New 3.2GHz spectrum analyzers suits the most demanding RF applications

Saelig has announced availability of the Rigol DSA800 Series spectrum analyzer. The DSA832E is a high-performance, economical, and compact 9kHz to 3.2GHz instrument. Also, a tracking generator function option is available with the 'TG' model.

The digital IF circuitry 'guarantees' reliability and performance that meets the most demanding RF applications. The rugged yet affordable DSA832E has a broad set of features and specs, including a large 8-inch WVGA colour LCD and intuitive front panel controls. Available options include a preamplifier for very small signals, a VSWR measurement toolkit for configuring and evaluating antennas, as well as an advanced measurement kit that enables additional functions such as channel boundaries and signal-to-noise ratio measurements.

Features include :• 10Hz Minimum Resolution Bandwidth: with -148dBm Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) for low-level signal measurements.

1. Zero Span Function: allows the signal envelope to be seen when demodulating an AM signal.
2. Peak Table Function: readout of up to 10 peak Frequency/Amplitude values.
3. Low Phase Noise: excellent single sideband phase noise allows nearby small signals to be accurately measured.
4. Powerful PC Software: remotely control and setup, read back the data, perform measurements and data analysis; display powerful spectrograms and waterfall graphs.
5. EMI Pre-compliance Test Software: quickly locate product problems, enabling them to pass subsequent formal EMC testing.

For Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other RF designs, high performance specs like SSB Phase Noise as low as -90dBc/Hz (10kHz offset) allow engineers to more accurately analyze modulation and noise issues in signals of interest. Whether debugging an RF transceiver set, designing layout or configuration changes to maximize efficiency, or testing a system in noisy environments, the economical DSA832E spectrum analyzer helps to quickly and affordably identify and examine areas of RF concern, says the company.