UTS3000-AMK

The UNI-T UTS3000B/T-AMK Advanced Measurement Kit option simplifies complex RF measurements for engineers working with the UNI-T UTS3000B/T series spectrum analyzers, which offer an extended frequency range of 9 kHz to 8.4 GHz. This option automates the calculation of critical metrics, including:

• Power Measurement:
  • Channel Power: Channel Power, Power Spectral Density
  • ACP (Adjacent Channel Power): Main Channel Power, Left Channel Power, Right Channel Power
  • Occupied Bandwidth: Occupied Bandwidth, Transmit Frequency Error
  • Time Domain Power: Zero Span Integrated Power
  • CNR (Carrier-to-Noise Ratio): C/N, Noise Power
• Non-Linear Measurement:
  • TOI (Third-Order Intercept): Measure third-order products from two tones
  • Harmonic Measurement: Max Harmonic Number 10
• Spectrum Monitor Measurement:
  • Spectrogram

Why Engineers Should Enable the Advanced Measurement Kit

The UTS3000B/T-AMK option is a valuable tool for engineers working on applications requiring precise RF analysis, particularly in advanced fields such as 5G, radar, and satellite communication systems. With its ability to automate time-consuming calculations like adjacent channel power (ACP) and transmit frequency error, it eliminates the need for manual measurement setups and external calculations, saving significant time and reducing the risk of human error. This functionality is especially crucial when working at higher frequencies where signal behavior becomes more complex. By enabling these automated measurements, the AMK option ensures faster development cycles, improved design accuracy, and quicker compliance with industry standards.

For example, consider a satellite communication engineer tasked with optimizing the spectral efficiency of a high-frequency transmitter operating at 8 GHz. Without the AMK option, calculating channel power and adjacent channel power would involve configuring the spectrum analyzer to manually measure power across specified bandwidths, exporting the data, and performing complex mathematical integrations. With the AMK option, these calculations are performed instantly with one touch, delivering precise results and freeing up time to focus on optimizing the transmitter's performance.

The Benefit of Measuring Adjacent Channel Power (ACP)

One of the most common yet challenging measurements in RF testing is Adjacent Channel Power (ACP), especially at high frequencies. Engineers must carefully measure the power in a defined channel and compare it to the power in adjacent channels to ensure signal integrity and compliance with spectrum regulations. The process often involves extensive setup, multiple measurement sweeps, and intricate manual calculations to determine power ratios with sufficient accuracy. The AMK option simplifies this process dramatically by automating the measurement of Main Channel Power, Left Channel Power, and Right Channel Power, along with their relative ratios. This not only speeds up the testing process but also ensures consistent, repeatable results, which is critical for applications like 5G base station design or satellite uplink testing, where precision is paramount.