Signal Generation
• RF Signal Generator: 30 MHz to 1 GHz (standard); 250 kHz to 1 GHz (Option 055)
• Output Level: −137 dBm to −20.5 dBm into 50 Ω (standard); configurable to −12.5 dBm, −6.5 dBm, or −22.5 dBm with options
• Level Accuracy: ±1.2 dB (level ≥ −127 dBm); typically ±1.0 dB
• RF Frequency Accuracy: ±1 Hz plus timebase accuracy
• Frequency Switching: 10 kHz)
• FM Distortion (THD + Noise, 0.3–3 kHz BW): 4 kHz deviation, 1 kHz rate
• Residual FM (rms, CCITT): <7 Hz (250 kHz to 249 MHz); <4 Hz (249–501 MHz); <7 Hz (501–1000 MHz)
• TDMA Signal (with 83206A): 824–894 MHz; Residual EVM <1.3%; EVM Accuracy ±0.4% plus 2% of reading

Measurement
• RF Analyzer: 10 MHz to 1 GHz (standard); 400 kHz to 1 GHz (Option 055)
• Frequency Counter: DC to 200 MHz, 200 MHz to 3 GHz, 3 GHz to 20 GHz, above 20 GHz
• Reverse Power Handling: 60 watts continuous, 100 watts for 10 seconds per minute (standard)

– Key Features

• Combines 20+ discrete test functions in one chassis
• Built-in IBASIC controller for automated test sequences
• PCMCIA Flash Memory upgrade path for firmware enhancements
• Agilent VEE software support to reduce test development time

– Typical Applications

• Manufacturing test and quality assurance of wireless devices
• Field troubleshooting and maintenance of mobile radio systems
• Design validation of cellular and cordless phone transceivers
• Production characterization of trunked radio platforms