Advantest R3466/R3466N – Digital TV signal analyzer

The Advantest R3466/R3466N is a digital TV signal analyzer engineered for evaluating performance across digital television broadcasting systems and equipment. It delivers real-time demodulation, multipath analysis, and modulation accuracy measurements across ISDB-T, ISDB-S, CATV 64QAM, and NTSC standards. The instrument excels in R&D, manufacturing, and broadcast maintenance environments where signal quality verification is critical.

Technical Specifications

• R3466: 9 kHz to 3.3 GHz


• R3466N: 9 kHz to 2.2 GHz Supported Standards:


• ISDB-T (Terrestrial Digital Broadcasting)


• ISDB-S (Satellite Digital Broadcasting)


• CATV 64QAM


• CS QPSK


• NTSC Measurement Frequency Selection:


• UHF, VHF, CATV, BS IF, CS IF, 110°CS IF channels


• Arbitrary frequency selection Measurement Functions:


• Field Strength


• Bit Error Rate (BER)


• Modulation Error Ratio (MER)


• Carrier-to-Noise Ratio (CN)


• Constellation Display


• Delay Profile


• Spectrum Mask Dynamic Range & Sensitivity:


• Noise Level: 7 dBμV (−100 dBm) per 5.6 MHz with pre-amplifier ON


• Third-order Intercept (TOI): +128 dBμV (+21 dBm)


• Field Strength (ISDB-T, typical): 23 dBμVemf/5.6 MHz with pre-amplifier ON, S/N 10 dB Spectrum Analyzer Performance (with OPT.71):


• Resolution Bandwidth: 1 Hz to 10 MHz

Key Features On-Air BER Measurement: Real-time null packet BER measurement during live ISDB-T transmission using Advantest's original on-air bit error measurement technology. TMCC Auto Detection: Automatic detection and configuration of ISDB-T transmission parameters eliminates manual setup. Delay Profile Analysis: Direct display of multipath interference via relative delay and level differences between direct and reflected waves on the time axis. Noise Margin & Equivalent CNR: Optional noise generator enables rapid assessment of system margin against noise degradation. Remote Operation: LAN-based remote control via Windows XP enables unattended monitoring at relay stations.

Compatibility & Integration Optional Modules:

• OPT.10: Digital Input BER I/F


• OPT.21: 5E-9/day X'tal Reference Source


• OPT.22: 3E-10/day X'tal Reference Source


• OPT.23: Rb Reference Source


• OPT.60: ISDB-T BER Analysis (NM, Equivalent CNR, BER vs. CNR Measurement)


• OPT.61: ISDB-T Interference Analysis


• OPT.62: CATV 64QAM Analysis (ITU-T Rec. J.83 Annex-C)


• OPT.71: RBW 1 Hz to 10 MHz