Analog Demodulation Analysis including Baseband, AM, FM, PM
measurements
Audio Distortion Analysis of Baseband, AM and FM with Rea l-time
and Graphical Display of Harmonics and Spurious. Wide
ssing Analysis
urement Results through GPIB/LAN
Features & Benefits
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Software for RTSAs, Oscilloscopes,
and L ogic Analyzers
Offline Si
gnal Analysis
Multidomain Analysis Enables Fast, Complete Signal Analysis in
Frequency, Time, Code, and Modulation Domains
Complete Analysis for Acquisition Rates as F ast as 50 GS/s with
Oscilloscopes
Pulse Measurements including Pulse Width, PRI, Pulse-to-Pulse
Phase, P
General Purpose Digital Modulation Analysis for a Wide Variety of
Modulation Types
RFID Interrogator and Response Analysis
Signal Source Analysis Simplifies Phase Noise, Jitter, and Frequency
Settling Measurements
Easy Ana
C4FM modulation analysis for Project 25 Compliance
Measurements*
3G Measurement Versatility with W-CDMA, cdma2000, 1x EVDO,
HSUPA, HSDPA, RF and Modulation Analysis
802.11a/b/g/n Measurement Suite
ulse power
lysis of IEEE 802.15.4 (ZigBee) Measurements
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Spectrogram
Choices of Low-pass Filters, High-pass Filters, Band-pass Filters,
and De-emphasis Settings.
Import User-defined and Reference Filters for Customer Modulation
Types
Save Captured Waveforms in .mat or .csv Formats for
Post-proce
Programmatic Interface (With RSAVu on an External PC)
Integrate with Test Executive for Automated Compliance and Stress
Testi n g
Access Meas
Batch Process Data Files Without Being Connected to Acquisition
Hardware
Applications
Very Wideband Signal Analysis Using Oscilloscope Acquisitions
Field Tactical Radio
P25 (C4FM signal analysis)
Radar
Digital Modulation Analysis
RFID
Phase Noise
Jitter
GSM/EDGE
W-CDMA
HSUPA
HSDPA
CDMA2000 1x
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n WLAN with MIMO
IEEE 802.15.4 OQPSK (ZigBee)
Audio Distortion Analysis
*1Typical or representative performance. See individual data sheets for more complete specifications.
Memory depth refers to available acquisition-instrument memory. RSAVu can accept waveforms as large
as the available instrument memory. RSAVu analysis length maximum is 64 M Samples.
Data Sheet
Oscilloscope capture of 312.5 MSymbols/sec 16 QAM signal, analyzed with RSAVu
Real-Tim
RTSAs, O
e Spectrum Analyzer Software for
scilloscopes, and Logic Analyzers
RSAVu (RSA6000A, RSA3000 Series RTSAs,
DSA/DSO70000 Series, and TLA5000/7000
Series)
OfflineAnalysisSoftwareforRSA6000,
RSA3000 Series RTSAs, DSA/DSO70000
Series Oscilloscopes, and TLA5000/7000
Logic Analyzers
RSAVu software enables offline analysis of data captured from Tektronix
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers (RTSAs) and oscilloscopes. The software
The RSAVu s
offers u
the RSA3408B software option suite. From 3G wireless standards to the
latest RFID formats and pulsed-signal analysis, RSAVu is a tool designers
can use to analyze signals without having acquisition hardware connected.
The software supports data files saved on the RSA6106A, RSA6114A,
RSA3408A/B, R SA3 308A/B and RSA3303A/B Real-Time Spectrum
Analyz
When used with the RSA6000 Series RTSA and oscilloscopes, RSAVu
can be i
used on an external PC, RSAVu supports a remote interface for performing
data analysis in automated test environment. Users can programmatically
load RSA data files and extract demodulated parameters using their test
software to minimize time required for conformance and stress testing.
oft front panel allows easy offline access to settings and controls
sers the same demodulation and analysis capabilities included in
ers and DSA/DSO70000 Series oscilloscopes with option UWB.
nstalled and manually operated directly on the instrument. When
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Characteristics
Sampling rates
instrument-dependent as shown in the table below.
, dynamic range, accuracy and memory depth of the analysis is
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Software — RSAVu
Supported Instrum ent /
Characteristics*
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Frequency Range
Analysis Bandwidth15 MHz36 MHzUp to 110 MHz
Sampling Ra
te, Maximum
Memory Depth (max) Memory
Depth, seconds (at maximum
RSA3303
RSA3308
DC - 3/8 GHzDC - 8 GHz
RSA3408RSA6106A
RSA61114A
9kHz-
6.2/14 GHz
DSA/DSO70000
DC -
Up to 20 GHz
Up to 20 GHz
51.2 MS/sec102.4 MS/se
c
Up to
300 MS/sec
Up to
50 GS/sec
256 MB 2.56 sec256 MB 1.28 sec1000 MB 1.28 sec200 MB X 4 channels 4 ms
*1Typical or representative performance. See individual data sheets for more complete specifications. Memory depth refers to available acquisition-instrument memory. RSAVu can accept waveforms as large as the available
instrument memory. RSAVu analysis length maximum is 64 MSamples.
Measurement Functions in the Base RSAVu Software
Note: available as a free download.
Measurement
Mode
Measurements and Displays
SpectrumOperates on recalled spectrum traces.
Channel Power, Adjacent Channel Power, Occupied
< 2%<0.6%<0.6%< 1%
Measurement Functions and Specifications Available
with RSAVu Options
Options allow you to extend the analysis capabilities of RSAVu to include general
purpose and applications-specific modulation analysis. The following measurement
characteristics apply to both the RSA3000A and RSA6000A Series Real-Time
EVM Resolution
Time Resolution0.15625 μsat5MHzspan
Burst Count
Mean Power Measurement
RF Input Range-50 dBm to +30 dBm
Absolute Power
Measurement
Accuracy for GSM900
at 20 ºC to 30 ºC,
Excluding Mismatch
Error (typical)
Absolute Power
Measurement
Accuracy for
DCS1800/PCS1900
at 20 ºC to 30 ºC,
Excluding Mismatch
Error (typical)
Resolution0.01 dB
Burst Count
Power Versus Time Measurement
RF Input Range-50 dBm to +30 dBm
Power Ramp Relative
Accuracy (typical)
Time Resolution
(typical)
Marker Amplitude
Resolution
Burst Count
odulation Spectrum Measurement
M
Carrier Power Range
Dynamic Range for
GMSK Modulation
(typical)
Dynamic Range for
8-PSK Modulation
(typical)
Burst Count
Switching Spectrum Measurement
Carrier Power Range
Dynamic Range for
GMSK Modulation
(typical)
Dynamic Range for
8-PSK Modulation
(typical)
Burst Count
GMSK
(typical)
Description
-30to+30dBm
≤0.8º (RMS) 1.8º (Peak)
0.01º
≤0.9% (RMS)
0.01%
1000 maximum
±0.5 dB, Signal frequency: 880 MHz to 960 MHz, Signal
power: +10 dBm to -30 dBm, RF attenuator: 0 dB to
20 dB, after auto level is performed at 5 MHz span
±0.6 dB, Signal frequency: 1710 MHz to 1990 MHz, Signal
power: +10 dBm to -30 dBm, RF attenuator: 0 dB to
20 dB, after auto level is performed at 5 MHz span
1000 maximum
±0.2 dB at 0 dBfs to -40 dBfs
0.15625 μsat5MHzspan
0.001 dB
1000 maximum
-5 dBm to +30 dBm
82 dB at 600 kHz offset (30 kHz RBW) 86 dB at 1.2 MHz
offset (30 kHz RBW) 83 dB at 1.8 MHz offset (100 kHz
RBW),85dBat6MHzoffset(100kHzRBW)
82 dB at 600 kHz offset (30 kHz RBW), 85 dB at 1.2 MHz
offset (30 kHz RBW), 83 dB at 1.8 MHz offset (100 kHz
RBW),83dBat6MHzoffset(100kHzRBW)
1000 maximum
-5 dBm to +30 dBm
75 dB at 400 kHz offset (30 kHz RBW), 80 dB at 600 kHz
Perform key measurements for 3GPP TS34.121 including PRACH analysis
capability.
Supports the following m easurements — Constellation, EVM, Eye Diagram,
Symbol Table, CDP Spectrogram, CDP vs. Short Code, CDP vs. Symbol, CDP vs.
Time Slot, Symbol Constellation, Symbol EVM, Symbol Eye Diagram.
Supports W-CDMA uplink signals — DPDCH 9 Dedicated Physical D ata
Channel/DPCCH (Dedicated Physical Control Channel), PRACH (Physical Random
Access Data Channel), PCPCH (Physical C ommon Packet Channel).
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Data Sheet
3GPP Release 5 Downlink (HSDPA) Analysis
Perform key mea
surements for 3GPP TS25.141 v5.7.0
3GPP-R5 Downlink
Characteristic
Modulation Format
Channel Power Measurement
Minimum power at RF
Description
QPSK, 16QAM auto detection
-50 dBm
input
Absolute Power
Measurement
Accuracy (typical)
±0.6 dB at 20 °C to 30 °C, excluding mismatch error
Signal frequency: 1900 - 2200 MHz
Signal power: +10 dBm to -30 dBm after auto level is
performed at 10 MHz span.
Relative Power
Measurement
Accuracy (typical)
±0.2 dB at 20 °C to 30 °C, excluding mismatch error
Signal frequency: 1900 - 2200 MHz
Signal power: 0 dBm to -30 dBm after auto level is
performed at 10 MHz span.
on
Resoluti
ACLR Measurement
Minimum Carrier
0.01 dB
-40 dBm
Power at RF Input
Signal Type,
Measurement
Mode
3GPP Downlink, 1
ACLR
Adjacent Alternate
DPCH
-68 dB
Real-time (spec.)
Stepped (typical)
CCDF Measurement
ogram Resolution
Hist
OBW (Occupied Bandwidth) Measurement
Minimum Carrier
-66 dB
-70 dB
dB
0.01
-50 dBm
-72 dB
Power at RF Input
Measurement
2% (5 MHz Span, 1000 times averaging)
0.
Accuracy
Spectrum Emission Mask
Dynamic Range
ode Domain Power
C
Relative Accuracy of
Code Domain Power
Accuracy
QPSK EVM (Pilot Channel Only)
Minimum Carrier
82 dB (30 kHz BW, Input Power > -5 dBm, 5 MHz offset)
±0.15 dB, typically ±0.075 dB
Using Test Model 5, Total Power = 0 dBm, Code Level >
-15 dB
-60 dBm (EVM <9 %)
Power at RF Input
EVM Floor (typical)2.0% (Input Power > -40 dBm, 10 times averaged)
Processor
PlatformMicrosoft Windows XP
Space Required100 MB free hard-disk space
Port
Description
Result of Phase Discontinuity in accordance with 3GPP
standard TS25.101(V6.9.0) 6.8.4
EVM, Mag error, Phase error, PCDE, Frequency error,
Origin offset, Phase discontinuity over time
EVM, Mag error, Phase error, PCDE, Frequency error,
Origin offset over time
UP/HOLD/DOWN detection
ACK/NACK decode
Description
Pentium-compatible: >2.4 GHz, and >500 MB RAM
Available USB port used for hardware license key
Ordering Information
RSAVu
Offline analy
oscilloscop
(www.tektro
Options may be ordered which provide digital modulation analysis, for a variety of
modulation types and standards. Options are delivered in the form of a USB key that
is used with your PC when RSAVu is operating.
sis software for RSA Series spectrum analyzers and DSA/DSO70000
es. Basic RSAVu is free of charge on the Tektronix web site
nix.com) and is capable of performing :
Amplitude, frequency, and phase vs. time analysis.
Analog modulation analysis for AM, FM and PM signals
I and Q versus time measure ments
Pulsed signal analysis
s
Description
e Modulation Analysis
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Data Sheet
RSAVuUP
Upgrades for offline analysis software. Upgrades are installed using a USB key that
ships with the purchased option. If you already own an RSAVu USB key, the new key
will reprogram your key to activate all purchased options.
Product(s) are manufactured in ISO registered facilities.
Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, RS-232-C, and with Tektronix
Standard Codes and Formats.
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