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Introduction

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1 Introduction

TI's MSP-SA430-SUB1GHZ Spectrum Analyzer is an easy-to-use and affordable tool to jumpstart radio

frequency (RF) development in the sub-GHz frequency range.

More and more electronic devices include a built-in RF link. RF transceivers are inexpensive, but the

equipment to design and debug such systems is not. The purpose of this Spectrum Analyzer is to provide

an affordable development tool that reduces the time you need to spend using expensive measurement

equipment.

The Spectrum Analyzer (SA430) connects to a PC through USB and is operated from a powerful yet

simple graphical user interface (GUI).

1.1 Hardware Specification

Frequency ranges: 300 MHz to 348 MHz, 389 MHz to 464 MHz, and 779 MHz to 928 MHz

Minimum frequency step: 397 Hz (typical)

Maximum input level: -40 dBm (typical) (range extendable with attenuators)

Minimum detectable level: -100 dBm (typical)

Level resolution: 0.5 dB

1.2 System Requirements

Screen resolution: Minimum: 800x600, Recommended: 1024x768

Operating system: Windows

XP 32 bit, Windows Vista

32/64 bit, Windows 7 32/64 bit

Hard drive space: 200MB free drive space

Connection: One USB 2.0 port

1.3 Product Regulatory Compliance

1.3.1 FCC

This device has been tested and verified to comply with Part 15, Class B, of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note: See EVALUATION BOARD/KIT/MODULE (EVM) ADDITIONAL TERMS for further regulatory

compliance statements.

Spectrum Analyzer (MSP-SA430-SUB1GHZ) SLAU371A– September 2011– Revised November 2011

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