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Agilent 8920B
RF Communications Test Set
Technical Specifications

Test Features
• Call processing and on-call
parametric test interface.
• High-level GPIB commands
simplify call processing
programmability.
• DCCH (TIA/EIA-136) phone test
with 83206A TDMA Cellular
Adapter for 800 and 1900 MHz bands.
• Accurate digital power measure-
ments, with true-average TDMA
power measurements.
• VEE support with 8920B drivers.
• PCS (1710 to 1990 MHz) phone test
upgrade path with the 83236B PCS
interface.
8920B with 83206A TDMA Cellular Adapter
Improve throughput and quality
The 8920B is a full-function RF test set with accuracy,
speed, and flexibility for testing land mobile radios, cel-
lular telephones, and other communications systems
while improving throughput and quality in manufacturing.

83236B PCS Interface

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 83206A* (800 to 900 MHz)
TDMA Cellular Adapter for DAMPS (IS-54)
and DCCH (TIA/EIA-136) Test
• p/4 DQPSK signal generator
• p/4 DQPSK modulation analyzer
• Data source
* Supercedes the 83201B TDMA cellular adapter for DAMPS • BER analyzer
(IS-54) test, adding DCCH (TIA/EIA-136) measurement capability.

RF Communications Test Set

• RF/AF signal generators
8920B (30 MHz to 1GHz) • AM/FM modulation analyzer
• RF/AF power meter
• Spectrum analyzer
• Tracking generator
• Adjacent channel power meter
• Oscilloscope
• IBASIC controller
• Signaling encoder/decoder
• Function generator
• AC/DC voltmeter
• SINAD/SNR meters
• DC current meter
• High stability reference
• IEEE 488.2/RS-232 interface
• Centronics port

83236B (1710 to 1990 MHz)

PCS Interface
• Frequency translator for PCS-band measurements
• For more information on the 83236B, refer to literature
number 5964-9655E.

• Accuracy as good as stand

alone instruments
• Test speed lowers your cost
per test
• Flexibility meets more of your
testing needs
• Front-panel upgrades and built-
in test simplifies upgrades and
maintenance

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8920B Specifications Output
Specifications describe the instrument’s warranted RF IN/OUT Connector:
performance and are valid over the entire operating/ Level Accuracy: ±1.2 dB (level ≥–127 dBm)
environmental range unless otherwise noted. If RF analyzer is also connected add ±0.1 dB
Typically ±1.0 dB for all levels.
Supplemental Characteristics are intended to provide Standard:
additional information useful in applying the instru- Level Range: –137 to –20.5 dBm into 50 W
ment by giving typical, but non-warranted, perform- Reverse Power: 60 watts continuous,
ance parameters. These characteristics are shown in 100 watts for 10 seconds per minute.
italics or labeled as “typical,” “usable to,” or “nominal.” W/Option 006 (cellular power option):
Level Range: –137 to –12.5 dBm into 50 W
Note: The 8920B standard configuration and Options Reverse Power: 5.0 watts continuous,
006, 007, and 016 configurations can be ordered as a 7.5 watts for 10 seconds per minute.
variable attenuator and a fixed attenuator. For fixed W/Option 007 (low power option):
attenuators, see table below. For wider frequency and Level Range: –137 to –6.5 dBm into 50 W
power ranges, Option 055 has a mechanical variable Reverse Power: 1.2 watts continuous,
attenuator available. 2.0 watts for 10 seconds per minute.
W/Option 016 (high power option):
Configuration Fixed Attenuator Level Range: –137 to –22.5 dBm into 50 W
Reverse Power: 100 watts continuous,
Standard 14 dB 125 watts for 10 seconds per minute.
Option 006 6 dB
Option 007 0 dB Option 055:
Option 016 16 dB Level Range: –137 to –19 dBm into 50 W
Reverse Power: 60 watts continuous,
100 watts for 10 seconds per minute.

Signal Generator Specifications W/Option 006 (cellular power option):

Level Range: –137 to –12.5 dBm into 50 W
RF Frequency Reverse Power: 5.0 watts continuous,
Range: 7.5 watts for 10 seconds per minute.
Standard and Options 006, 007, and 016: 30 MHz to 1 GHz W/Option 007 (low power option):
Option 055: (mechanical atten.) 250 kHz to 1 GHz Level Range: –137 to –6.5 dBm into 50 W
Accuracy and Stability: Same as reference oscillator ±0.015 Hz Reverse Power: 1.2 watts continuous,
2.0 watts for 10 seconds per minute.
Reference Oscillator Specifications
W/Option 016 (high power option):
TCXO (8920B Standard)
Level Range: –137 to –22.5 dBm into 50 W
Temperature: ±1 ppm (0 to +55 °C) Reverse Power: 100 watts continuous,
125 watts for 10 seconds per minute.
Aging: <2 ppm/year
DUPLEX OUT Connector:
Warm-Up Time: <30s to be within ±2 ppm of final
Level Accuracy: ±1 dB
frequency. For higher stability reference, see Opt. 001.
Level Range:
Supplemental Characteristics Standard and Options 006, 007, 016: –127 to +3.5 dBm
Switching Speed: <150 ms to be within 100 Hz of carrier frequency into 50 W
Rear Panel BNC connectors: Option 055: –127 to +7 dBm into 50 W
Input Frequency: 1, 2, 5, and 10 MHz Reverse Power: 200 mW max.
Input Level: >0.15 Vrms
SWR:
Output Frequency: 10 MHz
RF IN/OUT: <1.5:1
Output Level: >0.5 Vrms
DUPLEX OUT: <2.0:1 (level <–4 dBm)
Resolution: 1 Hz displayed
Supplemental Characteristics
Resolution: 0.1 dB

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Spectral Purity Center Frequency Accuracy in DC FM Mode:
(External source impedance <1 kW): ±500 Hz (after DC FM zero),
Spurious Signals:
typically ±50 Hz.
Output port signal amplitude conditions
Fixed Attenuator to meet spurious specifications: output Supplemental Characteristics
Configuration signal must be ≤ to below value Ext. Mod. Input Impedance: 600 W nominal
Resolution: 50 Hz for <10 kHz deviation
Elect. Variable Duplex Port RF IN/OUT Port 500 Hz for ≥10 kHz deviation

Standard 1 dBm –27 dBm AM

Option 006 –2.5 dBm –20.5 dBm Standard:
Option 007 –2.5 dBm –14.5 dBm
Frequency Range: 30 MHz to 1000 MHz
Option 016 1 dBm –29 dBm
AM Depth: 0 to 90% (usable to 99%) for DUPLEX OUT level
Mech. Variable Duplex Port RF IN/OUT Port ≤–2.5 dBm, for RF IN/OUT level depending on option.
Standard: ≤–26.5 dBm
Option 055 1 dBm –25 dBm Option 006: ≤–18.5 dBm
Option 007: ≤–12.5 dBm
Option 055 w/016 1 dBm –27 dBm Option 016: ≤–28.5 dBm
0 to 70% (usable 90%) with 8920B Option 051 rear panel
connectors for TDMA testing.
Harmonics: <–30 dBc
Non-Harmonic Spurious: <–60 dBc (at >5 kHz from carrier) Options 055 (mechanical variable attenuator):
Frequency Range: 1.5 MHz to 1000 MHz
Residual FM (rms, CCITT):
AM Depth: 0 to 90% (usable to 99%)
250 kHz ≤ fc <249 MHz <7 Hz
for DUPLEX OUT level ≤1 dBm
249 MHz ≤ fc <501 MHz <4 Hz
for RF IN/OUT level depending on option:
501 MHz ≤ fc ≤1000 MH <7 Hz
Standard: ≤–2.5 dBm
Supplemental Characteristics Option 016: ≤–27 dBm
Residual AM: <0.1% in a 50 Hz to 15 kHz BW AM Depth: 0 to 70% (usable to 90%) with 8920B Option 051
SSB Phase Noise (for >20 kHz offsets at 1 GHz): <–116 dB/Hz rear panel connectors for TDMA testing.

FM AM Rate: 20 Hz to 25 kHz (3 dB BW)

FM Deviation Maximum (for rates >25 Hz): AM Accuracy (1 kHz rate):
Standard and all Options: ≤10% AM: ±5% of setting, ±1.0% AM
100 kHz: for 501 MHz ≤fc<1000 MHz >10% AM: ±5% of setting, ±1.5% AM
50 kHz: for 249 MHz ≤fc<501 MHz
AM Distortion (THD+Noise 0.3 to 3 kHz BW):
Standard and Options 006, 007, 016: <2% at 1 kHz rate, <30% AM
100 kHz: for 30 MHz ≤fc<249 MHz <3% at 1 kHz rate, ≤90% AM
Option 055 (mechanical variable attenuator): Supplemental Characteristics
100 kHz: for 250 kMHz ≤fc<249 MHz Ext. Mod. Input Impedance: 600 W nominal
(FM not specified for [fc minus FM dev.] <250 kHz) Resolution: <0.1%
FM Rate (1 kHz reference):
Internal: DC to 25 kHz (1 dB BW) TDMA Signal Generator Specifications
External: 8920B Opt. 001, 004, 051, 800 (8920B + 83206A)
AC Coupled: 20 Hz to 75 kHz
DC Coupled: DC to 75 kHz Frequency Range: 824 MHz to 894 MHz

FM Accuracy (1 kHz rate): Output Level Range:

≤10 kHz dev: ±3.5% of setting ±50 Hz Standard:
>10 kHz dev: ±3.5% of setting ±500 Hz DUPLEX OUT: +0.5 dBm to –127 dBm
RF IN/OUT range by option:
FM Distortion (THD + Noise, in a 0.3 to 3 kHz BW): Standard: –23.5 dBm to –127 dBm
<0.5% at >4 kHz deviation and 1 kHz rate Option 006: –15.5 dBm to –127 dBm
Option 007: –9.5 dBm to –127 dBm
Option 016: –25.5 dBm to –127 dBm

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 Option 055 (mechanical variable attenuator): Option 016: 2 dBm to 50 dBm (1.6 mW to 100 W continuous)
DUPLEX OUT: +4.0 dBm to –127 dBm 51 dBm or (125 W for 10 seconds per minute)
RF IN/OUT range by option:
Ant In: –36 dBm to +20 dBm in auto-tune mode
Standard: –22 dBm to –127 dBm
Option 016: –24 dBm to –127 dBm Accuracy: ±1 Hz plus timebase accuracy
Residual Error Vector Magnitude: <3.0% Supplemental Characteristics
Frequency Resolution: 1 Hz
Residual Phase Error: <2.0%
Residual Magnitude Error: <2.6% RF Power Measurements
Frequency Range:
IQ Origin Offset: <–30 dBc within 15 °C drift of last calibration
Standard: 10 MHz to 1 GHz
Frequency Error: ±4 Hz plus reference error Option 055 (mechanical variable attenuator): 400 kHz to 1 GHz
SWR: RF IN/OUT port <1.5:1
Audio Source Specifications
RF IN/OUT Measurement Range:
(Applicable to both internal sources) To achieve the specified accuracy when measuring power at the
RF In/Out port, the internal signal generator level must be 60 dB
Frequency below the measured power or less than –20 dBm at the Duplex
Range: dc to 25 kHz outport.
Accuracy: 0.025% of setting Standard: 1 mW to 60 W continuous (0 to 48 dBm)
Supplemental Characteristics or to 100 W for 10 seconds per minute (to 50 dBm)
Resolution: 0.1 Hz Accuracy: ±5% of reading ±0.01 mW ±1 count for temperature
range of 25 ±10 °C.
Output Level Accuracy: ±10% of reading for operating temperature range.
Range: 0.1 mVrms to 4 Vrms
Option 006: 50 µW to 10 W continuous (–13 to 40 dBm),
Maximum Output Current: 20 mA peak 15 W for 10 seconds per minute (to 42 dBm)
Frequency Range: 30 MHz to 1 GHz
Output Impedance: <1 Ω (≤1 kHz rate)
Accuracy: ±5% of reading ±0.5 µW ±1 count for tempera-
Accuracy: ±2% of setting plus resolution ture range of 25 ±10 °C.
Accuracy: ±10% of reading for operating temperature range.
Residual Distortion: 0.125%
(THD plus noise, for amplitudes >200 mVrms), for tones Option 007 (low power option): 40 µW to 2.4 W continuous
20 Hz to 25 kHz measured in an 80 kHz BW. (–14 to 34 dBm) to 4 W for 10 seconds per minute (36 dBm)
Accuracy: ±5% of reading ±400 nW ±1 count for tempera-
Supplemental Characteristics
ture range of 25 ±10 °C.
Resolution: Level ≤0.01 V: ±50 µV
Accuracy: ±10% of reading for operating temperature range.
Level ≤0.1 V: ±0.5 mV
Level ≤1 V: ±5 mV Option 016 (high power option): 1.6 mW to 100 W continuous
Level >1 V: ±50 mV (2 to 50 dBm), 125 W for 10 seconds per minute (to 51 dBm)
Offset in DC Coupled Mode: <50 mV Accuracy: ±5% of reading ±0.01 mW ±1 count for tempera-
ture range of 25 ±10 °C.
RF Analyzer Specifications Typical accuracy: ±6% of reading for operating temperature
range.
RF Frequency Measurements
Supplemental Characteristics
Measurement Range: Resolution: P >10W: 10 mW, P <10W: 10 mW,
Standard: 10 MHz to 1 GHz P <100 mW: 0.1 mW, P <10 mW: 0.01 mW,
Option 055 (mechanical variable attenuator): P <100 W: 100 mW, P >100 W: 1 W
400 kHz to 1 GHz
Level Range (with or without Option 055 mechanical variable
attenuator):
Standard: 0 to 48 dBm (1 mW to 60 W continuous)
50 dBm (100 W for 10 seconds per minute)
Option 006: –13 to 40 dBm (50 µW to 10 W continuous)
42 dBm (to 7.5 W for 10 seconds per minute)
Option 007: –14 to 34 dBm (40 µW to 2.4 W continuous)
36 dBm (2 W for 10 seconds per minute)
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FM Measurement SSB Measurement
Frequency Range: Standard Frequency Range: 300 MHz to 1 GHz
Standard, Options 006, 007, and 016: 30 MHz to 1 GHz
Bandwidth (3 dB): 20 Hz to 70 kHz supplemental characteristics
(usable to 400 kHz)
Option 055: 10 MHz to 1 GHz Distortion and Noise: <3% (at 1 kHz rate in a 0.3 to 3 kHz BW)
(usable to 5 MHz)
Deviation: 20 Hz to 75 kHz TDMA Analyzer Specifications
Sensitivity: 2 µV, typically <1 µV (15 kHz IF BW, high sensitivity 8920B Opt. 001, 004, 051, 800 ( 8920B + 83206A)
mode, 0.3 to 3 kHz BW, 12 dB SINAD for fc >10 MHz) Frequency Range: 824 MHz to 894 MHz
Accuracy: ±4% of reading plus residual FM and noise contribution Input Level Range:
(20 Hz to 25 kHz rates, deviation ≤25 kHz). RF IN/OUT:
Bandwidth (3 dB): 2 Hz to 70 kHz (DC FM measurements also Standard: 1 mW to 60 W continuous (0 to 48 dBm),
available) 100 W (to 50 dBm) for 10 seconds per minute
THD+Noise: <1% distortion rms (for deviation ≥5 kHz and at a Option 006: 50 µW to 10 W continuous (–13 to 40 dBm),
rate of 1 kHz in a 0.3 to 3 kHz BW) 15 W (42 dBm) for 10 seconds per minute
Input Level Range for Specified Accuracy: Option 007: 40 µW to 2.4 W continuous (–14 to +34 dBm),
ANT IN: –50 to +14 dBm (0.01 µW to 24 mW) 4 W (36 dBm) for 10 seconds per minute
RF IN/OUT: Option 016: 1.6 mW to 100 W continuous (2 to 50 dBm),
Standard: –14 to 48 dBm (40 µW to 60 W) 125 W (+51 dBm) for 10 seconds per minute
Option 006: –22 to 40 dBm (6.3 µW to 10 W)
Option 007: –28 to 34 dBm (1.6 µW to 2.4 W) Input Frequency Setting Error: ±1 kHz
Option 016: –12 to 50 dBm (6.3 µW to 100 W) RX DSP Level Setting Range: –23 to 0 dB full scale
Residual FM and Noise: <7 Hz (0.3 to 3 kHz, rms) Residual Error Vector Magnitude: <1.3%
Supplemental Characteristics Error Vector Magnitude Measurement Accuracy: ±0.4% plus 2%
Resolution: 1 Hz, f <10 kHz; 10 Hz, f ≥10 kHz of reading
AM Measurement Residual Phase Error: <1.0°
Frequency Range: Residual Magnitude Error: <0.9%
Standard, Option 016: 10 MHz to 1 GHz (usable to 400 kHz)
Options 006, 007: 30 MHz to 1 GHz I/Q Origin Offset Accuracy: ±0.5 dB for values to –40 dBc

Depth: 0 to 95% Frequency Error Accuracy: ±2.5 Hz plus reference accuracy

Accuracy: ±5% of reading ±1.5% AM (50 Hz to 10 kHz rates,

modulation ≤80%) AF Analyzer Specifications
THD+Noise: <2% rms for modulation ≤80% AM (at 1 kHz rate Frequency Measurement
in a 0.3 to 3 kHz BW) Measurement Range: 20 Hz to 400 kHz
Input Level for Specified Accuracy (levels in PEP): Accuracy: ±0.02% plus resolution plus reference accuracy
Antenna: ANT IN:
–50 to +14 dBm (0.01 µW to +14 dBm) External Input: 20 mV to 30 Vrms
RF IN/OUT: Supplemental Characteristics
Standard: –14 to 48 dBm (40 µW to 60 W) Resolution: 0.01 Hz, f <10 kHz; 0.1 Hz, f <100 kHz; and 1 Hz for
Option 006: –22 to 40 dBm (6.3 µW to 10 W) f ≥100 kHz
Option 007: –28 to 34 dBm (1.6 µW to 2.4 W)
Option 016: –12 to 50 dBm (63 µW to 100 W) AC Voltage Measurement
Residual AM: <0.2% in a 0.3 to 3 kHz BW Measurement Range: 0 to 30 Vrms

Supplemental Characteristics Accuracy: ±3% rms of reading (20 Hz to 15 kHz, inputs ≥1 mV rms)
Resolution: 0.05% AM for 0 to 10% AM
0.5% AM for 10 to 100% AM

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Residual Noise: 150 µV (15 kHz BW), <136 µV typical Audio Filters
Supplemental Characteristics Standard: <20 Hz HPF, 50 Hz HPF, 300 Hz HPF, 300 Hz LPF, 3 kHz
3 dB Bandwidth: Typically 2 Hz to 100 kHz LPF, 15 kHz LPF, >99 kHz LPF, 750 µs de-emphasis
Nominal Input Impedance: Switchable between 1 MΩ in parallel
Optional: C-Message, CCITT, 400 Hz HPF, 4 kHz BPF, 6 kHz BPF
with 95 pF or 600 Ω floating
Resolution: For inputs ≥100 mV; 0.1 mV for inputs <100 mV; 0.01 mV Variable Frequency Notch Filter
DC Voltage Measurement Frequency Range: 300 Hz to 10 kHz
Voltage Range: 100 mV to 42 V Notch Depth: >60 dB
Accuracy: ±1.0% of reading plus ±45 mV Notch Width: Typically ±5%
Supplemental Characteristics Audio Detectors
Resolution: 1 mV
RMS, RMS*SQRT2, Pk+, Pk–, Pk+hold, Pk–hold,
Distortion Measurement Pk±/2, Pk±/2 hold, Pk±max, Pk±maxhold
Tone Frequency Range: 300 Hz to 10 kHz Oscilloscope Specifications
Tone Accuracy: ±5% Frequency Range: 2 Hz to 50 kHz (3 dB BW)
Input Level Range: 30 mV to 30 Vrms Amplitude Accuracy: ±1.5% of reading ±0.1 div. (20 Hz to 10 kHz)
Display Range: 0.1% to 100% Scale/Division: 10 mV to 10 V, settable 20 µV to 20 V
Accuracy: ±1 dB (0.5 to 100% distortion) for tones from 300 to Time/Division: 10 µs to 100 ms, settable
1500 Hz measured with the 15 kHz LPF.
Trigger Delay Range: 20 µs to 3.2 seconds
±1.5 dB (1.5 to 100% distortion) for tones from 300 Hz to 10 kHz
Supplemental Characteristics
measured with >99 kHz LPF.
3 dB Bandwidth: Typically >100 kHz
Residual THD+Noise: –60 dBc or 150 µV, whichever is greater, for Internal DC Offset: ≤0.1 div. (≥50 µV/div. sensitivity)
tones from 300 to 1500 Hz measured with the 15 kHz LPF.
Standard User Memory, RAM
–52 dBc or 450 µV, whichever is greater, for tones from 300 Hz to
Approximately 928 KB of RAM are available for nonvolatile
10 kHz measured with >99 kHz LPF.
save/recall of settings. This typically will allow you to save
Supplemental Characteristics greater than 500 sets of instrument settings, depending on the
Resolution: 0.1% Distortion type of information saved.
SINAD Measurement Standard Rear Panel Interfaces
Tone Frequency Range: 300 Hz to 10 kHz Current Sensing and I/O: GPIB/RS-232/Parallel (Centronics)
Tone Accuracy: ±5% DC Current Meter
Input Level Range: 30 mV to 30 Vrms Measurement Range: 0 to 15 A (usable to 20 A)
Display Range: 0 to 60 dB Accuracy: The greater of ±10% of reading after zeroing or ±30 mA
Accuracy: ±1 dB (0 to 46 dB SINAD) for tones from 300 to 1500 Hz (levels >100 mA)
measured with the 15 kHz LPF. Remote Programming
±1.5 dB (0 to 36 dB SINAD) for tones from 300 Hz to 10 kHz meas- GPIB: A general purpose implementation of IEEE Standard 488.2
ured with >99 kHz LPF.
Residual THD+Noise: –60 dBc or 150µV, whichever is greater, for
tones from 300 to 1500 Hz measured with the 15 kHz LPF.
–52 dBc or 450 µV, whichever is greater, for tones from 300 Hz to
10 kHz measured with >99 kHz LPF.
Supplemental Characteristics
Resolution: 0.01 dB

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Functions Implemented: SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, LE0, TE0, Option 006, 10 W to 50 µW Power
PP0, DC1, DT1, C4, C11, E2 Measurement Range
RS-232: Two serial ports through RJ-11 connector used for serial Option 006 was designed to optimize the measurement range for
data in and out. cellular mobile station test. This option has a 6 dB attenuator at
Baud Rates: 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and the RF IN/OUT port. It increases the dynamic range of the instru-
19200 Hz ment by 2 dB and enables true-average power measurements on
TDMA signals using the 83206A (8920B Option 800). Option 006 is
Memory Card Specifications recommended for TIA/EIA-136 testing. The RF frequency range for
Card Compatibility: Single industry standard PCMCIA slot accepts Option 006 power measurement is 10 MHz to 1GHz, and the RF
Type I or Type II SRAM and ROM memory cards. source range is 30 MHz to 1 GHz RF.

Storage Capability: Allows for the storage and retrieval of IBASIC Option 007, Low-level RF Power Measurements
program parameter and results data, input of new calibration data, Allows lower-level, higher sensitivity measurements. This option
and long-term storage of Store/Recall information. reduces the maximum continuous input power of the 8920B from
Firmware Upgrades: Accepts PCMCIA flash memory cards (4 MB) 60 watts to 2.4 watts. The RF frequency for Option 007 power
to allow automatic loading of new firmware for the host CPU from measurement is 10 MHz to 1 GHz and the RF source range is 30 MHz
the front panel. Upgrade time is about two minutes. to 1 GHz.

Option 010, 400 Hz High Pass Audio Filter

8920B Options
Option 011, CCITT Weighting Audio Filter
Option 001, High Stability Timebase Option 012, 4 kHz Bandpass Audio Filter
OCXO: (Oven controlled crystal oscillator)
Option 013, C-Message Weighted Audio Filter
Temperature Drift: 0.05 ppm per year (0 to +55 °C)
Option 014, 6 kHz Bandpass Audio Filter
Aging: 0.05 ppm per year (<1 ppm in first year)
Option 016, High-Level RF Power Measurements to
Warm-up Time: <15 minutes to be within ±0.1 ppm of final frequency 100 W Continuous
Supplemental Characteristics Option 016 tests high power transmitters (up to 100 W continu-
Rear Panel BNC connectors: ous, 125 W intermittently with a 10 seconds per minute duty
Input Frequency: 1, 2, 5, and 10 MHz cycle). It has a 16 dB fixed attenuator at the RF IN/OUT port.
Input Level: >0.15 Vrms
Output Frequency: 10 MHz Option 020, Radio Interface Card
Output Level: >0.5 Vrms The Option 020 for the 8920B is a built-in radio interface card for
automating module and radio test. It contains 16 parallel data
Option 004, Tone/Digital Signalling
lines, two interrupts, and brings the audio in/out lines and a relay
Capability for generating and analyzing the formats listed here: closure out from the MIC/ACC connector on the front panel.
CDCSS, DTMF, 1-TONE, 2-TONE, 5/6 TONE SEQUENTIAL, RPC1, These are controlled by the 8920B IBASIC control language.
(POCSAG), EIA, CCITT, CCIR, ZVEI, DZVEI, GOLAY, EEA, NMT-450,
NMT-900, LTR, AMPS/EAMPS/NAMPS, TACS/ETACS,
JTACS/NTACS, EDACS, MPT 1327, and TDMA dual-mode.
A general purpose function generator with: Sine, square, triangle,
ramp, dc, Gaussian white noise, uniform white noise.
Frequency range/level: Same as audio source

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Option 051, Rear Panel Connectors for TDMA Adjacent Channel Power (in Option 102)
Measurements for TDMA Option 800/801 Relative Measurements:
This option provides the necessary rear panel connectors to work Level Range:
with the 83206A TDMA cellular adapter (8920B Option 800/801). Antenna In: –40 dBm to +20 dBm

Option 055, Mechanical Variable Input Attenuator RF IN/OUT:

Standard: 1 mW to 60 W continuous or to 100 W for
This option replaces the standard electronic input attenuator with 10 seconds per minute
a mechanical version. Option 055 extends the RF source frequency
range to 250 kHz to 1 GHz, and the RF analyzer measurement Option 006 (cellular power option): 50 µW to 10 W contin-
range to 400 kHz to 1 GHz. This option can be ordered with all uous, 7.5 W for 10 seconds per minute
options except Options 006 and 007. Option 007 (low power option): 40 µW to 2.4 W continuous,
2.0 W for 10 seconds per minute
Option 102, Spectrum Analyzer with Tracking
Generator and ACP Option 016 (high power option): 1.6 mW to 100 W
continuous, 125 W for 10 seconds per minute
Frequency Range:
Standard: 10 MHz to 1 GHz Option 055:
Option 055 (mechanical variable attenuator): 400 kHz to 1 GHz Level Range: –137 to –19 dBm into 50 W
Reverse Power: 60 watts continuous, 100 watts for
Frequency Span/Resolution Bandwidth (coupled):
10 seconds per minute.
Span Bandwidth
<50 kHz 300 Hz W/Option 006 (cellular power option):
<200 kHz 1 kHz Level Range: –137 to –12.5 dBm into 50 W
<1.5 MHz 3 kHz Reverse Power: 5.0 watts continuous, 7.5 watts for
<18 MHz 30 kHz 10 seconds per minute.
≥18 MHz 300 kHz, plus full span capability
W/Option 007 (low power option):
Display: Log with 1, 2, and 10 dB/div. Level Range: –137 to –6.5 dBm into 50 W
Reverse Power: 1.2 watts continuous, 2.0 watts for
Display Range: 80 dB
10 seconds per minute.
Reference Level Range: +50 to –50 dBm
W/Option 016 (high power option):
Residual Responses: <–70 dBm (no input signal, 0 dB attenuation Level Range: –137 to –21 dBm into 50 W
for reference level ≤–20 dBm) Reverse Power: 100 watts continuous,
125 watts for 10 seconds per minute.
Image Rejection: >50 dBm for reference level ≤30 dBm
Dynamic Range: Typical values for channel offsets
Non-harmonic Spurious Responses: >60 dBc (for input signals
≤–30 dBm at ANT IN port) Channel offset Channel BW Dynamic range
Supplemental Characteristics 12.5 kHz 8.5 kHz –65 dBc
Level Accuracy: ±2.5 dB 20 kHz 14 kHz –68 dBc
ANT IN Displayed Average Noise Level: 25 kHz 16 kHz –68 dBc
<–114 dBm for <50 kHz spans at reference level of –50 dBm 30 kHz 16 kHz –68 dBc
Log Scale Linearity: ±2 dB (for input levels ≤–50 dBm and/or 60 kHz 30 kHz –65 dBc
60 dB range)
Relative Accuracy: Typically ±2.0 dB
Tracking Generator (In Option 102)
Frequency Range:
Standard and Options 006, 007, and 016: 10 MHz to 1 GHz
Option 055 (mechanical variable attenuator): 400 kHz to 1 GHz
Frequency Offset: Frequency span endpoints ± frequency offset
cannot be <400 kHz or ≥1 GHz
Output Level Range: Same as signal generator
Sweep Modes: Normal and inverted

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Absolute Level Measurements Option 800, Dual-mode TDMA Cellular Adapter –
Level: Results of absolute power in watts or dBm are calculated TIA/EIA-136 DCCH, IS-54 DAMPS
by adding the ACP ratio from the spectrum analyzer to the carrier The 8920B Option 800 includes the 83206A TDMA cellular adapter
power from the input section RF power detector. attached, tested, and calibrated with the 8920B communications
Level Range: test set.
Ant In: N/A Option 801, Dual-Mode Adapter and PCS Interface
RF IN/OUT:
Standard: 1 mW to 60 W continuous For TIA/EIA 136 testing in 800 and 1900 MHz bands. This option
or to 100 W for 10 seconds per minute. is for ordering convenience. It includes the 8920B with the
83206A attached and pretested together plus the additional unit
Option 006 (cellular power option): 50 µW to 83236B PCS interface shipped together.
10 W continuous, 15 W for 10 seconds per minute.
Option 007 (low power option): 40 µW to 2.4 W General Specifications
continuous, 4.0 W for 10 seconds per minute.
Dimensions
Option 016 (high power option): 1.6 mW to 100 W
continuous, 125 W for 10 seconds per minute. 8920B: 7.5 in.H x 13 in.W x 19 in.D (188 x 330 x 456 mm)

Option 055: 8920B Option 800 (83206A attached): 9.8 in.H x 13 in.W x 19 in.D
Level Range: –137 to –19 dBm into 50 W (250 x 330 x 456 mm)
Reverse Power: 60 watts continuous, 100 watts for Weight (fully optioned)
10 seconds per minute.
8920B: 37 lb net (16.8 kg)
W/Option 006 (cellular power option): Shipping Weight: 61 lb net (27.7 kg)
Level Range: –137 to –12.5 dBm into 50 W
Reverse Power: 5.0 watts continuous, 7.5 watts for 8920B Option 800: ( 83206A attached) 50 lb net (22.7 kg)
10 seconds per minute. Shipping Weight: 80 lb net (36.3 kg)

W/Option 007 (low power option): Power

Level Range: –137 to –6.5 dBm into 50 W 8920B:
Reverse Power: 1.2 watts continuous, 2.0 watts for AC: 100 V to 240 V ±10%, 48 to 440 Hz, nominally 100 watts
10 seconds per minute. DC: 11 V to 28 V, nominally 120 watts
W/Option 016 (high power option): 8920B Option 800 (83206A attached):
Level Range: –137 to –21 dBm into 50 W AC: 100 V to 240 V ±10%, 48 to 440 Hz, nominally 140 watts
Reverse Power: 100 watts continuous,
125 watts for 10 seconds per minute. General
Dynamic Range: Typical values for channel offsets CRT Size: 7 x 10 cm

Channel Offset Channel BW Dynamic Range Operating Temperature: 0 to +55 °C

12.5 kHz 8.5 kHz –65 dBc Storage Temperature: –55 to +75 °C
20 kHz 14 kHz –68 dBc Calibration Interval: Two years
25 kHz 16 kHz –68 dBc
30 kHz 16 kHz –68 dBc Supplemental Characteristics
60 kHz 30 kHz –65 dBc Leakage: At signal generator output frequency and level <–40 dBm,
typical 8920B leakage is <1.0 µV (2.0 mV for 8920B Option 800)
Absolute Accuracy: Equals the sum of RF power measurement induced in a resonant dipole antenna one inch from any surface
accuracy found in the RF analyzer section and the ACP typical except the rear panel. Spurious leakage levels are typically <1 µV
relative accuracy of ±2.0 dB. in a resonant dipole antenna.

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