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8201A Series

8201A Series

The 8201A provides precision modulation and audio analysis in a single, easy-to-operate package. Measures AM, FM, PM, carrier and audio frequencies, SINAD, distortion and carrier level.

Specifications

Carrier Frequency Range

FM Deviation

AM Modulation Depth

ØM Deviation

Audio Distortion Range

Interface

100 kHz to 2.5 GHz

0 to 500 kHz to 1% accuracy

0 to 99% to 1% accuracy

0 to 500 radians to 3% accuracy

0.01% to 100% THD or 0 to 80 dB SINAD

GPIB

 

Features & Benefits

  • AM, FM and ØM (AM and FM 1%, ØM 3% of readings)
  • Carrier level and frequency (0.01 dB level and 10 Hz carrier resolution)
  • Signal, noise and distortion power (sinad)

Filters

Description

Name Description
8201A FM / AM Modulation Meter
  • 01 Avionics Specification Certification
  • 02 Rear Panel RF Input
  • 03 CCITT Filter
  • 05 Amplitude Calibrator (0 dBm 50 MHz)
  • 07 Audio Loop-through. Used with external filters to allow user-defined filtering. Option 07 excludes Option 03 and vice versa
  • 08 CCIR Filter
  • 09 C-MSG Filter
  • PIN 95004492A: Rack Mount Kit (Ears & Handles)
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