Spectrum Analyzer RSA600A Series Laboratory Spectrum Analyzer Datasheet Applications Characterization of RF devices, subsystems, and systems Manufacturing test Mobile field operations The RSA600 Series gives you the bandwidth and analysis tools you need to succeed The RSA600A Series USB spectrum analyzers offer high bandwidth laboratory spectrum analysis in a small, very transportable package. Features and benefits 9 kHz to 3.0/7.
Datasheet Measurements and functions included in SignalVu-PC base version General signal analysis Description Spectrum analyzer Spans from 100 Hz to 7.5 GHz, 3 traces + math and spectrogram trace, 5 markers with power, relative power, integrated power, power density and dBc/Hz functions DPX spectrum/spectrogram Real time display of spectrum with 100% probability of intercept of 100 usec signals in up to 40 MHz span Amplitude, frequency, phase vs. time, RF I and Q vs.
Laboratory Spectrum Analyzer The tracking generator (Option 04 on the RSA600) is controlled via SignalVu-PC. Here you can enter start-stop frequencies, set number of steps in the span, adjust reference level, and normalize the tracking generator with a calibrate function. A bandpass filter response from 800 MHz to 3 GHz is shown below.
Datasheet LTE Application SV28 enables the following LTE base station transmitter measurements: Cell ID Channel power Return Loss/VSWR, distance to fault and cable loss – Perform component characterization tasks easily and cost-effectively. 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. Return loss of a bandpass filter measured from 700 MHz to 2.6 GHz. Markers have been placed a 1.
Laboratory Spectrum Analyzer Playback Application SV56, 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.
Datasheet Specifications All specifications are guaranteed unless noted otherwise. All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise. Frequency Frequency range RSA603A 9 kHz to 3 GHz RSA607A 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz Frequency marker readout accuracy ±(RE × MF + 0.
Laboratory Spectrum Analyzer RF input Maximum safe input power (Preamp On) +33 dBm (RF input, 10 MHz to 7.5 GHz, RF Attn ≥ 20 dB) Maximum measurable input power +30 dBm (RF input, ≥10 MHz to Fmax, RF ATT Auto) Input RF attenuator +13 dBm (RF input, 9 kHz to 10 MHz) +20 dBm (RF input, <10 MHz, RF ATT Auto) 0 dB to 51 dB (1 dB step) Amplitude and RF Amplitude and RF flatness Reference level setting range -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.
Laboratory 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) < -70 dBc (4 GHz to 6 GHz, RSA607A) < -70 dBc (6 GHz to 7.5 GHz, RSA607A) Each signal level -25 dBm at the RF input. 2 MHz tone separation. Attenuator = 0, Reference level = -20 dBm.
Datasheet Phase noise Phase noise Integrated Phase (RMS), typical Offset 1 GHz CF 1 GHz CF (typical) 2 GHz CF (typical) 6 GHz CF, (RSA607A) (typical) 10 MHz (typical) 10 kHz -94 dBc/Hz -97 dBc/Hz -96 dBc/Hz -94 dBc/Hz -120 dBc/Hz 100 kHz -94 dBc/Hz -98 dBc/Hz -97 dBc/Hz -96 dBc/Hz -124 dBc/Hz 1 MHz -116 dBc/Hz -121 dBc/Hz -120 dBc/Hz -120 dBc/Hz -124 dBc/Hz 7.45 x 10-3 radians @ 1 GHz 8.24 x 10-3 radians @ 2 GHz 9.
Laboratory Spectrum Analyzer Spurious response Spurious response with signal at half-IF 3 RSA603A, RSA607A < 75 dBc, (CF: 30 MHz to 3 GHz, Ref = -30 dBm, Atten = 10 dB, RBW = 10 Hz, Span = 10 kHz) Signal frequency = 2310 MHz, RF input level = -30 dBm RSA607A < 77 dBc, (CF 3 G Hz to 7.5 GHz, Ref= -30 dBm, Atten = 10 dB, RBW=10 Hz, Span=10 kHz) RF input Level = -30 dBm Local oscillator feed-through to input connector, typical < -70 dBm, preamp off. < -90 dBm, preamp on. Attenuator = 10 dB.
Datasheet Tracking generator (Option 04) Tracking Generator (Option 04) Frequency range 9 kHz to 3 GHz 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz Sweep speed 6700 MHz/second, 101 points, 50 kHz RBW (11 mS per point) Measured using a Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1, Intel® Core™ i5-5300U 2.3 GHz Processor, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Windows®7 Pro. Frequency resolution 100 Hz TG output connector N type VSWR < 1.8:1, 10 MHz to 7.
Laboratory Spectrum Analyzer Return Loss, Distance-to-Fault, and Cable Loss measurements Return Loss measurement range 50 dB Interference immunity Return Loss Measurement Error within specifications for the following conditions: +5 dBm interferer power within 800 kHz of measurement point +5 dBm interferer power more than 800 kHz away from measurement point Distance-to-Fault range 1500 m or 15 dB one-way cable loss capable, user defined.
Datasheet SignalVu-PC standard measurements and performance Measurements included General signal analysis Spectrum analyzer Spans from 1 kHz to 7.5 GHz Three traces plus math and spectrogram trace Five markers with power, relative power, integrated power, power density and dBc/Hz functions DPX Spectrum/Spectrogram Real time display of spectrum with 100% probability of intercept of 100 μsec signals in up to 40 MHz span Amplitude, frequency, phase vs. time, RF I and Q vs.
Laboratory Spectrum Analyzer SignalVu-PC standard measurements and performance Minimum signal duration for 100% probability of detection 100 μs Span: 40 MHz, RBW = 300 kHz (Auto) 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 Span range (continuous processing) 1 kHz to 40 MHz Span range (swept) Up to maximum frequency range of instrument Dwell time per step
Datasheet Sweep speed Full-span sweep speed Full span sweep speed, typical 5500 MHz/sec (RBW = 1 MHz) 5300 MHz/sec (RBW = 100 kHz) 3700 MHz/sec (RBW = 10 kHz) 950 MHz/sec (RBW = 1 kHz) Measured using a Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1, Intel® Core™ i5-5300U 2.3 GHz Processor, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Windows®7 Pro.
Laboratory Spectrum Analyzer 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.
Datasheet SignalVu-PC applications performance summary Bluetooth Measurements (SV27xxSVPC) Modulation formats Basic Rate, Bluetooth Low Energy, Enhanced Data Rate - Revision 4.1.1 Packet types: DH1, DH3, DH5 (BR), Reference (LE) Measurements Peak Power, Average Power, Adjacent Channel Power or InBand Emission mask, -20 dB Bandwidth, Frequency Error, Modulation Characteristics including ΔF1avg (11110000), ΔF2avg (10101010), ΔF2 > 115 kHz, ΔF2/ΔF1 ratio, frequency deviation vs.
Laboratory Spectrum Analyzer SignalVu-PC applications performance summary QPSK Residual EVM (center frequency = 2 GHz), typical 0.6 % (100 kHz symbol rate) 0.8 % (1 MHz symbol rate) 0.8 % (10 MHz symbol rate) 0.8 % (30 MHz symbol rate) 400 symbols measurement length, 20 Averages, normalization reference = maximum symbol magnitude 256 QAM Residual EVM (center frequency = 2 GHz), typical 0.6 % (10 MHz symbol rate) 0.
Datasheet SignalVu-PC applications performance summary Playback of recorded signals (SV56) Playback file type R3F recorded by RSA306, RSA500, or RSA600 Recorded file bandwidth 40 MHz 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
Laboratory Spectrum Analyzer 28 Volt noise source drive 28 Volt noise source drive output Output Level 28 VDC @ 140 mA Output voltage turn ON/OFF time Turn on: 100 µS Turn off: 500 µS Input and output ports Inputs, outputs, and inferfaces RF input N type, female External frequency reference input BNC, female Trigger/Sync input BNC, female Tracking Generator Source Output N type, female GPS Antenna SMA, female USB Device Port USB 3.
Datasheet Physical characteristics Physical characteristics Width 222.3 mm (8.75 in) Height 75.0 mm (2.95 in) Length 358.6 mm (14.12 in) Net weight 2.79 kg (6.
Laboratory Spectrum Analyzer Ordering information Models RSA600A Series USB Spectrum Analyzer, 40 MHz acquisition bandwidth. The RSA600 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 RSA600. 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 RSA600, an Intel Core i7 4th generation processor is required.
Datasheet Opt. L6 Portuguese manual Opt. L7 Simplified Chinese manual Opt. L8 Traditional Chinese manual Opt. L9 Korean manual Opt. L10 Russian manual Opt. L99 No manual RSA600A 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.
Laboratory Spectrum Analyzer Tablet Tablet controller available Panasonic FZ-G1 accessories A tablet controller intended for portable applications using the Tektronix RSA306B and RSA500A series spectrum analyzers can also be used with the RSA600A series. The Panasonic ToughPad FZ-G1 is available in limited geographies from Tektronix as shown in the ordering information below. Item Description Regional availability FZ-G1-N Controller for USB Spectrum Analyzers, Panasonic ToughPad FZ-G1.
Datasheet Licenses SignalVu-PC application-specific modules Application license Description SVANL-SVPC AM/FM/PM/Direct Audio Analysis - Node Locked License SVAFL-SVPC AM/FM/PM/Direct Audio Analysis - Floating License SVTNL-SVPC Settling Time (frequency and phase) measurements - Node Locked License SVTFL-SVPC Settling Time (frequency and phase) measurements - Floating License SVMNL-SVPC General Purpose Modulation Analysis to work with analyzer of acquisition bandwidth <= 40 MHz or MDO - Node Locke
Laboratory Spectrum Analyzer Application license Description SV30FL-SVPC WiGig 802.11ad measurements - Floating License EDUFL-SVPC Education-only version of all modules for SignalVu-PC - Floating License Recommended accessories Tektronix offers a wide variety of adapters, attenuators, cables, impedance converters, antennas and other accessories for the RSA600 series.
Datasheet 119-7426 Pre-filter, general purpose, 2400 MHz to 6200 MHz, type-N (f) connector 119-4146-00 EMCO E/H-field probes 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.
Laboratory Spectrum Analyzer 012-1748-00 Cable, rugged, phase-stable, type-N(m) to 7/16(f), 3.28 ft or 1 m 012-1749-00 Cable, rugged, phase-stable, type-N(m) to 7/16(f), 5 ft or 1.5 m 012-1750-00 Cable, rugged, phase-stable, type-N(m) to 7/16(m), 3.28 ft or 1 m 012-1751-00 Cable, rugged, phase-stable, type-N(m) to 7/16(m), 5 ft or 1.5 m 012-1752-00 Cable, rugged, phase-stable, type-N(m) to 7/16(m), 60 cm (23.6 in.) 012-1753-00 Cable, rugged, phase-stable, type-N(m) to DIN 9.5(f), 60 cm (23.6 in.
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