Agilent 8922M Data Sheet

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Agilent 8922S/M test set specifications

GSM functionality
RF generator
RF analyzer
Spectrum analyzer
Audio source
Audio analyzer
Oscilloscope
Remote programming
General
Reference

Product options

High stability timebase
Transit protection
Spectrum analyzer
Test SIM card
Micro test SIM card
Protocol logging
Agilent 83212B GSM/DCS1800 MS test software
Associated equipment
Recommended accessories
Agilent system engineering assistance

Agilent 83220E DCS/PCS test set specifications

RF generator
RF analyzer
General
Reference

Ordering information

Differences between the 8922S/M test sets and
8922F/H test sets

Table of Contents

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Switch on one of Agilent Technologies’ GSM test
sets and you’ll find your mobile finds service
immediately. Now make a call and you’re up and
running; ready to perform all the key transmitter
and receiver measurements. Built-in to every test
set you’ll find . . .

Transmitter tester

Transmitter measurements such
as power versus time, modulation
phase and frequency error, and
burst timing are made using a
fast DSP analyzer. There’s also
an accurate peak power meter
to perform the GSM average Tx
power measurement, taking sam­ples only during the active part of
the burst.

Receiver tester

Receiver testing is done using an
accurate 0.3 GMSK source. The
wide dynamic range allows for
low-level sensitivity measurements
and high power tests to check for
receiver saturation. Mobile receiver
sensitivity is measured by making
bit-error-rate measurements on
Class Ia, Ib and II bits in either
raw or residual form.

Spectrum analyzer

The optional spectrum analyzer
completes the array of GSM meas­urements which can be made. It
provides high dynamic range pulse
on/off ratio measurements and
output RF spectrum tests. The
spectrum analyzer also makes an
excellent diagnostic tool for tracing
signals and finding problems.

Toolkit

The full-featured tool-kit includes
a power meter, CW RF synthesiz­er, audio synthesizer, frequency
vounter, DVM, audio analyzer,
oscilloscope and DSP Analyzer.
These tools can be configured
to measure just about any signal
a GSM phone can produce,
whether on a call or in test-mode.

Base station emulator

The GSM base station emulator
creates a test network to which the
mobile can camp and make calls.
The emulator is capable of causing
a ‘simple camp’ so that receiver
and transmitter functions can be
verified separately. A speech coder
is present to allow functional voice
testing. A variety of basic call pro­cessing features test the mobile as
if it were in a real network. These
features include hopped traffic
channels, call origination and
termination (both mobile and base
station), hand-overs, channel
assignments, Tx power control
commands and a choice of control
channel configurations.

Automatic software

The optional automatic test soft­ware is easy to use, fast and
simple to configure. With the
flexibility to allow test sequences
to be created and saved in min­utes, automatic test software
personalizes the test set for each
part of the incoming inspection
or repair process.

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Troubleshoot in test mode

What if the mobile is unable to find service and
make a call and you can’t find the source of the
problem? With a single key press, the test set can
be put into a special test mode, allowing un-syn­chronized mobile operation. The transmit and
receive portion of the mobile can then be meas­ured separately.

Simplify mobile test

SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards are avail­able to simplify mobile test by matching the infor­mation on the card (IMSI, MCC, MNC) with that on
the test set. They also enable the mobile to be put
into a special loop-back mode to perform the
receiver bit-error-rate test.

Compatibility

If you already own an 8922F/H test set, these can
be upgraded to 8922S/M. Contact your Agilent
Technologies representative for details. You can
take advantage of the higher performance without
re-writing your production test code. Code written
for the 8922G or 8922H test set is compatible with
the 8922M.

To facilitate traceable testing, the 8922S/M test sets gener­ally follow the procedures as outlined in the associated
GSM recommendations, but do not necessarily meet the
exact requirements or cover all ranges, limits or conditions
required for type testing.

Agilent 8922S/M tests Associated

GSM specifications

11.10 tests

Transceiver frequency bands II.2.1.1

Transceiver RF channels and numbering II.2.1.2

Transceiver frequency hopping II.2.1.3

Transceiver spurious emissions

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II.2.2

Tx peak transmitted power II.3.3

Tx RF spectrum due to switching

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II.3.4

Tx RF spectrum due to modulation

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II.3.4

Tx amplitude envelope II.3.3
(top 30 dB, and –70 dBc point)

Tx phase error and frequency error II.3.1

Rx sensitivity II.4.2

Rx usable input level range II.4.3

Rx co-channel rejection

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II.4.4

Rx adjacent channel rejection II.4.5
(same frequency/different timeslot)
(different frequency/same timeslot)

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Rx intermodulation rejection

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II.4.6

Rx blocking and spurious response

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II.4.7

Timebase tuning range Production test

1 The 8922S/M have limited capability for this measurement (< 1 GHz, and limited

resolution bandwidth and spans).

2 The 8922S/M test set use a 3 pole resolution bandwidth filter to make these

measurements.

3 8922M test set only; an additional RF source, such as the 8657 Option 022 0.3

GMSK signal generator, is required to make this measurement.

4 An additional CW RF source (frequency range of 100 kHz to 12.75 GHz, no modu-

lation needed) is required to make this measurement.

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Specifications describe the instrument’s warranted per­formance and apply after a 30 minute warm-up. These
specifications are valid over its operating/environmental
range unless otherwise noted.

Supplemental characteristics (shown in italics) are intend­ed to provide additional information, useful in applying the
instrument by giving typical (expected), but not warranted
performance parameters. These characteristics are shown
in italics or labeled as ‘typical,’ ‘useable to’ or ‘nominal.’

GSM functionality

Bit/frame error rate Class Ia, Ib, and Class II bits

measurements: in both raw and residual form.

MS power output 0 to 15 with RF analyzer auto

level control: adjust.

Broadcast channel BCCH + CCCH or

capability: BCCH + CCCH + SDCCH/4.

Control channels BCCH + CCCH, BCCH + CCCH

(SDCCH, FACCH, SACCH): + SDCCH/4, SDCCH/8 (non-

hopped), SACCH/FACCH.

Call control capabilities: BS originated cell (FS/EFS),

MS originated call (FS/EFS),
MS camp-on, BS call disconnect,
MS call disconnect.

Traffic channels: TCH (FS/EFS)–HSCSD
Timing: Auto, manual, uplink-downlink

and offset measurement.

Hopping: Two independent, user definable

MA tables with offsets.

Speech encoding/decoding: Full rate speech.
Speech echo mode: User selectable delay 0 to 5

seconds.

Measurement coordination: Flexible control of burst type,

ARFCN and timeslot.

SACCH MEAS result: RXLEV, RXQUAL and timing

advance.

RF generator specifications

Frequency

Range: 10 MHz to 1 GHz.
Resolution: 1 Hz.
Accuracy: Reference accuracy ± 0.5 Hz.
Stability: Same as reference.

Supplemental characteristics
Frequency overrange: To 1015 MHz with uncalibrated

output and modulation.

Switching speed: 577 ms over the GSM frequency

bands

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in hop mode (refer to 0.3

GMSK modulation specs).

Output

RF in/out connector
Level range: –14 to –127 dBm, max overrange

power > -12 dBm max.

Level resolution: 0.1 dB.
Level accuracy

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GSM bands:

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±1.0 dB, levels ≥ –127 dBm.

±1.0 dB, typically for levels

≥ –127 dBm while hopping.

50 MHz to 1 GHz:

± 1.5 dB, levels ≥ -107 dBm;
± 2.0 dB, levels ≥ -127 dBm.

10 MHz to 50 MHz:

± 2.0 dB, levels ≥ -107 dBm;
± 2.5 dB, levels ≥ -127 dBm.

Reverse power: 15 W continuous. 100 W for 10

seconds/minute.

SWR: 1.5:1.

Aux RF out connector
Level range: +4 to –127 dBm.
Level resolution: 0.1 dB.
Level accuracy
GSM bands:

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±1.0 dB, levels ≥ –107 dBm.±1.0
dB, typically for levels ≥ –107

dBm while hopping.

50 MHz to 1 GHz: ± 1.5 dB, levels ≥ -107 dBm;

± 2.0 dB, levels ≥ -127 dBm.

10 MHz to 50 MHz: ± 2.0 dB, levels ≥ -107 dBm;

± 2.5 dB, levels ≥ -127 dBm.

Reverse power: 200 mW.
SWR: 2.0:1, level < –4 dBm.

Spectral purity

Spurious signals: (for ≤ +1 dBm output level at aux

RF out, or ≤ –19 dBm output

level at RF in/out.)

Harmonics: < –25 dBc.
Non-harmonics: < –50 dBc, > 5 kHz offset from

carrier.

Agilent 8922S/M test set specifictions

1 GSM frequency bands are 880 to 915 MHz and 925 to 960 MHz.
2 Level accuracy degrades 0.2 dB when using the RF in/out connector for both

RF generator and RF analyzer. In 30 dB pulse mode, level accuracy specifications
are typical.

Typical RF generator RF in/out level error at -104 dBm

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0.5

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Error (dB)

-0.5

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925 930 935 940 945 950 955 960

Frequency (MHz)

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0.3 GMSK modulation

After one timeslot, 577 ms, from an isolated RF generator trigger
in the GSM frequency bands.

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Phase error: ≤ 1° rms.
Peak phase error: ≤ 4° peak.

Frequency error: ± [0.02 ppm (18 Hz) + reference

accuracy], for normal bursts.

Typically ± [0.03 ppm (27 Hz) +
reference accuracy], for RACHs.

Amplitude flatness: ± 0.25 dB peak.
Clock input (8922M test set only)
Frequency: 270.833 kHz ± 2 Hz (relative to

reference).

Level: TTL.
Data input (8922M test set only)
Format: Non differentially encoded input.
Level: TTL.

Supplemental characteristics

After three timeslots, 1.73 ms, from an isolated RF generator trig­ger in the GSM frequency bands.

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Phase error: ≤ 0.5° rms.
Peak phase error: ≤ 2.0° peak.

Frequency error: ± [0.01 ppm (9 Hz) + reference

accuracy] for normal bursts.
Typically ± [0.02 ppm (18 Hz) +
reference accuracy] for RACH
bursts.

Pulse modulation

Input levels (8922M test set only): TTL.

Rise/fall time (10% to 90%): ≤ 5 µs.

Supplemental characteristics
On/off ratio: > 80 dB.

30 dB pulse modulation (8922M test set only)

All timeslots 30 dB higher than desired/active timeslot, to test
adjacent timeslot rejection.

Input levels: TTL.

Rise/fall time (10 to 90%): ≤ 5 µs.

AM for level control (8922M test set only)

For output levels ≤ +1 dBm at aux RF out or ≤-19 dBm at RF in/out.

Supplemental characteristics
Input
Range: -1.0V to +0.6V.
Impedance: 600 ohm nominal, dc coupled.
Sensitivity: 100% AM per volt, nominal.
Calibration: 0 Vdc input produces calibrated

output from the RF generator.

Rise/fall time (10 to 90%): ≤ 10 µs.

RF analyzer specifications

Frequency

Range: 10 MHz to 1 GHz.
Resolution: 1 Hz.

Hop mode

Resolution: 100 kHz.

Offset frequency: ≤ 50 kHz.

Offset resolution: 1 Hz.
RF in/out SWR: < 1.5:1.

Supplemental characteristics
Frequency overrange: To 1015 MHz.
Offset resolution: 500 Hz for FM demodulation out.

CW RF frequency measurement

Range: 10 MHz to 1 GHz.

Level range

RF in/out: -6 to +41 dBm.
Aux RF in: -36 to +20 dBm.
Input frequency setting range: ± 500 kHz.
Accuracy: ± (1 Hz + reference accuracy).

Supplemental characteristics
Minimum resolution: 1 Hz.

CW RF power measurements (RF in/out only)

Range: 90 MHz to 1 GHz.
Level range: -5 to +41 dBm.
Input frequency setting range: ± 500 kHz.
Accuracy: (+4 to +41 dBm) ± 0.5 dB ±

noise effects (0.2 mW).

Supplemental characteristics
Minimum resolution: 0.01 dB.
Accuracy: (-5 to +4 dBm) ± 0.5 dB ± noise

effects (0.2 mW).

Peak transmitter carrier power measurement

RF in/out only. After one timeslot, 577 µs, from an isolated receiv­er hop trigger in the GSM bands.

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Range: 90 MHz to 1 GHz.
Level range: -5 to +41 dBm.
Input frequency setting range: ± 10 kHz.
Input level setting range: ± 3 dB.
Accuracy: (+4 to +41 dBm) ± 0.6 dB ±

noise effects (0.2 mW).

Supplemental characteristics
Minimum resolution: 0.2 dB.
Accuracy: (-5 to +4 dBm) ± 0.6 dB ± noise

effects (0.2 mW).

1. GSM frequency bands are 880 to 915 MHz and 925 to 960 MHz.

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Typical power measurement accuracy 880 to 915 MHz

Typical power measurement acuracy +41 to -5 dBm

Pulse on/off ratio measurement (requires option 006)

‘On’ power is averaged over the useful part of the burst. ‘Off’ is
averaged over a one bit interval centered at a user specified time.
Non-hopped mode only.

Input frequency setting range: ± 10 kHz.
Input level setting range: ± 3 dB.
Timing accuracy: ± 1.7 µs (± 1.1 ms typical).

Accuracy (on/off ≥ 40 dB, RF in/out only):

Off power (dBm) On/off ratio accuracy

–30 to –1 ± 2.4 dB ± 1.1 dB typically
–37 to –30 ± 2.9 dB ± 1.3 dB typically
–41 to –37 ± 3.7 dB ± 1.7 dB typically
–47 to –42 ± 4.2 dB ± 2.1 dB typically

Amplitude envelope measurement

After one timeslot, 577 µs, from an isolated receiver hop trigger in
the GSM frequency bands.

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Measurement range
RF in/out: -6 to +41 dBm.
Aux RF in: -36 to +20 dBm.
Input frequency setting range: ± 10 kHz.

Inaccuracy due to noise (for overshoots 1 dB):

Relative Input level setting error

level

± 1 dB ± 3 dB ± 3 dB w/5

averages

0 dB < ± 0.15 dB < ± 0.2 dB < ± 0.2 dB

peak peak peak
–6 dB < ± 0.2 dB < ± 0.3 dB < ± 0.3 dB
–30 dB < +3.0 dB < +4.2 dB < +2.2 dB

–3.8 dB –7.5 dB –2.6 dB

Phase and frequency measurements

After one timeslot, 577 µs, from an isolated receiver hop trigger in
the GSM frequency bands.

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Range

RF in/out: -6 to +41 dBm.
Aux RF in: -36 to +20 dBm.
Input frequency setting range: ± 10 kHz.
Input level setting eange: ± 3 dB.

RMS phase error accuracy: ≤ 1° rms.

RMS phase error uncertainty versus measured value

Peak phase error accuracy: ≤ 4° peak.

Frequency error accuracy: ± [0.02 ppm (18 Hz) + reference

accuracy], for normal bursts.

Typically ± [0.03 ppm (27 Hz) +
reference accuracy] for RACH
bursts.

Supplemental characteristics

After three timeslots, 1.73 ms, from an isolated receiver hop trig­ger in the GSM frequency bands.

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RMS phase error accuracy: ≤ 0.5° rms.
Peak phase error accuracy: ≤2° peak.

Frequency error accuracy: ± [0.01 ppm (9 Hz) + reference

accuracy], for normal bursts.
± [0.02 ppm (18 Hz) + reference
accuracy], for RACH bursts.

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0.4

0.2

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-0.2

-0.4

Accuracy (dB)

-0.6
870 880 890 900 910 920

Frequency (MHz)

Measurement Power Level is +33 dBm

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0.4

0.2

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-0.2

-0.4

Accuracy (dB)

-0.6

-1 0 0 10 2 0 3 0 40

Power (dBm)

Measurement Frequency is 975 MHz

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0.5

0.4

0.3

0.2

Uncertainty (Deg rms)

0.1

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0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5

Specified Typical

Measured Result (Deg rms)

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0.3 GMSK data recovery (8922M test set only)

After one timeslot, 577 ms, from an isolated receiver hop trigger in
the GSM frequency bands.

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Range

RF in/out: -6 to +41 dBm.
Aux RF in: -36 to +20 dBm.
Input frequency setting error: ± 100 Hz.
Required input phase

accuracy: ≤5° rms, ≤20° peak.

Demodulation duty cycle: 1 timeslot per frame.
Outputs: Data, clock, and data valid.
Data output clock: Clocked at 1 MHz rate.

Delay, data: ≤ 1 frame (4.62 ms).

Output level: TTL.

FM demodulation output (Agilent 8922M test set only)
Range

RF in/out: -6 to +41 dBm.
Aux RF in: -36 to +20 dBm.
Sensitivity: 20 µV/Hz ± 5% (into an open cir-

cuit).

Input frequency setting range: ± 50 kHz, with ≤100 kHz

peak deviation

Input level setting range: ±3 dB.

Supplemental characteristics
3 dB bandwidth: DC to 270 kHz.
Output impedance: 600 ohm.

DC offset: ≤5 mV.

Pulse demodulation output (8922M test set only)
Range

RF in/out: -6 to +41 dBm.
Aux RF in: -36 to +20 dBm.
Input frequency setting range: ± 50 kHz.
Input level setting range: ±3 dB.

Rise time (10 to 90%): ≤ 2.5 µs.
Fall time (90 to 10%): ≤2.5 µs.

Supplemental characteristics
Output impedance: 600 ohm, dc coupled.
Output level: 2 Vpeak into an open circuit.

Output RF spectrum measurement (requires option 006)

After one timeslot, 577 ms, from an isolated receiver hop trigger in
the GSM frequency bands.

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Range

RF in/out: -6 to +41 dBm.
Aux RF in: -36 to +20 dBm.

Input levels for optimum dynamic range

RF in/out: +7, +17, +27, +37 dBm.
Aux RF in: -23, -13, -3, +7 dBm.
Input frequency setting range: ± 10 kHz.
Input level setting range: ± 3 dB.

Supplemental characteristics
Log linearity: ± 0.4 dB.
Amplitude flatness: ± 1.0 dB.
Amplitude resolution: 0.4 dB.
Dynamic range (dB): This describes the spectrum analyzer resolu-

tion bandwidth filter used when measuring output RF spectrum. The
dynamic range of the measurement will be a combination of this fil­ter response and the modulation spectrum of the incoming signal.

Offset (kHz)

100 200 300 400 600 800 to 1800

Range (dB) 24 42 53 60 63 64

When using output RF spectrum due to the ramping measurement,
the dynamic range is decreased by 12 dB (due to peak hold).

Spectrum analyzer specifications (option 006)

Frequency range: 10 MHz to 1 GHz.
Frequency span/resolution

Bandwidth (coupled):

Span Bandwidth

< 50 kHz 300 Hz
< 200 kHz 1 kHz
< 1.5 MHz 3 kHz

≤ 4 MHz 30 kHz

Display: Log, 10 dB/div.
Display range: 80 dB.
Log linearity: ± 1.1 dB.

Reference level

RF in/out: +44 to -24 dBm.
Aux RF in: +23 to -55 dBm.
Non-harmonic -50 dBc max, for inputs

spurious responses: ≤ 30 dBm.

Residual responses: < -70 dBm (no input signal,

0 dB attenuation).

Image rejection: > 50 dB.

Supplemental characteristics
Level accuracy: ±2.5 dB.
Frequency overrange: To 1015 MHz.
Displayed average noise level: <-116 dBm (0 dB attenuation,

< 50 kHz spans).

1. GSM frequency bands are 880 to 915 MHz and 925 to 960 MHz.

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Frequency span/resolution Bandwidth (coupled):

Span Bandwidth

≤ 50 MHz 30 kHz

Audio source specifications

Frequency

Range: DC to 25 kHz.
Accuracy: 0.025% of setting.

Supplemental characteristics
Minimum resolution: 0.1 Hz.

Output level

Range: 0.1 mV to 4 V

rms

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Maximum output current: 20 mA peak.
Output impedance: < 1 ohm.
Accuracy: ± (2% of setting + resolution).
Residual distortion (THD + noise, 0.1%, 20 Hz to 25 kHz in 80
amplitude > 200 mVrms): kHz BW.

Supplemental characteristics

Minimum resolution: Level ≤ 0.01 V: 50 µV.

Level ≤ 0.1 V: 0.5 mV.
Level ≤ 1 V: 5 mV.

Level > 1 V: 50 mV.

DC coupled offset: < 50 mV.

Audio analyzer specifications

Frequency measurement

Range: 20 Hz to 400 kHz.
Accuracy: ±(0.02% + 1 count + reference

accuracy).

External input: 20 mV

rms

to 30 V

rms

.

Supplemental characteristics
Minimum resolution: f < 10 kHz: 0.01 Hz.

f < 100 kHz: 0.1 Hz.

f ≥ 100 kHz: 1 Hz.

AC voltage measurement

Voltage range: 0 V to 30 V

rms

.

Accuracy (20 Hz to 15 kHz),
input > 1 mV

rms

: ±3% of reading.

Residual noise + THD 175 µV.
(15 kHz BW):

Supplemental characteristics
3 dB bandwidth: 2 Hz to 100 kHz.
Input impedance: 1 Mohm, 145 pF at audio in.

Minimum resolution: 4 digits for inputs ≥ 100 mV.

3 digits for inputs < 100 mV.

DC voltage measurement

Voltage range: 100 mV to 42 V.
Accuracy: ± (1.0% of reading + DC Offset).
DC offset: ± 45 mV.

Supplemental characteristics
Minimum resolution: 1.0 mV.

Distortion measurement

Fundamental frequency: 1 kHz ± 5 Hz.
Input level range: 30 mV

rms

to 30 V

rms

.

Display range: 0.1% to 100%.
Accuracy: ±1 dB (0.5 to 100% distortion).
Residual THD + noise The greater of -60 dB or
(15 kHz BW): +175 µV.

Supplemental characteristics
Minimum resolution: 0.01% distortion.

Audio filters

There are seven filters used in the 8922 test set. 50 Hz HPF,
300 Hz HPF, 300 Hz LPF, 3 kHz LPF, 15 kHz LPF, 750 µs de-emphasis,
1 kHz notch.

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Audio detectors

The audio detectors available in the 8922 are: Pk+, pk-, pk + hold,
pk - hold, pk ±/2, pk ±/2 hold, pk ± max, pk ± max hold, RMS.

Oscilloscope specifications

Frequency range (3 dB): 2 Hz to 50 kHz.
Scale/division: 10 mV to 10 V in 1, 2, 5

and 10 steps.

Amplitude accuracy ± 1.5% of reading ±
(20 Hz to 10 kHz): 0.1 division.
Time/division: 10 µs to 100 µs in 1, 2, 5

and 10 steps.

External trigger level: TTL.

Maximum voltage

Scope in: 5 V peak.
Audio in: 30 V

rms

.

Supplemental characteristics
3 dB bandwidth: Typically > 100 kHz.

Internal DC offset: ≤ 0.1 division for ≥

50 µV/div sensitivity.

Remote programming

GPIB: Agilent’s implementation of IEEE

Standard 488.2.

Functions implemented: SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, LE0,

TE0, PP0, DC1, DT1, C4, C11, E2.

RS-232: 3 wire RJ-11 connector used for

serial data in and out.

Baud rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 960, and 19200

selectable.

Printer support

RS-232: 3 wire RJ-11 connector used for

serial data in and out.
Centronics parallel interface.

General specifications

Size: 177 H x 426 W x 574 D mm

(7 x 16.75 x 23 inch).

Weight: 32 kg, 70 lbs.
Operating temperature: 0° to +55°C.
Storage temperature: -40° to +70°C.
Power: 100, 120, 220, 240 Vac, 48 to 440

Hz, ± 10% of line voltage, maxi­mum 450 VA.

EMI: Meets the requirements of the

European, EMC directive
89/336/EEC.

Safety: Certified to IEC 348:1978 and

CSA-22.2, No. 231.

Video output: The video out connector on the

rear panel outputs a 15 kHz PAL
CVBS underscanning compatible
signal.

Supplemental characteristics
Leakage: At RF generator output levels

< -40 dBm, typical leakage is
< 1 µV induced in a resonant
dipole antenna one inch away
from any surface except the
rear panel.

Reference specifications

The accuracy needs for testing GSM radios require the unit to be
operated with the high stability reference (option 001) or an exter­nal high stability reference.
Accuracy (after warm up): ± [(Time since calibration x

aging rate) + temperature effects
+ accuracy of calibration].

External reference input

Frequency: 13, 10, 5, 2 or 1 MHz, ± 30 ppm.
Level: 0 to +10 dBm.

Supplemental characteristics
Nominal impedance: 50 ohm.

10 MHz out (rear panel BNC)

Level: > +8.0 dBm nominal.
Impedance: 50 ohm nominal.

13 MHz out (rear panel BNC)

Level: > +8.0 dBm nominal.
Impedance: 50 ohm nominal.

Fixed reference mode

Aging: < 2 ppm/year.
Temperature stability: ± 1 ppm (0° to 55°C).
Warm-up time: < 30 minutes, ± 2 ppm of final

frequency.

Tunable reference mode

Allows offsetting the internal reference by a selected amount relative
to the high stability reference (option 001) or an external reference.

Required external ± 0.5 ppm.
reference accuracy:
Tune range: ± 30 ppm.
Reference accuracy: ± 1 ppm + accuracy of external

reference or high stability (option

001).

Temperature stability: ≤ 4 ppm, for selected offsets of

up to ± 30 ppm.

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High stability timebase (option 001)

Option 001 adds a high stability timebase with the following speci­fications.
Aging: < 5 x 10

-4

ppm/day after 24 hour
warm-up.
< 0.1 ppm/year for
continuous operation.

Temperature stability: < 2.5 x 10

-3

ppm/°C

(0° to +55°C).

Warm-up time: Within 5 x 10

-4

ppm of final value

10 minutes after turn on, at 25°C.

Supplemental characteristics
Opt 001 ref out (rear panel BNC to be connected to ref in).
Frequency: 10 MHz nominally.
Level: +7.5 dBm nominally.

Transit protection (option 002)

Option 002 adds accessories which protect the Agilent 8922S/M
test set during handling and transport. This option adds a rugged
front panel cover, extended rear feet, and accessory pouch. The
snap-on front cover protects the CRT and front panel from impact
damage. The extended rear feet allow the unit to stand vertically
with cables attached to the rear panel.

Spectrum analyzer (option 006)

Option 006 adds a 10 to 1000 MHz spectrum analyzer to the
8922S/M test set. This provides output RF spectrum (due to mod­ulation or switching) and pulse on/off measurements as well as
general purpose capabilities.

Test SIM card (option 007)

Option 007 adds a credit-card size test SIM (subscriber identity
module).

Micro test SIM card (option 008)

Option 008 adds a micro-size test SIM (subscriber identity module).

Protocol logging (special option H03)

Special option H03 provides software and a connecting cable that
enables GSM layer 2 and 3 messages to be logged to an ASCII
file. The software runs on an MS-DOS

®

compatible PC.

Protocol monitoring (option 003)

Option 003 provides an interface for connecting the 8922M test
set to the 37900D protocol analyzer.

The 37900D protocol analyzer may be used to continuously monitor
the protocol link in real time between the mobile and 8922 base sta­tion simulator.

Agilent 83212D GSM/DCS1800/PCS1900 MS
test software (option 012)

Option 012 includes a copy of the 83212B
GSM/DCS1800/PCS1900/MS test software with the 8922S/M
test set. This software runs on the 8922S/M I-BASIC controller to
provide automatic testing of mobiles. For DCS1800/PCS1900 test­ing, the 83220A/E DCS/PCS test set is also needed.

Associated equipment

83210A service kit: Includes extender boards, cables and service

manual (08922-90108).

85700A: 32 kbyte static RAM memory card.
85702A: 128 kbyte static RAM memory card.
85704A: 256 kbyte static RAM memory card.
85705A: 512 kbyte static RAM memory card.
85701A:128 kbyte OTP ROM memory card.
85703A: 256 kbyte OTP ROM memory card.
08922-61062: High stability reference (option 001) retrofit kit.
08922-61070: Transit protection (option 002) retrofit kit.
08922-61845: Spectrum analyzer (option 006) retrofit kit.
9211-2661: Transit case for the 83220E test set.
9211-2662: Transit case for the 8922S/M test set.
8657A/B: Synthesized signal generator
(Option 022): 0.3 GMSK modulator.
11759C: RF channel simulator.
8590E-Series: Spectrum analyzers.
85715B: GSM900 transmitter measurements personality.
85722B: DCS1800 transmitter measurements personality.

Recommended accessories

10438A: Miniature oscilloscope probe (high impedance/40 pF 1:1

probe).

54006A: 6 GHz resistive divider probe kit.
34118B: Test lead kit.
1250-1263: BNC (male) to single banana plug.
08920-61060: Antenna.

Agilent systems engineering assistance

Extra assistance from Agilent Technologies in the form of system
installation, productivity assistance, programmer or user training,
or solution consulting are available. Call for a quote.

The 83220E test set extends the 8922S/M test set to test DCS1800
and PCS1900 mobiles. Specifications are identical to the 8922S/M
test set with the following exceptions:

Product options

MS-DOS is a US registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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RF generator specifications

Frequency

Range: 1805 to 1990 MHz. 1710 to 1785

MHz (83220A test set only)

Output
RF in/out connector

Level range: -19 to -127 dBm.

Level accuracy: ± 1.0 dB, levels ≥-127 dBm.

± 1.0 dB, typically for levels ≥

-127 dBm while hopping.

Reverse power: 2 W continuous.
SWR: <1.5:1.

Aux RF output connector (83220A test set only)

Level Range: +5 to -127 dBm
Level Resolution: 0.1dB.

Level Accuracy: ±1.0 dB, levels≥-127 dBm.

±1.0 dB, typically for levels ≥

-127 dBm while hopping.

Reverse power: 200 milliwatts.
SWR: 2.0:1.

0.3 GMSK modulation

Frequency error: ± (0.01 ppm (22 Hz) + reference

accuracy), for normal bursts.

Typically ± (0.02 ppm (32 Hz) +
reference accuracy), for RACHs.

Supplemental characteristics
Frequency error: ± (0.005 ppm (9 Hz) + reference

accuracy), for normal bursts.
±(0.01 ppm (18 Hz) + reference
accuracy), for RACH bursts.

AM for level control (8922M test set only)

For output levels ≤ -25 dBm at RF in/out.

Rise/fall time (10 to 90%): < 20 µs.

RF analyzer specifications

Frequency

Range: 1710 to 1990 MHz.

CW RF frequency measurement

Range: 1710 to 1990 MHz.
Level Range
RF in/out: -13 to +32 dBm.
Aux/RF in: - 23 to +20dBm (83220A test set

only).

CW RF power measurement

Range: -5 to +32 dBm.

Accuracy: (≥ 0 dBm, 1710 to 1880 MHz) ±

0.5 dB ± noise effects (0.015 mW).

Supplemental characteristics
Accuracy (-5 to 0 dBm, 1880 to 1990 MHz): ± 0.5 dB ± noise

effects (0.015 mW).

Accuracy (-5 to +32 dBm, 1710 to 1990 MHz): See graph.
Minimum resolution (> 0 dBm): 0.01 dB.

Peak transmitter carrier power measurement

(RF in/out only)

Range: -5 to +32 dBm.

Accuracy: (≥ 0 dBm, 1710 to 1880 MHz)

± 0.6 dB ± noise effects (0.015
mW).

Supplemental characteristics
Accuracy (-5 to 0 dBm, 1880 to 1990 MHz): ± 0.6 dB ± noise

effects (0.015 mW).

Accuracy (-5 to +32 dBm, 1710 to 1990 MHz): See graph.
Minimum resolution 0.2 dB.

( ≥ 0 dBm):

Power measurement accuracy 1710 to 1990 MHz

Power measurement accuracy +32 to -5 dBm

83220E DCS/PCS test set specifications

0.6

0.4

0.2

0

-0.2

-0.4

Accuracy (dB)

-0.6
1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100

Measurement Power Level is 0 dBm

Frequency (MHz)

0.6

0.4

0.2

0

-0.2

-0.4

Accuracy (dB)

-0.6

-10 0 10 20 3 0 40

Power (dBm)

Measurement Frequency is 1880 MHz

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RF generator level accuracy 1710 to 1990 MHz

Pulse on/off ratio measurements

Off power (dBm) On/off ratio accuracy

-48 to -19 ± 2.4 dB (± 1.1 dB typically)

-55 to -48 ± 2.9 dB (± 1.3 dB typically)

Amplitude envelope measurement

Measurement range
RF in/out: -13 to +32 dBm.
AUX/RF in: -23 to +23 (83220A test set only).

Phase and frequency measurement

Measurement range
RF in/out: -13 to +32 dBm.
AUX/RF in: -23 to +23 (83220A test set only).
Frequency error accuracy: ± (0.01 ppm (22 Hz) + reference

accuracy), for normal bursts.

Typically ± (0.02 ppm (32 Hz) +
reference accuracy ), for RACHs.

Supplemental characteristics
Frequency error accuracy: ± (0.005 ppm (9 Hz) + reference

accuracy), for normal bursts.
± (0.01 ppm (18 Hz) + reference
accuracy ), for RACH bursts.

0.3 GMSK data recovery

Range
RF in/out: -13 to +32 dBm.
AUX/RF in: -23 to +23 (83220A test set only).

FM demodulation output (8922M test set only)

Range
RF in/out: 13 to +32 dBm.
AUX/RF in: -23 to +23 (83220A test set only).

Pulse demodulation output (8922M test set only)

Range
RF in/out: -13 to +32 dBm.
AUX/RF in: -23 to +23 (83220A test set only).

Output RF spectrum measurement

Range
RF in/out: -13 to +32 dBm.
AUX/RF in: -23 to +23 (83220A test set only).
Input levels for optimum dynamic range
RF In/Out: -3, +2, +7, +12, +17, +22, +27,

+32 dBm.

AUX/RF in: -23 to +23 (83220A test set only).

Spectrum analyzer specifications

Frequency range: 1710 to 1990 MHz.
Reference level range
RF in/out: +35 to -45 dBm.
AUX/RF in: -23 to +23 (83220A test set only).

General specifications

Size

83220E: 133 H x 426 W x 574 D mm

(5.25 x 16.75 x 23 inch).
83220A/E + 8922: 310 H x 426 W x 574 D mm
(12.25 x 16.75 x 23 inch).

Weight

83220E: 16.3 kg, 36 lbs.

83220A/E + 8922S/M: 48.3 kg, 106 lbs.

Safety: Meets IEC 348 and CSA 556B.
Power: 100, 120, 220, 240 Vac, 48 to 440 Hz, ± 12% of line voltage,

approximately 200 VA (83220A/E test set) or 640 VA (83220A/E +
8922 test sets).

Reference specifications

External reference input

Supplemental characteristics
10 MHz out (rear panel BNC)
Level: > +9.0 dBm nominal.
13 MHz out (rear panel BNC)
Level: > +9.0 dBm nominal.

0.6

0.4

0.2

0

-0.2

-0.4

Accuracy (dB)

-0.6
1750 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000

Frequency (MHz)

Measurement Power Level is -127 dBm

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8922S GSM MS service test set

Option 001: High stability timebase.
Option 002: Transit protection (provides front panel cover, and

extended rear feet).

Option 006: Spectrum analyzer.
Option 007: Test SIM card.
Option 008: Micro test SIM card.
Option 012: Mobile station test software.
Option 0B1: Provides a total of two sets of user’s guides (08922-

90211), service manuals (08922-90213) and programmers refer­ence guide (08922-90212).

Option 0B3: Adds service manual (08922-90213).
Option AX4: Rack mount flange kit (5062-4072).

8922M GSM MS test set

Option 001: High stability timebase.
Option 002: Transit protection (provides front panel cover, and

extended rear feet).

Option 006: Spectrum analyzer.
Option 007: Test SIM card.
Option 008: Micro test SIM card.
Option 012: Mobile station test software.
Option 0B1: Provides a total of two sets of user’s guides (08922-

90211), service manuals (08922-90213) and programmers refer­ence guide (08922-90212).

Option 0B3: Adds service manual (08922-90213).
Option AX4: Rack mount flange kit (5062-4072).

83220E DCS1800 MS test set

Option 022: Bundle discount when ordered with 8922S/M test

set.
Option 0B1: Provides one additional user’s guide, part number
83220-90027 (83220A/E test set)

Option AX4: Rack mount flange kit (5062-4071).

Supported printers and printer accessories

HP DeskJet 500, 500C, 550C and 560C.
GPIB, RS-232 and Centronics* interfaces are supported.

*Operation with Centronics printers requires the following acces­sories:

ITEL–45CHVE: MicroPrint GPIB/Centronics bus converter.
F1011A: AC/DC adapter.
C2912B: 3m centronics cable.
10833D: 0.5m GPIB cable.

8922S/M test set (Special option K06).

Serial printer connector and cable (RJ11 to D-type RS-232).

For more information on GSM test solutions from Agilent
Technologies, see the 8922S/M test set photocards (p/n 5964­6587E and 5964-6585E), 83212B test set product overview (p/n
5962-0196E) and the 8590E-Series technical data sheet (p/n 5091­9025E).

Ordering Information

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8922F/H to 8922S/M test sets upgrades

Keeping in line with our policy to offer continual
enhancements for our instruments, customers who
already have an 8922F or 8922H may upgrade
them to the functionality of the 8922S or 8922M
respectively. The electronic attenuator is not
included in the upgrade.

The upgrades are in the form of retrofit kits which
must be installed at an Agilent service center.

The upgrades are structured as options on an
8922U product. The 8922U does not exist as a
product in its own right, only the options may be
ordered.

Ordering information

8922U option 101: Upgrade 8922H test set to 8922M

test set excluding electronic attenuator. For the
8922G option R10, 8922G option R72, 8922H (all
options).

8922U option 102: Upgrade the 8922F test set to the
8922S test set excluding electronic attenuator. For
the 8922E option R12 8922E option R71, 8922E
option R73 and 8922F (all options).

Differences between the 8922S/M test sets and 8922F/H test sets

Agilent 8922S and 8922F test set differences

Feature 8922S test set 8922F test set

Measurement speed Approx 10% increase in throughput n/a
Multi-burst measurement capability Yes No
GSM phase II power levels Yes No
E-GSM frequency bands Yes No
Electronic attenuator Yes No
SMS cell broadcast Yes No
Peak carrier power meter range -5 to +41 dBm +4 to +41 dBm
RF generator power level range -14 to -127 dBm -13 to -127 dBm
Burst-by-burst BER measurement Yes No
Screen freeze facility Yes No
IMSI attach/detach function Yes No

Agilent 8922M and 8922H test set differences

Feature 8922M test set 8922H test set

Measurement speed 10 to 20% increase in throughput n/a
Multi-burst measurement capability Yes No
GSM phase II power levels Yes Yes with FW > B.06.00
E-GSM frequency bands Yes No
Electronic attenuator Yes No
SMS cell broadcast Yes Yes with FW > B.06.00
Peak carrier power meter range -5 to +41 dBm +4 to +41 dBm
RF generator power level range -14 to -127 dBm -13 to -127 dBm
Burst-by-burst BER measurement Yes No
Screen freeze facility Yes No
Flash firmware upgrades by GPIB Yes No
IMSI attach/detach function Yes Yes with FW > B.06.00

General comments

The 8922S/M are software compatible with the 8922F/H test set. There will still be an 8922G compatibility
mode for backwards compatibility with existing test software.

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