Discover the Tektronix RSA503A USB Spectrum Analyzer
The Tektronix RSA503A USB Spectrum Analyzer delivers high-performance spectrum analysis in a durable, portable format, designed for both indoor and outdoor settings. Ideal for professionals in the field of spectrum management, interference hunting, and network maintenance, this spectrum analyzer meets the demanding requirements of today’s RF analysis needs.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz, accommodating a wide array of analytical needs.
- Acquisition Bandwidth: 40 MHz, enabling real-time analysis for identifying transient signals and conducting vector analysis.
- Integrated GPS: Standard GPS/GLONASS/Beidou receiver for precise mapping and location-based analysis.
- Optional Tracking Generator: Perfect for gain/loss measurements, antenna testing, and cable analysis.
- Streaming Capture: Capability to record and replay extended events, ensuring no detail goes unnoticed.
- Rugged Build: Complies with Mil-Std 28800 Class 2 environmental, shock, and vibration specifications for exceptional durability in harsh conditions.
- Extended Field Operation: Built-in battery allows for prolonged use in the field without dependence on external power sources.
- Advanced Software: SignalVu-PC software enables real-time signal processing with innovative DPX Spectrum/Spectrogram technology, streamlining the process of transient and interference detection.
- Signal Detection Precision: Achieves a minimum signal duration of 100 µsec with 100% probability of intercept, ensuring maximum reliability in measurements.
- Custom Application Development: Comprehensive API available for users looking to develop tailored software solutions.
- Complete Field Solution: Comes with several accessories, including tablet PCs, calibration kits, adapters, and phase-stable cables, to streamline interference hunting and transmitter maintenance.
The Tektronix RSA503A is engineered to provide real-time spectrum analysis, allowing operators to efficiently locate challenging interferers, maintain RF networks, and document their procedures. Utilizing USB technology, the analyzer captures a bandwidth of 40 MHz with remarkable fidelity while maintaining a compact form factor. The lightweight design shifts the bulk from the instrument to a portable Windows tablet or laptop, enabling users to operate swiftly and efficiently.
The optional tracking generator is invaluable for rapid filter, duplexer, and network component testing, facilitating quick and precise measurements of VSWR, return loss, distance to fault, and cable loss. The SignalVu-PC software empowers users to leverage deep analysis capabilities previously reserved for high-end, stationary solutions, all within a battery-operated device. This software includes real-time processing tools that dramatically enhance analysis efficiency without excessive hardware costs.
Whether you are tracking down elusive signals or conducting routine maintenance, the Tektronix RSA503A USB Spectrum Analyzer is a powerful ally in your RF fieldwork, combining performance, durability, and advanced processing into one complete package.
