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8903 B Audio Analyzer

Agilent 8903 B Audio Analyzer family
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The Agilent 8903 B Audio Analyzer measures audio from 20 Hz to 100 kHz. The Agilent 8903 B Audio Analyzer combines a distortion analyzer, frequency counter, AC voltmeter, DC voltmeter, SINAD meter, and low-distortion audio source. The Agilent 8903 B Audio Analyzer supports stimulus-response measurements such as signal-to-noise ratio and swept distortion.[1][2]

Agilent8903 B Audio Analyzer
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What is it?

Applications

In automated test equipment (ATE) systems, the 8903B provides GPIB control of all measurement functions, combining the functions of a digital voltmeter, frequency counter, and distortion analyzer at a single input connector. The instrument also supports swept frequency response, swept distortion, and signal-to-noise measurements using its internal source and microprocessor.[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical3

Frequency range
20 Hz to 100 kHz[1]
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Standard audio filters
30 kHz low-pass filter and 80 kHz low-pass filter[1]
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Source output level range
0.6 mV to 6 V open circuit[1]
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Configuration & options6

Manufacturer
Agilent[3]
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Model
8903 B Audio Analyzer[3]
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Functions
Distortion analyzer, frequency counter, AC voltmeter, DC voltmeter, SINAD meter, low-distortion audio source[1]
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Source output impedance
50 ohms or 600 ohms, front-panel selectable[1]
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Analyzer input type
Balanced (full differential)[1]
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Plug-in filter positions
Two[1]
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  • Frequency range20 Hz to 100 kHz[1]
  • Standard audio filters30 kHz low-pass filter and 80 kHz low-pass filter[1]
  • Source output level range0.6 mV to 6 V open circuit[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What is the frequency range of the Agilent 8903B Audio Analyzer?

The instrument operates over a frequency range of 20 Hz to 100 kHz.[1]

What detection modes are available?

The 8903B provides true-rms detection, average (rms-calibrated) detection, and quasi-peak detection, selectable via front panel control.[1]

What is the residual distortion specification of the 8903B?

Residual distortion and noise for the analyzer section is specified to be less than –80 dB (0.01%) from 20 Hz to 20 kHz in an 80 kHz measurement bandwidth.[4]

What optional plug-in filters are available for the 8903B?

Optional plug-in filters include a 400 Hz high-pass filter, CCITT weighting filter, CCIR weighting filter, C-message weighting filter, CCIR/ARM weighting filter, and ANSI 'A' weighting filter. The instrument accepts up to two plug-in filters.[4]

Can the 8903B perform swept measurements?

Yes, the 8903B can perform swept frequency response, swept distortion, and signal-to-noise measurements automatically using its internal audio source and microprocessor control.[1]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 8903 B Audio Analyzer are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 8903 B Audio Analyzer are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 8903 B Audio Analyzer are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 8903 B Audio Analyzer are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the 8903 B Audio Analyzer is not on record.

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  1. [1]axitest.com — axitest.comaxitest.com
  2. [2]https://assets.testequity.com/te1/Documents/pdf/8903b-e.pdf — assets.testequity.comassets.testequity.com
  3. [3]Equipment inventory listing
  4. [4]https://www.testequipmenthq.com/datasheets/Keysight-8903B-Datasheet.pdf — testequipmenthq.comtestequipmenthq.com
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