Tektronix adds 13 GHz and 18 GHz USB spectrum analysers to range
The RSA513A and RSA518A offer 13 GHz and 18 GHz frequency range respectively and provide the ability to stream I & Q data for analysis of wideband signals in software-defined radio systems.
In today’s crowded RF environment, spectrum analysers increasingly need to measure wider bandwidth signals, at higher frequencies, for gapless capture of RF signals. The ability to stream I & Q data out of the instrument to a USB port allows the analysers enable both capture and playback of wideband signals for further analysis offline – a largely unmet need in the market, according to HawkEye 360, a developer of satellite-based precision geoanalytic products.
“Many portable spectrum analyzers are well suited for spectral scanning but not as useful for recording since the real-time bandwidth is quite limited. The new Tektronix RSA518A is ideal for both scanning and recording and is a much better value for RF survey deployments,” said Chris Gregory, Director of Processing for HawkEye 360.
The RSA500 series provides 40 MHz of gapless real-time bandwidth, four times that of other instruments in the category, saving users time when searching for interference and providing more insight during analysis using the SignalVu-PC application.
“When you look at the broad set of applications these instruments can support and their advanced I & Q streaming capabilities, it’s clear we’re delivering more than just another spectrum analyzer. With our new 13 GHz and 18 GHz models we’ve raised the bar on the utility of real-time spectrum analyzer functionality,” said Jon Baldwin, general manager Wideband Solutions Business Unit at Tektronix.
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