Tektronix RSA5103B Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer, DC to 3 GHz
The Tektronix RSA5103B Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer is a revolutionary tool designed to transcend traditional instruments, providing the confidence and advanced functionality essential for the most demanding signal analysis tasks. Boasting an impressive frequency range from DC to 3 GHz, this high-performance analyzer incorporates state-of-the-art real-time specifications, ensuring you can capture even the most fleeting signals with 100% probability of intercept.
Key Features and Specifications
- High 3rd Order Intercept (TOI) of +20 dBm at 2 GHz.
- Outstanding displayed average noise level (DANL) of -151 dBm/Hz at 2 GHz, enabling detection of low-level signals.
- Revolutionary DPX® spectrum display providing live, dynamic insights into transient signals, with event duration as brief as 3.7 μs.
- Triggering capabilities for frequency edge or power level transients with precise timing for effective troubleshooting.
- Record and efficiently analyze time-correlated signals through an expansive deep memory of up to 343 seconds at 1 MHz acquisition bandwidth.
Advanced Performance for Modern Applications
The RSA5103B's unique architecture eliminates compromises between dynamic range and analysis bandwidth by utilizing a fully preselected and image-free design. This preserves maximum dynamic range across all acquisition bandwidths. Its superior swept DPX capability ensures real-time transient tracking, allowing for unprecedented discovery of RF signals across the full instrument span.
Comprehensive Triggering and Capture Options
- Time-qualified power triggers coupled with runt, density, frequency, and frequency mask triggers distinguish elusive transient events for improved analysis.
- The DPX Density™ Trigger function simplifies capturing low-level signals amid higher-level noise, making troubleshooting faster and more efficient.
- Two external triggers enable easy synchronization with system events for precise testing conditions.
Analyze with Confidence
Engineers utilizing the RSA5103B benefit from a full suite of standard measurement tools including Channel Power, ACLR, and Spurious measurements, as well as advanced modulation analysis capabilities. This spectrum analyzer supports essential measurements of frequency, phase, and amplitude changes, ideal for applications involving frequency hopping, intermittent signals, and modulation switching.
Additional Capabilities
- Perform up to 292,000 frequency transforms per second, ensuring rapid, detailed analysis of complex signals.
- Gap-free DPX spectrograms can capture spectral information for up to 4444 days, providing extensive historical data for analysis and replay.
- Support for MATLAB® Level 5 format gets you ready for offline analysis without hassle.
Versatile Applications
The Tektronix RSA5103B is a vital asset for engineers engaged in RF system design, integration, network operations, and spectrum management. With its rich feature set, including Phase Noise and General Purpose Modulation Analysis options, this spectrum analyzer caters to a wide range of applications, enhancing productivity and ensuring accurate, reliable results.
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