Data Sheet

ManualsBrandsTektronix ManualsLaboratory EquipmentTektronix Spectrum Analyser, Frequency Fange ,

Spectrum Analyzer

RSA306B USB Real Time Spectrum Analyzer Datasheet

The RSA306B 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

Mil-Std 28800 Class 2 environmental, shock and vibration

specifications for use in harsh conditions

Fast sweeps (2 per second) over entire 6.2 GHz span for quick

detection of unknown signals

Acquisition bandwidth of 40 MHz enables wideband vector analysis of

modern standards

Minimum signal duration as short as 27 μsec captured with 100%

probability of intercept

Key features

Full-featured spectrum analysis capability with included Tektronix

SignalVu-PC

™

software

17 spectrum and signal analysis measurement displays enable dozens

of measurement types

Options for mapping, modulation analysis, WLAN, LTE, and Bluetooth

standards support, pulse measurements, playback of recorded files,

signal survey, and frequency/phase settling

DataVu-PC software enables multi-unit recording in variable

bandwidths

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

Three year warranty

Applications

Academics/education

Maintenance, installation and repair in the factory or field

Value-conscious design and manufacturing

Interference hunting

The RSA306B: a new class of instrument

The RSA306B 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 RSA306B

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 computer upgrades easy,

and minimizes IT management issues.

SignalVu-PC

™

software and an API for deep

analysis and fast programmatic interaction

The RSA306B 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.

www.tek.com 1

Summary of content (26 pages)

PAGE 1
Spectrum Analyzer RSA306B USB Real Time Spectrum Analyzer Datasheet Application programming interface (API) included for Microsoft Windows environments MATLAB instrument driver for use with Instrument Control Toolbox Streaming capture records long-term events Three year warranty Applications Academics/education Maintenance, installation and repair in the factory or field The RSA306B uses your PC and Tektronix SignalVu-PC™ RF Signal Analysis Software to provide real time spectrum analysis, streaming capture
PAGE 2
Datasheet DataVu-PC for multi-instrument recording and analysis of large recordings DataVu-PC software can control two spectrum analyzers simultaneously with independent settings. This allows you to monitor a wide span, while recording at up to 40 MHz bandwidth at any frequency in the range of the instrument. Once recorded, DataVu-PC can find and mark signals of interest based on amplitude and frequency-mask characteristics, eliminating the need for manual inspection of long recordings.
PAGE 3
RSA306B USB Spectrum Analyzer SignalVu-PC application-specific licenses EMI pre-compliance and diagnostic measurements are easy with the RSA306B 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 30MHz to 960 MHz against the FCC Part 15 Class A limit shown shaded.
PAGE 4
Datasheet Two new options have been added to help with Bluetooth SIG standardbase transmitter RF measurements in the time, frequency and modulation domains. Option SV27 supports Basic Rate and Low Energy Transmitter measurements defined by RF.TS.4.2.0 and RF-PHY.TS.4.2.0 Test Specification. It also demodulates and provides symbol information for Enhanced Data Rate packets. Option SV31 supports Bluetooth 5 standards (LE 1M, LE 2M, LE Coded) and measurements defined in the Core Specification.
PAGE 5
RSA306B USB Spectrum Analyzer Application SV28 enables the following LTE base station transmitter measurements: Cell ID Channel Power Occupied Bandwidth Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR) Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM) Transmitter Off Power for TDD Reference Signal (RS) Power There are four presets to accelerate pre-compliance testing and determine the Cell ID. These presets are defined as Cell ID, ACLR, SEM, Channel Power and TDD Toff Power. The measurements follow the definition in 3GPP TS Version 12.
PAGE 6
Datasheet 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 and recording is a basic feature included in SignalVu-PC. SignalVu-PC application 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.
PAGE 7
RSA306B USB Spectrum Analyzer www.tek.
PAGE 8
Datasheet Specifications All specifications are guaranteed unless noted otherwise. Frequency RF input frequency range 9 kHz to 6.
PAGE 9
RSA306B USB Spectrum Analyzer Intermediate frequency and acquisition system IF bandwidth 40 MHz ADC sample rate and bit width 112 Ms/s, 14 bits Real-time IF acquisition data (uncorrected) 112 Ms/s, 16-bit integer real samples 40 MHz BW, 28 ±0.25 MHz Digital IF, uncorrected.
PAGE 10
Datasheet Noise and distortion Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) Phase noise 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. Center frequency Frequency range DANL (dBm/Hz) DANL (dBm/Hz), typical < 22 MHz (LF path) 100 kHz - 42 MHz ≤-130 -133 ≥ 22 MHz (RF path) 2 MHz - <5 MHz ≤-145 ≤-148 5 MHz - <1.0 GHz ≤-161 ≤-163 1.
PAGE 11
RSA306B USB Spectrum Analyzer Noise and distortion 2ND harmonic distortion, typical < -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 2ND harmonic intercept (SHI) +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.
PAGE 12
Datasheet Audio output Audio output (from SignalVu-PC or application programming interface) Types AM, FM IF bandwidth range 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 SignalVu-PC/RSA306B key characteristics Maximum span 40 MHz real-time 9 kHz - 6.2 GHz swept Maximum acquisition time 2.0 s Minimum IQ resolution 17.
PAGE 13
RSA306B USB Spectrum Analyzer SignalVu-PC base performance summary Minimum signal duration for 100% probability of intercept (POI), typical 1 Minimum signal duration for 100% POI Test controller 27 Dell Desktop (Windows® 10 Enterprise, Intel® Core™ i7-4790 CPU, 3.6GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) 34 Dell Desktop (Windows® 7 Enterprise, Intel® Core™ i7-2600 CPU, 3.4GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) 36 Dell Desktop Latitude E6430 (Windows® 10 Enterprise, Intel® Core™ i7-3520M CPU, 2.
PAGE 14
Datasheet SignalVu-PC base performance summary Analog modulation analysis (standard) AM demodulation accuracy, typical ±2% FM demodulation accuracy, typical ±3% 0 dBm input at center, carrier frequency 1 GHz, 1 kHz/5 kHz input/modulated frequency, 10% to 60% modulation depth 0 dBm input power level, reference level = 10 dBm 0 dBm input at center, carrier frequency 1 GHz, 400 Hz/1 kHz input/modulated frequency 0 dBm input power level, reference level = 10 dBm PM demodulation accuracy, typical ±1% of me
PAGE 15
RSA306B USB Spectrum Analyzer SignalVu-PC application licenses Direct audio measurements 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 (Direct audio measurements are limited to >9 kHz by input frequency) Audio filters Low pass, kHz: 0.3, 3, 15, 30, 80, 300, and user-entered up to 0.9 × audio bandwidth High pass, Hz: 20, 50, 300, 400, and user-entered up to 0.
PAGE 16
Datasheet SignalVu-PC application licenses General purpose digital modulation analysis (SVMxxSVPC) Modulation formats BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM, 256QAM, π/2DBPSK, DQPSK, π/4DQPSK, D8PSK, D16PSK, SBPSK, OQPSK, SOQPSK, 16-APSK, 32-APSK, MSK, GFSK, CPM, 2FSK, 4FSK, 8FSK, 16FSK, C4FM Analysis period Up to 163,500 samples Measurement filter Root Raised Cosine, Raised Cosine, Gaussian, Rectangular, IS-95 TX_MEA, IS-95 Base TXEQ_MEA, None Reference Filter Gaussian, Raised Cosine, Rectang
PAGE 17
RSA306B USB Spectrum Analyzer SignalVu-PC application licenses WLAN Measurements 802.11ac (SV25xx-SVPC) Measurements 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.
PAGE 18
Datasheet SignalVu-PC application licenses LTE Downlink RF measurements (SV28xx-SVPC) Standard Supported 3GPP TS 36.141 Version 12.5 Frame Format supported FDD and TDD Measurements and Displays Supported Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR), Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM), Channel Power, Occupied Bandwidth, Power vs.
PAGE 19
RSA306B USB Spectrum Analyzer Physical characteristics Dimensions Height 31.9 mm (1.25 in) Width 190.5 mm (7.5 in) Depth 139.7 mm (5.5 in) Weight 0.75 kg (1.65 lbs) Regulatory Safety UL61010-1, CAN/CSA-22.2 No.
PAGE 20
Datasheet Ordering information Models RSA306B USB real time spectrum analyzer, 9 kHz - 6.2 GHz, 40 MHz acquisition bandwidth. The RSA306B requires a PC with Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, or Windows 10, 64-bit operating system. A USB 3.0 connection is required for operation of the RSA306B. 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 RSA306B, an Intel Core i7 4th generation processor is required.
PAGE 21
RSA306B USB Spectrum Analyzer License type Description Node locked license (NL) purchased as an option to your instrument This license is initially assigned to a specific host id, which can be either a PC or an instrument. It can be reassociated to either a PC or another spectrum analyzer two times using Tek AMS. When associated with an instrument, this license is factory-installed on that instrument at the time of manufacture.
PAGE 22
Datasheet Legacy SignalVuPC option New application license License type Description MAP MAPNL-SVPC Node-locked Mapping MAPFL-SVPC Floating Not available in legacy license.
PAGE 23
RSA306B USB Spectrum Analyzer Item Description Regional availability FZ-G1-B Brazil only. Controller for USB Spectrum Analyzers, Panasonic ToughPad FZ-G1. Includes tablet, battery, digitizer pen and tether, battery charger with power cord. Brazil FZ-G1-J Japan only. Controller for USB Spectrum Analyzers, Panasonic ToughPad FZ-G1. Includes tablet, battery, digitizer pen and tether, battery charger with power cord.
PAGE 24
Datasheet Service options for RSA306B* Opt. C3 Calibration Service 3 Years Opt. C5 Calibration Service 5 Years Opt. D1 Calibration Data Report Opt. D3 Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3) Opt. D5 Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5) Opt. R3 Repair Service 3 Years (including warranty) Opt. R5 Repair Service 5 Years (including warranty) * Not available for Controller options.
PAGE 25
RSA306B USB Spectrum Analyzer 013-0415-00 Pad, 50/75 Ohm, Minimum Loss, Type-N(m) 50 Ohm to Type-F(m) 75 Ohm 015-0787-00 Pad, 50/75 Ohm, Minimum Loss, Type-N(m) 50 Ohm to Type-F(f) 75 Ohm 015-0788-00 Pad, 50/75 Ohm, Minimum Loss, Type-N(m) 50 Ohm to Type-N(f) 75 Ohm 011-0222-00 Attenuator, Fixed, 10 dB, 2 W, DC-8 GHz, Type-N(f) to Type-N(f) 011-0223-00 Attenuator, Fixed, 10 dB, 2 W, DC-8 GHz, Type-N(m) to Type-N(f) 011-0224-00 Attenuator, Fixed, 10 dB, 2 W, DC-8 GHz, Type-N(m) to Type-N(m) 011-0
PAGE 26
Datasheet 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. Bluetooth® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.