Advantest R3272

The Advantest R3272 spectrum analyzer is a wide band, very sensitive receiver.
It works on the principle of "super-heterodyne receiver" to convert higher frequencies (normally ranging up to several 10s of GHz) to measurable quantities.
The received frequency spectrum is slowly swept through a range of pre-selected frequencies, converting the selected frequency to a measurable DC level (usually logarithmic scale), and displaying the same on the CRT of the Advantest R3272.
The CRT displays received signal strength (y-axis) against frequency ( x-axis).

Some applications for Advantest R3272 Spectrum Analyzers include Site Monitoring: Verify that the frequency and signal strength of your transmitter is accurate.
Interference: Before a system is installed you use a Advantest R3261CN spectrum analyzer to verify that the frequencies (you plan to use) are not occupied or if the presence of a very strong signal will interfere with your new setup.
Interference can be created by a number of different situations.
Other tests that utilize the Advantest R3272 spectrum analyzer features include antenna isolation, co-channel interference, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, intermodulation, microwave or satellite antenna alignment, and characterization of components.