Tektronix RSA306 Spectrum Analyzer
Unleash the Power of Spectrum Analysis with the Tektronix RSA306
The Tektronix RSA306 Spectrum Analyzer represents the forefront of modern instrumentation, offering comprehensive spectrum analysis capabilities combined with deep signal analysis in a compact, portable design. Utilizing advanced commercial interfaces and leveraging your existing computing power, the RSA306 revolutionizes signal acquisition and measurement. This innovative approach significantly reduces traditional hardware costs while enhancing functionality.
With the RSA306, you can uncover elusive RF events using its sophisticated architecture. Employing the groundbreaking DPX® technology, this spectrum analyzer provides a real-time RF view of your signals, making it easier than ever to observe characteristics typically missed by conventional analyzers.
Compact and Portable Design
Weighing a mere 1.3 lbs, the RSA306 is designed for easy transport from the lab to the field and back, with the added advantage of being powered directly by your laptop or tablet for superior flexibility.
Advanced Software Integration
The RSA306 pairs seamlessly with SignalVu® Essentials software, which is provided free of charge. This powerful software opens the door to unlimited advanced measurement and analysis features, allowing for deep insights previously unavailable in budget-friendly solutions. Real-time processing of the DPX spectrum/spectrogram via your PC further cuts down on hardware costs, enhancing performance without additional investment.
Exceptional Performance Specs
Experience unmatched performance with the Tek RSA306, featuring a 40 MHz real-time bandwidth that captures even fleeting signals, down to 100 µs in duration. To operate the RSA306, ensure that your system includes:
- An Intel i7 4th generation quad-core processor (recommended for optimal real-time features)
- A minimum of 8 GB RAM (lower specs may reduce real-time performance)
- A storage drive capable of streaming at a rate of 300 MB/sec for long-term event recording
Key Features & Specifications
- Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 6.2 GHz for broad analytical scope
- Dynamic Range: -160 dBm to +20 dBm for reliable measurements
- Capture Bandwidth: 40 MHz for extensive signal visibility
- Automated Measurements: 17 automated measurement functions
- Interference Capture: Designed to ensure issues are caught at first glance
- Durability: Complies with Mil-Std 28800 Class 2 environmental, shock, and vibration specifications
- In-depth Analysis: Full-featured spectrum analysis capability via included software
- Versatility: Options for modulation analysis, mapping, standards support, and pulse measurements
- Real-time Spectrum/Spectrogram display: Efficient transient and interference resolution
- Programming Interface: API included for Microsoft Windows environments
- MATLAB instrument driver available for Instrument Control Toolbox access
- Streaming Capture: Records long-term events effortlessly
