Signal Hound standardises user interface
The Signal Hound USB-powered SA44B and SA124B are Software Defined Radios (SDR) optimized as spectrum analysers. The SA44B operates from 1 Hz to 4.4 GHz and the SA124B operates from 100 kHz to 12.4 GHz. The Signal Hound TG44A and TG124A are tracking generators which work with the SA-series spectrum analysers. Both the SA-series and TG-series instruments are space-saving troubleshooting tools for field use, engineering students, and electronics hobbyists.
The new software – baptised Spike – allows the SA’s to function as real-time spectrum analysers for sweeps of 250 kHz and less—that means every RF event will be captured when using spans that are equal to or less than 250 kHz. Another improvement is sweep speeds that are up to 8x faster for spans between 500 kHz and 2 MHz. The SA graphics now include colour persistence and a 2D waterfall display.
The TG devices also benefit from Spike. Long-standing stability issues are resolved, to include making the high dynamic range user friendly and efficient. The tracking generators can now save 1000-point data files that are then loaded in the path loss table for normalizing precision measurements using RF cables and/or antennas. New to both the BB60C and the SA devices is a zero span pre-triggering function and calibrated I/Q data streaming.
Developers will be able to customize the Spike software by changing, adding, and deleting functions, layouts, and utilities in the SA and TG devices. The liberal handling of the software license allows developers to compile the modified spectrum analyser code for redistribution.
The software can be downloaded free of charge from www.Signalhound.com/Spike.
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