new rsa306 usb spectrum analyzer rf signal analysis in your hands!

New RSA306 USB Spectrum AnalyzerRF signal analysis in your hands!

Agenda

Product Intro– Description– Key Features– SignalVu-PC

Applications– Universities and Education– Budget-conscious R&D– Interference Hunting– Installation and Maintenance

Ordering information, Options

2 37W-31004-0RSA306 Short Technical Presentation November 2014

RSA306 USB Spectrum Analyzer

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7.5 in (190.5 mm)

5.0 in(127 mm)

1.2 in (30.5 mm )

USB 3.0Powered and Controlled

Type N RF connector

10 MHz Reference Input

External Trigger Input

Kensington Security Lock

Ruggedized and meets Mil-Std 28800 Class 2 specifications

37W-31004-0RSA306 Short Technical Presentation November 2014

RSA306 Real Time Spectrum AnalyzerKey specifications, hardware and software

SignalVu-PC with RSA306 Specifications and Features Maximum acquisition time

1.0 s

Spectrum display Span Range 100 Hz to 6.2 GHz

Res. Bandwidth range 10 Hz to 10 MHz DPX spectrum display

Minimum signal duration, 100%

probability of intercept

100 us, span= 40 MHz, RBW=Auto

Span range 1 kHz to 40 MHz (real time) and up to 6.2 GHz swept Res. Bandwidth range 1 kHz to 10 MHz

DPX Spectrogram display Time resolution per line, 50 ms to 6400 s, user selectable Audio output AM, FM Other Displays (standard)

Amplitude, frequency, phase vs. time, RF I and Q vs. time, Time Overview/Navigator, Spectrogram, AM, FM, PM analysis, Spurious Measurement, Spectrum Emission Mask, Occupied Bandwidth, Channel Power and ALCR, MCPR, CCDF.

RSA306 Specifications. See full data sheet for details Frequency Range 9 kHz to 6.2 GHz Frequency accuracy Initial: ±3 ppm (18 °C to 28 °C) + aging

Aging: ±3 x 10-6 (1st year), ±1 x 10-6/year thereafter External freq. ref. GPS time-stamp

10 MHz ±10 Hz Input, no Output No

RF Input Max. Input, no damage

DC voltage ±40 VDC

+23 dBm Reference level ≥ –10 dBm +15 dBm Reference level < –10 dBm

Input VSWR ≤ 1.8:1, 10 MHz to 6200 MHz, Ref Level ≥ +10 dBm IF Bandwidth 40 MHz Amplitude Accuracy Typical (95% confidence)

(18 °C to 28 °C) Typical

(-10 °C to 55 °C) 9 kHz - < 3 GHz ±1.25 dB ±3 dB

≥ 3 GHz – 6.2 GHz ±2.0 dB ±3 dB Displayed Average Noise Level

DANL (dBm/Hz) DANL (dBm/Hz), typical

500 kHz -130 -133 2 MHz – 5 MHz -145 -148

> 5 MHz – 1.0 GHz -160 -163 > 1.0 GHz – 2.0 GHz -158 -161 > 2.0 GHz – 4.0 GHz -155 -158 > 4.0 GHz – 6.2 GHz -150 -153 Phase Noise at

specified offset, dBc/Hz

Center Frequency 10 MHz (typical)

1 GHz (specified)

6 GHz (typical)

10 kHz -122 -84 -83 100 kHz -126 -90 -94

1 MHz -127 -118 -108 Third-order intercept +14 dBm, 40 MHz to 6.2 GHz , Ref Level = -10 dBm Residual Spurious < -85 dBm Input related spurious < -50 dBc (exceptions for IF, 2xRF spurious) Temperature Operating: -10 ° C to +55 ° C

Nonoperating: -51 ° C to +71 ° C Handling and transit Per MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 Power/Interface 1 USB 3.0 Port


RSA306 Powered by SignalVu-PC Software SignalVu-PC SVE contains 17 different measurements:

– Now free of charge

Shared UI with other RSA’s, Scopes with SignalVu, MDO4000B with SignalVu-PC

9 key analysis options dramatically reduced in price

– VSA– AM/FM/PM/Audio Analysis – Settling time – Pulse Measurements – 3 Wi-Fi measurements through AC – P25– Flexible OFDM

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Measurements with base SW (SVE)

Free


Benchtop RF Signal Analysis Software SignalVu-PC Standard

– Complete Spectrum Analyzer features– AM/FM/PM basic analysis and AM/FM listening– Real-Time Spectrum Analysis (DPX spectrum/spectrogram)

Optional– Vector Signal Analysis with 40 MHz analysis BW– Optional Commercial Wireless features (Wi-Fi, P25)– Optional Analog signal analysis – AM, FM, PM, Audio Analysis with SINAD, THD, more– Mapping of multiple measurements for geolocation of signals + signal strength measurements

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Real Time display showing WLAN signal Vector Signal Analysis of a QPSK signal FM signal analysis: DPX, Spectrogram, Freq. vs Time

Wi-Fi Signal Analysis Mapping of signals to locate an interfering signal Signal Strength and Spectrogram


Key Segments & Applications


Customer Segments & Challenges

Education– Graduate

projects– Undergraduate

Labs

Challenges: – Cost: not feasible to include SA’s in labs– Form Factor: bring instruments to class– Performance

Budget Conscious R&D– Add Wireless to designs– Cost constraints

Challenges:– Cost– Performance: many low cost SA’s lack

capabilities needed– Maintaining older equipment

Interference Hunting– Regulatory Agencies– Military and Government

Challenges: – Cost – Form Factor– Performance: specs, analysis features– Not feasible to equip technicians with

real time

Installation & Maintenance– Network operators– Police/Local gov’t

radios

Challenges– Cost: lacking tools for preventative

maintenance– Performance: lacking tools to perform

network health check


Benefits for Education – Teaching Labs, Student Projects

Benchtop Performance– Frequency Range– Analysis Bandwidth– Analysis features

Form Factor – Portability – bring instruments into classroom, field

Free benchtop analysis software for course work– Spectrum Analysis – Analog signal analysis: FM, AM, PM– Vector signal analysis for general purpose digital

signals

Show students RF signal behavior not possible with other solutions

– Domain Correlation– Real Time capabilities

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Enable Your Students to Learn RF, in Your Lab or Anywhere


RSA306 for Universities and Education

Can view analog or digital signals in multiple domains: here, Vector Signal Analysis displays are shown

Gain additional insight into viewing signals in multiple domains – for example, unique feature to correlate marker between Constellation and Symbol Table to view “offending” symbols with high EVM.

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Constellation shows IQ representation of demodulated signal and EVM results

DPX Spectrum display running at the same time

Eye Diagram display for 64-QAM signal

Symbol table showing the demodulated 1’s and 0’s can be used to verify the data


Benefits for Budget Conscious R&D

Benchtop Spectrum Analyzer Performance to replace aging spectrum analyzers

– Frequency Range: 6.2 GHz covers more commercials wireless frequency bands

– Analysis Bandwidth: 40 MHz covers more wide band systems

– Analysis features: analog, commercial wireless support

Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer capabilities come standard for fast troubleshooting

With worldwide service and support from Tektronix

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Ability to Have Your Own Spectrum Analyzer


Application Example: Budget Conscious R&D

Inexpensive wide band spectrum analyzer to verify WLAN device proper operation

Help verify FCC Compliance and Wi-Fi Compliance before shipping products

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WLAN Summary showing key measurement results

Spectrogram, showing signal burst of spectrum power over time

Constellation diagram helps verify proper operation of WLAN device

Time Overview display shows Power (Amplitude) vs. Time display & controls the Acquisition Length graphically


Benefits for Interference Hunting

Highly portable– Make RF measurements wherever needed – very small

form factor– Ruggedized for field use– USB 3.0 powered and controlled – Tablet or Laptop PC’s

Find interference with Real-Time Capabilities– Best “stare bandwidth” available with 40 MHz and DPX– Find interfering signals better than other field spectrum

analyzers with DPX Spectrum and Real-Time Spectrogram– DPX is the best tool for Co-channel interference

Plot measurements on real-world Maps – Mapping option available with SignalVu-PC

Stream recorded signals to PC solid-state-drive– For offline analysis

Price/Performance – Fully featured benchtop Spectrum/Signal Analysis for

complete analysis of key signals of interest

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Fast Interference Hunting Made Easy & Inexpensive


Application Example: Interference Hunting

Discover interfering signals with DPX and Mask Search, then perform actions like Save IQ data on Trigger or Take a Screen Shot

High performance PC generating 10,000 spectrums/second

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User Defined Mask helps when “staring” within a Bandwidth to identify an interfering signal

DPX bitmapped trace helps quickly discover signals of interest

Mask Violation shown when signal breaks into mask area. Further actions like save IQ data or screen shot are available


Benefits for Installation & Maintenance

Highly portable– Ruggedized for field use– Make RF measurements wherever needed– USB 3.0 powered and controlled

Perform P25, TETRA, Analog, and other radio standards based measurements in the field and lab

– SignalVu-PC enabled– General purpose VSA option– P25, WLAN, and other options available

Perform preventative maintenance on radio networks

– Full-featured spectrum analysis– Find interference with real-time capabilities

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Get a Fast Handle on Network Health, with the Field-Friendly RSA306


Application Example: Installation & Maintenance

Showing displays for Over the Air analysis

Useful to verify proper operation of Private Mobile Radio network, Trunked radio systems

Used for preventative maintenance of Private Mobile Radio networks, Trunked radio systems

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Frequency vs. Time shows demodulated Frequency Shift Key signal’s 1’s and 0’s

DPX Spectrum trace helps ensure pulsed and frequency hopped signals are clearly visible

Time Overview shows Amplitude vs. Time and controls where in time the analysis is occuring


Ordering Information

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Item Description US MSRP

RSA306 USB real time spectrum analyzer, 9 kHz – 6.2 GHz, 40 MHz acquisition bandwidth

$3,490

RSA300CASE Soft case with shoulder-strap $125

RSA300TRANSIT Hard-sided transit case for RSA300 w/ room for USB cable and accessories. Pelican model Stormcase iM2100

$290

RSA306RACK 19 inch rack mount with slots for two RSA306. Includes cover for unused slot.

$490


Ordering Information: SignalVu-PC Software

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Included with instrument – Free SW (SVE)

Item Description US MSRP

SignalVu-PC-SVE

Basic SW $0

SVM General VSA $990

SVP Pulse Meas. $990

SVO Flexible OFDM $990

SV23 WLAN 802.11a/b/g/p

$990

SV24 WLAN 802.11n $990

SV25 WLAN 802.11ac $990

SV26 P25 Analysis $990

MAP Mapping and Signal Strength

$2,490

SVT Settling Time $990

SVA AM/FM/PM/ Audio Analysis

$990

PC Requirements USB 3.0 Windows 7 or 8 64-bit Minimum 8 GB RAM 20 GB available disk space 4th Generation Intel i7 for full real time

specification Reduced processor results in

degraded min. signal duration for 100% POI


Summary

RF signal analysis in your hands

Benchtop performance analysis with SignalVu-PC

Great fit in 4 key applicationsEducation, Budget Conscious R&D, Interference Hunting, and Installation & Maintenance

–Performance –Price–Form Factor–Ruggedized


new rsa306 usb spectrum analyzer rf signal analysis in your hands!

Documents

qpsk signal fm signal

key analysis options

price vsa amfmpmaudio

cost performance

wifi measurements

cost form factor performance

time pulse measurements

cost constraints challenges