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RSA500A and RSA600A Series
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers
Specifications and Performance Verification
ZZZ
Technical Reference
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RSA500A and RSA600A Series
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers
Specifications and Performance Verification
ZZZ
Technical Reference
www.tek.com
077-1201-02
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Table of Contents
Important safety information .......................................................................................................... iii
General safety summary (all models) .. ... ... .... . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . iii
General safety summary (RSA500A Series specific)........................................................................... iv
General safety summary (RSA600A Series specific)........................................................................... iv
Service safety summary (all models) . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . ... . . . v
Terms in this manual . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . v
Terms and symbols on the product. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. v
Preface................................................................................................................................. vi
Documentation ...................................................................................................................vi
Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 1
Frequency ... . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... 2
Amplitude and RF fl atness....................................................................................................... 3
Channel response (amplitude and phase deviation), typical . . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. 5
Channel response (amplitude flatness)......................................................................................... 5
Trigger . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .... 6
Noise and distortion..............................................................................................................6
Phase noise ......................................................................................................................9
Spurious response . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . . 9
Amplitude vs. time .............................................................................................................. 11
Acquisition....................................................................................................................... 12
GPSLocation.................................................................................................................... 12
Tracking generator (Option 04) . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . .. . . .. . . ... . .. . . .. . . ... . .. . . .. . . ... . .. . . .. . . ... . .. 12
Return loss, Distance-to-fault, and Cable loss measurements................................................................ 13
28 Volt noise source drive output (RSA600A Series only) . . .. . . .. . ... . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . ... . .. . . .. . . .. . ... . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. 14
Measurements .................................................................................................................. 15
Analog demodulation accuracy.. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... 15
General purpose analog modulation analysis accuracy .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... 16
General purpose digital modulation analysis (Option SVMNL-SVPC, SVMFL-SVPC) .. . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . .. 16
Digital demodulation a ccuracy (Option SVMNL-SVPC, SVMFL-S VPC)... . ... . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . . .. . . ... . . .. . . . .. . . ... . . .. . 17
Adaptive equalizer . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 18
measurement (Option SVONL-SVPC, SVOFL-SVPC)................................................................ 19
OFDM
WLAN 802.11a/b/g/j/p Tx measurement (Option SV23NL-SVPC, SV23FL-SVPC). . . .. . . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . 19
WLAN 802.11n Tx measurement (Option SV24NL-SVPC, SV24FL-SVPC) . . .. . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . . .. . . .. . . 19
WLAN 802.11ac Tx measurement (Option SV25NL-SVPC, SV25FL-SVPC) . . . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . . ... . . .. . . ... . . ... . . .. . 19
P25 measurement (Option SV26NL-SVPC, SV26FL-SVPC) . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . . .. . 20
Bluetooth® measurements (Option SV27NL-SVPC, SV27FL-SVPC) . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 20
LTE measurements (Option SV28NL-SVPC, SV28FL-SVPC) . .. . . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . 21
Pulse measurements (Option SVPNL-SPVC, SVPFL-SVPC) . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... 22
ACLR measurement ............................................................................................................ 23
Digital phosphor spectrum processing (DPX). . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . 23
OBW measurement............................................................................................................. 24
xdB bandwidth measurement. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... 24
Table of Content
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Table of Content
Performance
s
Frequency and phase settling time measurement (Option SVT) .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... 24
AM/FM/PM measu
Installation requirements... . . .. . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . ... . . .. . . .. . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .27
Physical.......................................................................................................................... 28
Computer........................................................................................................................28
Interfaces, input, output ports.. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 29
Environmental ...................................................................................................................29
verification.............................................................................................................. 32
Prerequisites .................................................................................................................... 32
Required equipment .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . .. 33
Preliminar
Performance verification procedures.. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . 38
Test record....................................................................................................................... 66
y checks.............................................................................................................. 37
Internal reference frequency accuracy . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. 38
External r
Amplitude accuracy at all center frequencies — Preamp OFF .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . 40
Amplitude accuracy at all center frequencies — Preamp ON .. . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. 43
Channel a
DANL (Displayed Average Noise Level).................................................................................. 52
Phase noise. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . 54
Third-or
Input-related spurious response: first converter images.. . . .. . . .. . . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . .. 59
Spurious response with signal .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... 61
Residua
rements (Option SVA)...................................................................................... 24
eference input, functional test . . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . 39
mplitude flatness ............................................................................................... 47
der intermodulation distortion .. ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . 57
l response... . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . . .. . . . 63
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Important safet
y information
Important saf
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the
product in a safe condition.
To safely perform service on this product, additional information is provided at the end of this section. (See page v, Service
safety summary (all models).)
ety information
General safety summary (all models)
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product
or any products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Comply with local and national safety codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition
to the safety precautions specified in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the cover for repair, maintenance, or
adjustment.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other
component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
To avoid fire or personal injury
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use. Do not
use the provided power cord for other products.
Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected
to a voltag
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult
the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
The measuring terminals on this product are not rated for connection to mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case open.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by
qualified service personnel.
Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of
the product, turn it off and disconnect the power. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further operation.
e source.
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Important safet
Examine the exterior of the product before y ou use it. Look for cracks or missing pieces.
Use only specified replacement parts.
y information
Do not operate
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
in an explosive atmosphere.
Remove the input signals before you clean the product.
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for details on installing the product
so it has proper ventilation.
Provide a safe working environment. Avoid improper or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button pads.
Improper or prolonged keyboard or pointer use may result in serious injury.
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult w ith an ergonomics professional to avoid stress
injuries.
Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.
General safety summary (RSA500A Series specific)
To avoid fire or personal injury
Use proper AC adapter. Use only the AC adapter specified for this product.
Replace batteries properly. Replace batteries only with the specified type and rating. Refer to the WFM200BA
y Pack instructions (0751041xx) for details.
Batter
Recharge batteries properly. Recharge batteries for the recommended charge cycle only. Refer to the WFM200BA
Battery Pack instructions (0751041xx) for details.
General safety summary (RSA600A Series specific)
To avoid fire or personal injury
Ground the p roduct. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric
shock, the grounding conductor m ust be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded. Do not disable the power cord grounding connection.
Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the location.
Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all
es to allow for quick disconnection if needed.
tim
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a
warm environment.
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Service safety summary (all models)
The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product. Only
qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety summary
before performing any service procedures.
To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.
Do not service alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product unless another person capable of
rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.
Important safet
y information
Disconnect
covers or panels, or opening the case for servicing.
power.
To avoid electric shock, disconnect the USB 3.0 cable from the instrument before removing any
Use care when servicing with power on. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads
before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.
Terms in this manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss o f life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.
Terms and symbols on the product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to find out the nature of the
potential hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to
refer the user to ratings in the manual.)
The following symbol(s) m ay appear on the p roduct:
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Preface
Preface
This manual contains performance verification procedures and lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental
specifications for the following Tektronix USB Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers.
RSA503A
RSA507A
RSA513A
RSA518A
RSA603A
RSA607A
Documentation
The following table lists the product specific documentation available for these models. Other information, such as
demonstr
ation guides and application notes for RF or signal analysis, can be found at www.tek.com.
Product documentation
Document Purpose Location
Installation and Safety Instructions Provides software and hardware
ation instructions and
install
associated safety warnings
Specifications and Performance
Verifi cation Technical Reference
anual)
(this m
lVu-PC application help
Signa
RSA API Programmer manual
SignalVu-PC Programmer manual Details on SCPI commands used
Declassification and S ecurity Details on how to declassify and
Specifications and performance
verification procedures for
ng instrument performance
checki
Using the application and
preting the measurement
inter
results
ls on commands used to
Detai
control the instrument through
API
the SignalVu-PC application
with
to remotely control the instrument
sanitize the product(s)
Printed manual and also available in electronic
format on the product flash drive and at
www.tek
Available at www.tek.com/manuals
cation help files located in the SignalVu-PC
Appli
application (Press Help)
Available at www.tek.com/manuals
Available at www.tek.com/manuals
Available at www.tek.com/manuals
.com/manuals
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Specifications
Specification
All specifications are guaranteed unless labeled typical.
NOTE. Warranted characteristics that are checked in the Performance Verification are marked with a
The performance limits in this specification are valid within the following conditions:
The SignalVu-PC software version is 3.16.x or greater.
Operate the instrument in an environment that meets the temperature, altitude, and humidity characteristics listed in
these specifications.
The instrument must have been operating for a warm-up period of at least for 30 minutes (after being connected to the PC,
starting the SignalVu-PC application, and SignalVu-PC is connected to the instrument and continuously acquiring data).
The instrument must have had an alignment last executed through SignalVu-PC or the API after at least a 30 minute
warm–up period at an ambient temperature within ±2 °C of the current ambient temperature.
s
symbol.
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Specifications
Frequency
Frequency rang
e
9 kHz to 3 GHz (RSA503A, RSA603A)
9 kHz to 7.5 GHz (RSA507A, RSA607A)
9kHzto13.6GH
9 kHz to 18 GHz (RSA518A)
Frequency ma
accuracy
rker readout
±(RE × MF + 0.001 × Span) Hz
RE: Reference Frequency Error
MF: Marker Fr
Frequency r
eference accuracy
±1 x 10-6(af
ter 30 minute warm up)
This is the guarantee that the frequency has been set. The first measured frequency
depends on the elapsed time since the date/time of the calibration, the warm-up time,
nmental conditions at the time of measurement.
-6
Initial accuracy at Cal (30
and enviro
±1 x 10
min warm-up)
First year aging, typical
Cumulative error (Initial
y + temperature +
accurac
±1 x 10
3x10
-6
(1 year)
-6
(1 year)
aging), typical
Temperature d rift ±0.9 x 10-6(-10 to 60 °C)
cy, when locked to
Accura
1
GNSS
ppm
±0.025
(For use to a stability of ±0.025 ppm, the unit should be powered on continuously
for 2 to 5 days after initial unpacking.)
se to a stability of ±0.05 ppm, the unit is typically stable in 2 hours of continuous
(For u
operation after initial unpacking.)
GNSS Trained Accuracy,
when GNSS antenna is
onnected
disc
rnal reference input
Exte
ernal reference input
Ext
1,2
frequency
±0.02
±0.08 ppm
BNC c
Eve
4
onnector, 50 nominal
ry 1 MHz from 1 to 20 M Hz plus the following:
1.2288 MHz
3
5 ppm
2.048 MHz
4576 MHz
2.
4.8 MHz
4.9152 MHz
8304 MHz
9.
13 MHz
19.6608 MHz.
he spurious level on the input signal must be less than -80 dBc within 100 kHz
T
offset to avoid on-screen spurious.
External reference input
± 5 ppm
range
External reference input level
-10 to +10 dBm
z (RSA513A)
equency [Hz]
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RF input
RF Input Impedance
RF VSWR, typical
(RF Attn = 2 0 d
B)
50
<1.2(10MHzto3GHz)
< 1.5 (>3 GHz t
o 7.5 GHz) (RSA507A, RSA607A)
< 1.9 (>7.5 GHz to 18 GHz) (RSA 513A, RSA518A)
RF VSWR preamp ON, typical < 1.5 (10 MHz to 6 GHz, RF ATT=10 dB, preamp on)
< 1.7 (> 6 GHz to 7.5 GHz, RF ATT=10 dB, preamp on)
<1.9(>7.5G
Hz to 18 GHz, RF ATT=10 dB, preamp on) (RSA513A, RSA518A)
Specifications
Maximum RF
Maximum D
Maximum s
input level
C voltage
afe input power
±40 V (RF I
+33 dBm (R
nput)
F Input, 10 MHz to 7.5 GHz, RF Attn 20 dB)
+13 dBm (RF Input, 9 kHz to 10 MHz)
+20 dBm (RF Input, RF Attn < 20 dB)
Maximum safe input power
(Preamp
On)
+33 dBm (RF Input, 10 MHz to 18 GHz, RF Attn 20dB)
+13 dBm (
RF Input, 9 kHz to 10 MHz, RF Attn 20dB)
+20 dBm (RF Input, RF Attn < 20 dB)
m measurable input
Maximu
power
RF Attenuator
+30 dBm (RF Input, 10 MHz to Fmax, RF ATT Auto)
+20 dBm (RF Input, <10 MHz, RF ATT Auto)
0dBto51dB(1dBstep)
Sweep speed
Full span sweep speed,
typical mean
5
70.0 GHz/sec (RBW = 1 MHz)
GHz/sec (RBW = 100 kHz)
60.0
15.7 GHz/sec (RBW = 10 kHz)
1.7 GHz/sec (RBW = 1 kHz)
Tuning step time via API 1 ms
1
Tested using GPS system.
2
For 24 hours continuous operation within temperature limits (see footnotes below) after GNSS training. Refer to cumulative error specification if
operating in GNSS trained mode beyond 24 hours since last training.
3
For less than 3° C ambient temperature change after training.
4
For less than 10° C ambient temperature change after training.
5
Measured using a Dell Latitude E5540, i7, Windows ®7 Pro. Spectrum display is only measurement on screen.
Amplitude a nd RF flatness
These specifications exclude mismatch errors.
Characteristic Description
NOTE. All amplitude and frequency response measurements made with Preamp
OFF except where noted. Flattop window filter is used to maximize CW amplitude
measurement accuracy.
Reference level setting range –170 dBm to +40 dBm, 0.1 dB step, (Standard RF input)
For RSA503A, RSA507A, RSA603A, RSA607A:
Frequency response at 18 ℃ to 28 ℃ (At 10 d B RF Attenuator Setting )
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Specifications
Characteristi
Amplitude accuracy at all
center freque
c
ncies (Preamp
Description
18 ⁰Cto28⁰C
18 ⁰Cto28⁰C
typical at 95% confidence
-10 ⁰Cto55⁰C
typical
OFF)
9kHz 3.0 GHz
>3-7.5GHz
±0.8 dB ±0.2 dB ±1.0 dB
±1.5 dB ±0.6 dB ±2.0 dB
For RSA513A, RSA518A:
Frequency response at 18 ℃ to 28 ℃ (At 10 dB RF Attenuator Setting )
Amplitude accuracy at all
center frequencies (Preamp
18 ⁰Cto28⁰C
-10 ⁰Cto55⁰C
typical
1
OFF)
9kHz 50 kHz -1.2, ±0.8 dB
50 kHz 3.0 GHz
> 3 GHz to 7.5 GHz
> 7.5 GHz to 13.6 GHz
> 13.6 GHz to 18 GHz
±0.8 dB ±1.0 dB
±1.5 dB ±2.0 dB
±1.55 dB ±2.0 dB
±1.55 dB ±2.0 dB
—
For RSA503A, RSA507A, RSA603A, RSA607A:
ency response at 18℃ to 28℃ with Preamp ON (At 10 dB RF Attenuator Setting )
Frequ
Amplitude accuracy at all
r frequencies (Preamp
cente
18 ⁰Ct
o28⁰C
o28⁰C
18 ⁰Ct
typical at 95% confidence
2
-10 ⁰C
typical
ON)
> 200 kHz to 3.0 GHz
> 3 GHz to 7.5 GHz
±1.0
±1.7
dB
5dB
±0.5
±0.7
dB
5dB
±1.0
±3.0
Preamp Gain 27 dB at 2 GHz
21 dB at 6 GHz (RS A607A)
For RSA513A, RSA518A:
equency response at 18℃ to 28℃ with Preamp ON (At 10 dB RF Attenuator Setting )
Fr
Amplitude accuracy at all
enter frequencies (Preamp
c
8 ⁰Cto28⁰C
1
10 ⁰Cto55⁰C
typical
2
ON)
1.0 dB
> 200 kHz to 3.0 GHz
> 3 GHz to 7.5 GHz
> 7.5 GHz to 13.6 GHz
> 13.6 GHz to 18 GHz
1
Alignment run prior to testing
Verified with input level of -20 to -15 dBm, Ref level = -15 dBm, 10 dB RF attenuation, preamp OFF, all settings auto-coupled
Applies to corrected IQ data, with signal to noise ratios > 40 dB
2
Alignment run prior to testing
Verified with input level of -20 to -15 dBm, Ref level = -15 dBm, 10 dB RF attenuation, preamp ON, all settings auto-coupled
Applies to corrected IQ data, with signal to noise ratios > 40 dB
±
±1.75 dB ±3.0 dB
±2.0 dB ±3.0 dB
±2.0 dB ±3.0 dB
1.0 dB
±
to 55 ⁰C
dB
dB
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Channel response (amplitude and phase deviation), typical
For these specifications, use a flat top window for maximum CW amplitude verification accuracy with the RF attenuator
setting at 10 dB.
Characteristic Description
Measurement center
frequency
>40 MHz to
4.0 GHz
>4.0 GHz to
7.5 GHz
>7.5 GHz to
13.6 GHz
>13.6 GHz to
18 GHz
>40 MHz to
4.0 GHz
>4.0 GHz to
7.5 GHz
>7.5 GHz to
13.6 GHz
>13.6 GHz to
18 GHz
1
Span extents cannot exceed lower frequency limits of the instrument.
1
Span
20 MHz ±0.20 dB 0.12 dB
20 MHz ±0.35 dB 0.20 dB
20 MHz ±0.35 dB 0.20 dB
20 MHz ±0.35 dB 0.20 dB
40 MHz ±0.35 dB 0.14 dB
40 MHz ±0.40 dB 0.20 dB
40 MHz ±0.60 dB 0.40 dB
40 MHz ±0.60 dB 0.40 dB
Amplitude flatness,
typical
Amplitude flatness, RMS,
typical
Specifications
Phase linearity, RMS,
typical
0.4°
0.7°
0.7°
0.7°
0.8°
1.0°
1.5°
1.5°
Channel response (amplitude flatness)
For these specifications, use a flat top window for maximum CW amplitude verification accuracy with the RF attenuator
setting at 10 dB. The specifications are valid for the test center frequencies listed a t the end of the table.
Characteristic Description
Amplitude flatness
Span
20 MHz ±0.5 dB
40 MHz ±0.5 dB
Test center frequencies (in MHz)
All models: 21, 30, 500, 1000, 3000
All models EXCEPT RSA50
3A/603A:
RSA513A/518
A:
RSA518A:
4500, 5500, 6200, 7000
8000, 10000, 11500, 15000
17000
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Specifications
Trigger
Trigger/Sync input, typical
Voltage Range:
TTL,0.0V–5.0V
Trigger Level (Schmitt trigger):
Positive-going threshold voltage: 1.6 V min, 2.1 V max
Negative-goi
ng threshold voltage: 1.0 V min., 1.35 V max
Impedance: 10 k with schottky clamps to 0 V, +3.4 V
External tri
gger timing uncertainty
>20 MHz to 40 M
Hz Acquisition Bandwidth: ±250 ns
Uncertainty increases as acquisition bandwidth is decreased.
Power trigge
Power trigger, typical
r
Range: 0 dB t
o -50 dB from reference level, for trigger levels > 30 dB above the
noise floor.
Type: Rising or falling edge
-arm time: 100 sec
ty increases as acquisition bandwidth is decreased.
r CW signal at tuned center frequency for trigger levels > 30 dB above
Power trigger position timing
uncertain
ty
Power trigger level accuracy
Trigger re
>20 MHz to 40 MHz acquisition bandwidth: ±250 ns
Uncertain
±1.5 dB fo
the noise floor.
1
This specification is in addition to the overall amplitude accuracy uncertainty for SA mode. On the low frequency path, the signal frequency should
be higher
2
This specification is in addition to the overall amplitude accuracy uncertainty for SA mode.
than 0.75 x BW – CF, where BW is the acquisition bandwidth in Hz and CF is the center frequency in Hz.
Noise and distortion
All noise and distortion measurements in the following table are made with the Preamp off, except where noted.
Characteristic
3rdOrder IM intercept (TOI) +12 dBm at 2.130 GHz
3rdOrder IM intercept (TOI),
Preamp off, typical +10 dBm (9 kHz to 25 MHz)
Preamp on, typical
ption
Descri
+15dBm(25MHzto3GHz)
Bm (3 GHz to 4 GHz, RSA507A, RSA607A)
+15 d
+10 dBm (4 GHz to 7.5 GHz, RSA507A, RSA607A)
+15 dBm (7.5 GHz to max CF, RSA513A, RSA518A)
–20 dBm (9 kHz to 25 MHz)
dBm (25 MHz to 3 GHz)
–15
–15 dBm (3 GHz to 4 GHz, RSA507A, RSA607A)
–20 dBm (4 GHz to 7.5 GHz, RSA507A, RSA607A)
5 dBm (7.5 GHz to max CF, RSA513A, RSA518A)
–1
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Specifications
Characteristi
3rdOrder Inte
distortion
c
r-modulation
Description
RSA503A/507A
, RSA603A/607A:
–74 dBc at 2.130 GHz
Each signal level –25 dBm at the RF input. 2 MHz tone separation.
Attenuator = 0
, Reference level = –20 dBm.
RSA513A/518A:
–78 dBc at 2.130 GHz
Each signal l
evel –25 dBm at the RF input. 2 MHz tone separation.
Attenuator = 0, Reference level = –20 dBm.
3rdOrder inter-modulation distortion
Preamp off, typical < –70 dBc (10 kHz to 25 MHz)
< –80 dBc (25 k Hz to 3 GHz)
< –80 dBc (3
GHz to 4 GHz, RSA507A, RSA607A)
< –70 dBc (4 GHz to 7.5 GHz, RSA507A, RSA607A)
< –80 dBc (7.5 GHz to max CF, RSA513A, RSA518A)
Each sign
al level –25 dBm at the RF input. 2 MHz tone separation. Attenuator = 0,
Reference level = –20 dBm.
Preamp o
n, typical
< –70 dBc (9 kHz to 25 MHz)
< –80 dBc (25 M Hz to 3 GHz)
< –80 dBc
(3 GHz to 4 GHz, RSA507A, RSA607A)
< –70 dBc (4 GHz to 7.5 GHz, RSA507A, RSA607A)
< –80 dBc (7.5 GHz to max CF, RSA513A, RSA518A)
gnal level –55 dBm at the RF input. 2 MHz tone separation. Attenuator = 0,
Each si
Reference level = –50 dBm.
monic distortion,typical
2ndHar
< –75 dBc (40 MHz to 1.5 GHz)
< –75 dBc (1.5 GHz to 3.75 GHz, RSA507A, RSA607A)
Bc (3.75 GHz to 6.8 GHz, RSA513A)
< –75 d
< –75 dBc (6.8 GHz to 9 GHz, RSA518A)
rmonic distortion, Preamp
2ndHa
< –60 dBc, 40 MHz to 15.9 GHz, input frequency
on,typical
armonic distortion intercept
2ndH
(SHI),typical
+35 dBm, 40 MHz to 1.5 GHz, input frequency
+35 dBm, 1.5 GHz to 3.75 GHz, input frequency (RSA507A, RSA607A)
dBm, 3.75 GHz to 6.8 GHz, input frequency (RSA513A)
+35
+35 dBm, 6.8 GHz to 9 GHz, input frequency (RSA518A)
nd
Harmonic distortion intercept
2
+5 dBm, 40 MHz to 15.9 GHz, input frequency
(SHI), Preamp on,typical
splayed average noise level
Di
(Normalized to 1 Hz RBW, with log-average detector)
(DANL)
RSA503A, RSA507A, RSA603A,
A607A
RS
Frequency Range
500kHzto1MHz
>1 MHz to 25 MHz
Preamp on
(18°C to 28°C)
-138 dBm/Hz -145 dBm/Hz -130 dBm/Hz
-153 dBm/Hz -158 dBm/Hz -130 dBm/Hz
Preamp on, typical
–10°C to 55°C)
(
P
(–10°C to 55°C)
>25 MHz to 1 GHz -161 dBm/Hz -164 dBm/Hz -141 dBm/Hz
>1 GHz to 2 GHz -159 dBm/Hz -162 dBm/Hz -141 dBm/Hz
reamp off, typical
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Specifications
Characteristi
c
Description
>2 GHz to 3 GHz -156 dBm/Hz -159 dBm/Hz -138 dBm/Hz
>3 GHz to 4.2 GH
z,
-153 dBm/Hz -156 dBm/Hz -138 dBm/Hz
RSA507A, RSA607A
>4.2GHzto6GHz,
-159 dBm/Hz -162 dBm/Hz -147 dBm/Hz
RSA507A, RSA607A
>4 GHz to 7.5 GHz,
RSA507A, RS
A607A
Displayed average noise level
-155 dBm/Hz -158 dBm/Hz -145 dBm/Hz
(Normaliz
ed to 1 Hz RBW, with log-average detector)
(DANL)
RSA513A, RSA518A
Frequenc
y Range
500 kHz to 1 MHz
>1MHzto25MHz
>25 MHz
>1 GHz t
>2 GHz
>2.75
>4 GH
>6 G
>7.
>1
>1
15.2 GHz to 17.65 GHz
>
17.65 GHz to 18.0 GHz
>
to1GHz
o2GHz
to 2.75 GHz
GHz to 4 GHz
zto6GHz
Hz to 7.5 GHz
5GHzto14GHz
4GHzto14.8GHz
4.8 GHz to 15.2 GHz
Preamp on
(18°C to 2
-138 dBm
-153 dBm
-158 dB
-156 dB
-153 d
-149 d
-155
-15
-16
59 dBm/Hz
-1
57 dBm/Hz
-1
159 dBm/Hz
-
157 dBm/Hz
-
8°C)
/Hz
/Hz
m/Hz
m/Hz
Bm/Hz
Bm/Hz
dBm/Hz
1 dBm/Hz
1 dBm/Hz
Preamp on
(–10°C to 55°C)
-145 dBm
-158 dBm
-161 dB
-159 dB
-157 d
-152 d
-159
-15
-16
65 dBm/Hz
-1
61 dBm/Hz
-1
165 dBm/Hz
-
161 dBm/Hz
-
,typical
/Hz
/Hz
m/Hz
m/Hz
Bm/Hz
Bm/Hz
dBm/Hz
5 dBm/Hz
5 dBm/Hz
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Phase noise
Specifications
Phase noise
Center frequency = 1000 MHz
-94 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset
-94 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset
-116 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz offset
Phase noise, typical
Offset
Center frequency (CF)
10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz
1 GHz CF -94 dBc/Hz -94 dBc/Hz -116 dBc/Hz
10 MHz (typical) -120 dBc/Hz -124 dBc/Hz -124 dBc/Hz
1 GHz CF (typical) -97 dBc/Hz -98 dBc/Hz -121 dBc/Hz
2 GHz CF (typical) -96 dBc/Hz -97 dBc/Hz -120 dBc/Hz
6 GHz CF
123
(typical) -94 dBc/Hz -96 dBc/Hz -120 dBc/Hz
10 GHz CF23(typical) -89 dBc/Hz -90 dBc/Hz -113 dBc/Hz
15 GHz CF23(typical) -86 dBc/Hz -87 dBc/Hz -110 dBc/Hz
Integrated Phase (RMS), typical 7.35 x 10-3radians @ 1 GHz
8.24 x 10
9.34 x 10
18.4 x 10-3radians @ 10 GHz
26.1 x 10-3radians @ 15 GHz
-3
radians @ 1 GHz
-3
radians @ 6 GHz
123
23
23
Integrated from 10 kHz to 1 MHz
1
RSA507A, RSA607A
2
RSA513A
3
RSA518A
Spurious response
Residual spurious response
(Reference = 30 dBm,
RBW = 1 kHz), typical
Ref= -30 dBm, RBW=1 kHz: <-70 dBm (40 MHz to 60 MHz)
Spurious response with Signal
(Image suppression)
Spurious response with signal at input (CF)
Spurious response with signal at CF (CF = 1 MHz to max CF4,offset 1MHz)2
Frequency
1MHz–100MHz
100MHz–3GHz
2,5,6
1
<-75 dBm (500 kHz to 60 MHz)
<-85 dBm (>60 MHz to 80 MHz)
<-100 dBm (>80 MHz to max CF
4
)
Exceptions: <-90 dBm (>13.78 GHz to 13.94 GHz)
<-80 dBm (>60 MHz to 80 MHz)
4
<-95 dBm (>80 MHz to max CF
< -65 dBc (10 kHz to max CF
-20 dBm, RBW = 10 Hz)
)
4
, Ref= -20 dBm, Atten = 10 dB, RF input Level =
< -65 dBc (3 GHz to 7.5 GHz, Ref= -30 dBm, Atten = 10 dB, RF input Level = -30
dBm, RBW = 10 Hz)
Span 40 MHz, swept span > 40 MHz
-75 dBc (typical)
-72 dBc
-75 dBc (typical)
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Specifications
3GHz–7.5GHz
(RSA507A, RSA607A)
7.5 GHz – 13.6 GHz
(RSA513A)
13.6GHz–18GHz
(RSA518A)
Spurious re
sponse with signal at CF (CF = 1 MHz to max CF
Frequency
-72 dBc
-75 dBc (typica
-72 dBc
-75 dBc (typical)
-72 dBc
-75 dBc (typical)
Span = 2 MHz
l)
1 MHz – 100 MHz -70 dBc
100 MHz – 3 GHz
3GHz–7.5GHz
(RSA507
7.5 GHz –
A, RSA607A)
13.6 GHz
-70 dBc
-70 dBc
-64 dBc
(RSA513A)
13.6GHz–18GHz
-64 dBc
(RSA518A)
Spurious response with signal at input (IF feed-through)
Spurious response with signal at
3
-IF
half
Signal frequency
(Span = 10 kHz,
= –20 dBm,
Ref
Atten = 10 dB,
RBW = 10 Hz)
< -75 dBc, (CF 30 MHz to max CF
=10kHz)
Span
Signal frequency (see following signal frequency table), RF input level = -20 dBm
Center frequency Source frequency
0MHz
100
2000 MHz 2310 MHz
3000 MHz 2310 MHz
00 MHz
40
5000 MHz 630 MHz
6000 MHz 630 MHz
000 MHz
7
8000 MHz 2310 MHz
10000 MHz 2310 MHz
12000 MHz 2310 MHz
14000 MHz 2310 MHz
16000 MHz 2310 MHz
7000 MHz 2310 MHz
4
, 150 kHz offset < 1 MHz)2,typical
4
, Ref = -20 dBm, Atten = 10 dB, RBW = 10 Hz,
0MHz
231
10 MHz
23
30 MHz
6
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Specifications
Spurious resp
at IF2 Image
onse with signal
3
< -75 dBc, (CF 3
0MHztomaxCF
Span = 10 kHz)
Signal frequency (see following signal frequency table), RF input level = -20 dBm
4
, Ref = -20 dBm, Atten = 10 dB, RBW = 10 Hz,
Center frequency Source frequency
1000 MHz 1280 MHz
2190 MHz 2470 MHz
4020 MHz 4300 MHz
4910 MHz 5190 MHz
5810 MHz 6090 MHz
6760 MHz 7040 MHz
7510 MHz 7790 MHz
9010 MHz 9290 MHz
10710 MHz 10990 MHz
13950 MHz 14230 MHz
Spuriou
Local o
s leakage
scillator feed-through to
input connector, typical
15210 MH
< -70 dB
z
m, preamp off
< -90 dBm, preamp on
15490 MH
z
(Attenuator = 10 dB)
1
These are not related to input signals. The performance with the Preamp On will be equal or better than measured with the Preamp Off.
2
Equal or better performance is expected when the Preamp is On and the power level at the output of the RF attenuator is lower than or equal to
-55 dBm. This is not guaranteed and is not part of the performance verification.
3
This is an input signal at half of the IF frequency.
4
CF as defined by instrument model.
5
6
re with Atten = 10 dB, Span = 2 MHz, RBW=10 Hz, Preamp is turned off.
Measu
Due to internal LO1 offsetting, the image spur may not be exactly at the center of the span. Confirm that the image is being measured by manually
turning the signal generator off then back on and observe the spur disappearing and reappearing.
Amplitude vs. time
Time scale (Zero Span)
Time accuracy
Time resolution
Time linearity
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1 s m inimum to 2000 s maximum
±0.5% of total time
0.1% of total time
±0.5% of total time (measured at 11 equally-spaced points across the display,
cluding the ends)
in
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Specifications
Acquisition
haracteristic
C
IF Bandwidth 40 MHz
A/D Converter 14 bits, 112 M Sps
Real-Time IF Acquisition Data 112 Msps, 16-bit integer samples
Real-Time Baseband Acquisition
Data (Uncorrected)
Block Baseband Acquisition Data
(Corrected)
GPS Location
Format
GPS Antenna power
Time to first fix, maximum 2 seconds (hot) to 46 seconds (cold)
Horizontal Position Accuracy
1
At -130 dBm input signal power.
escription
D
40 MHz BW, at Digital IF = 28±0.25 MHz, uncorrected
Block streaming data at an average rate of 224 MB ytes/sec
14 Msps, 16-bit integer or 32-bit float complex sample
10 MHz BW, 0 Hz D igital IF, uncorrected
Block streaming data at an average rate of 56 or 112 MBytes/sec
Maximum acquisition time: 1 second
Bandwidths: 40 /( 2^N) MHz, 0 Hz Digital IF, N 0
Sample Rates: 56 / (2^N) Msps, 32-bit float complex samples, N 0
GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou
3 V, 100 mA maximum
1
Test conditions: 24 hour static, -130 dBm, full power
GPS: 2.6 m
Glonass: 2.6 m
BeiDou: 10.2 m
GPS + Glonass: 2.6 m
GPS + BeiDou: 2.6 m
Tracking generator (Option 04)
Frequency range
Sweep speed, typical mean 0.192 sec/sweep, 101 points, 50 kHz RBW, 980 to 1020 MHz sweep
Frequency resolution 100 Hz
TG output connector
VSWR < 1.8:1, 10 MHz to 7.5 GHz, –20 dB output level
Maximum output power, typical
Output power level setting range 40 dB, 10 MHz to 7.5 GHz
Output power level step size 1 dB, 10 MHz to 7.5 GHz
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10 MHz to 3 GHz (RSA503A, RSA 603A)
10 MHz to 7.5 GHz (RSA507A, RSA607A, RSA513A, RSA518A)
(Range settable down to 9 kHz, usable down to 100 kHz.)
(1.9 msec per point)
Ntype
–3 dBm, 10 MHz to 7.5 G Hz
1
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Specifications
Output level accuracy
±1.5 dB, 10 MHz
Harmonics < –22 dBc , 20 M
Non-harmonic spurious
< –30 dBc; spur
to 7.5 GHz, –5 dBm output level
Hz
ious < 2 GHz from TG output frequency
< –25 dBc; spurious 2 GHz from TG output frequency
Reverse powe
1
Measured using a Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1, Intel® Core™ i5-5300U 2.3GHz Processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows®7 Pro. Transmission
Gain displa
r without damage
y is the only measurement on the screen. Power management set to High Performance.
40 V DC, +20 dBm RF
Return loss, Distance-to-fault, and Cable loss measurements
Measureme
Frequency
Sweep speed, typical mean1,2,
Frequen
Return loss measurement error,
typica
Return loss measurement error at
14 dB Return Loss
Return loss measurement range 50 dB
Interference immunity, typical Return Loss measurement error within specifications for the following conditions:
nts
range
cy resolution
l
Return Loss, Distance-to-Fault (DTF), Cable Loss
10 MHz to 3 GHz (RSA503A, RSA603A)
10 MHz to 7.5 GHz (RSA507A, RSA607A, RSA513A, RSA518A)
3
5 ms/point (Return Loss measurement)
5 ms/poin
t (DTF measurement)
5 ms/point (Cable Loss measurement)
500 Hz
Loss of 0 to 15 dB: ±0.5 dB
Return
Return Loss of 15 to 25 dB: ±1.5 dB
Return Loss of 25 to 35 dB: ±4.0 dB
±1.5 dB; 10 MHz to 6.8 GHz
B; 6.8 GHz to 7.5 GHz
±3.0 d
m interferer power within 800 kHz of measurement point
+5 dB
+5 dBm interferer power more than 800 kHz away from measurement point
(High power test level. Interferer not included in accuracy assessment.)
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Specifications
Distance-to-
fault range, typical
1500 m or 15 dB o
ne-way cable loss capable, user definable
The maximum range is a function of the cable velocity factor and the frequency
step size as follows:
Where:
V
= Cable velocity factor relative to the speed of light.
p
m/s)
p points
A: 0.03 m (RG-58 (Vp=0.66)), user definable
Distance to faul
t resolution
c = Speed of light (
F
= Sweep start frequency (Hz)
start
F
= Sweep stop frequency (Hz)
stop
N = Number of swee
RSA503A, RSA603
RSA507A, RSA607A: 0.01 m (RG-58 (Vp=0.66)), user defi nable
The minimum resolution is a function of the c able velocity factor and the frequency
step size as fol
lows:
Or
Where:
V
= Cable velocity factor relative to the speed of light.
p
c = Speed of light (m/s)
F
= Sweep start frequency (Hz)
start
F
= Sweep stop frequency (Hz)
stop
N = Number of sweep poi
1
201 point sweep.
2
Measured using a Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1, Intel® Core™ i5-5300U 2.3GHz Processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows®7 Pro.
3
Return Loss, Cable Loss, or Distance-to-Fault display is the only measurement on screen.
nts
28 Volt noise source drive output (RSA600A Series only)
Output level 28 V DC at 140 mA
Output voltage turn ON/OFF,
typical
Turn ON: 100 s
Turn OFF: 500 s
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Measurements
Specifications
ain
1
Channel power,
Multi-carrier adjacent channel power / leakage ratio,
Adjacent cha
dBm/Hz marker,
dBc/Hz marker
RF I/Q vs. Time,
Power vs. Ti
Frequency vs. Time,
Phase vs. Time,
CCDF,
Peak-to-average ratio
Spectrum
DPX™ Spectrum display (Color-graded frequency-of-occurrence),
Spectrogram (Spectrums over Time vs. Frequency)
Amplitude vs. Time,
Phase vs
RF I & Q vs. Time,
Time overview,
CCDF,
Peak-average-ratio
nnel power,
me,
(Amplitude vs. Frequency),
.Time,
Measurement functions
Frequency dom
measurement functions
Time domain and statistical
measurement functions
Viewsbydo
1
Application licenses are available that add many other measurement functions.
main
Frequency
Time and statistics Frequency vs. Time,
Analog demodulation accuracy
Amplitude vs. time, typical
Phase vs. Time, typical
Frequency vs. time, typical
±1%
(-10 dBfs input at center, 5 to 95% modulation depth)
±0.1 degree for modulations less than 180 degrees and rates less than 500 kHz
(-10 dBfs input at center)
±0.1% of span for deviations less than 2 MHz, and modulation frequencies less
than 500 kHz
(-10 dBfs input at center)
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Specifications
General purpose analog modulation analysis accuracy
AM demodulation accuracy, typical
PM demodulation accuracy, typical ±3 degrees
FM demodula
General p
SVMFL-SV
Carrier
Analysis period Up to 81,000 samples
Modulation format presets /2 DBPSK, BPSK, SBPSK, QPSK, D QPSK,/4 DQPSK, D8PSK, 8PSK, OQPSK,
Measurement filter Root Raised Cosine, Raised Cosine, Gaussian, Rectangular, IS-95 Base EQ, None
Reference filter Gaussian, Raised Cosine, Rectangular, IS-95 baseband, None
Filter roll-off factor
mum symbol rate
Maxi
Standard setup presets
Measurement functions Constellation, EVM, Symbol table
Vector diagram display format Symbol/Locus display, Frequency error measurement, Origin offset measurement
Constellation diagram display
format
Eye diagram display format
Error vector diagram display format
Symbol table display format
±2%
center, Carrier frequency 1 GHz, 10 to 60% modulation depth)
equency 1 GHz, 400 Hz/1 kHz input/modulated frequency)
requency 1 GHz, 1 kHz/5 kHz input/modulated frequency)
tion accuracy, typical
(0 dBm input at
(1 kHz/5 kHz input/modulated frequency)
(0 dBm input power level, reference level 10 dBm, Atten = Auto)
(0 dBm input at center)
(Carrier fr
(0 dBm input power level, reference level 10 dBm, Atten = Auto)
±1% of span
(0 dBm input at center)
(Carrier f
(0 dBm input power level, reference level 10 dBm, Atten = Auto)
urpose digital modulation analysis (Option SVMNL-SVPC,
PC)
type
ous, Burst (5 s minimum on-time)
Continu
SOQPSK
8-FSK, 16-FSK, C4FM
： 0.0
40 MSps (Option SVM)
Non
Symbol display, Frequency error measurement, Origin offset measurement
None
EVM, Magnitude error,
Phase error,
Waveform quality () measurement,
Frequency error measurement,
Origin offset measurement
Binary, hexadecimal
, CPM, 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM, MSK, GFSK, 2-FSK, 4-FSK,
01 to 1, 0.001 step
e
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Digital demodulation accuracy (Option SVMNL-SVPC, SVMFL-SVPC)
Specifications
QPSK residual EVM, typical
Symbol rate = 1
10 MHz / 30 MHz
256 QAM resi
CF = 2 GHz
Symbol rate = 10 MHz / 30 MHz
OQPSK residual EVM, typical
Symbol rat
10 MHz
S-OQPSK(MIL) residual EVM,
typical
Symbol rate = 4 kHz
S-OQPSK(MIL) residual EVM,
l
typica
Symbol rate = 20 kHz / 100 kHz
/1MHz
S-OQPSK(ARTM) residual EVM,
typical
ol rate = 4 kHz
Symb
S-OQPSK(ARTM) residual EVM,
typical
bol rate = 20 kHz / 100 kHz
Sym
/1MHz
-BPSK(MIL) residual EVM, typical
S
Symbol rate = 4 kHz
00 kHz / 1 MHz /
dual EVM, typical
e=100kHz/1MHz/
CF = 2 GHz
0.6% (100 kHz s
0.8% (1 MHz symbol rate)
0.8% (10 MHz symbol rate)
0.8% (30 MHz s
CF = 2 GHz
0.6% (10 MHz symbol rate)
076% (30 MHz symbol rate)
CF = 2 GHz
0.6 % (100 k
0.9 % (1 MHz symbol rate, 2 MHz measurement bandwidth),
1.2 % (10 MHz symbol rate, 20 MHz measurement bandwidth)
Referenc
Measurement Filter: Root Raised Cosine
Filter Parameter: Alpha = 0.3
CF = 250 MHz
0.4 % (4 k
Reference Filter: M IL STD
Measurement Filter: None
CF = 2 GHz
0.9 % (2
1.0 % (100 kHz symbol rate, 1.6 MHz measurement bandwidth)
1.0 % (1 MHz symbol rate, 16 MHz measurement bandwidth)
Refer
Measurement Filter: None
CF = 250 MHz
0.4 % (4 kHz symbol rate, 64 kHz measurement bandwidth)
Refe
Measurement Filter: None
CF = 2 GHz
0.8 % (20 kHz symbol rate, 320 kHz measurement bandwidth)
1.
1.0 % (1 MHz symbol rate, 16 MHz measurement bandwidth)
Reference Filter: ARTM STD
Me
C
0.4 % (4 kHz symbol rate, 64 kHz measurement bandwidth)
Reference Filter: M IL STD
M
0 kHz symbol rate, 320 kHz measurement bandwidth)
enceFilter:MILSTD
rence Filter: ARTM STD
0 % (100 kHz symbol rate, 1.6 MHz measurement bandwidth)
asurement Filter: None
F = 250 MHz
easurement Filter: None
ymbol rate)
ymbol rate)
Hz symbol rate, 200 kHz measurement bandwidth),
e Filter: Raised Cosine
Hz symbol rate, 64 kHz measurement bandwidth),
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Specifications
S-BPSK(MIL) r
Symbol rate = 20 kHz / 100 kHz
/1MHz
CPM(MIL) residual EVM, typical
Symbol rate
CPM(MIL) residual EVM, typical
Symbol rat
/1MHz
2/4/8/16FSK residual RMS FSK
error, typical
Symbol r
esidual EVM, typical
=4kHz
e = 20 kHz / 100 kHz
ate = 10 kHz
CF = 2 GHz
0.9 % (20 kHz symbol rate, 320 kHz measurement bandwidth)
1.0 % (100 kHz symbol rate, 1.6 MHz measurement bandwidth)
1.0 % (1 MHz sym
Reference Filter: MIL STD
Measurement Filter: None
CF = 250 MHz
0.5 % (4 kHz s
Reference Filter: MIL STD
Measurement Filter: None
CF = 2 GHz
0.9%(20kH
1.0 % (100 kHz symbol rate, 1.6 MHz measurement bandwidth)
1.0 % (1 MHz symbol rate, 16 MHz measurement bandwidth)
Referenc
Measurement Filter: None
CF = 2 GHz
1.0 % (2/4FSK, 10 kHz symbol rate, 10 kHz frequency deviation)
1.0 % (8/
Reference Filter: None
Measurement Filter: None
e Filter: MIL STD
16FSK, 10 kHz symbol rate, 10 kHz frequency deviation)
bol rate, 16 MHz measurement bandwidth)
ymbol rate, 64 kHz measurement bandwidth)
z symbol rate, 320 kHz measurement bandwidth)
Adaptive equalizer
Characteristic Description
ive equalizer type
Adapt
Modulation types supported by
adaptive equalizer
erence filters
Ref
Reference filters - OQPSK Raised Cosine, Half Sine
Adaptive filter length
Adaptive filter taps/symbol
Adaptive filter taps/symbol –
rectangular Filter
Equalizer controls
Linear, Decision-Directed, Feed-Forward (FIR) equalizer with coefficient adaptation
and adjustable convergence rate
BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, /2-DBPSK, /4-DQPSK, 8-PSK, 8-DSPK, 16-DPSK,
2/64/128/256-QAM
16/3
sed Cosine, Rectangular, None
Rai
Except for OQPSK modulation
o 128 taps
1t
,2,4,or8
1
Raised Cosine, Half Sine, or No Filter
1
Off, Train, Hold, or Reset
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OFDM measurement (Option SVONL-SVPC, SVOFL-SVPC)
Specifications
OFDM Maximum residual EVM
(RMS), typica
(802.11a/g/j OFDM and
802.16-2004)
l
–38 dB at 2.4 GHz
–37 dB at 5.8 GH
z
WLAN 802.11a/b/g/j/p Tx measurement (Option SV23NL-SVPC, SV23FL-SVPC)
OFDM maximum residual EVM
(RMS), typical
(802.11a/g
OFDM maxim
(RMS), typical-mean
(802.11a/g/j/p OFDM)
ODFM maximum residual EVM
(RMS), ty
(802.11b OFDM)
ODFM maximum residual EVM
(RMS), typical-mean
(802.1
/j/p OFDM)
um residual EVM
pical
1b OFDM)
–39 dB at 2.4 GHz
–38 dB at 5.8 GHz
–40 dB at 2.
–39 dB at 5.8 GHz
1.3%
1.2%
4GHz
WLAN 802.11n Tx measurement (Option SV24NL-SVPC, SV24FL-SVPC)
OFDM Maximum residual EVM
,typical
(RMS)
(802.11n OFDM) 40 MHz BW
OFDM Maximum residual EVM
(RMS), typical-mean
.11n OFDM) 40 MHz BW
(802
-38 dB at 2.4 GHz
at 5.8 GHz
-38 dB
-39 dB at 2.4 GHz
-39 dB at 5.8 GHz
WLAN 802.11ac Tx measurement (Option SV25NL-SVPC, SV25FL-SVPC)
OFDM maximum residual EVM
S), typical
(RM
(802.11ac OFDM)
OFDM maximum residual EVM
(RMS), typical-mean
02.11ac OFDM)
(8
-38 dB
9dB
-3
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Specifications
P25 measurement (Option SV26NL-SVPC, SV26FL-SVPC)
P25 Modulation fidelity, typical
CF = 460 MHz, 815 MHz
ACLR P25 C4FM modulation (not
noise corrected), typical
ACLR P25 HCPM modulation (not
noise corrected), typical
ACLR P25 HCPM modulation (not
noise corrected), typical
1.0%; C4FM modulation
0.5%; HCPM modulation
0.25%; HDQPSK modulation
–60 dBc, CF= 460 MHz, 815 MHz
Measured at 25 kHz offset, 6 kHz measurement BW
–60 dBc, CF= 460 MHz, 815 MHz
Measured at 25 kHz offset, 6 kHz measurement BW
–60 dBc, CF= 460 MHz, 815 MHz
Measured at 25 kHz offset, 6 kHz measurement BW
Bluetooth® measurements (Option SV27NL-SVPC, SV27FL-SVPC)
Output power (BR and LE), typical (Average and peak power in line with Bluetooth RF test specifications DF TS 4.1.1
and BT LE RF PHY 4.1.1.)
Supported measurements
Level uncertainty
Measurement range
Basic rate modulation
characteristics, typical
Supported measurements F1avg, F2avg, F2avg/ F1avg, F2max% 115 kHz
Deviation range ±280 kHz
Deviation uncertainty
Measurement resolution 10 Hz
Measurement range
RF signal power range 70 dBm
Low energy modulation
characteristics, typical
Supported measurements F1avg, F2avg, F2avg/ F1avg, F2max% 185kHz
Deviation range ±280 kHz
Deviation uncertainty
Measurement resolution 10 Hz
Measurement range
RF signal power range 70 dBm
Initial carrier frequency tolerance
(ICFT) (BR and LE), typical
Measurement uncertainty
Measurement resolution 10 Hz
Measurement range
RF signal power range 70 dBm
Average power, peak power
Refer to the Amplitude and RF Flatness specification
Signal level > –70 dBm
(CF = 2400 MHz to 2500 MHz)
(Measurements in line with Bluetooth RF test specification 4.1.1)
1
<2kHz
Nominal channel frequency ±100 kHz
(CF = 2400 MHz to 2500 MHz)
(Measurements in line with Bluetooth low energy RF PHY specification 4.1.1)
<3kHz
Nominal channel frequency ±100 kHz
Measurements in line with Bluetooth RF test specifications RF TS 4.1.1, and BT
LE RF PHY 4.1.1.
<1kHz
Nominal channel frequency ±100 kHz
+ RSA frequency uncertainty
1
+ RSA frequency uncertainty
1
+ RSA frequency uncertainty
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Specifications
Carrier frequ
LE), typical
ency drift (BR and
Measurements
LE RF PHY 4.1.1.
in line with Bluetooth RF test specifications RF TS 4.1.1, and BT
Supported measurements Maximum frequency. offset, drift f1-f0, maximum drift fn-f0, maximum drift fn-f
andLE50us)
Measurement uncertainty
<1kHz
1
+ RSA frequency uncertainty
Measurement resolution 10 Hz
Measuremen
RF signal p
In-band em
and LE)
Level unc
1
At nominal power level of 0 dBm
t range
ower range
issions (ACPR) (BR
ertainty
Nominal channel frequency ±100 kHz
70 dBm
Measureme
nts in line with Bluetooth RF test specifications RF TS 4.1.1, and BT
LE RF PHY 4.1.1.
Refer to the Amplitude and Flatness specification
LTE measurements (Option SV28NL-SVPC, SV28FL-SVPC)
Characteristic Description
Channel power measurement
accuracy, typical
Level uncertainty
For 40 MHz bandwidth
Refer to Amplitude and RF Flatness specification
(BR
n-5
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Specifications
Pulse measurements (Option SVPNL-SPVC, SVPFL-SVPC)
Maximum pulse width for detection,
typical
Average ON po
typical
Duty factor, typical ±0.2% of reading
Average transmitted power, typical ±0.5 dB + absolute amplitude accuracy
Peak pulse
Pulse width, typical
o-pulse carrier phase
Pulse-t
(non-chirped pulse), typical
Pulse-to-pulse carrier phase
ar-chirped pulse), typical
(line
Pulse-to-pulse carrier frequency
-chirped pulse), typical
(non
Pulse-to-pulse carrier frequency
(linear-chirped pulse), typical
lse-to-pulse delta frequency
Pu
(non-chirped pulse), typical
Pulse frequency linearity (absolute
requency error RMS), typical
f
Chirp frequency linearity (absolute
frequency error RMS), typical
werat18to28°C,
power, typical
150 ns
±0.3 dB + absolute amplitude accuracy
For pulses of
level
For pulses of 450 ns width or greater, duty cycles of 0.5 to 0.001, and S/N ratio
30 dB
For pulses
30 dB
±1.2 dB + ab
For pulses of 300 ns width or greater, duty cycles of 0.5 to 0.001, and S/N ratio
30 dB
±0.25 % of reading
For puls
30 dB
(BW = 40 MHz)
±2 degrees at 2 GHz
±2 degr
(BW = 4
±2 degrees at 2 GHz
±2 degrees at 6 GHz
(BW = 40 MHz)
±20 k
±30kHzat6GHz
(BW = 40 MHz)
±25kHzat2GHz
kHz at 6 GH z
±40
W=40MHz)
(B
±3 kHz at 2 GHz
±3 kHz at 6 GHz
(BW = 40 MHz)
4kHzat2GHz
±
±7 kHz at 6 GHz
(BW = 40 MHz)
±6 kHz at 2 GHz
±8 kHz at 6 GHz
300 ns width or greater and signal levels above 70 dB below reference
of 300 ns width or greater, duty cycles of 0.5 to 0.001, and S/N ratio
solute amplitude accuracy
es of 450 ns width or greater, duty cycles of 0.5 to 0.001, and S/N ratio
ees at 6 GHz
0MHz)
Hz at 2 GHz
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ACLR measurement
Specifications
ACLR (3GPP down link, 1 DPCH)
(2130 MHz), ty
ACLR LTE, typ
pical
ical
-57 dB (Adjacent channel)
-57 dB (First a
-57 dB (Adjac
lternate channel)
ent channel)
-60 dB with noise correction (Adjacent channel)
-59 dB (First alternate channel)
oise correction (First alternate channel)
cent channel)
ACLR LTE, ty
pical-mean
-62 dB with n
-58 dB (Adja
-61 dB with noise correction (Adjacent channel)
-61 dB (First alternate channel)
-63 dB with
noise correction (First alternate channel)
Digital phosphor spectrum processing (DPX)
DPX bitmap image resolution 201 pixels vertical x 801 pixels horizontal
Minimum signal duration for 100%
probability of intercept, typical
2,3
Minimum s
for 100% POI
27 s
34 s
36 s
35 s
37 s
Swept span range Up to instrument frequency range
ms to 100 s
Dwell time per step (Swept spans)
DPX Spectrogram minimum time
50
1
ms
resolution per line
1
10,000 per second (span independent)
2
DPX setings: Span = 40 MHz, RBW = 300 kHz (Auto)
3
Due to the non-deterministic execution time of programs running under the Microsoft Windows operating system, this specification might not be
met when the host PC is heavily loaded with other processing tasks.
ignal duration
13
Test cont
roller
Dell Desktop (Windows® 10 Enterprise, Intel®
Core™ i7-4790 CPU, 3.6G Hz, 8GB RAM, 256GB
SSD)
sktop (Windows® 7 Enterprise, Intel® Core™
Dell De
i7-2600 CPU, 3.4GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)
Dell Laptop Latitude E6430 (Windows® 10
Enterprise, Intel® Core™ i7-3520M CPU, 2.9GHz,
M, 250 GB SSD)
8GB RA
Laptop Precision M4700 (Windows® 8
Dell
Enterprise, Intel® Core™ i7-3520M CPU, 2.9GHz,
8GB RAM, 750GB HD)
Panasonic ToughPad (Windows® 7 Pro, Intel®
e™ i5-5300U CPU, 2.3GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB
Cor
SSD)
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Specifications
OBW measurement
OBW Accuracy, typical
(2 GHz OFDM carrier, 10 MHz
99% OBW) (measured in a 20 MHz
measurement BW, S/N >30 dB)
±0.35%
xdB bandwidth measurement
xdB bandwidth, typical
±0.35%, 0 to -18 dB below carrier
Frequency and phase settling time measurement (Option SVT)
Settled frequency uncertainty, 95%
confidence, typical
Settled phase uncertainty, 95%
confidence, typical
1
Measured input signal > –20 dBm, Attenuator: Auto
Measurement frequency,
averages
1GHz
Single measurement
100 averages 35 Hz 10 Hz 1 Hz 0.1 Hz
1000 averages 20 Hz 4 Hz 0.5 Hz 0.05 Hz
6GHz
Single measurement
100 averages 40 Hz 12 Hz 1.5 Hz 0.15 Hz
1000 averages 20 Hz 5 Hz 0.75 Hz 0.1 Hz
Measurement frequency,
averages
1GHz
Single measurement
100 averages 0.04 0.03 0.03
1000 averages 0.02 0.02 0.02
6 GHz, RSA503A and RSA507A (10 GHz, RSA603A and RSA607A)
Single measurement
100 averages 0.05 0.05 0.05
1000 averages 0.02 0.02 0.02
1
1
Frequency uncertainty at stated measurement
bandwidth
40 MHz 10 MHz 1 MHz 100 kHz
150 Hz 35 Hz 5 Hz 0.4 Hz
250 Hz 55 Hz 7 Hz 0.75 Hz
Phase uncertainty (degrees) at stated measurement
bandwidth
40 MHz 10 MHz 1 MHz
0.20 0.20 0.20
0.25 0.25 0.20
AM/FM/PM measurements (Option SVA)
Analog demodulation
Carrier frequency range, typical 9 kHz or one half of the audio analysis bandwidth to the maximum input frequency
Distortion and noise performance reduced below 30 MHz CF
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Specifications
Maximum audio
typical
Global conditions for audio
measurements
Audio filters
Low-pass audio filters, typical 300 Hz, 3 kHz, 15 kHz, 30 kHz, 80 kHz, 300 kHz and user-entered up to 0.9 × (audio
High-pass
Standard
De-emphasis 25 s, 50 s, 75 s, 750 s, and user-entered
User-defined audio file format .txt or .csv file of amplitude/frequency pairs.
FM modulation analysis
FM measurements
rier power accuracy, typical
FM car
FM carrier frequency accuracy,
cal
typi
FM deviation accuracy, typical
ate accuracy, typical
FM r
residual THD, typical
FM
FM residual distortion, typical
FM residual SINAD, typical
AM modulation analysis
AM measurements
AM carrier power accuracy, typical ±85 dB
frequency span,
audio filters, typical
s-based audio filters
10 MHz
Input frequency: < 2 GHz
RBW: Auto
Averaging: O
Filters: Off
FM Performance: Modulation index > 0.1
bandwidth
20 Hz, 50 Hz
CCITT, C-
Maximum
Carrier power, Frequency error, Audio frequency, Deviation (+peak, -peak,
pk-pk/
non-harmonic distortion, Hum, and Noise
±0.85
Carrier frequency: 10 MHz to 2 GHz
Input power: -20 to 0 dBm
±0.5 Hz + (transmitter frequency × reference frequency error)
ation: 1 to 10 kHz
Devi
% of (rate + deviation) + 50 Hz)
±(1
Rate: 1 kHz to 1 MHz
2Hz
±0.
Deviation: 1 to 100 kHz
0.10%
Rate: 1 to 10 kHz
viation: 5 kHz
De
.7%
0
Rate: 1 to 10 kHz
Deviation: 5 kHz
43 dB
Rate: 1 to 10 kHz
Deviation: 5 kHz
Carrier power, Audio frequency, Modulation depth (+peak, -peak, pk-pk/2, RMS),
SINAD, Modulation distortion, S/N, Total harmonic distortion, Total non-harmonic
distortion, Hum, and Noise
Carrier frequency: 10 MHz to 2 GHz
Input power: -20 to 0 dBm
ff
)
, 300 Hz, 400 Hz, and user-entered up to 0.9 × (audio bandwidth)
Message
1000 pairs
2, RMS), SINAD, Modulation distortion, S/N, Total harmonic distortion, Total
dB
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Specifications
AM depth accuracy, typical
AM rate accuracy, typical ±0.2 Hz
AM residual THD, typical
AM residual distortion, typical
AM residual SINAD, typical
PM modulation analysis
PM Measu
PM carrier power accuracy, typical ±0.85 dB
PM carrier frequency accuracy,
typical
PM deviation accuracy, typical
PM ra
PM residual THD, typical
PM
M residual SINAD, typical
P
rements
te accuracy, typical
residual distortion, typical
±0.2% + (0.01 ×
Rate: 1 kHz to 100 kHz
Depth: 10% to 90%
Rate: 1 kHz to 1 MHz
Depth: 50%
0.16%
Rate: 1kHzto10kHz
Depth: 50%
0.13%
Rate: 1 kHz
Depth: 50%
58 dB
Rate: 1kHzto10kHz
Depth: 50%
Carrier power, Carrier frequency error, Audio frequency, Deviation (+peak, -peak,
pk-pk/2, RMS), SINAD, Modulation distortion, S/N, Total harmonic distortion, Total
non-har
r frequency: 10 MHz to 2 GHz
Carrie
Input power: -20 to 0 dBm
±0.2 Hz + (transmitter frequency × reference frequency error)
Deviation: 0.628 radians
±100% × (0.01 + (measured rate ÷ 1 MHz))
:10kHzto20kHz
Rate
Deviation: 0.628 radians
Hz
±0.2
Rate: 1kHzto10kHz
Deviation: 0.628 radians
0.1%
te:1kHzto10kHz
Ra
Deviation: 0.628 radians
1%
Rate: 1kHzto10kHz
eviation: 0.628 radians
D
40 dB
ate: 1 kHz to 10 kHz
R
Deviation: 0.628 radians
measured value)
to 10 k Hz
monic distortion, Hum, and Noise
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Installation requirements
Specifications
Maximum power dissipation (fully
loaded)
Surge current 2 A peak maximum, at 25 °C (77 °F) for 5 line cycles, after the product has been
Cooling clearance
Primary l
External DC input (RSA500A)
Exte
AC adapter output
Battery (RSA500A)
ine voltage, (RSA600A)
Voltage
Voltage range limits 90 to 264 V at 47 to 63 Hz
Voltage 19 V nominal
Voltag
Connector type
rnal supplies (RSA500A)
Nominal voltage 14.4 V
minal capacity
No
Battery technology
attery operational life
B
3
e range limits
RSA500A:
15 W maximum. Maximum line current is 0.2 A at 90 V line
60 W maximum wh
RSA600A: 45 W maximum
turned off for at least 30 s
Bottom, top
RSA500A: 25.4 mm ( 1.0 in.)
RSA600A: 6.
Sides
RSA500A: 25.4 mm (1.0 in.)
RSA600A: 0
Rear
RSA500A: 25.4 mm (1.0 in.)
RSA600A: 3
100to24
Operation: +12.0 V to +19.95 V
Battery Charging: +17.5 V to +19.95 V
2.5 mm male
Center conductor: positive
r conductor: negative
Oute
19 V ±
Center conductor: positive
Outer conductor: negative
40 mAh
61
-Ion, Smart Battery compatible with SMBus Interface
Li
our hours of continuous operation per battery
F
3 mm (0.25 in.)
mm (0 in.)
8.1 mm (1.5 in.)
0 V at 50/60 Hz
5%, 5 A (90 W maximum)
en charging the battery
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Specifications
1
2
3
4
5
Physical
Dimensions
Weight (Net)
Battery operating
temperature
5
Operating (di
scharge)
1
:-10°Cto+45°C
Charging: 0 °C to 45 °C3,
4
2
Battery storage life Two years at +20 °C (68 °F) nominal
Maximum storage duration between recharge: 10 months at +20 °C (68 °F)
Storage temp
erature specified for maximum battery life. During extended storage,
charge should be monitored and replenished at regular intervals. Recommended
monitoring interval vs. storage temperature:
Six months a
t20°C(68°F)
One month at 35 °C (95 °F)
One week at 50 °C (122 °F)
Operation at -10 °C may require turning on the unit at room temperature first.
Varies per discharge current and heat dissipation characteristics; actual limit may be lower.
Clearances for the RSA500A series apply to unsupported faces (i.e., if placed on a table or other fl at surface, no additional clearance is needed).
The battery will charge at a faster rate when the instrument is turned off. Charging the battery while the instrument is running will require a longer
time for the battery to reach a full charge.
The intern
0° C and 46° C. If the battery temperature falls outside of this range, charging will be suspended. Battery charging may resume once the
battery temperature falls within this range.
al charging circuit monitors the internal battery temperature. Normal charging is allowed when the battery temperature is between
RSA500A Height: 67.3 mm (2.65 in)
Length: 271.3 mm ( 10.68 in)
Width: 2
RSA600A Height:
99.1 mm ( 11.78 in)
75 mm (2.95 in)
Length: 358.6 mm ( 14.12 in)
Width: 222.3 mm (8.75 in)
RSA503A, RSA507A 2.54 kg (5.6 pounds) without battery
g (6.6 pounds) with battery
2.99 k
13A, RSA518A
RSA5
kg (7.5 pounds) without battery
3.40
3.85 kg (8.5 pounds) with battery
RSA600A 2.79 kg (6.15 pounds)
puter
Com
I/O USB
: USB 3.0
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Interfaces, input, output ports
RF input (RSA500A) RSA503A/507A: N type, female
RF input (RSA600A) N type, female
External frequency reference input BNC, female
Trigger/Sync input BNC, female
Tracking g
GPS antenna SMA, female
USB device port USB 3.0, type A
Status indicators
enerator source output
USB status LED LED, dual color red/green
Battery status LED,
(RSA500A)
RSA513A/518A
RSA513A/518A: Planar Crown, 50 . (optional connector type)
N type, female
LED states:
Steady
Steady green: Initialized, ready for use
Blinking green: Transferring a cquired data to host PC
LED, green
LED states:
Blink
Off: No external power connected or battery fully charged
: N type, female (ships standard with this connector)
red: USB power applied, or resetting
ing green: external power connected, charging battery
Specifications
ronmental
Envi
Tem perature
Operating
RSA
(without battery) –10 °C to +55 °C (+14 °F to + 131 °F)
RSA500A (with battery) –10 °C to +45 °C (+14 ° F to +113 °F),
Nonoperating
RSA500A (without
attery)
b
SA600A
R
Humidity
600A, RSA500A
Charging: 0 °C to +45 °C (+32 °F to +113 °F)
51 °C to +71 °C (–60 °F to +160 °F)
–
40 °C to +71 °C (+32 °F to +160 °F)
–
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Specifications
Operating
RSA600A, RSA500A (without
battery)
MIL-PRF-2880
5% to 95 ±5% RH (relative humidity) in the temperature range of +10 °C to 30 °C
(+50 °F to 86 °F)
5% to 75% ±5% RH
0F Class 2
from+30°Cto+40°C(+86°Fto104°F)
5% to 45% ±5% RH above +40 °C to +55 °C (+86 °F to +131 °F)
<10 °C humidity is uncontrolled; non-condensing
Operating
RSA500A (wi
th battery)
5% to 95 RH (relative humidity) in the temperature range of +10 °C to 30 °C (+50 °F
to 86 °F)
5% to 45% RH above +30 °C to +50 °C (+86 °F to +122 °F)
<10 °C humidity is uncontrolled; non-condensing
Operation a
t -10 °C (14 °F) with battery requires disconnection of external power to
prevent charging.
Altitude
Operatin
g
Up to 3000
m (9,842 ft.)
RSA600A
Up to 5000 m (16404 ft.)
RSA500A
Nonoperating
Up to 12,000 meters (39,370 feet)
RSA600
Up to 15
A
,240 meters (50,000 feet)
RSA500A
Exposure, RSA500A
Splash-Proof test: operating
and non-operating
Dust resistance test:
operating and non-operating
No potential of shock hazard after exposure to non-operating Splash Proof Test
per IEC529, level IP52
The equipment is designed to be adequately resistant to the effects of dust, so a s to
w proper performance without hazard to the user under conditions of moderately
allo
dusty environments.
Salt exposure test:structural
parts
This corrosion test is used to help determine finish quality of disassembled metal
parts.
Dynamics
Vibration
RSA500A, Operating Tektronix C lass 2 Random Vibration Test at 2.66 GRMS: 5-500 Hz, 3 Axes at 10
in/axis
m
Nonoperating
IL-PRF-28800F Class 2
M
2
0.030 g
/Hz., 10–500 Hz, 30 minutes per axis, 3 axes (90 minutes total).
RSA600A. Operating Tektronix C lass 3 Random Vibration Test at 0.31 GRMS: 5-500 Hz, 3 Axes at 10
min/axis
Nonoperating
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3
2.06 GRMS, 5 500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis, 3 axes (30 minutes total).
Mechanical shock
Operating 296 m/s² (30 G), half-sine, 11 ms duration. Three shocks per axis in each direction
(18 shocks total)
Non-operating
490 m/s² (50 G), half-sine, 11 ms duration. Three shocks per axis in each direction
(18 shocks total)
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Bench handling, operating
RSA500A MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2
Operating: Ro
the equipment
RSA600A MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3
Rotational-edge-drops of appropriate edges on appropriate sides of the equipment
Transit drop, nonoperating
(RSA500A)
Free-fall drop, nonoperating
(RSA500A)
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2
Transit dro
30 cm (11.8 in.) for a total of 10 impacts
Free-fall drops of the equipment, onto a hard, non-resilient surface, impacting the 6
faces, 8 corners, and 8 edges. The drop height will be 81.3 cm (32 in)
ps onto six faces and four corners of the equipment, from a height of
Specifications
tational-edge-drops of appropriate edges on appropriate sides of
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Performance ver
ification
Performance v
These procedures are to verify that your instrument meets key specifications. These are not calibration procedures. For your
instrument to be calibrated, it must be returned to a Tektronix service facility.
Prerequisites
The tests in this section confirm performance and functionality when the following requirements are met:
The SignalVu-PC application is version 3.16.0014 or greater.
You are operating the instrument in an environment that meets the temperature, altitude, and humidity characteristics
listedinth
The instru
The instru
(RSA600A).
The instrument has been operating for a w arm-up period of at least for 30 minutes (after being connected to the P C,
starting the SignalVu-PC application, and SignalVu-PC is connected to the RSA and continuously acquiring data).
NOTE. The
e specifications.
ment is completely assembled and the covers are installed per factory specification.
ment is plugged into DC power or has a charged battery installed ( RSA500A) or is plugged into AC power
RSA does not fully power on until SignalVu-PC has established communication with it and is acquiring data.
erification
The instrument has had its last alignment routine done after at least a 30 minute warm-up period at an ambient
temperature not more than ±2 °C different than the current ambient temperature.
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Required equipment
These procedures use external, traceable signal sources to directly check warranted characteristics. The following tables list
the equipment required for these procedures. The second table is specifically for the R SA518.
Table 1: Required t est equipment (all models)
Item Description Qty Model Number Purpose
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ification
Desktop or Laptop PC PC with Windows 7, Windows
8/8.1, or Windows 10, 64-bit
operating system.
A USB 3.0 connection is
required for operation of the
RSA.
8 GB RAM and 20 GB free
drive space is required for
installation of SignalVu-PC.
For full performance of the
real time features of the
RSA, an Intel Core i7 4th
generation processor is
required. Processors of
lower performance can be
used, with reduced real-time
performance.
Storage of streaming data
requires that the PC be
equipped with a drive capable
of streaming storage rates of
300 MB/sec
USB 3.0 cable
2 meter length, A to A 1 Tektronix
1
Panasonic FZ-G1 Toughpad
Dell Optiplex 9020 MT, or
equivalent
Dell Desktop (Windows® 10
Enterprise, Intel® Core™
i7-4790 CPU, 3.6GHz, 8GB
RAM, 256GB SSD)
174-6810-00
Run SignalVu-PC
Required for the RSA
communication
Signal generator DC – 8 GHz
Signal generator DC – 6 GHz
Signal generator Frequency: 8 MHz to 20 GHz
Power meter
Power sensor
Power splitter
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9 kHz – 18 G Hz (power head
dependent)
9kHz–18GHz
DC–18GHz,N
1
1
1
1 Keysight E4418B
1 Keysight power head
1 Keysight 11667A Amplitude adjustments
Stanford R esearch Systems
SG386 option 02
Tektronix TSG4106A Second signal generator
Anritsu MG3692C with
Options 2X, 5, and 15X
E9304A H18
Test full frequency range
require to perform
third-order distortion test
Required for the
Input-related spurious
response: first converter
images test
Verifies RSA input signal
amplitude
Measures RSA input
signal amplitude
and input amplitude setting
in spurious tests
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Table 1: Required test equipment (all models) (cont.)
Item Description Qty Model Number Purpose
ification
Power combiner
Attenuator
Termination
Adapter N(male) to
N(male)
Adapter N(male) to
SMA(female)
Band pass filter 2150 MHz, SMA
Low pass filter 3300 MHz cutoff, L250 filter
Tunable filter
Tunable filter
Tunable filter
2 –18 GHz, SMA
3 dB, SMA, >8 GHz bandwidth
DC -18 GHz, N-m
DC -18 GHz coaxial adapter
DC -18 GHz adapter
375 MHz to 750 MHz, N
connectors
750 MHz to 1500 MHz, N
connectors
1500 MHz to 3000 MHz, N
connectors
1
2
1 Maury Microwave 2510B6 For DANL tests
1 Pasternack PE91034 or
2-6
(as
needed)
2
1
1
1
1
M/A-COM
2089-6208-00
Mini-Circuits Labs
FW-3+
Maury Microwave 8828B
Needed for SG386
generator
Mini-Circuits Labs
ZX75BP-2150+
K&L 5L3-3300/E 10000 –
O/OP
K&L 5BT-375/750-5-N/N Spurious test
K&L 5BT-750/1500-5-N/N Spurious test
K&L 5BT-1500/3000-5-N/N Spurious test
Third-order distortion
measurement
For third-order distortion
measurement
Amplitude adjustments
May be needed for signal
generator and filter RF
connections
For third-order distortion
measurement
Spurious test
Cable, SMA-to-N SMAm/Nm/36in
Cable, SMA ST18/SMAm/SMAm/36in
Cable, SMA ST18/SMAm/SMAm/8
Cable, BNC-to-SMA BNC(m) to SMA(m) cable -
1 meter
Torque wrench 12 in-lb - Type N 1
Torque wrench 8 in-lb Torque wrench - 3.5 mm 1
Fixed coaxial
termination
(For RSA500/600
only)
N-M 1.50 MISMATCH
1 Huber
2
2
1 Pasternack PE3615-36
1 Maury Microwave 2562E Fixed coaxial termination
Huber-Suhner 84002061 TOI and tests requiring
Huber-Suhner 84028563 TOI tests
Maury Microwave 2698C2
Huber-Suhner 74Z-0-0-21 SMA-connector
Generator output to RF
input
low-pass filters
Generator timebase output
to Ref IN.
(External-timebase to
generator-timebase input
may need a similar cable)
N- connector attachments
attachments
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NOTE. Make sure that any adaptor and cable you use is specified to operate at the frequency range of the test you
are performing
. Connector frequency ranges:
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BNC:DCto1GHz
N:DCto18GHzt
SMA:DCto18GH
typical, up to 3 GHz for certain BNC cable/connectors.
ypical
z typical, up to 26.5 GHz for certain SMA cable/connectors.
Table 2: Required test equipment (RSA518)
Item number and Minimum requirements Example Purpose
1. Frequency
Counter
Frequency R
–9
10
ange: 10 MHz; Accuracy: 1 x
Agilent 531
Option 10
2. RF Power Meter Agilent E4418B
3. RF Power
Sensor 1
4. RF Power
Sensor 2
5. RF Signa
Generator
9 kHz to 18 GHz RF Flatness: <3% Calibration
factor da
10 MHz to
l
Output F
Phase N
Offset
10 Hz
100 Hz
1kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1MHz
ta uncertainty: <2% (RSS)
26.5 GHz RF Flatness
requency 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
oise at Center Frequency = 1 GHz
SSB Pha
se Noise (F)
dBc/Hz
–71
–93
–118
–121
–119
Agilent E9304A
Option H18
Agilent E4413A,
Option H1
Anritsu
Options 2A, 3A, 4,
15A, 16, 22, SM5821
–138
6. Signal
DC – 6 GHz Tektronix TSG4106A Checking
Generator
7. Pr
ecision
30
dB
Attenuator
ilent 11667B
8. Power Splitter
9. Power Combiner
Ag
Anritsu 20896208-00
32A
0
MG3694B
Checking reference
output frequency
accuracy
Adjusting signal
generator
level, checking
reference output
power lev
Checkin
noise and third
order intermodulation
tion
distor
RF flatness,
ermodulation
int
distortion, image
suppression, and
ernal reference
ext
lock check.
justing signal
Ad
generator output
level
Checking
ntermodulation
i
distortion
output
el
g phase
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Table 2: Required test equipment (RSA518) (cont.)
Item number and Minimum requirements Example Purpose
10. Low Pass Filters
(2)
11. BNC Cable 50 , 36 in. male to male BNC connectors S ignal
12. 3.5 mm -3.5 mm
Cable
13. N-SMA C able 50 , 36 in. male N to male SMA connectors Signal
14. Termination,
Precision 50
15. 3.5 mm (F)
to 3.5 mm (F)
coaxial adapter
16. 3.5 mm
attenuator
17. P lanar Crown
RF Input Connector - 3.5 mm
(RSA5115B,(RSA5126B only)
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<3 dB loss DC –3 GHz
>50 dB rejection 4 GHz to 14 GHz
50 , 36 in. male to male 3.5 mm connectors Signal
Impedance: 50 3.5 mm male Signal
Tektronix part number
131-8508-00
3 dB (two required)
Midwest Microwave
ATT-0550-0335M-02
Tektronix part number
131-9062-00
Checking third order
intermodulation
distortion
interconnection
interconnection
interconnection
interconnection
Checking third order
intermodulation
distortion
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Preliminary checks
Do these steps before starting the performance verification procedures.
Warm up the instrument
1. Connect the RSA USB cable to the host PC. The LED on the RSA should initially glow red then turn green after a
few moments.
2. Make sure the SignalVu-PC application is connected to the RSA over USB.
3. View hardware status in the SignalVu-PC display (located on the left side of the status bar). Verify that there are no
errors or me
“Unaligned data”: this is OK.
4. Start the application acquiring data and allow the instrument to warm up for at least 30 minutes.
Run the alignment process
Align the instrument after the 30 minute warm-up period and before proceeding with the Warranted Characteristics tests:
1. Select Alignments in the Tools menu to open the Alignments dialog box.
ssages indicating loss of or invalid calibration data. At startup, the application may show the m essage,
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2. Select Align Now. The alignment process takes a few seconds.
3. Verify that no alignment failures are reported in the status bar.
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Performance verification procedures
Internal reference frequency accuracy
1. Connect a signal generator to the N-connector RF input of the RSA.
NOTE. The signal generator accuracy must be better than ±0.05 ppm. If the signal generator accuracy does not meet this
requirement, it must have its frequency reference phase locked to a precision frequency reference.
NOTE. The Stanford Research Systems SG386 signal generator has adequate frequency stability without use of an external
timebase, but only if it has been calibrated/verified within 1 year. If this is not the case, the signal generator must have an
accurate external timebase connected to its timebase input (rear panel, BNC, 10 MHz).
2. Set the signal generator to output a 0 dBm, 1 GHz CW frequency.
3. Reset the RSA to factory defaults: (Presets > M ain) (The center frequency will be set to 1 GHz by the Main Preset.)
4. Set the frequency span to 10 kHz.
5. Connect the signal generator output to the RF Input, N-connector input of the RSA.
6. Select Markers > Peak.
7. Enter the measured marker frequency in the calculations table. (See Table 3.)
8. Compare the measured value w ith the specification for Internal Frequency accuracy. E nter the results in the test record.
Table 3: Internal reference frequency instability calculations
Marker frequency Value
Total specified instability
(Initial accuracy, temperature (18 °C
to 28 °C), and aging)
±3 ppm
(± 3000 Hz, or 999.9997 MHz
to 1.000003 GHz)
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External reference input, functional test
This check is a functional check. It is an important check for customer use, but does not check warranted specification limits.
1. Connect a s
be better than ±0.05 ppm. If it does not, it must have its frequency reference phase locked to a precision frequency
reference.
NOTE. The
timebase, but only if it has been calibrated/verified within 1 year. If this is not the case, the signal generator must have an
accurate external timebase connected to its timebase input (10 MHz).
2. Set the s
a. Frequen
b. Amplit
3. Set the
4. Under t
5. Check
6. Enter
ignal generator RF output to the BNC Ref input of the RSA, as shown. The signal generator accuracy must
Stanford Research Systems SG386 signal generator has adequate frequency stability without use of an external
ignal generator controls:
cy = 10 MHz
ude =0dBm
RSA to use the external reference (Setup > Acquire > Frequency Reference ).
he source field, select the External (10 MHz) radio button.
that the Status Bar shows Ref: Ext. This generally occurs within 5 seconds.
the pass/fail result in the test record.
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Amplitude accuracy at all center frequencies — Preamp OFF
1. Connect the signal generator, power splitter, power sensor, power meter, and RSA, as shown. Connect the power sensor
and RF signal generator directly to the power splitter, which is connected directly to the RSA.
2. Reset the RSA to factory defaults (Presets > Main).
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3. Run the RSA alignment procedure ( Tools > Alignments > Align Now).
4. Set the R SA as follows:
a. Reference Level = –15 dBm
b. Detection = +PEAK (Setup > Settings > Traces > Detection > +PEAK)
c. Filter shape = Flat-Top (Setup > Settings > B W > Filter Shape > Flat-top)
d. Preamp = OFF (Setup > Amplitude > Internal Preamp)
e. Span and RBW:
For CF 1 MHz, Span = 100 kHz, RBW = 1 kHz
For 1 MHz CF < 30 MHz, Span = 1 MHz, RBW = 10 kHz
For CF 30 MHz, Span = 10 MHz, RBW = 100 kHz
5. Set the signal generator output amplitude to –14 dBm. The RF amplitude at the power sensor and RSA input =
–20 dBm (nominal).
6. Set the signal generator center frequency to the first frequency specified in the Amplitude accuracy measurements
table. (See Table 4.)
7. Set the RSA center frequency to the first frequency specified in the table. (See Table 4.)
8. On the RSA, peak the marker on the signal at the center frequency; measure and record the amplitude.
9. Measure and record the power meter amplitude.
10. Repe
11. Calculate the amplitude errors for each frequency of each reference level in the reference level accuracy table. Error =
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at steps 6 through 8 for all of the –15 dBm reference level frequencies in the table, measuring power meter
amplitude and RSA amplitude.
RSA measurement – power meter measurement. Readings are in dBm and error is in dB.
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12. Note the largest positive and negative errors in the Error column in all the reference level measurement tables.
13. Enter these values in the Amplitude accuracy results table. (See Table 6.)
14. Compare the +peak and –peak errors against the speci fi cations.
15. Enter pass or fail in the test record.
Table 4: Amplitude accuracy measurements — Preamp OFF
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Center/signal
frequency
9kHz
100 kHz
1MHz
10 MHz
100 MHz
500 MHz
1GHz
1.5 GHz
2GHz
2.5 GHz
3GHz
3.5 GHz
3.99 GHz
4.01 GHz
4.5 GHz
5GHz
RSA reading,
dBm
Power meter
value, dBm
Error (RSA –
Pwr meter), dB
5.5 GHz
6GHz
6.5 GHz
7GHz
7.5 GHz
The following frequencies apply to RSA513 and RSA518 only.
8GHz
8.5 GHz
9GHz
9.5 GHz
10 GHz
10.5 GHz
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Table 4: Amplitude accuracy measurements — Preamp OFF (cont.)
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Center/signal
frequency
11 GHz
11. 5 GHz
12 GHz
12.5 GHz
13 GHz
13.5 GHz
The following frequencies apply to RSA518 only.
14 GHz
14.5 GHz
15 GHz
15.5 GHz
16 GHz
16.5 GHz
17 GHz
17.5 GHz
18 GHz
RSA reading,
dBm
Power meter
value, dBm
Error (RSA –
Pwr meter), dB
Table 5: RSA503/507 Amplitude accuracy results — Preamp OFF
Frequency
range
9kHzto3.0GHz
3GHzto
7.5 GHz
Maximum
+error
Maximum
–error Specification
±0.8 dB
±1.5 dB
Table 6: RSA513/518 Amplitude accuracy results — Preamp OFF
Frequency
range
9kHzto
50 kHz
50 kHz to
3.0 GHz
>3 GHz to
7.5 GHz
Maximum
+error
Maximum
–error Specification
±0.8 dB
±0.8 dB
±1.5 dB
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Table 6: RSA513/518 Amplitude accuracy results — Preamp OFF (cont.)
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Frequency
range
>7.5 GHz to
13.6 GHz
>13.6 GHz to
18 GHz
Maximum
+error
Maximum
–error Specification
±1.55 dB
±1.55 dB
Amplitude accuracy at all center frequencies — Preamp ON
1. Connect the signal generator, power splitter, power sensor, power meter, and RSA, as shown. Connect the power sensor
and RF signal generator directly to the power splitter, which is connected directly to the RSA.
2. Reset the RSA to factory defaults (Presets > Main).
3. Run the RSA alignment procedure (Tools > Alignments > Align No w).
4. Set the RSA as follows:
a. Reference Level = –15 dBm
b. Detection = +PEAK (Setup > Settings > Traces > Detection > +PEAK)
c. Filter shape = Flat-Top (Setup > Settings > BW > Filter Shape > Flat-top)
d. Preamp = ON (Setup > Amplitude > Internal Preamp)
e. Span and RBW:
For CF < 1 MHz, Span = 100 kHz, RBW = 1 kHz
For 1 MHz CF 30 MHz, Span = 1 MHz, RBW = 10 kHz
For CF 30 MHz, S pan = 10 MHz, RBW = 100 kHz
5. Set the signal generator output amplitude to –14 dBm. The RF amplitude at the power sensor and RSA input =
20 dBm (nominal).
–
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6. Set the signal generator center frequency to the first frequency specified in the Amplitude accuracy measurements
table. (See Tab
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le 8.)
7. Set the RSA cen
8. On the RSA, pea
9. Measure and re
10. Repeat steps
amplitude and RSA amplitude.
11. Calculate the amplitude errors for each frequency of each reference level in the reference level accuracy table. Error =
RSA measurement – power meter measurement. Readings are in dBm and error is in dB.
12. Note the largest positive and negative errors in the Error column in all the reference level measurement tables.
13. Enter these values in the Amplitude accuracy results table. (See Table 9.)
14. Compare the +peak and –peak errors against the specifications.
15. Enter pass or fail in the test record.
ter frequency to the first frequency specified in the amplitude accuracy table. (See Table 8.)
k the marker on the signal at the center frequency; measure and record the amplitude.
cord the power meter amplitude.
6 through 8 for all of the –15 dBm reference level frequencies in the table, measuring power meter
Table 7: Amplitude accuracy measurements — Preamp ON (all models)
Center/signal
frequency
100 kHz
1MHz
RSA reading,
dBm
Power meter
value, dBm
Error (RSA –
Pwr meter), dB
10 MHz
20 MHz
100 MHz
500 MHz
1GHz
1.5 GHz
2GHz
2.5 GHz
3GHz
3.5 GHz
3.99 GHz
4.01 GHz
4.5 GHz
5GHz
5.5 GHz
6GHz
6.5 GHz
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Table 7: Amplitude accuracy measurements — Preamp ON (all models) (cont.)
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Center/signal
frequency
7GHz
7.499 GHz
RSA reading,
dBm
Power meter
value, dBm
Error (RSA –
Pwr meter), dB
Table 8: Amplitude accuracy measurements — Preamp ON (RSA513/518)
Center/signal
frequency
7.5 GHz
8GHz
8.5 GHz
9GHz
9.5 GHz
10 GHz
10.5 GHz
11 GHz
11. 5 GHz
12 GHz
RSA reading,
dBm
Power meter
value, dBm
Error (RSA –
Pwr meter), dB
12.5 GHz
13 GHz
13.5 GHz
14 GHz
14.5 GHz
15 GHz
15.5 GHz
16 GHz
16.5 GHz
17 GHz
17.5 GHz
18 GHz
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Table 9: Amplitude accuracy results — Preamp ON (RSA503/507)
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Frequency
range
>200 kHz to
3.0 GHz
>3 GHz to
7.5 GHz
Maximum
+error
Maximum
–error Specification
±1.0 dB
±1.75 dB
Table 10: Amplitude accuracy results — Preamp ON (RSA513/518)
Frequency
range
>200 kHz to
3.0 GHz
>3 GHz to
7.5 GHz
>7.5 GHz to
13.6 GHz
>13.6 GHz to
18 GHz
Maximum
+error
Maximum
–error Specificati
±1.0 dB
±1.75 dB
±2.0 dB
±2.0 dB
on
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Channel amplitude flatness
The amplitude flatness test verifies amplitude at the commonly used frequency range bands. However, the flatness test
may be performed across any selected 40 MHz span. In this procedure, the channel flatness is measured for 1 MHz –
41 MHz, 980 MHz – 1020 MHz, and 5730 MHz – 5770 MHz.
1. Connect the signal generator, power splitter, power sensor, power meter, and RSA as shown in the above figure.
Connect the power splitter outputs directly to the RSA RF Input and to the power sensor.
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2. Reset the RSA to factory defaults (Presets > Main).
3. Run the RSA alignment procedure (Tools > Alignments > Align No w).
4. Set the RSA as follows:
a. Reference Level = –15 dBm.
b. RF Attenuation = 10 dB
c. Detection = +PEAK (Setup > Settings > Traces > Detection > +PEAK).
d. Function = Normal (Setup > Settings > Traces > Function > Normal)
e. Filter shape = Flat-Top (Setup > Settings > BW > Filter Shape > Flat-top).
f. Center Frequency = 21 MHz
g. Span = 40 MHz
h. RBW = Auto (300 kHz)
5. Set the signal generator frequency to the first frequency in the 1 MHz – 41 MHz channel flatness table. (See Table 11.)
6. Set the signal generator amplitude for –20 dBm at the power meter and RSA.
7. Record the power meter reading in the 1 MHz – 41 MHz channel flatness table.
8. On the RSA, position the marker on the peak amplitude of the signal; record the amplitude in the channel flatness table.
(See Table 11.)
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 to measure and record for all the frequencies in the channel flatness table, 1 MHz through
41 MHz. Do not change the R SA center frequency setting.
10. S et the RSA center frequency to 1000 MHz.. Keep other settings the same.
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11. Set the signal generator frequency to 980 MHz.
12. Set the signal generator amplitude for –20 dBm at the power meter and RSA.
13. Repeat steps 5 through 8, but set the frequency to the next frequency in the table and record the power meter reading
in the corresp
980 MHz through 1020 MHz. (See Table 12.)
Do not change the RSA center frequency setting.
14. Change the RSA center frequency to 5750 MHz. Keep other settings the same.
15. Set the signal generator frequency to 5730 MHz.
16. Set the signal generator amplitude for –20 dBm at the power meter and RSA.
17. Repeat steps 5 through 8, but set the frequency to the next frequency in the table and record the power meter reading
in the corresponding channel flatness table. Measure and record for all the frequencies in the channel flatness table,
5730 MHz th
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onding channel flatness table. Measure and record for all the frequencies in the channel flatness table,
rough 5770 MHz. (See Table 13.)
Do not chan
setting.
18. Repeat steps 14 through 17 for the remaining center frequencies in the list.
19. Use the recorded values to calculate the amplitude differences for each measured frequency in the three channel
flatness tables.
Difference amplitude = (power meter amplitude – RSA marker amplitude)
The measured amplitudes are dBm. The difference amplitude is dB.
20. Calculate the channel flatness error relative the center screen amplitude. Center screen value:
21 MHz for the 1– 41 MHz channel
1000 MHz for the 980 – 102 MHz channel
5750 MHz for the 5730 – 5770 MHz channel
The flatness error at each frequency is:
Error = (difference amplitude, each frequency – difference amplitude, center screen frequency)
NOTE.
Exam
ge the RSA center frequency setting. An alternate IF setting is used in this range. This verifies the alternate
All amplitudes are in dB. At center screen, Error = 0 dB.
ple calculation for 1 MHz frequency, 21 MHz center screen:
Hz Center screen difference amplitude = +0.13 dB
21 M
z Frequency difference amplitude = –0.32 dB
1MH
or = (–0.32 dB – (0.13 dB)) = –0.45 dB
Err
er Pass/Fail in the test record.
21. Ent
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Table 11: 21 MHz channel flatness, 1 MHz – 41 MHz
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Signal
generator
frequency
1MHz
3MHz
5MHz
7MHz
9MHz
11 MHz
13 MHz
15 MHz
17 MHz
19 MHz
21 MHz
23 MHz
25 MHz
27 MHz
29 MHz
Power meter
amplitude, dB
RSA marker
amplitude, dB
Difference
amplitude, dB
Channel
flatness error,
m
dB
31 MHz
33 MHz
35 MHz
37 MHz
39 MHz
z
41 MH
Maximum difference amplitude
Minimum difference amplitude
<+0.5dB
.5 dB
>–0
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Table 12: 1000 MHz channel flatness, 980 MHz – 1020 MHz
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Signal
generator
frequency
980 MHz
982 MHz
984 MHz
986 MHz
988 MHz
990 MHz
992 MHz
994 MHz
996 MHz
998 MHz
1000 MHz
1002 MHz
1004 MHz
1006 MHz
1008 MH
Channel
Power meter
amplitude, dB
z
RSA marker
amplitude, dB
Difference
amplitude, dB
flatness error,
m
dB
1010 MHz
1012 MHz
Hz
1014 M
1016 MHz
1018 MHz
MHz
1020
Maximum difference amplitude
Minimum difference amplitude
<+0.5dB
.5 dB
>–0
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Table 13: 5750 MHz Channel flatness, 5730 MHz – 5770 MHz
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Signal
generator
frequency
5730 MHz
5732 MHz
5734 MHz
5736 MHz
5738 MHz
5740 MHz
5742 MHz
5744 MHz
5746 MHz
5748 MHz
5750 MHz
5752 MHz
5754 MHz
5756 MHz
5758 MH
Channel
Power meter
amplitude, dB
z
RSA marker
amplitude, dB
Difference
amplitude, dB
flatness error,
m
dB
5760 MHz
5762 MHz
Hz
5764 M
5766 MHz
5768 MHz
MHz
5770
Maximum difference amplitude
Minimum difference amplitude
<+0.5dB
.5 dB
>–0
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DANL (Displayed Average Noise Level)
The intent of the DANL test is to measure the average internal noise level of the instrument. The DANL specification does
not cover residual spurs. If the specific measurement frequency results in measuring a residual spur that is visible above
the noise level, the DANL s peci fication applies not to the spur but to the noise level on either side of the spur. Please
refer to the Spurious Response specifications.
1. Connect a 50 N termination to the RSA R F Input.
2. Reset the RSA to factory defaults (Presets > Main).
3. Run the RSA alignment procedure ( Tools > Alignments > Align Now).
4. Set the R SA as follows:
a. Reference Level = –50 dBm.
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The reference level can be set lower than -50 dBm to display the noise on screen. This helps avoid measuring on
spurious signals since it is easier to determine the presence of spurious.
b. Set Detection = Avg (Vrms) (Setup > Settings > Traces > Detection > Avg).
c. Set Function = Avg (of logs) (Setup > Settings > Traces > Function)
d. Averaging = 100 (Setup > Settings > Traces > Function: select 100 in field)
e. Filter shape = Flat-Top (Setup > Settings > BW > Filter Shape > Flat-top).
f. RF Attenuation = 0dB(Settings > Amplitude > Internal Settings > Auto (uncheck) > 0)
g. Preamp = ON (Setup > Amplitude > Internal Preamp)
h. Center Frequency = 500 kHz
i. Span = 100 kHz
j. RBW = 100 Hz
5. Set the marker for POWER measurement:
a. Turn on marker (Markers > Define Markers > Add).
b. Marker function = Power (dBm/Hz) (Markers > Define Markers > Readouts (near bottom of screen) > Power).
c. Turn on marker (Markers > Define Markers > Add).
6. Set the RSA to each of the center frequencies listed in the DANL frequencies of interest table. (See Table 14.) After
raging is completed, move the marker near the center screen to the baseline noise on either side of the center screen
ave
spurious. M ake sure the marker is not on a coherent spurious signal. Enter the marker noise level amplitude in the DANL
frequencies of interest table and the test record and compare with the specification.
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Table 14: DANL frequencies of interest
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RSA center
frequency
500 kHz
1MHz
10 MHz
20 MHz
30 MHz
100 MHz
500 MHz
1 GHz < –161 dB
1.5 GHz < –159 dBm/Hz
2.0 GHz < –159 dBm/Hz
z
2.5 GH
3.0 GHz < –156 dBm/Hz
3.5 GHz < –153 dBm/Hz
GHz
4.0
4.5 GHz < –159 dBm/Hz
5.0 GHz < –159 dBm/Hz
Marker noise
level Specification
< –138 dBm/Hz
< –138 dBm/Hz
< –153 dBm/Hz
< –153 dBm/Hz
< –161 dBm/
< –161 dBm/Hz
< –161 dBm/Hz
m/Hz
dBm/Hz
< –156
53 dBm/Hz
<–1
Hz
.5 GHz
5
6.0 GHz < –159 dBm/Hz
6.5 GHz < –155 dBm/Hz
7.0 GHz < –155 dBm/Hz
7.5 GHz < –155 dBm/Hz
–159 dBm/Hz
<
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Phase noise
The intent of the Phase Noise test is to measure the phase noise level of the instrument. The phase noise specification does
not cover r esidual spurs. If the specific measurement frequency results in measurin g a residual spur that is visible above the
noise level, the phase noise specification applies not to the spur but to the noise level on either side of the spur. Please
refer to the Spurious Response specifications. Also, refer to the Spurious Response section of this procedure to determine
whether or not a residual spur is within the specification.
Connect the signal generator and RSA as shown in the following figure.
1. Reset the RSA to factory defaults (Presets > Main).
2. Select Setup > Settings > Prefs and set Show to Center, Span.
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3. Run the RSA alignment procedure (Tools > Alignments > Align No w). The Center frequency should be 1 GHz.
4. Set the signal generator CW frequency = 1GHz.
5. Set the signal generator CW amplitude = 0dBmat the RSA input.
6. Select External Reference (Setup > Acquire > Frequency Reference > External)
7. Set trace detection = +PEAK (Setup > Settings > Traces > Detection)
8. Measure the CW amplitude for the following settings:
a. Span = 10 kHz
b. RBW = 100 Hz
c. Turn on marker (Markers > Define Markers > Add)
d. Move MR marker to highest amplitude signal after 10 averages and write marker value as the CW amplitude in
the measurement table. (See Table 15.)
9. Set Trace detection = Avg (Vrms).
10. Set Marker function = Power (dBm/Hz) (Markers > Define Markers > Readouts (near bottom of window) > Power).
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11. M easure noise for 1 MHz offset:
a. CF = 1000.95 MHz
b. Span = 1MHz
c. RBW = 1kHz
d. Avg count = 100
e. Marker frequency = 1.0009975 GHz (note, this avoids the 1 MHz offset spur)
f. After averaging is completed, enter the raw noise amplitude in dBm/Hz in the measurement table (See Table 15.)
and test rec
ord.
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g. Calculate P
Enter the calculations in the measurement table (See Table 15.) and in the test record.
12. Measure noise for 100 kHz offset:
a. CF = 1000.095 MHz
b. Span = 100 kHz
c. RBW = 1kHz
d. Avg count= 100
e. Marker frequency = 1000.100 MHz
f. After averaging is completed, enter the raw noise amplitude in dBm/Hz in the measurement table (See Table 15.)
and in the test record.
g. Calculate Phase noise, the difference of CW amplitude in 1 kHz filter and noise measured with the POWER marker.
Enter th
13. Measur
a. CF = 100
b. Span = 1
c. RBW = 1
d. Avg co
hase noise, the difference of C W amplitude in 1 kHz filter and noise measured with the POWER marker.
e calculations in the measurement table (See Table 15.) and test record.
e noise for 10 kHz offset:
0.0095 MHz
0kHz
00 Hz
unt =100
e. Marke
f. Afte
g. Calculate Phase noise, the difference of CW amplitude in 100 Hz filter and noise measured with the POWE R marker.
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r frequency = 1000.010 MHz
r averaging is completed, enter the raw noise amplitude in dBm/Hz in the measurement table (See Table 15.)
and test record.
Enter the calculations in the measurement table (See Table 15.) and test record.
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Table 15: Phase noise at 1 GHz center frequency
Phase noise offset
frequency RBW
ification
CW amplitude,
dBm
Raw noise,
dBm/Hz
Phase noise
(raw noise – CW
amplitude), dBc/Hz Specification
10 kHz 100 Hz
100 kHz 1 kHz
1MHz 1kHz
< –94 dBc/Hz
< –94 dBc/Hz
< –116 dBc/Hz
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Third-order intermodulation distortion
Set up the RF signal generators, band-pass filters, signal combiner, and RSA as shown.
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1. Reset the RSA to factory defaults (Presets > Main).
2. Run the RSA alignment procedure (Tools > Alignments > Align No w).
3. Set the RSA as follows:
a. Reference Level = –20 dBm
b. Span = 100 kHz
c. RBW = 1kHz
d. Detection mode = +PEAK (Setup > Settings > Traces > Detection > +PEAK)
e. Function = Avg (Vrms) (Setup > Settings > Traces > Function)
f. Averaging = 10 (Setup > Settings > Traces > Function: set count = 10)
g. Select External Reference (Setup > Acquire > Frequency Reference > E xternal)
h. Set the attenuator to 0 dB.
4. Set one RF signal generator frequency to 2.1290 GHz. Set the second RF signal generator frequency to 2.131 GHz.
5. Turn on marker (Markers > De fine Markers > Add).
6. Set each of the RF signal generators to provide a power level of -25 dBm each to the RSA. The initial generator
amplitude setting is should be -20 dBm, and the a mplitude is fine-tuned as follows:
a. Set the RSA center frequency to 2.129 GHz . Move the marker to the largest amplitude. Adjust the first generator
output level for a marker reading of –25.0 dBm (±0.1 dB) (after averaging).
b. Set the RSA center frequency to 2.131 GHz. Move the marker to the largest amplitude. Adjust the second generator
output level for a marker reading of –25.0 dBm (± 0.1 dB) (after averaging).
7. Set span to 10 MHz and RBW to 1 kHz.
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8. After averaging has completed, move the marker to the intermod product at 2.127 GHz and read the marker amplitude.
Record this val
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ue as the IMD #1 amplitude. (See Table 16.)
9. Move the marke
IMD #2 amplitude. (See Table 16.)
10. Calculate IMD (dBc):
(maximum of IMD #1 or IMD #2) + 25 dBm = IMD (dBc)
11. Enter the result in the test record.
Table 16: Th
Item Measurement Specification
Carrier #1 amplitude
Carrier #2
IMD #1 amplitude
IMD #2 amplitude
IMD
(Max IMD
r to the intermod product at 2.133 GHz and read the marker amplitude. Record this value as the
ird order intermodulation distortion measurements
–25 dBm
amplitude
– (–25 dBm))
–25 dBm
< –99 dBm typ.
< –99 dBm t
< –74 dBc
yp.
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Input-related spurious response: first converter images
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NOTE. Yo u do no
response tests in sequence.
1. Connect t
Connect the power sensor and RF signal generator directly to the power splitter, which is connected directly to the RSA.
2. Reset the RSA to factory defaults (Presets > Main).
3. Run the RSA alignment procedure (Tools > Alignments > Align No w).
t need to do the first three steps (setup, reset, and alignment) when you perform the input-related spurious
he Anritsu 8 MHz - 20 MHz signal generator, power splitter, power sensor, power meter, and RSA as shown.
4. Set the RSA as follows:
a. Reference Level = –30 dBm
b. RF Atten = 10 dB
c. Span = 1MHz
d. RBW = 100 Hz
e. Detection mode = +PEAK (Setup > Settings > Traces > Detection > +PEAK)
f. Function = Avg (Vrms) (Setup > Settings > Traces > Function)
g. Averaging = 10 (Setup > Settings > Traces > Function; count = 10)
h. Select External Reference (Setup > Acquire > Frequency Reference > E xternal)
i. Preamp = OFF (Setup > Amplitude > Internal Preamp)
5. Set the signal generator output for -30 dBm as measured by the power meter (and RSA input).
6. Set the RSA to the Center frequency shown in the first column of the first converter images table. (See Table 19.)
7. Set the signal generator frequency to the associated image frequency value in the second column of the table.
NOTE. Monitor and set the signal generator amplitude to -30 dBm whenever you change frequency settings during this test.
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8. Measure the Image Amplitude at the RSA center frequency.
9. Calculate and record the image spur amplitude in dBc (Image amplitude (dBm) + 30).
10. Repeat steps 6 through 9 10 for each center frequency listed in the table. (See Table 19.)
11. Record the results in the test record.
NOTE. The intent of the image spurious test is to measure spurious responses caused by the injection of an external
signal that would induce an image product on the display. These images can be the same frequencies as residual spurs.
In case of question, slightly change the frequency of the input signal to induce a corresponding change in the displayed
frequency of the image spur.
Change the input frequency in steps that allow the product to stay within the on-screen frequency span. If the on-screen
spur does not mov
specification. Some care must be taken in noting the frequency change.
The images specified in the specification are 1:1 images and they will move either –1:1 or +1:1 with changes in input
signal frequency.
The RSA500A and RSA600A series analyzers employ a method of 1st LO internal offsetting that could cause a displayed
1:1 image to be offset from the center by up to 10 kHz. This will not be the case at all test frequencies. You can confirm
that you are measuring the image spur by adjusting the signal generator frequency by a small amount and noting the
corresponding displayed spur frequency change.
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e in response to the input signal change, it is not an image and is not covered in the image spurious
Never discount the possibility that a spur in question could be coming from the test signal generator. Such spurious
responses can also move with changes in signal generator frequency. In case of question, validate the performance of the
generator with a different Signal Analyzer and/or filter the signal from the test generator to remove unwanted products.
If the spur seen on
screen is a residual, it will still be present with the input to the signal analyzer terminated in 50 Ω.
Residual spurs are subject to separate specification limits.
Table 17: First converter images: RSA and signal generator settings
Specification, dBc
Center frequency
(RSA
Image frequency
(signal genera
tor)
Image Amplitude at
CF, dBm
20 MHz 92 MHz < –65 dBc
50 MHz
2000 MHz
3990 MHz
4020 MHz
4890 MHz
4910 MHz
5790 MHz
5810 MHz
9.29 GHz
11. 24 GHz
13.23 GHz
6.54 GHz
7.41 GHz
7.43 GHz
8.31 GHz
8.33 GHz
Image Spur
Amplitude, dBc
(relative to –30 dBm
1
input)
< –65 dBc
< –65 dBc
< –65 dBc
< –65 dBc
< –65 dBc
< –65 dBc
< –65 dBc
< –65 dBc
6690 MHz
6710 MHz
1
Image amplitude + 30.
9.21 GHz
10.01 GH
z
< –65 dBc
< –65 dBc
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Spurious response with signal
Set up the RSA, signal generator, and power meter as shown in the following image.
1. Connect the RF signal generator to the RSA RF Input.
2. Reset the RSA to factory defaults (Presets > Main).
3. Run the RSA alignment procedure (Tools > Alignments > Align No w).
4. Set the RSA as follows:
a. Center frequency = 1GHz
b. Reference Level = –25 dBm
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c. RF Atten = 0dB
d. Span = 40 MHz
e. RBW = 100 Hz
f. Detection mode = +PEAK (Setup > Settings > Traces > Detection > +PEAK)
g. Function = Avg (Vrms) (Setup > Settings > Traces > Function)
h. Averaging = 25 (Setup > Settings > Traces > Function; count = 25)
i. Select External Reference (Setup > Acquire > Frequency Reference > External)
j. Preamp = OFF (Setup > Amplitude > Internal Preamp)
5. Set the signal generator as follows:
a. Frequency to 1GHz.
b. Output at -30 dBm at the RSA input.
6. Turn on the Marker Reference (MR) and Marker 1 (M1) and set them to Delta operation.
a. Select Markers > Define markers.
b. Click Add to add the MR marker.
c. Click Add again to add the M1 marker.
d. Select Delta from the Readouts dropdown menu.
7. After averaging has completed, select Markers > Select and select the MR marker.
8. Select the M1 marker (Markers > Select).
9. Set the M1 marker frequency to –20 MHz.
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10. Drag the markers and verify that all marker amplitudes as shown by the Delta M1 marker readout are less than –73 dBc
from –20 MHz to –
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1MHzand1MHzto20MHz.
11. Record the res
ults in the test record.
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Residual response
1. Terminate the RSA RF Input.
2. Reset the RSA to factory defaults (Presets > Main).
3. Run the RSA alignment procedure (Tools > Alignments > Align No w).
4. Set the RSA as follows:
a. Reference Level = –30 dBm
b. RF Atten = 0dB
c. RBW = 1kHz
d. Detection mode = +PEAK (Setup > Settings > Traces > Detection > +PEAK)
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e. Function = Avg (Vrms) (Setup > Settings > Traces > Function)
f. Averaging = 25 (Setup > Settings > Traces > Function; count = 25)
g. Select External Reference (Setup > Acquire > Frequency Reference > E xternal)
h. Preamp = OFF (Setup > Amplitude > Internal Preamp)
5. Set the frequency to each center frequency in the Residual Response center frequencies table and set the span for each
center frequency as shown in the table. (See Table 19.)
6. Wait for the averaging to complete and then select Markers > Peak and record the marker amplitude in the table.
7. Record the highest of these signal levels in the test record.
Table 18: Residual response center frequencies
Peak Marker
Center frequency Span Range
50 MHz 20 MHz 40 MHz to 60 MHz < –70 dBm
70 MHz 20 MHz > 60 MHz to 80 MHz < –80 dBm
540 MHz 920 MHz
1.5 GHz
2.5 GHz
1000 MHz
1000 MHz
> 80 MHz to 1.0 GHz
> 1.0 GHz to 2.0 GHz
> 2.0 GHz to 3.0 GHz
amplitude Specification
< –95 dBm
< –95 dBm
< –95 dBm
3.5 GHz
4.5 GHz
5.5 GHz
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1000 MHz
1000 MHz
1000 MHz
> 3.0 GHz to 4.0 GHz
> 4.0 GHz to 5.0 GHz
> 5.0 GHz to 6.0 GHz
< –95 dBm
< –95 dBm
< –95 dBm
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Table 18: Residual response center frequencies (cont.)
Center frequency Span Range
ification
Peak Marker
amplitude Specification
6.5 GHz
7.25 GHz
1000 MHz
500 MHz
> 6.0 GHz to 7.0 GHz
> 7.0 GHz to 7.5 GHz
< –95 dBm
< –95 dBm
Tracking generator output power level
1. Zero and calibrate the power sensor.
2. Connect the power meter to the power sensor, and the power sensor to the RSA TG OUT / Reflection In connector, as
shown.
3. Reset the RSA to factory defaults (Presets > Main).
4. Run t
he RSA alignment procedure (Tools > Alignments > Align Now).
5. Select the Transmission Gain display (Setup > Displays > Tracking Generator).
6. Set the RSA tracking generator output frequency and power as follows:
a. Open the Transmission Gain Settings control panel (Setup > Settings).
b. Select the Freq Setup tab and set the Center Freq to 10 MHz.
7. Set the Span to 1MHz.
8. Set the Output Power Level to –5 dBm on the Track Gen tab.
9. Measure and record the power on the power sensor.
peat steps 6 and 9 for the other frequencies in the table. (See Table 19.)
10.Re
11. Record the power in the test record.
Table 19: Tracking Generator Output Power frequencies for testing
Power sensor
Center frequency
10 MHz – 5 dBm ± 1.5 dB
100 MHz – 5 dBm ± 1.5 dB
500 MHz – 5 dBm ± 1.5 dB
reading, dBm Specification
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Table 19: Tracking Generator Output Power frequencies for testing (cont.)
Power sensor
Center frequency
reading, dBm Specification
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1GHz
1.5 GHz
2GHz
2.5 GHz
3GHz
3.5 GHz
4GHz
4.5 GHz
5GHz
5.5 GHz
6GHz
6.5 GHz
7GHz
7.499 GHz
–5dBm±1.5dB
–5dBm±1.5dB
–5dBm±1.5dB
–5dBm±1.5dB
–5dBm±1.5dB
–5dBm±1.5dB
–5dBm±1.5dB
–5dBm±1.5dB
–5dBm±1.5dB
–5dBm±1.5dB
–5dBm±1.5dB
–5dBm±1.5dB
–5dBm±1.5dB
–5dBm±1.5dB
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Test record
Print out the following test record pages and use them to record the performance test results for the spectrum analyzer.
Table 20: Test record
Instrument Serial Number:
Temperature:
Date of Calibration:
Frequency accuracy
Instability m easured,
ppm [(Marker
Measured Frequency
(1 GHz CF)
External reference
Phaselock to 10 MHz,
0 dBm Pass/Fail
Amplitude accuracy — Preamp OFF
Center/signal
frequency Specification Pass/Fail
9kHzto3.0GHz
3GHz–7.5GHz
Amplitude accuracy — Preamp ON
Center/signal
frequency
Frequency –
1E9)/1000]
±0.8 dB
±1.5 dB
Specification Pass/Fail
Total specified
Instability (aging
plus other drift) Pass/Fail
Certificate Number:
RH %:
Technician:
100 kHz to 3.0 GHz
3GHzto7.5GHz
21 MH z channel amplitude flatness, 1 MHz - 41 MHz
Center frequency Specification, dB Pass/Fail
1MHz ±0.5dB
3MHz ±0.5dB
5MHz ±0.5dB
7MHz ±0.5dB
9MHz ±0.5dB
11 MHz ±0.5 dB
13 MHz ±0.5 dB
15 MHz ±0.5 dB
17 MHz ±0.5 dB
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±1.75 dB
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19 MHz ±0.5 dB
21 MHz ±0.5 dB
23 MHz ±0.5 dB
25 MHz ±0.5 dB
27 MHz ±0.5 dB
29 MHz ±0.5 dB
31 MHz ±0.5 dB
33 MHz ±0.5 dB
35 MHz ±0.5 dB
37 MHz ±0.5 dB
39 MHz ±0.5 dB
41 MHz ±0.5 dB
1000 MHz channel amplitude flatness, 980 MHz - 1020 MHz
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Hz
MHz
02 MHz
008 MHz
requency
Specific
dB
±0.5
5dB
±0.
.5 dB
±0
0.5 dB
±
Center f
980 MHz ±0.5 dB
982 MHz ±0.5 dB
984 MHz ±0.5 dB
986 MHz ±0.5 dB
988 MHz ±0.5 dB
990 M
992 MHz ±0.5 dB
994 MHz ±0.5 dB
996
998 MHz ±0.5 dB
1000 MHz ±0.5 dB
10
1004 MHz ±0.5 dB
1006 MHz ±0.5 dB
1
1010 MHz ±0.5 dB
ation, dB
Pass/Fa
il
1012 MHz ±0.5 dB
1014 MHz ±0.5 dB
1016 MHz ±0.5 dB
1018 MHz ±0.5 dB
1020 MHz ±0.5 dB
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5750 MHz channel amplitude flatness, 5730 MHz - 5770 MHz
ification
Center freque
5730 MHz ±0.5 dB
5732 MHz ±0.5 dB
5734 MHz ±0.5 dB
5736 MHz ±0.5 dB
5738 MHz ±0.5 dB
5740 MHz ±0.5 dB
5742 MHz ±0.5 dB
5744 MHz ±0.5 dB
5746 MHz ±0.5 dB
5748 MHz ±0.5 dB
5750 MHz ±0.5 dB
5752 MHz ±0.5 dB
5754 MHz ±0.5 dB
5756 MHz ±0.5 dB
5758 MH
5760 MHz ±0.5 dB
ncy
z
Specification
±0.5 dB
,dB
Pass/Fail
5762 MHz ±0.5 dB
MHz
5764
5766 MHz ±0.5 dB
5768 MHz ±0.5 dB
0MHz
577
±0.5
±0.
dB
5dB
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DANL
Center frequency Marker noise level Specification Pass/Fail
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500 kHz
1MHz
10 MHz
20 MHz
30 MHz
100 MHz
500 MHz
1 GHz < –161 dB
1.5 GHz < –159 dBm/Hz
2.0 GHz < –159 dBm/Hz
z
2.5 GH
3.0 GHz < –156 dBm/Hz
3.5 GHz < –153 dBm/Hz
GHz
4.0
4.5 GHz < –159 dBm/Hz
5.0 GHz < –159 dBm/Hz
.5 GHz
5
< –138 dBm/Hz
< –138 dBm/Hz
< –153 dBm/Hz
< –153 dBm/Hz
< –161 dBm/
< –161 dBm/Hz
< –161 dBm/Hz
< –156
53 dBm/Hz
<–1
–159 dBm/Hz
<
Hz
m/Hz
dBm/Hz
6.0 GHz < –159 dBm/Hz
6.5 GHz < –155 dBm/Hz
7.0 GHz < –155 dBm/Hz
7.5 GHz < –155 dBm/Hz
Phase noise at 1 GHz center frequency
Phase noise
Phase noise offset
frequency Raw noise, dBc/Hz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1MHz
Third Order intermodulation distortion at 2130 MHz center frequency
Test Measurement Specification Pass/Fail
IMD < –74 dBc
(raw noise – CW
amplitude), dBc/Hz Specification
< –94 dBc/Hz
< –94 dBc/Hz
< –116 dBc/Hz
Pass/Fail
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Spurious response: First converter images
Center frequency
20 MHz < –65 dBc
50 MHz < –65 dBc
2000 MHz < –65 dBc
3990 MHz < –65 dBc
4020 MHz < –65 dBc
4890 MHz < –65 dBc
4910 MHz < –65 dBc
5790 MHz < –65 dBc
5810 MHz < –65 dBc
6690 MHz < –65 dBc
6710 MHz < –65 dBc
Spurio
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Image amplitude at
CF, dBm
us response: With signal
Image spur
amplitude, dBc
Specification
(relative to –30 dBm
input) Pass/Fail
Marker amplitude,
Offset frequency
zto–1MHz
–20 MH
1 MHz to 20 MHz < –73 dBc
Residual response
Center frequency Span
50 MHz 20 MHz < –70 dBm
Hz
70 M
540 MHz 920 MHz < –95 dBm
5GHz
1.
2.5 GHz
3.5 GHz
4.5 GHz
5.5 GHz
6.5 GHz
7.25 GHz
Tracking generator output level
dBc Specification, dBc Pass/Fail
Bc
< –73 d
marker
Peak
amplitude
Hz
20 M
1000 MHz < –95 dBm
1000 MHz < –95 dBm
000 MHz
1
1000 MHz < –95 dBm
1000 MHz < –95 dBm
1000 MHz < –95 dBm
500 MHz < –95 dBm
Specification Pass/Fail
0 dBm
<–8
–95 dBm
<
Center frequency
10 MHz –5 dBm ± 1.5 dB
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100 MHz –5 dBm ± 1.5 dB
500 MHz –5 dBm ± 1.5 dB
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1GHz
1.5 GHz
2GHz
2.5 GHz
3GHz
3.5 GHz
4GHz
4.5 GHz
5GHz
5.5 GHz
6GHz
6.5 GHz
7GHz
7.499 GHz
–5 dBm ± 1.5 dB
–5 dBm ± 1.5 dB
–5 dBm ± 1.5 d
–5 dBm ± 1.5 dB
–5 dBm ± 1.5 dB
–5 dBm ± 1.5
–5 dBm ± 1.5 dB
–5 dBm ± 1.5 dB
–5 dBm ± 1
–5 dBm ± 1.5 dB
–5 dBm ± 1.5 dB
–5 dBm
–5 dBm ± 1.5 dB
–5 dBm ± 1.5 dB
dB
.5 dB
±1.5dB
B
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