YC-TI-RCV-0001 | 3916 Series EMI Test Receiver
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Request a quoteThe 3916 series EMI test receiver supports EMC pre-compliance, testing against relevant standards and interference analysis, with stepped scanning, FFT time-domain scanning and APD measurement. Five frequency configurations offer port 1 upper limits of 8.4, 18, 26.5, 45 or 50 GHz. See the model table for frequency ranges and connectors. Real-time spectrum and wideband IQ recording depend on selected options.
Model selection
| Model | Port 1 DC coupled | Port 1 AC coupled | Port 1 RF connector |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3916B | 1 Hz–8.4 GHz | 10 MHz–8.4 GHz | N female,50 Ω |
| 3916D | 1 Hz–18 GHz | 10 MHz–18 GHz | N female,50 Ω |
| 3916E | 1 Hz–26.5 GHz | 10 MHz–26.5 GHz | 3.5 mm male,50 Ω |
| 3916F | 1 Hz–45 GHz | 10 MHz–45 GHz | 2.4 mm male,50 Ω |
| 3916H | 1 Hz–50 GHz | 10 MHz–50 GHz | 2.4 mm male,50 Ω |
Common specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Port 2 frequency range | DC: 1 Hz–1 GHz; AC: 9 kHz–1 GHz |
| Port 2 connector | N female, 50 Ω; surge-protected reception channel |
| 10 MHz precision reference accuracy | ±(time since last calibration × aging rate + temperature stability + calibration accuracy) |
| Reference aging | ±3×10⁻⁸/year |
| Reference temperature stability | ±1×10⁻⁹ |
| Reference calibration accuracy | ±5×10⁻⁹ |
| Frequency resolution | 0.1 Hz |
| Preselection channels | 23 bands, including notch filter |
| Frequency readout accuracy | ±(frequency reading × reference accuracy + 0.1% span + 5% RBW + 2 Hz + 0.5 × horizontal resolution); horizontal resolution = span/(sweep points − 1) |
| Marker count accuracy | ±(marker frequency × reference accuracy + 0.100 Hz) |
| Counter resolution | 0.001 Hz |
| Dwell time | 50 μs–100 s |
| Sweep time | Span ≥10 Hz: 3 μs–16000 s; zero span: 1 μs–16000 s; zero-span accuracy ±0.01% |
| Maximum scan-list segments | 20 |
| Detectors | Max peak, min peak, RMS, quasi-peak, average, CISPR average and CISPR RMS |
| Phase noise | 1 GHz carrier, 20–30 °C: <-107 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz offset; <-125 at 1 kHz; <-133 at 10 kHz; <-135 at 100 kHz |
| Residual FM | ≤0.10 Hz × N; RBW and VBW 10 Hz, nominal over 20 ms; N depends on frequency |
| Residual FM multiplier N | 2 Hz<f≤8.2 GHz: 1; 8.2<f≤18 GHz: 1; 18<f≤26.5 GHz: 2; 26.5<f≤40 GHz: 2; 40<f≤50 GHz: 4 |
| Time-domain FFT bandwidth | 29.8 MHz standard; 390 MHz optional |
| EMI filter bandwidth at −6 dB | 1 Hz, 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 1 kHz, 9 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz, 10 MHz; accuracy ≤3% except 10 MHz, ≤5% at 10 MHz; selectivity −60/−6 dB ≤4.5:1 |
| Standard filter bandwidth at −3 dB | 1 Hz–3 MHz in 1/2/3/5 steps, plus 4/5/6/8/10/20 MHz; accuracy at 3.01 dB: ±3% for 1 Hz≤RBW≤1 MHz, ±15% for 1 MHz<RBW≤20 MHz; selectivity −60/−3 dB <5.0:1 |
| Video bandwidth | 1 Hz–20 MHz, 1/2/3/5 steps; nominal |
| 1 dB compression point | Two-tone test, RF gain prioritized for dynamic range, tone separation >5 × prefilter bandwidth; preselector/preselection amplifier/LNA off: ≥8 dBm at 20 MHz≤f<3.25 GHz; ≥7 dBm at 3.25 GHz≤f≤50 GHz |
| Third-order intercept | RF gain prioritized for dynamic range, preselector/preselection amplifier/LNA off: ≥20 dBm at 10 MHz≤f≤100 MHz; ≥18 at 100 MHz<f≤3.25 GHz; ≥20 at 3.25<f≤8.2 GHz; ≥18 at 8.2<f≤50 GHz |
| Second-harmonic intercept | Preselector/preselection amplifier/LNA off: ≥45 dBm at 10 MHz≤f≤4.1 GHz; ≥60 at 4.1<f≤13.25 GHz; ≥55 at 13.25<f≤20 GHz; ≥45 at 20<f≤25 GHz |
| Residual response | 0 dB input attenuation: ≤-90 dBm at f≤1 MHz; ≤-103 dBm at 1 MHz<f≤8.4 GHz |
| Absolute amplitude uncertainty | ≤0.2 dB at internal 500 MHz calibration signal, 20–30 °C |
| Image rejection | ≥80 dBc |
| Maximum CW input level | +30 dBm only with preselector and preamplifier off and input attenuation ≥20 dB |
| Input VSWR | Port 1, DC coupling, attenuation ≥10 dB: ≤1.2 at 9 kHz≤f≤1 GHz; ≤1.5 at 1<f≤8 GHz; ≤1.8 at 8<f≤45 GHz; ≤2.0 at 45<f≤50 GHz |
| Input attenuator | 0–70 dB, 2 dB steps |
| Communication interfaces | USB-A: 3 front and 3 rear; RJ45 LAN 10/100/1000M auto-negotiation; GPIB IEEE-488, 24-pin connector |
| Audio/video interfaces | 3.5 mm headphone; DP video |
| Timebase interfaces | 1–100 MHz reference input: BNC female, 50 Ω; 10 MHz output: BNC female, 50 Ω; 1 GHz input: SMA female, 50 Ω; 100 MHz/1 GHz output: SMA female, 50 Ω |
| Trigger interfaces | Trigger inputs 1/2 and outputs 1/2: BNC female |
| Dimensions W × H × D including handles and feet | (474.6±4) × (237.5±2.5) × (559.5±4) mm |
| Dimensions W × H × D excluding handles and feet | (426±4) × (221.5±2.5) × (450±4) mm |
| Weight | <35 kg |
| Power supply | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, automatic |
| Maximum power consumption | 600 W |
| Operating temperature | 0–50 °C |
| Storage temperature | -40–70 °C |
Functions and measurements
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| APD measurement bandwidths | 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz |
| APD measurement range | Minimum measurable probability 10⁻⁷; maximum measurement time 120 s |
| FFT processing | Up to 16384 points; 50–13000 detector channels per FFT step; overlap >93.75%, amplitude error within 0.4 dB |
| Real-time spectrum | 40/200/400 MHz by option; signal duration for 100% POI better than 0.31 μs, subject to configuration |
| EMI diagnostics | Over-limit peak search, limit margin and multi-detector final measurements from a list |
| Spectrum measurements | Channel power, occupied bandwidth and adjacent-channel power |
| Typical performance | DANL down to -163 dBm with amplifier on; TOI +27 dBm; phase noise -135 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz carrier and 10 kHz offset. Typical values do not replace the condition-dependent specification tables |
| Preselection amplifier | Approx. 20 dB gain (design value), distinct from the optional H34 low-noise preamp with approx. 30 dB design gain |
Noise and frequency response
A–H identify measurement configurations, not additional product models.
| Condition | H34 low-noise preamp option | Preselector | Preselection amplifier | LNA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Not fitted | Off | Off | Not applicable |
| B | Not fitted | On | Off | Not applicable |
| C | Not fitted | On | On | Not applicable |
| D | Fitted | Off | Off | Off |
| E | Fitted | On | Off | Off |
| F | Fitted | On | On | Off |
| G | Fitted | Off | Off | On |
| H | Fitted | On | Off | On |
Displayed average noise level (DANL): input terminated in 50 Ω, 0 dB input attenuation, +20 to +30 °C, normalized to 1 Hz. Values below are maximum levels in dBm and apply only within the selected model frequency range. A–H refer to the configuration conditions shown below.
| Frequency range | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 MHz≤f<100 MHz | ≤-148 | ≤-150 | ≤-151 | ≤-145 | ≤-149 | ≤-150 | ≤-155 | ≤-156 |
| 100 MHz≤f<1.2 GHz | ≤-147 | ≤-153 | ≤-155 | ≤-146 | ≤-152 | ≤-154 | ≤-160 | ≤-157 |
| 1.2 GHz≤f<2.2 GHz | ≤-146 | ≤-153 | ≤-155 | ≤-145 | ≤-152 | ≤-154 | ≤-159 | ≤-157 |
| 2.2 GHz≤f<3.25 GHz | ≤-145 | ≤-152 | ≤-154 | ≤-144 | ≤-151 | ≤-153 | ≤-159 | ≤-157 |
| 3.25 GHz≤f<5.25 GHz | ≤-143 | ≤-152 | ≤-152 | ≤-142 | ≤-151 | ≤-151 | ≤-157 | ≤-156 |
| 5.25 GHz≤f<6.5 GHz | ≤-144 | ≤-153 | ≤-153 | ≤-142 | ≤-152 | ≤-152 | ≤-156 | ≤-157 |
| 6.5 GHz≤f<8.2 GHz | ≤-138 | ≤-151 | ≤-151 | ≤-137 | ≤-150 | ≤-150 | ≤-156 | ≤-156 |
| 8.2 GHz≤f<18 GHz | ≤-141 | ≤-141 | ≤-141 | ≤-140 | ≤-140 | ≤-140 | ≤-156 | ≤-155 |
| 18 GHz≤f<26.5 GHz | ≤-141 | ≤-141 | ≤-141 | ≤-140 | ≤-140 | ≤-140 | ≤-154 | ≤-155 |
| 26.5 GHz≤f<40 GHz | ≤-137 | ≤-137 | ≤-137 | ≤-136 | ≤-136 | ≤-136 | ≤-153 | ≤-152 |
| 40 GHz≤f≤50 GHz | ≤-132 | ≤-132 | ≤-132 | ≤-131 | ≤-131 | ≤-131 | ≤-148 | ≤-148 |
Frequency response: 10 dB input attenuation, 20–30 °C, DC coupled, relative to the 500 MHz calibration frequency. Values are ±dB. The 1 Hz–9 kHz entries for A–F are nominal; other entries retain the stated conditions. G/H cover only frequencies from 10 MHz.
| Frequency range | A | B | C | D | E | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hz≤f<9 kHz | ±1 (nominal) | ±1.3 (nominal) | ±1.7 (nominal) | ±1.1 (nominal) | ±1.4 (nominal) | ±1.8 (nominal) |
| 9 kHz≤f<10 MHz | ±0.6 | ±0.9 | ±1.3 | ±0.7 | ±1 | ±1.4 |
| 10 MHz≤f<3.6 GHz | ±0.5 | ±0.8 | ±1.2 | ±0.6 | ±0.9 | ±1.3 |
| 3.6 GHz≤f<8 GHz | ±0.6 | ±1 | ±1.6 | ±0.7 | ±1.1 | ±1.7 |
| 8 GHz≤f<26.5 GHz | ±1.5 | ±1.5 | ±2 | ±1.6 | ±1.6 | ±1.6 |
| 26.5 GHz≤f≤50 GHz | ±2 | ±2 | ±2.8 | ±2.1 | ±2.1 | ±2.1 |
| Frequency range | G | H |
|---|---|---|
| 10 MHz≤f<3.6 GHz | ±1 | ±1.3 |
| 3.6 GHz≤f<8 GHz | ±1.3 | ±1.7 |
| 8 GHz≤f<26.5 GHz | ±2 | ±2 |
| 26.5 GHz≤f≤50 GHz | ±2.8 | ±2.8 |
Optional functions and services
| Option code | Function or service | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| 3916-H02 | Auxiliary IF output | Second IF, 1 Hz resolution, 15 dB gain in 1 dB steps; 425 MHz±40 MHz for analysis bandwidth ≤40 MHz, 750 MHz±600 MHz for 200–400 MHz |
| 3916-H12C | Wideband digital interface | Optical-fibre IQ output up to 400 MHz; for 4712C recorder |
| 3916-H12E | Wideband digital interface | Optical-fibre IQ output up to 1.2 GHz; for 4712E recorder |
| 3916-H13 | Precision frequency reference | Higher-accuracy frequency reference |
| 3916-H22C-4T | 4712C data recorder | 4 TB; requires H12C; IQ recording up to 400 MHz |
| 3916-H22C-8T | 4712C data recorder | 8 TB; requires H12C; IQ recording up to 400 MHz |
| 3916-H22C-16T | 4712C data recorder | 16 TB; requires H12C; IQ recording up to 400 MHz |
| 3916-H22C-32T | 4712C data recorder | 32 TB; requires H12C; IQ recording up to 400 MHz |
| 3916-H22E-8T | 4712E data recorder | 8 TB; IQ recording up to 1.2 GHz; match receiver digital interface and recorder configuration |
| 3916-H22E-16T | 4712E data recorder | 16 TB; IQ recording up to 1.2 GHz; match receiver digital interface and recorder configuration |
| 3916-H22E-32T | 4712E data recorder | 32 TB; IQ recording up to 1.2 GHz; match receiver digital interface and recorder configuration |
| 3916-H22E-64T | 4712E data recorder | 64 TB; IQ recording up to 1.2 GHz; match receiver digital interface and recorder configuration |
| 3916-H33-8 | Electronic attenuator | 9 kHz–8 GHz; 30 dB range, 0.5 dB steps |
| 3916-H34-08 | Low-noise preamplifier | Approx. 30 dB gain (design value); select for receiver upper frequency |
| 3916-H34-18 | Low-noise preamplifier | Approx. 30 dB gain (design value); select for receiver upper frequency |
| 3916-H34-26 | Low-noise preamplifier | Approx. 30 dB gain (design value); select for receiver upper frequency |
| 3916-H34-45 | Low-noise preamplifier | Approx. 30 dB gain (design value); select for receiver upper frequency |
| 3916-H34-50 | Low-noise preamplifier | Approx. 30 dB gain (design value); select for receiver upper frequency |
| 3916-H40 | External frequency extension | External mixing, LO output/IF input and signal identification; not available for 3916B; range depends on separately purchased module |
| 3916-H41-40 | 40 MHz real-time spectrum | Digital persistence, seamless waterfall and frequency-mask trigger |
| 3916-H41-200 | 200 MHz real-time spectrum | Digital persistence, seamless waterfall and frequency-mask trigger |
| 3916-H41-400 | 400 MHz real-time spectrum | Digital persistence, seamless waterfall and frequency-mask trigger |
| 3916-H52A | 390 MHz time-domain FFT scan | FFT fast scanning up to 390 MHz |
| 3916-H53A-40 | 390 MHz FFT plus 40 MHz real-time spectrum | FFT fast scanning up to 390 MHz and digital persistence at the selected bandwidth |
| 3916-H53A-200 | 390 MHz FFT plus 200 MHz real-time spectrum | FFT fast scanning up to 390 MHz and digital persistence at the selected bandwidth |
| 3916-H53A-400 | 390 MHz FFT plus 400 MHz real-time spectrum | FFT fast scanning up to 390 MHz and digital persistence at the selected bandwidth |
| 3916-H96 | Printed user manual | Detailed printed manual |
| 3916-H97 | Rack-mount kit | Rack handles and accessories |
| 3916-H98 | English kit | English panel, manual, user interface and operating system |
| 3916-H99 | Aluminium transport case | Handle and wheels |
| 3916-H99-2 | Plastic wheeled safety case | Handle and wheels |
| 3916-S04 | Phase-noise measurement | Single-sideband phase-noise curve and single-point measurement |
| 3916-S09 | Analogue demodulation | AM/FM/φM modulation and distortion analysis |
| 3916B-EWT1 | One-year extended warranty | One year beyond standard warranty; two items for two years. Excludes calibration; one-way freight only. Availability and terms subject to quotation |
| 3916D-EWT1 | One-year extended warranty | One year beyond standard warranty; two items for two years. Excludes calibration; one-way freight only. Availability and terms subject to quotation |
| 3916E-EWT1 | One-year extended warranty | One year beyond standard warranty; two items for two years. Excludes calibration; one-way freight only. Availability and terms subject to quotation |
| 3916F-EWT1 | One-year extended warranty | One year beyond standard warranty; two items for two years. Excludes calibration; one-way freight only. Availability and terms subject to quotation |
| 3916H-EWT1 | One-year extended warranty | One year beyond standard warranty; two items for two years. Excludes calibration; one-way freight only. Availability and terms subject to quotation |
| 3916B-JL | Metrology service | Third-party calibration and certificate; inclusion subject to order |
| 3916D-JL | Metrology service | Third-party calibration and certificate; inclusion subject to order |
| 3916E-JL | Metrology service | Third-party calibration and certificate; inclusion subject to order |
| 3916F-JL | Metrology service | Third-party calibration and certificate; inclusion subject to order |
| 3916H-JL | Metrology service | Third-party calibration and certificate; inclusion subject to order |
Standard accessories
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power cord | Standard three-core cord |
| Quick-start guide | Quick-start documentation |
| Product certificate | Factory product conformity document |
Selection and use
- Provide required upper frequency, applicable test standard, signal level, detector and recording bandwidth to select receiver and options. Applications include relevant GB/T6113, GJB151 and CISPR-series testing.
- Standard time-domain FFT bandwidth is 29.8 MHz. 390 MHz FFT, real-time spectrum, wideband IQ interfaces and recorders require matched options and are not included by default.
- The +30 dBm maximum CW input level applies only to the specified front-end state. Check attenuation, amplifiers and input protection before connecting a signal.
- Frequency and performance tables apply only within the selected receiver frequency range. Nominal, design and typical values are not guaranteed specifications for every configuration.
- External extension option H40 is unavailable for 3916B; extension modules are purchased separately. Match recorders, digital interfaces and low-noise preamps to receiver frequency and bandwidth.
- The photo shows a 3916H appearance example. Supplied model, options, accessories, calibration and extended-warranty services are defined by quotation and ordered configuration.