Spectrum Analyzer RSA500A Series Portable Spectrum Analyzer Datasheet Application programming interface included for development of custom programs Accessories including tablet PC, calibration kits, adapters and phasestable cables offer a complete field solution for interference hunting and transmitter maintenance Applications General purpose spectrum analysis Radio network installation and maintenance Spectrum monitoring Spectrum management The RSA500A Series USB spectrum analyzers offer high performance
Datasheet SignalVu-PC software offers rich analysis capability in the field The RSA500 series operates with SignalVu-PC, a powerful program used as the basis of Tek’s traditional spectrum analyzers. SignalVu-PC offers a deep analysis capability previously unavailable in high performance batteryoperated solutions. Real-time processing of the DPX® spectrum/ spectrogram is enabled in your PC, further reducing the cost of hardware.
Spectrum Analyzer SignalVu-PC application-specific licenses SignalVu-PC offers a wealth of application-oriented options available either installed on the instrument, or as a floating license that can be moved between instruments or attached to your PC.
Datasheet APCO 25 – SignalVu-PC application SV26 enables quick, standardsbased transmitter health checks on APCO P25 signals. The following image shows a Phase II HCPM signal being monitored for anomalies with the spectrogram while performing transmitter power, modulation and frequency measurements to the TIA-102 standards specification. Mapping – The SignalVu-PC MAP application enables interference hunting and location analysis.
Spectrum Analyzer Return loss/VSWR, distance to fault, cable loss – Perform maintenance and troubleshooting tasks with ease. When equipped with the option 04 tracking generator, the RSA500A series with application license SV60xx-SVPC makes one-port measurements on cables, devices and antennas. Recording length is limited only by storage media size, and recording is a basic feature included in SignalVu-PC.
Datasheet Instrument controller for USB spectrum analyzers For field operations, a complete solution requires a Windows Tablet or laptop for instrument operation, record keeping and communication. Tektronix recommends the Panasonic FZ-G1 tablet computer for controlling the RSA500 series and as a standalone unit.
Spectrum Analyzer Calibration kits, phase-stabilized cables, adapters, antennas and other accessories Tektronix offers a variety of accessories to simplify your shopping for the complete solution for field test. See the ordering information section for further details.
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Spectrum Analyzer Specifications All specifications are guaranteed unless noted otherwise. All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise. Frequency Frequency range RSA503A 9 kHz to 3 GHz RSA507A 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz RSA513A 9 kHz to 13.6 GHz RSA518A 9 kHz to 18.0 GHz Frequency marker readout accuracy ±(RE × MF + 0.
Datasheet GNSS Accuracy, when locked to GNSS 2 ±0.025 ppm 3 GNSS Trained Accuracy, when ±0.025 ppm 6 GNSS antenna is ±0.08 ppm 7 disconnected 4 , 5 RF input RF input RF Input Impedance 50 Ω RF VSWR (RF Attn = 20 dB), typical < 1.2 (10 MHz to 3 GHz) < 1.5 (>3 GHz to 7.5 GHz) <1.9 (>7.5 GHz to 18 GHz) RF VSWR preamp ON, typical < 1.5 (10 MHz to 6 GHz, RF ATT=10 dB, preamp on) < 1.7 (> 6 GHz to 7.5 GHz, RF ATT=10 dB, preamp on) <1.9 (>7.
Spectrum Analyzer Sweep speed Full span sweep speed, typical 70 GHz/sec (RBW = 1 MHz) mean 8 60 GHz/sec (RBW = 100 kHz) 15.7 GHz/sec (RBW = 10 kHz) 1.7 GHz/sec (RBW = 1 kHz) Tuning step time via API ≤1 ms Amplitude and RF Amplitude and RF flatness Reference level setting range Frequency response at 18 ℃ to 28 ℃ (At 10 dB RF Attenuator Setting) Amplitude Accuracy at All Center Frequencies - Preamp ON (18 ℃ to 28 ℃ , 10 dB RF Attenuator) Preamp gain -170 dBm to +40 dBm, 0.
Datasheet Trigger Trigger/Sync input, typical Voltage range: TTL, 0.0 V to 5.0 V Trigger level (Schmitt trigger): Positive-going threshold voltage: 1.6 V min, 2.1 V max Negative-going threshold voltage: 1.0 V min., 1.35 V max Impedance: 10 k ohms with schottky clamps to 0 V, +3.4 V External trigger timing uncertainty >20 MHz to 40 MHz acquisition bandwidth: ±250 ns Uncertainty increases as acquisition bandwidth is decreased.
Spectrum Analyzer Noise and distortion 3rd Order inter-modulation distortion Preamp off, typical < -70 dBc (10 kHz to 25 MHz) < -80 dBc (25 MHz to 3 GHz) < -80 dBc (3 GHz to 4 GHz, RSA507A) < -70 dBc (4 GHz to 7.5 GHz, RSA507A) < -80 dBc (7.5 GHz to Max CF, RSA513A/RSA518A) Each signal level -25 dBm at the RF input. 2 MHz tone separation. Attenuator = 0, Reference level = -20 dBm.
Datasheet Noise and distortion Displayed average noise level (DANL) (Normalized to 1 Hz RBW, with log-average detector) For the RSA503A and RSA507A: Frequency range Preamp on Preamp on, typical Preamp off, typical 500 kHz to 1 MHz -138 dBm/Hz -145 dBm/Hz -130 dBm/Hz 1 MHz to 25 MHz -153 dBm/Hz -158 dBm/Hz -130 dBm/Hz >25 MHz to 1 GHz -161 dBm/Hz -164 dBm/Hz -141 dBm/Hz >1 GHz to 2 GHz -159 dBm/Hz -162 dBm/Hz -141 dBm/Hz >2 GHz to 3 GHz -156 dBm/Hz -159 dBm/Hz -138 dBm/Hz >3 GHz to 4
Spectrum Analyzer Spurious response Residual spurious response (Reference = -30 dBm, RBW = 1 kHz) <-75 dBm (500 kHz to 60 MHz), typical < -85 dBm (>60 MHz to 80 MHz), typical <-100 dBm (>80 MHz to Max CF), typical (Exceptions: <-90 dBm (13.78 GHz to 13.
Datasheet Acquisition IF bandwidth 40 MHz. A/D converter 14 bits, 112 Ms/s. Real-Time IF Acquisition Data 112 Ms/s, 16-bit integer samples.
Spectrum Analyzer Tracking generator (Option 04) Output power level step size accuracy ± 0.5 dB Harmonics < -22 dBc, ≥20 MHz Non-harmonic spurious < -30 dBc; spurious < 2 GHz from TG output frequency < -25 dBc; spurious ≥ 2 GHz from TG output frequency Reverse power without damage 40 Vdc, +20 dBm RF SignalVu-PC standard measurements and performance Measurements included. General signal analysis Spectrum analyzer Spans from 1 kHz to 18.
Datasheet SignalVu-PC standard measurements and performance Minimum IQ resolution 17.9 ns (acquisition BW = 40 MHz) Tuning Tables Tables that present frequency selection in the form of standards-based channels are available for the following. Cellular standards families: AMPS, NADC, NMT-450, PDC, GSM, CDMA, CDMA-2000, 1xEV-DO WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, LTE, WiMax Unlicensed short range: 802.
Spectrum Analyzer SignalVu-PC standard measurements and performance Analog modulation analysis (standard) AM demodulation accuracy, typical ±2% FM demodulation accuracy, typical ±1% of span 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, Atten=Auto 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, Att
Datasheet SignalVu-PC applications performance summary PM measurements 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 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.
Spectrum Analyzer SignalVu-PC applications performance summary Output power (BR and LE), typical mean Supported measurements: Average power, peak power Level uncertainty: refer to instrument amplitude and flatness specification Measurement range: signal level > –70 dBm Modulation characteristics, typical mean Supported measurements: ΔF1avg, ΔF2avg, ΔF2avg/ ΔF1avg, ΔF2max%>=115kHz (basic rate), ΔF2max%>=115kHz (low energy) Deviation range: ±280 kHz Deviation uncertainty (at 0 dBm): <2 kHz 11 + instrument
Datasheet SignalVu-PC applications performance summary 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.
Spectrum Analyzer SignalVu-PC applications performance summary File playback controls 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 Memory requirement Recording of signals requires storage with write rates of 300 MB/sec.
Datasheet SignalVu-PC applications performance summary Accessory type Antenna, Near Field Probe, Cable, Amplifier, Limiter, Attenuator, Filter, Other Correction format Gain/Loss Constant, Gain/loss table, Antenna Factor Traces Save/recall up to 5 traces, Math trace (trace1 minus trace2), Ambient trace Return Loss, Distance-to-Fault, and Cable Loss measurements Measurements Return Loss, Cable Loss, Distance-to-Fault (DTF) Frequency range 10 MHz to 3 GHz (RSA503A) 10 MHz to 7.
Spectrum Analyzer Input and output ports Inputs, outputs, and inferfaces RF input RSA503A/507A: N type, female RSA513A/518A: N type, female (ships standard with this connector) RSA513A/518A: Planar Crown, 50 Ω. Users can select this connector instead of the N type in order to select the connector that best fits their applications. (Users can use adapters compatible with the planar crown that best fits their application.
Datasheet Installation requirements Battery Nominal voltage 14.4 V Nominal capacity 6140 mAh Battery technology Li-Ion, Smart Battery compatible with SMBus interface.
Spectrum Analyzer Environmental and safety Exposure Splash-Proof test, operating and non-operating No potential of shock hazard after exposure to non-operating Splash Proof Test per IEC529, level IP52 Dust resistance test, operating Test method per IEC529, level IP52, test conditions 13.4 and 13.5. and non-operating Salt exposure test, structural parts Standard MIL-STD-810, Method 509.1, Procedure 1 Dynamics Vibration Operating Tektronix Class 2 Random Vibration Test at 2.
Datasheet Ordering information Instrument models RSA503A: USB real time spectrum analyzer, 9 kHz - 3.0 GHz, 40 MHz acquisition bandwidth RSA507A: USB real time spectrum analyzer, 9 kHz - 7.5 GHz, 40 MHz acquisition bandwidth RSA513A: USB real time spectrum analyzer, 9 kHz - 13.6 GHz, 40 MHz acquisition bandwidth RSA518A: USB real time spectrum analyzer, 9 kHz - 18.0 GHz, 40 MHz acquisition bandwidth The RSA500 series instruments require a PC with Windows 7, Windows 8/8.
Spectrum Analyzer Opt. L4 Spanish manual Opt. L5 Japanese manual Opt. L6 Portuguese manual Opt. L7 Simplified Chinese manual Opt. L8 Traditional Chinese manual Opt. L9 Korean manual Opt. L10 Russian manual RSA500A service options 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.
Datasheet License type Description Node locked license (NL) purchased as an option to your instrument This license i s 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. It will be recognized by any PC operating with SignalVu-PC when the instrument is connected.
Spectrum Analyzer Application license Description SV31NL-SVPC Bluetooth 5 measurements (requires SV27) - Node Locked License SV31FL-SVPC Bluetooth 5 measurements (requires SV27) - Floating License MAPNL-SVPC Mapping - Node Locked License MAPFL-SVPC Mapping - Floating License SV56NL-SVPC Playback of recorded files - Node Locked License SV56FL-SVPC Playback of recorded files - Floating License CONNL-SVPC SignalVu-PC connection to the MDO4000B series mixed-domain oscilloscopes - Node Locked Lic
Datasheet 013-0403-00 Adapter, coaxial, 50 Ω type-N(m) to type DIN 9.5(m) 013-0405-00 Adapter, coaxial, 50 Ω type-N(m) to type-DIN 9.
Spectrum Analyzer E/H field probes, lower cost alternative Available from Beehive http://beehive-electronics.com/ RSA-DKIT RSA Version 3 demo board with N-BNC adapter, case, antenna, instructions 011-0227-00 Bias-T, type N(m) RF, type N(f) RF+DC, BNC(f) Bias, 1 W, 0.5 A, 2.
Datasheet Tracking generator accessories A variety of calibration kits and phase-stabilized cables are available for the RSA500 tracking generator when used with the optional cable and antenna measurements software. Calibration kits can be used to improve the factory calibration of the tracking generator when equipped with application SV60-Return loss, VSWR, cable loss, and distance to fault. These phase-stabilized cables are high performance cables that are phase-stable to +- 2 degrees at 7.
Spectrum Analyzer 012-1763-00 Type-N(m) to TNC(m), 3.28 ft or 1 m 012-1764-00 Type-N(m) to TNC(m), 5 ft or 1.5 m 012-1765-00 Type-N(m) to type-N(f), 60 cm (23.6 in.) 012-1766-00 Type-N(m) to type-N(f), 3.28 ft or 1 m 012-1767-00 Type-N(m) to type-N(m), 3.28 ft or 1 m 012-1768-00 Type-N(m) to type-N(m), 60 cm (23.6 in.) 012-1769-00 Type-N(m) to type-SMA(f), 60 cm (23.6 in.) 012-1770-00 Type-N(m) to type-SMA(f), 3.28 ft or 1 m 012-1771-00 Type-N(m) to type-SMA(f), 5 ft or 1.
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