RSA306 USB Real Time Spectrum Analyzer Datasheet

Spectrum Analyzer

RSA306 USB Real Time Spectrum Analyzer Datasheet

The RSA306 uses your PC and Tektronix SignalVu-PC

™

RF Signal

Analysis Software to provide real time spectrum analysis, streaming capture and deep signal analysis capabilities for signals from 9 kHz to

6.2 GHz, all in a low-cost, highly portable package that is ideal for field, factory, or academic use.

Key performance specifications

9 kHz to 6.2 GHz frequency range covers a broad range of analysis needs

+20 dBm to -160 dBm measurement range

Captures interference to ensure that you see problems first time, every time

Mil-Std 28800 Class 2 environmental, shock and vibration specifications for use in harsh conditions

Key features

Full-featured spectrum analysis capability with included Tektronix

SignalVu-PC

™

software

27 spectrum and signal analysis measurements standard

Options for mapping, modulation analysis, WLAN and Bluetooth standards support, pulse measurements, playback of recorded files, and frequency settling

Real time Spectrum/Spectrogram display to minimize time spent on transient and interference hunting

Application programming interface (API) included for Microsoft

Windows environments

MATLAB instrument driver for use with Instrument Control Toolbox

Streaming capture records long-term events

Applications

Academic/education

Maintenance, installation and repair in the factory or field

Value-conscious design and manufacturing

Interference hunting

The RSA306: a new class of instrument

The RSA306 offers full-featured spectrum analysis and deep signal analysis at a price unmatched by any previous offering. Using the latest in commercial interfaces and available computing power, the RSA306 separates signal acquisition from measurement, dramatically lowering the cost of instrument hardware. Data analysis, storage and replay is performed on your personal computer, tablet or laptop. Managing the PC separately from the acquisition hardware makes processing upgrades easy, and minimizes IT management issues.

SignalVu-PC

™

software and an API for deep analysis and fast programmatic interaction

The RSA306 operates with SignalVu-PC, a powerful program that is the basis of Tektronix performance signal analyzers. SignalVu-PC offers a deep analysis capability previously unavailable in value-priced solutions.

Real-time processing of the DPX spectrum/spectrogram is enabled in your

PC, further reducing the cost of hardware. Customers who need programmatic access to the instrument can choose either the SignalVu-PC programmatic interface or use the included application programming interface (API) that provides a rich set of commands and measurements. A

MATLAB driver for the API is available, enabling operation with MATLAB and the Instrument Control Toolbox.

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RSA306 USB Spectrum Analyzer

Measurements included in SignalVu-PC base version

Basic functionality of the free SignalVu-PC program is far from basic. The table below summarizes the measurements included in the free SignalVu-

PC software.

General signal analysis

Spectrum analyzer

DPX Spectrum/Spectrogram

Spans from 1 kHz to 6.2 GHz

Three traces plus math and spectrogram trace

Five markers with power, relative power, integrated power, power density and dBc/Hz functions

Real time display of spectrum with 100% probability of intercept of 100 μsec signals in up to 40 MHz span

Basic vector analysis functions Amplitude, frequency, phase vs. time,

RF I and Q vs. time

Time Overview/Navigator

Spectrogram

AM/FM listening

Enables easy setting of acquisition and analysis times for deep analysis in multiple domains

Analyze and re-analyze your signal with a 2-D or 3-D waterfall display

Hear, and record to file, FM and AM signals

Analog modulation analysis

AM, FM, PM analysis

RF measurements

Spurious measurement

Measures key AM, FM, PM parameters

Spectrum emission mask

Occupied Bandwidth

Channel Power and ACLR

MCPR

CCDF

User-defined limit lines and regions provide automatic spectrum violation testing across the entire range of the instrument

User-defined or standards-specific masks

Measures 99% power, -xdB down points

Variable channel and adjacent/alternate channel parameters

Sophisticated, flexible multi-channel power measurements

Complementary Cumulative Distribution

Function plots the statistical variations in signal level

The RSA306 with SignalVu-PC offers basic and advanced measurements for field and lab

See what you've never seen before: The 40 MHz real time bandwidth of the

RSA306 combined with the processing power of SignalVu-PC shows you every signal, even down to 100 μs in duration. The following image shows a

WLAN transmission (green and orange), and the narrow signals that repeat across the screen are a Bluetooth access probe. The spectrogram (upper part of the screen) clearly separates these signals in time to show any signal collisions.

Monitoring has never been easier. Spectrum mask testing captures detail of transients found in the frequency domain, such as intermittent interference.

Mask testing can be set to stop acquisition, save acquisition, save a picture, and send an audible alert. The following image shows a spectrum mask (in orange on the spectrum display) created to monitor a band of frequencies for violations. A single transient of 125 μs duration has occurred that violated the mask, with the violation shown in red. The transient is clearly seen on the spectrogram above the red violation area

(circled).

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EMI pre-compliance and diagnostic measurements are easy with the

RSA306 and SignalVu-PC. Transducer, antenna, preamplifier, and cable gain/loss can be entered and stored in correction files, and the standard spurious measurement feature of SignalVu-PC can be used to establish limit lines for your test. The following illustration shows a test from 400 MHz to 1 GHz with the test limit shown in green. Violations are recorded in the results table of the test below the graph, and the control panel for external loss entry is shown. CISPR peak detection and -6 dB filter bandwidths are standard functions, giving you comparable results to other tools.

SignalVu-PC application-specific options

SignalVu-PC offers a wealth of application-oriented measurement and analysis options including:

General-purpose modulation analysis (27 modulation types including

16/32/64/256 QAM, QPSK, O-QPSK, GMSK, FSK, APSK)

P25 analysis of phase I and phase 2 signals

WLAN analysis of 802.11a/b/g/j/p, 802.11n, 802.11ac

Buetooth

®

analysis of Low Energy, Basic Rate and Enhanced Data

Rate

Mapping and signal strength

Pulse analysis

AM/FM/PM/Direct Audio Measurement including SINAD, THD

Playback of recorded files, including complete analysis in all domains

Modulation analysis option SVM enables multiple displays of modulation quality. The following screen shot shows the standard Channel Power/

ACLR measurement combined with a constellation display and vector signal quality measurements on a QPSK signal.

Analysis of AM and FM signals is standard in SignalVu-PC. The following screen shot shows a 1 kHz tone amplitude modulating a carrier to 48.9% total AM. Markers are used on the spectrum display to measure the modulation sideband at 1 kHz offset, 12.28 dB down from the carrier. The same signal is simultaneously viewed in the modulation display, showing

AM versus time, with +Peak, -Peak and Total AM measurements.

Advanced measurements for analog audio modulation including SINAD,

THD and modulation rate are available in Option SVA.

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SignalVu-PC Option SV26 enables quick, standards-based transmitter health checks on APCO P25 signals. The following image shows a Phase II signal being monitored for anomalies with the spectrum analyzer while performing transmitter power, modulation and frequency measurements.

Sophisticated WLAN measurements are easy. On the following 802.11g

signal display below, the spectrogram shows the initial pilot sequence followed by the main signal burst. The modulation is automatically detected as 64 QAM for the packet and displayed as a constellation. The data summary indicates an EVM of -33.24 dB RMS, and burst power is measured at 10.35 dBm. SignalVu-PC options are available for 802.11a/b/j/ g/p, 802.11n and 802.11ac to 40 MHz bandwidth.

SignalVu-PC Option MAP enables interference hunting and signal strength analysis. Locate interference with azimuth direction function. It lets you draw a line or an arrow on a mapped measurement to indicate the direction your antenna was pointing when you take a measurement. You can also create and display measurement labels.

With Option SV27, you can perform Bluetooth SIG standard-based transmitter RF measurements in the time, frequency, and modulation domains. This option supports Basic Rate and Low Energy Transmitter measurements defined by Bluetooth SIG Test Specification RF.TS.4.1.1 for

Basic Rate and RF-PHY.TS.4.1.1 for Bluetooth Low Energy. Option SV27 also automatically detects Enhanced Data Rate packets, demodulates them and provides symbol information. Data packet fields are color encoded in the Symbol table for clear identification.

Pass/Fail results are provided with customizable limits and the Bluetooth presets make the different test set-ups push-button. The measurement below shows deviation vs. time, frequency offset and drift, and a measurement summary with pass/fail results.

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Playback of recorded signals can reduce hours of watching and waiting for a spectral violation to minutes at your desk reviewing recorded data.

Recording length is limited only by storage media size. SignalVu-PC Option

SV56 Playback allows for complete analysis by all SignalVu-PC measurements, including DPX Spectrogram. Minimum signal duration specifications are maintained during playback. AM/FM audio demodulation can be performed. Variable span, resolution bandwidth, analysis length, and bandwidth are all available. Frequency mask testing can be performed on recorded signals up to 40 MHz in span, with actions on mask violation including beep, stop, save trace, save picture, and save data. Portions of the playback can be selected and looped for repeat examination of signals of interest. Playback can be skip-free, or time gaps can be inserted to reduce review time. A Live Rate playback ensures fidelity of AM/FM demodulation and provides a 1:1 playback vs. actual time. Clock time of the recording is displayed in the spectrogram markers for correlation to real world events. In the illustration below, the FM band is being replayed, with a mask applied to detect spectral violations, simultaneous with listening to the FM signal at the center frequency of 92.3 MHz.

Specifications

Specifications are valid within the following conditions:

Operate the instrument in an environment that meets the temperature, altitude, and humidity characteristics listed in these specifications.

Warm up time is 30 minutes after connecting to the PC and starting the SignalVu application.

Frequency

RF input frequency range

9 kHz to 6.2 GHz

Frequency reference accuracy

Initial

±3 ppm + aging (18 °C to 28 °C ambient, after 20 minute warm up)

±25 ppm + aging (-10 °C to 55 °C ambient, after 20 minute warm up), typical

±3 ppm (1st year), ±1 ppm/year thereafter

Aging (typical)

External frequency reference input

Input frequency range

Input level range

Impedance

10 MHz ±10 Hz

-10 dBm to +10 dBm sinusoid

50 Ω

Center frequency resolution

Block IQ samples

Streamed ADC samples

1 Hz

500 kHz

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Amplitude

RF input impedance

50 Ω

RF input VSWR (typical)

Maximum RF input level without damage

DC voltage

Reference level ≥ –10 dBm

Reference level < –10 dBm

≤ 1.8:1 (10 MHz to 6200 MHz, reference level ≥ +10 dBm)

±40 V

DC

+23 dBm (continuous or peak)

+15 dBm (continuous or peak)

Maximum RF input operating level The maximum level at the RF input for which the instrument will meet its measurement specifications.

Center frequency < 22 MHz

(low-frequency path)

+15 dBm

Center frequency ≥22 MHz

(RF path)

+20 dBm

Amplitude accuracy at all center frequencies

Center frequency

9 kHz - < 3 GHz

≥ 3 GHz - 6.2 GHz

Warranted (18 °C to 28 °C) Typical (95% confidence)

(18 °C to 28 °C)

±2.0 dB ±1.25 dB

±2.75 dB ±2.0 dB

Typical (-10 °C to 55 °C)

±3.0 dB

±3.0 dB

Reference level +20 dBm to -30 dBm, alignment run prior to testing.

Applies to corrected IQ data, with signal to noise ratios > 40 dB.

Accuracy may degrade up to ±0.6 dB after storage at maximum storage temperature, recovers within 24 hours

Intermediate frequency and acquisition system

IF bandwidth

40 MHz

112 Ms/s, 14 bits

ADC sample rate and bit width

Real-time IF acquisition data

(uncorrected)

112 Ms/s, 16-bit integer real samples

40 MHz BW, 28 ±0.25 MHz Digital IF, uncorrected. Corrected values are stored with saved files

Block streaming data at an average rate of 224 MB/s

Block baseband acquisition data

(corrected)

Maximum acquisition time

Bandwidths

Sample rates

Channel amplitude flatness

1 second

≤ 40 /( 2

N

) MHz, 0 Hz Digital IF, N ≥ 0

≤ 56 / (2 N ) Msps, 32-bit float complex samples, N ≥ 0

±1.0 dB, 18

⁰C to 28 ⁰C

±2.0 dB, -10

⁰C to 55 ⁰C, typical

±3.0 dB, 22 MHz - 24 MHz, -10


Reference level +20 dBm to -30 dBm, alignment run before testing

Applies to corrected IQ data, with signal to noise ratios > 40 dB

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Trigger

Trigger/sync input

Voltage range

Trigger level, positive-going threshold voltage

Trigger level, negative-going threshold voltage

Impedance

IF power trigger

Threshold range

Type

Trigger re-arm time

TTL, 0.0 V – 5.0 V

1.6 V minimum; 2.1 V maximum

1.0 V minimum; 1.35 V maximum

10 kΩ

0 dB to -50 dB from reference level, for trigger levels > 30 dB above the noise floor

Rising or falling edge

≤100 μs

Noise and distortion

Displayed Average Noise Level

(DANL)

Phase noise

Residual spurious response

Reference level = -50 dBm, input terminated with 50 Ω load, log-average detection (10 averages). SignalVu-PC Spectrum measurements with Span > 40 MHz may use LF or RF path in the first segment of the spectrum sweep.


< 22 MHz

(LF path)

≥ 22 MHz

(RF path)

Frequency range

100 kHz - 42 MHz

DANL (dBm/Hz)

-130

DANL (dBm/Hz), typical

-133

2 MHz - 5 MHz

> 5 MHz - 1.0 GHz

> 1.0 GHz - 2.0 GHz

> 2.0 GHz - 4.0 GHz

> 4.0 GHz - 6.2 GHz

-145

-160

-158

-155

-150

-148

-163

-161

-158

-153

Phase noise measured with 1 GHz CW signal at 0 dBm

The following table entries are in dBc/Hz units

Offset

1 kHz

10 kHz

100 kHz

1 MHz


1 GHz

-85

-84

-90

-118

10 MHz (typical)

-115

-122

-126

-127

1 GHz (typical)

-89

-87

-92

-120

< -78 dBm (Reference level ≤ -50 dBm, RF input terminated with 50 Ω)

Harmonics of 112 MHz in the range 1680-2688 MHz

LO related spurious in the ranges 3895-3945 MHz, 4780-4810 MHz, and 4920-4950 MHz

2.5 GHz (typical) 6 GHz (typical)

-78 -70

-84

-92

-114

-83

-94

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Noise and distortion

Input related spurious response

(SFDR)

Input frequencies ≤ 8 GHz

Input frequencies 6.2 GHz -

8.0 GHz, typical

≤ -50 dBc, 18

⁰C to 28 ⁰C, with auto settings on and signals 10 dB below reference level of -30 dBm, span ≤ 40 MHz

≤ -50 dBc, -10


Exceptions, typical:

IF feedthrough: ≤ -45 dBc for 1850 MHz - 2700 MHz center frequency

Image: ≤ -35 dBc for 3700 MHz - 3882 MHz center frequency; ≤ -35 dBc for 5400 MHz - 5700 MHz center frequency

RFx3LO: ≤ -45 dBc for 4175 MHz - 4225 MHz center frequency

Image: ≤ -40 dBc for 3882 MHz - 4760 MHz center frequency



Residual FM

3

RD

order IM distortion

Center frequency 2130 MHz

40 MHz to 6.2 GHz, typical

< 10 Hz

P-P

(95% confidence)

Two input CW signals, 1 MHz separation, each input signal level 5 dB below the reference level setting at the RF input

Reference level at-15 dBm disables Preamp; reference level at -30 dBm enables Preamp

≤ -60 dBc at reference level -15 dBm, 18

⁰C to 28 ⁰C

≤ -60 dBc, at reference level -15 dBm, -10


< -58 dBc at reference level = -10 dBm

< -50 dBc at reference level = -50 dBm

3 RD order intercept (TOI)

Center frequency 2130 MHz

40 MHz to 6.2 GHz, typical

2

ND

harmonic distortion, typical

2

ND

harmonic intercept (SHI)

Local oscillator feedthrough to input connector

≥ +10 dBm at reference level -15 dBm, 18

⁰C to 28 ⁰C

≥ +10 dBm, at reference level -15 dBm, -10


+14 dBm at reference level -10 dBm

-30 dBm at reference level -50 dBm

< -55 dBc, 10 MHz to 300 MHz, reference level = 0 dBm

< -60 dBc, 300 MHz to 3.1 GHz, reference level = 0 dBm

< -50 dBc, 10 MHz to 3.1 GHz, reference level = -40 dBm

Exception: < -45 dBc in the range 1850-2330 MHz

+55 dBm, 10 MHz to 300 MHz, reference level = 0 dBm

+60 dBm, 300 MHz to 3.1 GHz, reference level = 0 dBm

+10 dBm, 10 MHz to 3.1 GHz, reference level = -40 dBm

Exception: < +5 dBm in the range 1850-2330 MHz

< -75 dBm at reference level = -30 dBm

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Audio Output

Audio output (from SignalVu-PC or application programming interface)

Types

IF bandwidth range

AM, FM

Five selections, 8 kHz – 200 kHz

Audio output frequency range 50 Hz – 10 kHz

PC audio output

16 bits at 32 ks/s

Audio file output format

.wav format, 16 bit, 32 ks/s

SignalVu-PC base performance summary

Selected SignalVu-PC features when used with the RSA306. See the SignalVu-PC datasheet for more information on the application features.

SignalVu-PC/RSA306 key characteristics

Maximum span

Maximum acquisition time

Minimum IQ resolution

40 MHz real-time

9 kHz - 6.2 GHz swept

1.0 s

17.9 ns (acquisition BW = 40 MHz)

Spectrum display

Traces

Trace functions

Detector

Spectrum trace length

RBW range

Three traces + 1 math trace + 1 trace from spectrogram for spectrum display

Normal, Average (VRMS), Max Hold, Min Hold, Average of Logs

Average (VRMS), Average, CISPR peak, +Peak, -Peak, Sample

801, 2401, 4001, 8001,10401, 16001, 32001, and 64001 points

10 Hz to 10 MHz

DPX spectrum display

Spectrum processing rate

(RBW = auto, trace length 801)

DPX bitmap resolution

Marker information

Minimum signal duration for

100% probability of detection

10,000/s

201x801

Amplitude, frequency, signal density

100 μs

Span: 40 MHz, RBW = Auto, Max-hold on

Due to the non-deterministic execution time of programs running under the Microsoft Windows OS, this specification may not be met when the host PC is heavily loaded with other processing tasks

1 kHz to 40 MHz

Span range (continuous processing)

Span range (swept)

Dwell time per step

Trace processing

Trace length

RBW range

Up to maximum frequency range of instrument

50 ms to 100 s

Color-graded bitmap, +Peak, -Peak, average

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SignalVu-PC base performance summary

DPX Spectrogram display

Trace detection

+Peak, -Peak, Average(V

RMS

)

Trace length, memory depth

801 (60,000 traces)

Time resolution per line

2401 (20,000 traces)

4001 (12,000 traces)

50 ms to 6400 s, user selectable

Analog modulation analysis

(standard)

AM demodulation accuracy, typical

FM demodulation accuracy, typical

PM demodulation accuracy, typical

±2%

0 dBm input at center, carrier frequency 1 GHz, 1kHz/5kHz input/modulated frequency, 10% to 60% modulation depth

0 dBm input power level, reference level = 10 dBm

±3%

0 dBm input at center, carrier frequency 1 GHz, 400Hz/1kHz input/modulated frequency


±1% of measurement bandwidth

0 dBm input at center, carrier frequency 1 GHz, 1kHz/5kHz input/modulated frequency


SignalVu-PC options

AM/FM/PM and direct audio measurement (Option SVA)

Carrier frequency range (for modulation and audio measurements)

Maximum audio frequency span

FM measurements (Mod. index

>0.1)

AM measurements

PM measurements

(1/2 × audio analysis bandwidth) to maximum input frequency

10 MHz

Carrier Power, Carrier Frequency Error, Audio Frequency, Deviation (+Peak, -Peak, Peak-Peak/2, RMS), SINAD, Modulation

Distortion, S/N, Total Harmonic Distortion, Total Non-harmonic Distortion, Hum and Noise

Carrier Power, Audio Frequency, Modulation Depth (+Peak, -Peak, Peak-Peak/2, RMS), SINAD, Modulation Distortion, S/N, Total

Harmonic Distortion, Total Non-harmonic Distortion, Hum and Noise

Carrier Power, Carrier Frequency Error, Audio Frequency, Deviation (+Peak, -Peak, Peak-Peak/2, RMS), SINAD, Modulation

Distortion, S/N, Total Harmonic Distortion, Total Non-harmonic Distortion, Hum and Noise

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Direct audio measurements

Audio filters

Signal power, Audio frequency (+Peak, -Peak, Peak-Peak/2, RMS), SINAD, Modulation distortion, S/N, Total harmonic distortion,

Total non-harmonic distortion, Hum and Noise

Low pass: 0.3, 3, 15, 30, 80, 300, and user-entered up to 0.9 × audio bandwidth

High pass: 20, 50, 300, 400, and user-entered up to 0.9 × audio bandwidth

Standard: CCITT, C-Message

De-emphasis (μs): 25, 50, 75, 750, and user-entered

File: User-supplied .TXT or .CSV file of amplitude/frequency pairs. Maximum 1000 pairs

Performance characteristics, typical

Conditions: Unless otherwise stated, performance is given for:

Modulation rate = 5 kHz

AM depth: 50%

PM deviation 0.628 Radians

FM AM

Carrier Power accuracy Refer to instrument amplitude accuracy

PM

Carrier Frequency accuracy

Depth of Modulation accuracy

Deviation accuracy

± 7 Hz + (transmitter frequency × ref. freq.

error)

NA

Refer to instrument frequency accuracy

± 0.5%

NA

± 2 Hz + (transmitter frequency × ref. freq.

error)

NA

± 3%

Rate accuracy

± (2% × (rate + deviation))

± 0.2 Hz ± 0.2 Hz ± 0.2 Hz

Conditions

FM deviation: 5 kHz /

100 kHz

Rate: 5 kHz

Depth: 50%

FM deviation: 100 kHz

Residual THD

Residual SINAD

0.5%

49 dB

40 dB

0.5%

56 dB

NA

42 dB

FM deviation: 5 kHz /

100 kHz

FM Deviation: 5 kHz /

100 kHz

Rate: 1 kHz

FM deviation 5 kHz

FM deviation 100 kHz

Rate: 1 kHz

Pulse measurements (Option SVP)

Measurements (nominal)

Average On Power, Peak Power, Average Transmitted Power, Pulse Width, Rise Time, Fall Time, Repetition Interval(seconds),

Repetition Interval (Hz), Duty Factor (%), Duty Factor (ratio), Ripple, Droop, Pulse-Pulse Frequency Difference, Pulse-Pulse Phase

Difference, RMS Frequency Error, Max Frequency Error, RMS Phase Error, Max Phase Error, Frequency Deviation, Phase

Deviation, Time Stamp, Delta Frequency, Impulse Response, Overshoot

150 ns

Minimum pulse width for detection

Average ON power at 18 °C to

28 °C, typical

Duty factor, typical

Average transmitted power, typical

Peak pulse power, typical

±1.0 dB + absolute amplitude accuracy

For pulses of 300 ns width or greater, duty cycles of .5 to .001, and S/N ratio ≥ 30 dB

±0.2% of reading





Pulse width, typical


±0.25% of reading

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General purpose digital modulation analysis (Option SVM)

Modulation formats

Analysis period

Measurement filter

Reference Filter

Filter rolloff factor

Measurements

Symbol rate range

Adaptive equalizer

QPSK Residual EVM (center frequency = 2 GHz), typical

256 QAM Residual EVM

(center frequency = 2 GHz), typical

BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM, 256QAM, PI/2DBPSK, DQPSK, PI/4DQPSK, D8PSK, D16PSK,

SBPSK, OQPSK, SOQPSK, 16-APSK, 32-APSK, MSK, GFSK, CPM, 2FSK, 4FSK, 8FSK, 16FSK, C4FM

Up to 81,000 samples

Root Raised Cosine, Raised Cosine, Gaussian, Rectangular, IS-95 TX_MEA, IS-95 Base TXEQ_MEA, None

Gaussian, Raised Cosine, Rectangular, IS-95 REF, None

α：0.001 to 1, in 0.001 steps

Constellation, Demod I&Q vs. Time, Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) vs. Time, Eye Diagram, Frequency Deviation vs. Time,

Magnitude Error vs. Time, Phase Error vs. Time, Signal Quality, Symbol Table, Trellis Diagram

1 k symbols/s to 40 M symbols/s

Modulated signal must be contained entirely within the acquisition bandwidth

Linear, Decision-Directed, Feed-Forward (FIR) equalizer with coefficient adaptation and adjustable convergence rate. Supports modulation types BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, π/2-DBPSK, π/4-DQPSK, 8-PSK, 8-DSPK, 16-DPSK, 16/32/64/128/256-QAM,16/32-

APSK

1.1 % (100 kHz symbol rate)

1.1 % (1 MHz symbol rate)



400 symbols measurement length, 20 Averages, normalization reference = maximum symbol magnitude



400 symbols measurement length, 20 Averages, normalization reference = maximum symbol magnitude

WLAN Measurements, 802.11a/b/g/ j/p (Option SV23)

Measurements

Residual EVM - 802.11a/g/j /p

(OFDM), 64-QAM, typical

WLAN power vs. time; WLAN symbol table; WLAN constellation; spectrum emission mask; error vector magnitude (EVM) vs.

symbol (or time), vs subcarrier (or frequency); mag error vs symbol (or time), vs. subcarrier (or frequency); phase error vs symbol

(or time), vs. subcarrier (or frequency); channel frequency response vs. symbol (or time), vs. subcarrier (or frequency); spectral flatness vs. symbol (or time), vs. subcarrier (or frequency)

2.4 GHz, 20 MHz BW: -38 dB

Residual EVM - 802.11b,

CCK-11, typical

5.8 GHz, 20 MHz BW: -38 dB

Input signal level optimized for best EVM, average of 20 bursts, ≥16 symbols each

2.4 GHz, 11 Mbps: 2.0 %

Input signal level optimized for best EVM, average of 1,000 chips, BT = .61

WLAN Measurements 802.11n

(Option SV24)

Measurements

EVM performance - 802.11n,

64-QAM, typical




2.4 GHz, 40 MHz BW: -35 dB

5.8 GHz, 40 MHz BW: -35 dB



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WLAN Measurements 802.11ac

(Option SV25)

Measurements

EVM performance - 802.11ac,

256-QAM, typical




5.8 GHz, 40 MHz BW : -35 dB


APCO P25 Measurements

(Option SV26)

Measurements

Modulation fidelity, typical

RF output power, operating frequency accuracy, modulation emission spectrum, unwanted emissions spurious, adjacent channel power ratio, frequency deviation, modulation fidelity, frequency error, eye diagram, symbol table, symbol rate accuracy, transmitter power and encoder attack time, transmitter throughput delay, frequency deviation vs. time, power vs. time, transient frequency behavior, HCPM transmitter logical channel peak adjacent channel power ratio, HCPM transmitter logical channel off slot power,

HCPM transmitter logical channel power envelope, HCPM transmitter logical channel time alignment, cross-correlated markers

C4FM = 1.3%

HCPM = 0.8%

HDQPSK = 2.5%

Input signal level is optimized for best modulation fidelity.

Bluetooth Measurements

(Option SV27)

Modulation formats

Measurements

Output power, In-band emissions and ACP

Modulation characteristics

Initial Carrier Frequency

Tolerance (ICFT)

Carrier Frequency Drift

Basic Rate, Bluetooth Low Energy, Enhanced Data Rate - Revision 4.1.1

Peak Power, Average Power, Adjacent Channel Power or InBand Emission mask, -20dB Bandwidth, Frequency Error, Modulation

Characteristics including ΔF1avg (11110000), ΔF2avg (10101010), ΔF2 > 115 kHz, ΔF2/ΔF1 ratio, frequency deviation vs. time with packet and octet level measurement information, Carrier Frequency f0, Frequency Offset (Preamble and Payload), Max

Frequency Offset, Frequency Drift f

1

-f

0

, Max Drift Rate f n

-f

0

and f n

-f n-5

, Center Frequency Offset Table and Frequency Drift table, color-coded Symbol table, Packet header decoding information, eye diagram, constellation diagram

Level uncertainty: refer to instrument amplitude and flatness specification

Measurement range: signal level > –70 dBm

Deviation range: ±280 kHz

Deviation uncertainty (at 0 dBm)

2 kHz + instrument frequency uncertainty (basic rate)

3 kHz + instrument frequency uncertainty (low energy)

Measurement range: Nominal channel frequency ±100 kHz

Measurement uncertainty (at 0 dBm): <1 kHz + instrument frequency uncertainty

Measurement range: Nominal channel frequency ±100 kHz

Measurement uncertainty: <2 kHz + instrument frequency uncertainty

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Mapping and Signal Strength

(Option MAP)

Supported map types

Saved measurement results

Map file used for the measurements

Recallable results files (trace and setup files)

RF signal strength

Signal strength indicator

Measurement bandwidth

Tone type

Pitney Bowes MapInfo (*.mif), Bitmap (*.bmp)

Measurement data files (exported results)

Google Earth KMZ file

MapInfo-compatible MIF/MID files

Located at right side of display

Up to 40 MHz, dependent on span and RBW setting

Variable frequency based on received signal strength

Playback of recorded signals

(Option SV56)

Playback file type

Recorded file bandwidth

File playback controls

Memory requirement

R3F recorded by RSA306

40 MHz

General: Play, stop, exit playback

Location: Begin/end points of playback settable from 0-100%

Skip: Defined skip size from 73 μs up to 99% of file size

Live rate: Plays back at 1:1 rate to recording time

Loop control: Play once, or loop continuously

Recording of signals requires storage with write rates of 300 MB/sec. Playback of recorded files at live rates requires storage with read rates of 300 MB/sec.

Inputs, outputs, interfaces, power consumption

RF input

Type N, female

External frequency reference input SMA, female

Trigger/sync input

SMA, female

Status indicator

LED, dual color red/green

USB device port

USB 3.0 - Micro-B

Physical characteristics

Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

30.5 mm (1.2 in)

190.5 mm (7.5 in)

127 mm (5 in)

0.59 kg (1.3 lbs)


Datasheet

Regulatory

Safety

Regional certifications

EMC emissions

EMC immunity

UL61010-1, CAN/CSA-22.2 No.61010-1, EN61010-1, IEC61010-1

Europe: EN61326

Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS 2064

EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61326-2-1

EN61326–1/2, IEC61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11

Environmental performance

Temperature

Operating

Nonoperating

-10 °C to +55 °C (+14 °F to +131 °F)

-51 °C to +71 °C (-60 °F to +160 °F)

Humidity (operating)

5% to 75% ±5% relative humidity (RH) from +30 °C to +40 °C (+86 °F to 104 °F)

5% to 45% RH above +40 °C to +55 °C (+86 °F to +131 °F)

Altitude

Operating

Nonoperating

Up to 9,144 meters (30,000 feet)

15,240 meters (50,000 feet)

Dynamics

Mechanical shock, operating

Half-sine mechanical shocks, 30 g peak amplitude, 11 μs duration, three drops in each direction of each axis (18 total)

Random vibration, nonoperating

0.030 g 2 /Hz, 10-500 Hz, 30 minutes per axis, three axes (90 minutes total)

Handling and transit

Bench handling, operating

Transit drop, nonoperating

Per MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 operating: Rotational-edge-drops of appropriate edges on appropriate sides of the equipment

Per MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 nonoperating: Transit drops onto six faces and four corners of the equipment, from a height of

30 cm (11.8 in.) for a total of 10 impacts

Ordering information

Models

RSA306

USB real time spectrum analyzer, 9 kHz - 6.2 GHz, 40 MHz acquisition bandwidth, one-year warranty.

The RSA306 requires a PC with Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1, 64-bit operating system. A USB 3.0 connection is required for operation of the RSA306. 8 GB RAM and 20 GB free drive space is required for installation of SignalVu-PC. For full performance of the real time features of the RSA306, an Intel Core i7 4th generation processor is required. Processors of lower performance can be used, with reduced real-time performance.

Storage of streaming data requires that the PC be equipped with a drive capable of streaming storage rates of 300 MB/sec.

Standard accessories

174-6796-xx

063-4543-xx

071-3323-xx

USB 3.0 locking cable (1 M)

SignalVu-PC software, documentation, USB key

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Warranty

Warranty

1 year

SignalVu-PC application-specific options

SignalVu-PC-SVE requires the Microsoft Windows 7 or 8/8.1, 64-bit operating system. The base software is free, included with the instrument, and is also available to download from www.tek.com. Purchased option keys are emailed and then entered into the application. Fully functional trial options can be activated locally for 30 days.

The following SignalVu-PC-SVE options add functionality and value to your measurement solution:

Option SVA

Option SVT

Option SVM

Option SVP

Option SVO

AM/FM/PM/Direct audio analysis

Settling Time (frequency and phase) measurement

General purpose modulation analysis

Advanced Signal Analysis (including pulse measurements)

Flexible OFDM Analysis

Option SV23

Option SV24

Option SV25

Option SV26

Option SV27

Option MAP

Option SV56

WLAN 802.11a/b/g/j/p measurement application

WLAN 802.11n measurement application (requires option SV23)

WLAN 802.11ac measurement application (requires option SV24). Limited to 40 MHz bandwidth on RSA306

APCO P25 measurement application

Bluetooth Basic LE Tx measurement

Mapping and signal strength

Playback of recorded files (requires 300 MB/sec read rate from storage for live rate playback)

Option CON

SignalVu-PC live link to the MDO4000B series mixed-domain oscilloscopes

Option SIGNALVU-PC-SVE SV2C

Live Link to MDO4000B and WLAN 802.11a/b/g/j/p/n/ac measurements (includes options CON, SV23, SV24 and SV25)

Service options

Opt. C3

Opt. C5

Opt. D1

Opt. D3

Opt. D5

Opt. R3

Opt. R5

Calibration Service 3 Years

Calibration Service 5 Years

Calibration Data Report

Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3)

Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5)

Repair Service 3 Years (including warranty)

Repair Service 5 Years (including warranty)


Datasheet

Recommended accessories

Soft case with shoulder-strap

RSA300CASE

RSA300TRANSIT

RSA306RACK

119-6609-xx

103-0045-xx

119-6594-xx

119-6595-xx

119-6596-xx

119-6597-xx

119-6970-xx

119-7246-xx

119-7426-xx

012-0482-xx

174-4977-xx

174-5002-xx

119-4146-xx

10 dB 2W pad, SMA M-F

E/H field probes, lower cost alternative

Hard-sided transit case for RSA300 with room for USB cable and small accessories. Pelican model Stormcase iM2100

Rackmount with slots for two RSA306. 19 inch rack with cover for unused slot

BNC whip antenna

N-BNC adapter

Beam antenna, 824 MHz to 896 MHz




Magnetic mount antenna, 824 MHz to 2170 MHz (requires adapter 103-0449-00)

Pre-filter, general purpose, 824 MHz to 2500 MHz, Type-N (f) connector

Pre-filter, general purpose, 2400 MHz to 6200 MHz, Type-N (f) connector

Cable, 50 Ω, BNC (m) 3 foot (91 cm)

Cable, 50 Ω, straight Type-N (m) and angled Type-N (m) connector, 1.6 foot (50 cm)

Cable, 50 Ω, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m) connector, 3 foot (91 cm)

EMCO E/H-field probes

Available from Pasternack http://www.pasternack.com/10db-fixed-sma-male-sma-female-2-watts-attenuator-pe7045-10-p.aspx

Available from Beehive www. http://beehive-electronics.com/

Tektronix is registered to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by SRI Quality System Registrar.

Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, RS-232-C, and with Tektronix Standard Codes and Formats.

Product Area Assessed: The planning, design/development and manufacture of electronic Test and Measurement instruments.

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ASEAN / Australasia (65) 6356 3900

Belgium 00800 2255 4835*

Central East Europe and the Baltics +41 52 675 3777

Finland +41 52 675 3777

Hong Kong 400 820 5835

Japan 81 (3) 6714 3010

Middle East, Asia, and North Africa +41 52 675 3777

People's Republic of China 400 820 5835

Republic of Korea 001 800 8255 2835

Spain 00800 2255 4835*

Taiwan 886 (2) 2656 6688

Austria 00800 2255 4835*

Brazil +55 (11) 3759 7627

Central Europe & Greece +41 52 675 3777

France 00800 2255 4835*

India 000 800 650 1835

Luxembourg +41 52 675 3777

The Netherlands 00800 2255 4835*

Poland +41 52 675 3777

Russia & CIS +7 (495) 6647564

Sweden 00800 2255 4835*

United Kingdom & Ireland 00800 2255 4835*

Balkans, Israel, South Africa and other ISE Countries +41 52 675 3777

Canada 1 800 833 9200

Denmark +45 80 88 1401

Germany 00800 2255 4835*

Italy 00800 2255 4835*

Mexico, Central/South America & Caribbean 52 (55) 56 04 50 90

Norway 800 16098

Portugal 80 08 12370

South Africa +41 52 675 3777

Switzerland 00800 2255 4835*

USA 1 800 833 9200

* European toll-free number. If not accessible, call: +41 52 675 3777

For Further Information. Tektronix maintains a comprehensive, constantly expanding collection of application notes, technical briefs and other resources to help engineers working on the cutting edge of technology. Please visit www.tektronix.com

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Copyright © Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Specification and price change privileges reserved. TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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RSA306 USB Real Time Spectrum Analyzer Datasheet

Spectrum Analyzer

RSA306 USB Real Time Spectrum Analyzer Datasheet

Key performance specifications

Key features

Applications

The RSA306: a new class of instrument

SignalVu-PC

™

software and an API for deep analysis and fast programmatic interaction

Measurements included in SignalVu-PC base version

The RSA306 with SignalVu-PC offers basic and advanced measurements for field and lab

SignalVu-PC application-specific options

Specifications

Frequency

Amplitude

Intermediate frequency and acquisition system

Trigger

Noise and distortion

Noise and distortion

Audio Output

SignalVu-PC base performance summary

SignalVu-PC base performance summary

SignalVu-PC options

SignalVu-PC options

SignalVu-PC options

SignalVu-PC options

SignalVu-PC options

Inputs, outputs, interfaces, power consumption

Physical characteristics

Regulatory

Environmental performance

Ordering information

Models

Standard accessories

Warranty

SignalVu-PC application-specific options

Service options

Recommended accessories

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