2715

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The Tektronix 2715 is a CATV spectrum analyzer.

Key Specifications

Frequency	9 kHz to 1.8 GHz: Range may be extended to 2.15 GHz with Opt. 50 or Opt. 75; Preamp limited to 600 MHz
Frequency Span (plus 0 Hz and MAX: 180 MHz/div)	1 kHz/div to 100 MHz/div in 1, 2, 5 sequence
Resolution Bandwidth	300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, 10 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz, 300 kHz, 1 MHz and 5 MHz (-6 dB)
RF Input impedance	75 Ω
Maximum Safe Input Power	+70 dBmV (0.1 W or 2.2 V) continuous peak, ≤100 V DC blocking capacitor
RF Attenuator	0 dB to 50 dB, 2 dB steps
Sensitivity (at 300 Hz RBW)	-78 dBmV (-127 dBm); -90 dBmV (-139 dBm) with preamp on
Reference Level	-70 dBm to +20 dBm; -23 dBmV to +66.9 dBmV
Sweep Speed	2 sec/Div to 1 µs/Div in 1, 2, 5 sequence
Triggering Modes	Free Run, Internal, External, Line, TV Line, and TV Field
Displayed Average Noise	−66 dBm to −100 dBm
Display Dynamic Range	80 dB
Dynamic Range	≥100 dBm
Internal Calibrator	100 MHz marker at +18.8 dBmV (-30 dBm)
Memory	124 kB NVRAM can save up to 108 displays of waveforms and markers, and up to 36 front panel setups, large user-defined key programs, and antenna factor tables
Weight	Standard accessories: 11.34 kg (25 lbs); Basic configuration: 10.21 kg (22.5 lbs)
Power	90 − 132 VAC, 48 to 440 Hz; 90 – 250 VAC, 48 to 63 Hz. At 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 90 W (standard), 105 W max (with options)
Features	single and delta markers for readout of frequency and amplitude information Automatic positioning of visual aural carriers, Visual and aural carrier levels and frequencies for selected channels, Survey of system visual and aural carrier levels and frequencies, Depth of modulation, Aural carrier deviation measurement, Visual carrier-to-noise measurement, and Visual to carrier amplitude and frequency difference measurements. Digital Storage Display (positive peak only, positive/negative peak, max hold, waterfall, or analog sweep), Ensemble Averaging, Internal Preamp, Internal Calibrator (accessed through Input Menu), Alternate Reference Level Units (dBm, dBmV, dBV, dBµV, dBµW, and dBµV/m), User-Definable Power-on Status, Center Measure, Graticule Illumination (for CRT photography), and Direct Plot/Print (Printers via Opt. 03 GPIB, or RS-232-C interface via Opt. 08).

Options

• Opt. 03: GPIB Interface (cannot be combined with Opt. 08)
• Opt. 05: 100 kHz to 1.8 GHz External Tracking Generator (includes option 15)
• Opt. 07: Add 2704 Inverter/2705 Battery Pack
• Opt. 08: RS-232 Port (cannot be combined with Opt. 03)
• Opt. 15: Tek 1405 TV Sideband Adapter interface installed at J101 as SMA female
• Opt. 30: Rackmount
• Opt. 33: Travel Line Package (includes Rain cover, Accessory pouch, Gray filter and Carrying strap)
• Opt. 34: Portable to Rackmount Adapter
• Opt. 50: Frequency extension to 2.15 GHz, 50 Ω N connector input
• Opt. 75: Frequency extension to 2.15 GHz, 75 Ω BNC connector input, with quick change to 75 Ω F connector

Connectors

Front panel: RF INPUT, BNC connector (75 Ω, +20 dBm max, 100 V DC blocking capacitor); OPTION (Unknown connector – service manual only indicates that the front panel position is for a Future Option. No internal tracking generator was available like with the 2710, 2711, and 2712).

Rear panel: J101 Female SMA installed for Opt. 15; J102 EXT TRIG, BNC connector (10 kΩ, 50 V (DC + peak AC)); J103 female DB15 connector Accessory (Pin 1 EXTVIDEO, Pin 2 SWPGATE, Pin 3 Ground, Pin 4 SWP, Pin 5 LOGVID, Pin 6 CLK0, Pin 7 DATAI, Pin 8 DATAO, Pin 9 EXTGLATCH, Pin 10 26.38 MHz, Pin 11 VLVL, Pin 12 SWPSLOPE, Pin 13, 14, 15 Unused); J104 Opt. 03: GPIB connector (IEEE Std 488 connector) or Opt. 08: DB9 connector, Digital Communication Port - RS-232 interface

Links

Documents Referencing 2715

Document	Class	Title	Authors	Year	Links
2EW-10598-0.pdf	Application Note	Cable TV Measurements Using the 2714/2715 Spectrum Analyzers		1995	2714 • 2715

See Also

• CSS500 Cable Television System Software for controlling VM700A, TDC-10, 1450A, 2714, 2715, TV1350, Rohde & Schwarz EMFP

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